The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 10/15/26 Drew and Dr. Mark Lendman from Ave Maria University joins Drew to discuss the Church's teaching on the death penalty (1:33). Topics/calls: repentance (15:34), I forgave my son's shooter (17:54), human dignity (19:19), civilian vs military execution (25:46), caller: I think Hasan deserves the death penalty (28:04), caller: I'm in favor of the death penalty (30:55), deterrence (36:48), the 10 Commandments (43:58), and the Church is right on the death penalty (49:12).  Link: Ave Maria University

Hour 2 for 10/15/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Jessica Loftus discusses the healing power of forgiveness (26:46). Callers share their questions and stories: I have trouble forgiving someone (34:58), forgiving my daughter's killer (42:57), and siblings can't forgive our brother (46:59).  Link: fore-giveness.com

Hour 3 for 10/15/26 Drew welcomes his former producer Cassie Everts to share her story of infertility (1:31). Topics/Calls: the importance of surrender (18:02), the silent community of infertility (24:55), six years of infertility (27:55), growing in faith through infertility (34:11), secondary infertility (42:17), and women of the Bible (46:16).  Link: Cassie's Book

Hour 1 for 10/14/26 Drew and Dr. John Travaline discuss Pope Leo's Surgery and his prognosis (10:56). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if archeologists have actually found Noah's Ark (31:59). They also discuss who Noah was (32:40), the Flood (41:24), and talk to one caller who has seen the alleged Ark area in Turkey (42:49).  Links: Dr. John Bergsma's Book on Marriage

Hour 2 for 10/14/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and Dr. Larry Chapp discuss the recent Amoris Laetitia Meeting in Rome (29:54), why Pope Leo called the meeting (41:22). One caller shares his story about wanting to get married in the Church (44:07).  Link: Dr. Chapp's Website

Hour 3 for 10/14/26 Drew and Msgr. Pope discuss the moral implications of attending a non-Catholic wedding, and what a Catholic should do when confronted with that situation (1:56). Topics/calls: My grandson's engagement (11:18), Msgr. Pope's stories (15:38), my daughter didn't get married (18:47), my daughter's wedding story (21:08), youngest daughter is getting married (25:45), justice of the peace (30:52), didn't go to the sister's wedding (32:32), didn't go to friend's wedding (40:15), marrying a Catholic (43:01), catechesis for the young (47:15).  Link: Can I Attend This Wedding

Hour 1 for 10/13/26 Drew and Paul Oster discuss the Trump Administration's move to allow VantageScore to be included along FICO for mortgage credit lending (1:15). They discuss the differences between FICO and VantageScore (9:26), getting out of debt and warning signs (17:51), debt to income ratio (20:39), and reverse mortgage (23:12). Then, Msgr. Shea discusses the importance of reading with Drew (28:07), why Christianity is a thinking person's religion (33:43), America is meant for a literate people (43:25), and Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (48:37).  Link: Better Qualified University of May

Hour 2 for 10/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Judy Zocchi discusses her upcoming Fatima series "Dear Lucia" which introduces young people to the devotion (28:49). Finally, Drew tells the story of Our Lady's intercession in avoiding nuclear disaster in 1984 (40:23) and John Paul II's consecration to Russia (43:21).   

Hour 3 for 10/13/26 Drew and Barb Ernster from the World Apostolate of Fatima discuss why Fatima matters today on the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun (1:00). Topics: the possibility of nuclear war (5:37), communism is still with us (7:47), Mary and the Sacred Heart (15:56), the further conversion of Russia (17:48), the Miracle of the Sun (26:31), the Holy Family appeared in the final vision (43:23), and Sr. Lucia's beatification (45:14).  Link: Blue Army 

Hour 1 for 10/12/26 Drew and Joe Tremblay discuss what's casing the rise in OCIA numbers (9:01). Topics: why there is a renewed openness to the Church (19:02), Eucharistic renaissance (22:45), megachurches (27:41), the experience of a former non-denominational pastor (29:25), a Gen X experience (34:55), and evangelizing young men (37:49). Then, Fr. David Simonetti discusses his recent Columbus Day trip to the White House (41:25).  Link: https://gscc.net/sacraments-rites/ocia/

Hour 2 for 10/12/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew discusses the mystical aspects of Columbus, the Virgin Mary, and the founding of America (29:02). Then, Drew discusses purgatory and Claude Newman (45:50). 

