The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 5/8/26 Dr. Linda Couri discusses her conversion from pro-choice advocate to pro-life Catholic (1:04). Topics included: how some justify abortion (12:36), support during an unplanned pregnancy (29:57), and post-abortive recovery (42:52).  Links:  https://usml.edu/staff/linda-couri-m-s-w-l-c-s-w-d-min/ Original Air Date: 9/25/24

Hour 2 for 5/8/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then, Sarah Isgur discusses her new book Last Branch Standing (26:24), the leaked Dobbs decision (46:35), and court-packing (48:16).  Last Branch Standing Originally aired: Hour 1 for 4/30/26 Links: https://x.com/whignewtons https://www.sarahisgur.com/ https://www.scotusblog.com/ https://thedispatch.com/

Hour 3 for 5/8/26 Drew and Fr. Robert Sptizer discuss the Resurrected Body of Christ and what heaven will be like! (3:58). Topics: what heaven will be like (22:33), particular vs. final judgement (32:09), the condition of our glorified bodies (30:00), and the dignity of the body (44:23). Link: https://www.magiscenter.com/father-spitzer Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 4/27/26  

Hour 1 for 5/7/26 Drew and Senior Vatican correspondent Edward Pentin cover Pope Leo and the Trump Administration (3:22). Then, Augustinian Father Tom McCarthy tells Drew about Pope Leo's customer service issues and his humanity (16:26). Then, Doug Hinderer discusses why fewer Catholics are getting married (29:55). Calls: granddaughter won't get married (40:30), respect for life (43:20), divorce (45:06), commitment issues (46:38), and contraception (48:23). Link: https://x.com/EdwardPentin happymarriageforlife.com BecomeaFriar.org

Hour 2 for 5/7/26 Drew and Nick pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Eugene Gan from Franciscan University from Steubenville joins Drew to discuss media's effect on us (30:44), screentime and AI (45:11), and what Dr. Gan is seeing at his University (48:32).  Link: https://eugenegan.weebly.com/

Hour 3 for 5/7/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss WII. Topics: lead-up to the war (3:36), America joins war (21:29), the Pacific theater (30:36), and how WWII reshaped America (41:32).  Link: Relevantradio.com/Udalls

Hour 1 for 5/6/26 Drew and Dr. Jeff Gardner cover the case for no sexual education in schools (11:33), what sex ed like today (20:10), anxiety and depression (28:02), sex education was bad for my girls (32:06), how it varies across the country (36:18), Brave New World (42:07), state board surveys (43:55), pronouns (44:56), and emasculation (48:15).  Links: https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/the-case-for-no-sexual-education-in-schools-by-the-numbers-6018252 https://jeffgardner.online/

Hour 2 for 5/6/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00) Then, Dr. Mark Miravalle joins Drew to discuss why Our Lady is the remedy in our troubled times (31:13), first Saturday devotion (43:33), and Marian devotion in general (46:21).  Link: https://www.motherofallpeoples.com/

Hour 3 for 5/6/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara discuss cholesterol and if we should we think its negative reputation (4:35). Topics/calls: statins (7:56), AMA (10:51), should I get off statins? (17:19), heat attacks (24:43), statin substitutes (30:16), MCT oils (32:55), heart disease and chemo (36:12), AI and health (41:12), seeing a doctor (43:56), advice for women (45:53), and Lipo protein A (48:59).  Link: https://drseanomara.com/

Hour 1 for 5/5/26 Drew and Andrew Harding from The Heritage Foundation discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran war, and what might be next (2:58). Then, Ambassador Joseph Cella covers Sec. Rubio's upcoming visit to the Vatican (15:40). Then, Msgr. James Shea discusses the recent coverts to the Church (29:55), Church politics (42:03), and evangelization (45:11).  Link: CometoMary.Life https://www.heritage.org/staff/andrew-harding

Hour 2 for 5/5/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses recent archeology discovery that might point to Noah's Ark  (27:00), science and the Bible (35:24), and the great Flood (43:43).  Links: https://www.foxnews.com/media/researcher-believes-hes-found-noahs-ark-turkey-after-new-underground-scans https://stpaulcenter.com/  