Hour 3 for 10/12/26 Drew opens the show with a conversation with Ron McAndrew, a former prison warden involved in several executions (4:55). He tells Drew his story, seeing visions of the deceased executed prisoners (9:29), one story about prisoner Leo Jones (12:53), and God's mercy and forgiveness (16:58). Then, Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses the botched execution and the proposed livestreamed execution (21:27). Callers shared their views: I used to think it was right (28:47), it makes our country look bad (33:04), death penalty is against Christian law (35:29), I agree with the the death penalty on this (45:03), this is what the terrorists want (47:25), and an eye for an eye (49:24). 

Hour 1 for 10/9/26 Ed Morissey and Grant Bailey discuss why faithful Christians have the happiest marriages (12:06), good formation (8:07), happiness in marriage (12:06), mentor couples (15:14), and Grant's discoveries (21:43). Then, Dr. George Delgado discusses the importance of abortion pill reversal and they the abortion complex is against reversal (41:24).  Links: Study on Happy Marriage Dr. Delgado's book

Hour 2 for 10/9/26 Ed and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, William Haun joins Ed to discuss his new book Not to Caesar but to Peter (26:55), why the Church is the perfect society (37:19), and practical implications for Catholics (40:57).  Links: Beckett Fund Not to Caesar but to Peter

Hour 3 for 10/9/26 Ed and Peter Grandich discuss the passing of Mike Ditka and Peter's story about him (1:44). Topics: the bond market (12:01) and living off of social security (18:22). Then, Christian Toto discusses Tom Cruise's Digger (28:13), The Social Reckoning (40:29), Fjord (47:17), and The Heart of the Beast (49:12). Links: Peter's Website  Hollywood in Toto

Hour 1 for 10/8/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss Secretary Rubio's speech in Greece about the history of the West and the future of America (2:36). Topics: problems with our country (11:45), feeling guilt for our country (18:06), the importance of history (21:13). Then, Jacob Imam discusses the rise in acceptance for Sharia Law (29:55). Topics: what Sharia Law is (31:49), medical issues (39:54), personal conversion (45:11), and the West losing faith (47:32).  Link: College of St. Joseph 

Hour 2 for 10/6/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Theoni Bell discusses the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Sr. Adele in Champion (28:25). Theoni also shares her story of Sr. Adele's intercession (44:52). One caller shares an answered pregnancy prayer (49:25).  Link: Theoni Bell's Book about Our Lady of Champion

Hour 3 for 10/8/26 Drew and Dr. John Grabowski discuss the growing divide between men and women (6:43). Topics: 'toxic' men (15:27), whose fault is it? (20:10), we've lost common expectations (22:32), dating apps (28:31), financial expectations (32:50), subjugation (40:30), is being a men a detriment today? (44:20), and immaturity (47:37).  Links: Dr. John Grabowski Catholic Guide to Being Human

Hour 1 for 10/7/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Kenneth Craycraft to discuss his addiction recovery journey and his new book Staying Sober One Story at a Time (2:02). Then, Fr. Rocky joins Drew to discuss the Rosary on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (31:29). Callers share their experience: we prayed the rosary on our knees (44:45), thank you Drew and Father! (47:22), and praying the rosary in Ireland (49:09).  Link: Dr. Craycraft's new book

Hour 3 for 10/7/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara discuss leaky gums and good dental health (5:12). Topics: gum disease (5:12), healthy gum practices (12:34), laser treatment (16:57), peroxide (18:40), water pick (22:31), coconut oil (27:37), peroxide in water pick (35:28), gum recession (39:39), Invisalign (42:23), eroding teeth (43:37), x-ray (46:01), and mouthwash (47:47).  Link:  

Hour 2 for 10/7/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, callers share their stories of answered prayers through the Rosary (27:43). Stories: praying the Rosary during COVID (29:55), no contact story (33:55), Rosary novena (42:48), out of wedlock birth (44:12), and hurricane story (46:44).   