Hour 3 for 5/5/26 Drew and Dr. Fernanda Psihas discuss the promise and perils of AI (6:34). Topics/calls: data centers (8:51), water supply (16:26), tech isn't ready yet (20:08), hardware issue (26:51), saying NO to AI (41:22), and the data center just went up without much fanfare (47:54).  Links: https://snas.franciscan.edu/faculty/psihas-fernanda/ https://fernandapsihas.com/

Hour 1 for 5/4/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the latest movements in the war with Iran (16:26). Then, Kelsey Prichard from Susan B. Anthony discusses abortion pills and recent SCOTUS pro-life center case (31:40). One caller shared her experience taking the abortion drug (40:02).  Link: https://sbaprolife.org/

Hour 2 for 5/4/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Paul Sullins discusses why so many Americans are unhappy (27:53), challenges to happiness (43:22), and growing up without money (46:55).  Link: https://ruthinstitute.org/

Hour 3 for 5/4/26 Dr. Anthony Jay joins Drew to discuss the dangers of glyphosates in our food supply and what they do to our bodies (1:14). Topics: European breads (17:59), ancient grains (20:53), if we need Round-Up (21:50), Bayer (29:36), vertical farming (39:53), cancer (41:17), diet as an 81-year old (42:58), what Italy does (45:15), and PLUs (49:34).  Link: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/

Hour 1 for 4/30/26 Dr. Paul Kengor joined Drew to discuss his new book on Stigmatists (:29). They also discussed the prophetic visions of stigmatists (28:24), and Dr. Kengor's favorite stigmatist (47:03).  Link: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-stigmatists-their-gifts-their-revelations-their-warnings/?srsltid=AfmBOopT50lpdyG-yhBJQua2D7QeY-4jCQLbI6oDg1087IS11yr2oB6b Original Air Date: 9/17/24

Hour 2 for 4/30/26 Drew and Nick prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Paul Thigpen covered the Life of St. Joseph (26:24) and the marriage and death of St. Joseph (39:30). Link: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-life-of-st-joseph-as-seen-by-the-mystics/ Original Air Date: 3/18/25

Hour 3 for 5/1/26 Dr. Linda Couri from University of St. Mary of the Lake joined Drew to discuss anxious kids (1:05), feminism (9:25), liberal and conservative minds (25:54), if diversity brings peace (37:25), and the Church and American mentality (43:39).  Link:  https://righteousmind.com/ Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 10/16/24

Hour 1 for 4/30/26 Drew and Fr. Nicholas Federspiel discuss the 100th anniversary of St. Faustina's reception of her veil (2:00), the problems with complaining (12:00), and what we can learn from St. Faustina (19:42). Then, Sarah Isgur discusses her new book Last Branch Standing (26:41), the leaked Dobbs decision (46:35), and court-packing (48:16).  Links: https://x.com/whignewtons https://www.sarahisgur.com/ https://www.scotusblog.com/ https://thedispatch.com/

Hour 2 for 4/30/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Janet Smith unpacks the question: Is lying always wrong? (31:29), Church definitions of lying (40:38), and Biblical citations (47:06). 

Hour 3 for 4/30/26 Drew and Dr. Peter Kleponis cover the emerging phenomenon of going 'no contact' with family members (3:55). Topics/calls: daughter cut us off (8:59), issues with daughter and sisters (14:38), sibling with addiction (20:39), son cut me off (25:30), when to leave friends (32:06), brother shutting family out (41:09), didn't go to family's party (42:53), political differences (45:55), and narcissists (47:29).  Link: https://www.integritycounselingpa.com/dr-peter-kleponis/

Hour 1 for 4/29/26 Drew and energy expert Phil Flynn discuss oil prices, the war in Iran (2:42), and U.A.E leaving OPEC (8:11). Then, Dr. Mark Regnerus discusses 'micro-looting' and stealing from big corporations (21:19), Pope Leo XIII (27:01), conscience (35:52), Catholic Social Thought (40:25), United Healthcare killing (42:01), and stealing story (48:43).  Links: https://x.com/EnergyPhilFlynn  https://www.pricegroup.com/ https://www.markregnerus.com/

Hour 2 for 4/29/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, private investigator Thomas McNally discusses the recent missing and deceased scientists (26:12). Topics: the occult (42:23), conspiracies or not (45:15), and China's balloon (49:15).  Links: https://emeraldeyeinvestigations.com/  

Hour 3 for 4/29/26 Drew and Dr. Thomas Carroll from University of Rochester Medicine discuss psychedelic drugs after the Trump administration opened these drugs to research (5:06). Topics/calls: Ibogaine & Ayahuasca (10:33), marijuana (17:16), caller: I took ayahuasca and it helped me (22:42), drug use morality (28:39), I used to abuse drugs (32:08), smoking pot in my 20s (34:41), migraines (39:38), taking drugs in the 60s (40:28), psychosis (43:24), and psychedelics are like playing with fire (46:13).  

Hour 1 for 4/28/26 Drew and journalist Ruthie Blum discuss the war in Iran and who has leverage in negotiations (9:48). Topics: Israeli skepticism (15:50), U.A.E. (17:27), and China's reaction (23:51). Then, E. Christian Brugger discusses Pope Leo's recent comments about same-sex blessings (30:59). Topics: sins of the flesh (35:54), downplaying gay marriage (41:13), residual effects of mortal sin (44:46), and Pope Leo as a native English speaker (46:40).  Links: https://www.ncregister.com/author/e-christian-brugger https://www.jns.org/author/ruthie-blum

Hour 2 for 4/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Dan Rehill discusses the declines in religiosity and need for exorcisms (30:13), leaving the Church (38:02), daughter is a satanist (41:31), if sister died with evil (44:24), and St. Bartolo Longo (49:40).   

Hour 3 for 4/28/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the latest Trump-Kimmel controversy about the White House Press Correspondent's dinner (1:38). Callers: Not a fan of Kimmel (14:02), security at Trump event (19:56), Trump's rhetoric (23:01), Pope Leo & Politics (29:01), media & trust (31:47), I disagree with the Pope (39:46), I give Kimmel a pass (43:29), more security at political events (48:13), and martial arts (49:25).  Link: https://spectator.org/calling-the-pope-liberal/

Hour 1 for 4/27/26 Dr. Susan Hanssen joins Drew for a conversation about historical presidential assassinations in light of the third on on President Trump's life (1:00). Caller: I think it was a psyop (16:28), mental illness (23:38), and Lincoln's assassination (29:10). Then, Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana covers the marijuana's recent reclassification (37:23) and psych drugs (48:26).  Link: https://relevantradio.com/udallas  https://learnaboutsam.org/member/jordan-davidson/

Hour 2 for 4/27/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers Pope Leo's comments on the German Church and same-sex blessings (32:16) and the death penalty (47:20).  Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.com/

Hour 3 for 4/27/26 Drew and Fr. Robert Sptizer discuss the Resurrected Body of Christ and what heaven will be like! (3:58). Topics: what heaven will be like (22:33), particular vs. final judgement (32:09), the condition of our glorified bodies (30:00), and the dignity of the body (44:23).  Link: https://www.magiscenter.com/father-spitzer  

Hour 1 for 4/24/26 Drew welcomes Father Stephen M. Koeth, C.S.C. from the University of Notre Dame to discuss his new book Crabgrass Catholicism: How Suburbanization Transformed Faith and Politics in Postwar America(1:00). Topics/calls: if suburbanization an American phenomenon (8:55), what is lost in suburbanization (11:00), architecture (15:38), I was forced out of suburbs (21:56), growing up in a Polish neighborhood (27:51), the clergy-laity dynamic (30:30), missing the communities of urban life (33:34), Catholic education (40:41), parish competition (44:03), politics (46:27), and growing up in Levittown (48:31). Link: Father’s book: Crabgrass Catholicism Original Air Date: 4/9/26