Hour 1 for 10/6/26 Drew and Dr. Bob Tiballi discuss the recent news regarding a potential for a Russian plague (3:46). Then, Dr. Charles Camosy from CUA discusses if AI has feelings (17:01), medical AI (27:55), Hal Computer (30:55), Pope Leo (33:55), business and AI (38:30), and why AI should not define us (45:44).  Link: Dr. Camosy 

Hour 2 for 10/6/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew shares St. Faustina's powerful Eucharistic encounters (27:33). Finally, Deacon Steve Greco discusses the new film about adoration Adore Him (38:24).  Link: Adore Him Film

Hour 3 for 10/6/26  Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss American life in the 1950s through the lens of the Cold War (1:00). Topics: Eisenhower's rise (10:30), William F. Buckley Jr (23:55), atheistic communism (37:17), newsreels (40:28), Joe McCarthy (42:31), Bella Dodd (45:22), and replacing God (49:00).   

Hour 1 for 10/5/26  Ed Morrissey discusses the state of the Strait of Hormoz with energy expert Phil Flynn (1:56), elevated prices (4:04), retrofitting fleets (10:01), inflation (16:08), and hydrogen (20:22). Then, Hans von Spakovsky covers non-citizen voting (29:54), voter roll checks (39:38), and firm law vs. common sense (45:22).  Links: Price Group Follow Phil on X Follow Hans on X Advancing American Freedom

Hour 2 for 10/5/26 Ed and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Dwight Longenecker discusses the importance of sacrifice and his new book Bloodshed and Blessing (27:42).  Links: Father's Substack Bloodshed and Blessing Book

Hour 3 for 10/5/26 Ed and Fr. Rocky discuss Father's new appointment as Rector and President of the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin (5:24). Then, David Trimble from the Religious Freedom Institute (30:00) discusses XI religious persecution and the plight of Christians in Nigeria (42:11).   Links: David's Website Fr. Rocky's Appointment 

Hour 1 for 10/2/26 John Harper and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discuss the SCOTUS decision to take up a zoning case regarding a blocked Marian Shrine in Kentucky (1:00). Then, Jim Havens discusses a Men's March for the protection of the unborn in Boston on November 1 (27:55).  Links: Andrea Picciotti on X Men's March

Hour 2 for 10/2/26 John and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then John revisits his conversation with Ann Koshute from Springs in the Desert to discuss Catholics and infertility (27:56) and her ministry Springs in the Desert (40:36). Callers share their stories of infertility.  Link: Springs in the Desert

Hour 3 for 10/2/26 John Harper and Fr. Matthew Hincks discuss the role of the Guardian Angels in our lives (1:10). Callers share their Guardian Angle stories: driving angel story (10:41), going back to Church (13:05), when the devil attacks (20:33), miscarriage (21:50), what happens when we die? (23:54), heavenly guide (25:01). Then John and the audience share their thin veil moments when a loved one when he or she dies (28:55). Calls: dad's presence (31:42), police officer (34:58), perfume (40:00), tailored pants (43:44), Gregorian masses (46:26), and my brother (47:48).  Link: Fr. Matthew Hincks 

Hour 1 for 10/1/26 Drew and Stephen Moore discuss Russian threats to Ukraine (3:28) and their persecution of Christians (11:22). Then, Dr. Ken Craycraft discusses Tennessee's botched execution (15:03). Finally, Maureen O'Riodran covers the heroic life of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (29:46) and her Little Way of trust and love (39:45).  LInks: Ukraine Freedom Project No Priests Left Movie Follow Dr. Craycraft on X Maureen O'Riordan - Thérèse of Lisieux

Hour 2 for 10/1/26 Drew and Annie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew opens the phones to discuss beautiful St. Therese stories (28:04). Stories: cancer healing (30:56), surgery (32:58), roses and my wife (36:03), my son went back to mass (41:05), 7th graders and roses (43:45), miscarriage and pregnancy (46:27), rose from a person with Down Syndrome (48:26), and discernment (49:34).   