Hour 2 for 4/24/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew recounts the powerful story of “Shackleton’s Fourth Man” (27:56). Finally, callers share their angel encounter stories: my mom’s death (41:23), saved from harassment (43:44), and St. Michael’s lunch (47:45). Link: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/shackleton-fourth-man Original Air Date: Hour 1 for 10/14/25

Hour 3 for 4/23/26 Dr. Susan Hanssen joined Drew to discuss The Revolutionary Wary (1:00). Topics: Washington and the Continental Army (4:51), Battle of Yorktown (19:38), Washington and God’s Providence (25:49), Washington’s time in Barbados (33:14), fighting alongside the French (37:18), did Washington convert to Catholicism? (42:13) and favorite presidents (47:08). Original Air date: Hour 3 for 8/26/25

Hour 1 for 4/23/26 Drew covered the surprising history of the First Ladies and the Occult (1:00). Then, Susan Brinkmann joined Drew to discuss the dangers of the occult (21:15). Topics: tapping (29:23), visiting a grave (33:27), Devil and dreams (39:48), addiction and the Devil (41:53), and Unbound (47:23).  Link: https://susanbrinkmann.com/ Original air date: Hour 3 for 6/3/25

Hour 1 for 4/23/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew covers the problems with profanity and cursing (28:19) Callers share their experiences: sign of a feeble mine (40:19), a veteran’s perspective (42:12), lack of remorse (44:30), I used to cuss a lot! (46:57). Original Air Date: Hour 2 for 1/26/26

Hour 3 for 4/23/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Audrey van der Meer for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (3:55). Then, Drew welcomes editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Dispatch Jonah Goldberg to discuss why the American Revolution was such a big deal (11:57). Topics/calls: if the significance of the Revolution has been lost (20:02), the Declaration of Independence and living up to our highest ideals (24:16), Washington/Adams and term limits (29:11), human nature & the Revolution (33:53), the lessons of 1776 (41:13), and the balance of liberty (44:52). Links: Jonah’s article on the America Revolution Follow Jonah on X The Dispatch Original Air Dates: 2/13/26 and 4/15/26

Hour 1 for 4/22/26 Frank Lasee joins John Harper to discuss the state of the planet and climate (5:12). Topics/calls: how climate change gained traction (14:00), ocean acidity (19:25), Reagan (24:01), and geo-engineering (25:17). Then, Bethany Kline from Catholic Singles 365 discusses ditching the apps for community (27:43). Topics: singles group in parish (37:01), single at 42 (41:22), volunteering at Church (46:16), helping nephew find love (48:55).  Links: https://truthinenergyandclimate.com/ https://catholicsinglesnewsletter.com/

Hour 3 for 4/22/26 John Harper and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Michael Champagne covers the confession revival in the USA (27:24). Calls: I came back after 50 years (40:47) and I came back before my son's surgery (47:07). 

Hour 3 for 4/22/26 John Harper welcomes Dr. Gabriel LeBeau to discuss the bioethics of brain death (6:32). Topics/calls: brain death (13:15), neurosurgery (19:12), organ harvesting (20:16), surgery (22:36). Then, Peter Breen from The Thomas Moore Society discusses a recent California abortion pill lawsuit (28:17), the irony of the suit (35:46) and if the AG can be sued (47:54).  Link: https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/news/hearing-alert-court-to-consider-ending-californias-lawsuit-against-pro-life-pregnancy-help-organizations-over-abortion-pill-reversal-information

Hour 1 for 4/21/26 John Harper is joined by Jeremey Wayne Tate from Classic Learning Test discusses America's falling birth rates (1:00). Calls: problems with TV (13:54), remedial classes (16:56), studying Latin (18:32), learning at the dinner table (22:26), and the pandemic (24:59). Then, Msgr. James Shea discusses the relationship between the Church and Free Speech (29:24), online commentators (42:24), and religious liberty (46:54).  Links: https://www.cltexam.com/ CometoMary.Life

Hour 2 for 4/21/26 John Harper and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Ann Koshute from Springs in the Desert discusses Catholics and infertility (28:19). Calls: 12 years of infertility (33:54), how infertility impacted my marriage (42:57), and adoption (49:24).  Link: https://springsinthedesert.org/

Hour 3 for 4/21/26 John Harper and Dr. Susan Hanssen discusses how immigration through Ellis Island changed the US (1:09), making cultural pilgrimages (14:56) and patriotism (20:01). Then, Dr. Jerome Foss discusses the Pope Leo/Trump dust-up (28:54). Topics/calls: protecting life (41:42), policy over personality (42:53), Trump and Pope Leo should meet (44:23), I think Trump tried peace (45:54), and the Pope and Presidents can make mistakes (49:13).  Link: Relevantradio.com/udallas https://www.stvincent.edu/directory/profiles/jerome-foss.html

Hour 1 for 4/20/26 Annie Ryland from Fund for Vocations joins guest-host John Harper to discuss a major $4.5 million gift from an anonymous benefactor (8:02). Then, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann covers the dangers associated with marijuana (28:40). Topics/calls: dulling your brain (33:50), medicinal uses (38:11), and 2nd-hand smoke (47:27).  Links: https://fundforvocations.org/ https://www.kathleenberchelmannmd.com/

Hour 2 for 4/20/26 John Harper and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jordan Varberg from Becket discusses a new case for Supreme Court, which will decide whether Colorado can exclude Catholic families from “universal” preschool program (36:55). Topics: why this case is going to the Supreme Court (36:55) and what happens if the Court rules against Becket (42:13).  Link: https://becketfund.org/

Hour 3 for 4/20/26 John Harper and Dr. Greg Bottaro discusses overcoming negativity and embracing the good, true, and the beautiful (1:27). Topics: why young people seek out diagnoses (12:37), scrupulosity (15:35), overcoming darkness (18:40), and going outdoors (24:03). Then, Brendan Hodge covers the phenomenon of young men becoming Catholic (30:02). Topics/calls: why they're converting (32:54), charismatic conversion (36:16), and the importance of adoration (45:35).  Links: https://x.com/Brendan_m_Hodge https://catholicpsych.com/bio

Hour 1 for 4/17/26 Drew and Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies discuss if we're in a dating recession (5:00). Topics/Calls: environmental causes (12:11), delaying marriage (16:55), video games (20:55), met my wife through my boss (23:16), broken marriages (30:54), sexual harassment (33:35), romance requires risk (37:03), education (41:56), needing friends (44:37), and complimenting (47:10).  Link: https://ifstudies.org/about-us/grant-bailey  Original Air Date: 2/13/26

Hour 2 for 4/17/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, McKay Coppins from The Atlantic covers his piece “My year as a degenerate gambler” (27:30). Topics/calls: McKay’s trip to Vegas (39:24), the cultural impact of gambling (43:00), dangers of suicide (44:40), and caller: my ex-husband’s addiction (46:10). Links: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/ x.com/@mckaycoppins

Hour 3 for 4/17/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Diana Pasulka to discuss Trump’s plan to disclose UFO files (1:00). Calls/Topics: Dr. Paul Thigpen (7:10), US disclosures (12:47), experience at a crash site (16:32), if it helps me to get closer to God (27:11), demonic deceptions (32:01), Msgr. Bransfield’s book on angels (36:19), why don’t they show themselves? (42:29), multiple phenomena (44:26). Link: https://dwpasulka.com/ Original Air Date: 3/3/26

Hour 1 for 4/16/26  Drew, Fr. Charlie Becker and Scott Weeman discuss alcohol addiction and recovery (1:00). Topics/calls: struggling with addiction (20:58), celiac disease and addiction (20:58), replacing one addiction with another (27:08), replacing one addiction with another (27:08), talking to your kids about addiction (30:55), Christian recovery programs (34:30), 12-Steps saved my family (41:07), and how do you know if you've been healed? (47:13).  Link: https://catholicinrecovery.com/

Hour 2 for 4/16/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Ben Cameron, CPM discusses healing after abortion (30:23). Topics/calls: trauma symptoms (34:47), post-abortive grief (41:05), shame after abortion (42:52), I went on retreat after two abortions (47:27), and Rachel's vineyard (49:24).  Link: https://fathersofmercy.com/team-members/fr-ben-cameron/