Hour 3 for 10/1/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the rising support for socialism in the United States (4:30). Topics/Calls: social democrats (15:29), reading history (17:05), papal writings (25:49), voting your way into socialism (30:57), why Communism doesn't work (36:06), strange bedfellows (42:12), Sweden isn't socialist (45:16), and reaching the youth (47:16).  Link: American Spectator

Hour 1 for 9/30/26 Drew and Michael New cover the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and how many lives it has saved (15:56). Then, Ruth Foreman joins Drew to discuss the importance of rough and tumble play (29:22) for kids. Topic/calls: why play is so important (34:27), I wrestle with my kids (41:03), rambunctious kids (44:15), my grandson loves playing (46:40), I got a fractured ankle (47:26), and knowing when to stop (49:24).  Link: Michael New on X

Hour 2 for 9/30/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and Dr. Jay Richards discuss how to reverse the chronic disease epidemic (28:18), the problems with sugar in our diet (36:30), and the importance of the gut biome (43:24).  Link: Dr. Jay Richards

Hour 3 for 9/30/26 Drew and Preston Allex discuss Relevant Radio's free will platform Catholic Legacy (1:07). Calls: donating to Relevant Radio (15:33), trust and wills (18:06), Bible passages (20:11), children with disabilities (25:13), keeping my trust (28:24), having a mass (31:21), Trappist caskets (35:26), having a funeral without a body (39:14), will and trust (42:41), firefighter (44:32), and the need for a will (47:36).  Link: Catholic Legacy

Hour 1 for 9/29/26 Drew and Loretta Froelich cover the recent comments from Michael P. Desronvil, the holdout juror and what's next for the case (12:15). Callers shared their thoughts (15:24), this is hearsay (19:31), the importance of remembering the children (27:42), holdout is persecuted (30:51), and the judge's perspective (32:47). Then, Fr. Paul Sullins discusses data showing a correlation between education and religious attendance (38:17) and another report showing the strength of Catholic marriage (45:39).  Link: Ruth Institute

Hour 2 for 9/29/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew shares St. Faustina's angel encounters (28:04) and takes caller angel stories (33:10): Wayne's story (36:31), angel car guide (42:23), angel saved me from losing teeth (43:47), angel saved me during breakup (46:08), and angel story when I was 15 (47:44).   

Hour 3 for 9/29/26 Drew and Msgr. Bransfield discuss the angels of the feast of the Guardian Angels (4:43). Callers asked a wide range of questions including: what happens after we die (8:20), who our angel is (11:32), naming angels (12:56), Lucifer (15:36), mortal sin (23:36), do angels envy us? (25:57), talking to angels (28:14), calling angels saints (34:18), atheists (35:25), hearing our thoughts (36:30), if Jesus had a guardian angel (41:23), archangels (44:35), and if angels have souls (46:18).  Links: Msgr.'s Book on Angels  Devotion to the Holy Angels - Sophia Institute Press

Hour 1 for 9/28/26 Drew and Dr. Tiballi discuss the power and beauty of Bl. Fulton Sheen's beatification (5:55). Callers: it was an incredible event (13:53), I felt joy that day (15:55), it was really beautiful (17:55), and I felt my joy was contagious that day (22:51). Then, realtor Wendy Wilmowski discusses the rising mortgage rates (27:29). Topics: renting vs. buying (38:23), sellers making concessions (42:54), and adjustable rate mortgage (45:37).  Link: Wendy's Website

Hour 2 for 9/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Anthony Di Mauro of the Relic Project discusses relics and the Holy Tunic (28:24), authenticating relics (35:54), and proper veneration (43:43).  Link: The Relic Project  

Hour 3 for 9/28/26 Drew and James Hirsen discuss profanity on broadcast television, if the FCC has outlived its usefulness and the debasing of our language (1:00). Callers: cursing shows weak mind (11:52) and swearing in the classroom (18:56). Then, Mike Hernon discusses the importance of family dinner (28:23). Topics: dinner & mental health (34:55), new great depression (37:54), fighting through meals (42:24), whole family ate together (44:41), and my dad recorded our family laughing at the table (49:01).  Links: James Hirsen's Website Messy Family Proejct

Hour 1 for 9/25/26 Drew revisits his conversation with Travis Engstrom, whose son was healed through Bl. Fulton Sheen's intercession (1:30), then he discusses the beatification mass with Msgr. Jason Gray (9:50). Finally, he discusses the life of Sheen with Dr. Matthew Bunson. Then, he invites Anthony Jay, PhD to discuss the problems with plastics and heart attacks (29:09). Topics: how plaque happens (38:15), taking statins (40:25), calcium cat scan (42:11), plastics are everywhere (43:49), triglycerides (46:11), and lypo protein A (48:16).  Link: Dr. Anthony Jay's Book

Hour 2 for 9/25/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Paul Sullins discusses why so many Americans are unhappy (26:11), challenges to happiness (42:24), and growing up without money (45:56).  Link: https://ruthinstitute.org/ Original Air Dates: Chaplet - 9/25/26 Fr. Sullins - 5/4/26

Hour 3 for 9/25/26 Drew is joined by Dr. Linda Couri for a wide-ranging conversation about The Anxious Generation (3:23) Topics include depression (5:27), smartphones and boredom (9:23), addiction to social media (15:51), disconnecting (17:24), affect on girls (20:33), parents setting example (33:13), overprotective parents (43:14), anxiety medication (46:12)  Resources: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book  Original Air Date: 8/27/26

Hou 1 for 9/23/26 Drew and Steve Mosher discuss the stakes at the Trump-XI Summit (3:55), AI Dominance (15:55), and the state of the Church in China (18:55). Then, Vera Marie Caladndra shares her powerful healing story about Padre Pio (28:15), and the importance of Padre Pio's obedience (41:22).  Links: Steve's Webiste Padre Pio Shrine

Hour 2 for 9/23/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew revisits his conversation with Travis Engstrom, whose son was healed through the intercession of Fulton Sheen (27:33). Then, listeners shared their stories of miracles and Sheen: my son returned to confession (42:29), miscarriage miracle (43:37), and meeting Sheen in my teen years (48:49).   

Hour 3 for 9/23/26  Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the miracle that led to Ven. Fulton Sheen's Beatification (7:19), one caller's great-grandma's experience with Sheen (23:48), Sheen's warning about Communism (28:37), and his role in Bella Dodd's conversion (31:36), and the latest with Iran, AI, and Trump (39:44).  Links: Fulton Sheen Miracle Story Devil and Bella Dodd

Hour 1 for 9/22/26 Drew and Stefano Gennarini, the Vice President for Legal Studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights joins Drew to discuss President Trump's speech to the UN (7:53) and his comments on Iran (23:10). One caller shared his frustration with Trump's comments (23:10). Then, Dr. Susan Hanssesn discussed the Cold War religious revival (27:43) and the contributions of the greatest generation (39:59).  Links: Stefano Gennarini at C-Fam

Hour 2 for 9/22/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and Dr. Rick Froyd discuss the importance of Catholic therapy (27:17), spiritual direction (43:12), and the wisdom of Aquinas and the Desert Fathers (47:48).  Link: Dr. Froyd's article