Prof. Frank Buckley discusses the Israeli response to the October 7th invasion by Hamas.

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the last three symphonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams

Steven Mosher discusses his new book, THE DEVIL AND COMMUNIST CHINA From Mao Down to Xi

James Matthew Wilson talks about beauty as a transcendental, Part 2 of The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty In the Western Tradition.

Prof. Lee Oser talks with me about the cultural significance of the presidential election.

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the sacred music of Catholic convert Edmund Rubbra.

Lee Oser talks with me about the novel Don Quixote and its relation to the modern Catholic novel.

Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss three symphonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Nos. 4, 5, and 6.

Stan Butt talks with me about the book Reunion by Fred Uhlman, considered a masterpiece of the novella form.

Frank Buckley discusses his new book, The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us About Civic Virtue

Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Deal to discuss his Catholic Scripture Study book on Isaiah.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince joins Deal to discuss his new phone company, Unplugged, the dangers of big tech and big government, and his views on the geopolitical world. 

Guy Rickards joins Deal to discuss the symphonies of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

James Matthew Wilson joins Deal to discuss the ‘riveting, beautiful, but tragic’ story of poet John Martin Finlay.

Michael Hichborn, president and founder of the Lepanto Institute, discusses his work revealing how Catholic money is donated…(more)

British composer David Hackbridge Johnson plays and discusses his symphonic and piano music. His music has an appealing…(more)

Stan Butts talks about the life and work of the French Catholic Writer, George Bernanos including his Dairy of a Country Priest.

Emina Melonic discusses the great films of the Weimar Republic: Pandora’s Box, M, and Metropolis.

Prof. David C. Schindler of the John Paul II Institute discusses the philosophical and theological meaning of Beauty in Von Balthasar and others.

Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss the music of the English composer, John McCabe, whom he considers one of the most important …(more)

James Matthew Wilson talks about Part 3 of his book, The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Western Tradition

Ken Willers talks about his experiences in Catholic Education and his book of parables.

Burl Horniachek reads from discusses his new book, To Heaven’s Rim: The Kingdom Poets Book of World Christian Poetry…(more)

Ralph Reed, chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, talks about the presidential debate and the upcoming election.

Stan Butt talks about Ernest Hemingway and his novella, The Old Man and the Sea.

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets

Stephanie Mann discusses the lives of four martyred saints from the Tudor Period of England.

Producer Sean Wolfington talks about his new film, The City of Dreams.

Robert Reilly talks about the life and work of P.G. Wodehouse, the greatest humorist in the English language.

Stan Butt discusses “Lanterns on the Levee’ (1941) by William Alexander Percy.

Raymond Arroyo plays and discusses songs from his new recording, Christmas Merry & Bright, which is already at the top of the charts.

Wyeth Burgess answers the question, Why read Walker Percy?, in reference to his second novel, The Last Gentleman.

James Matthew Wilson discusses Part 1 of his book, The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Western Tradition

GEORGE GILDER talks about his new book, The Israel Test: How Israel’s Genius Enriches and Challenges the World

Jeff Cavins was in Israel when Hamas attacked. He tells the story.

MEREDITH HINES talks about her new book from TAN Books: Eucharistic Saints: Twenty Stories of Devotion to Jesus.

HALEY STEWART discusses her new book, Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know – Word On Fire 2024

Father Brad Elliot OP

Bob and Deal reminisce about their mutual friend, the late Fr. John Schall SJ.

Prof. Frank Buckley talks about Biden, the assassination attempt, JD Vance, Israel, and the Trump dynamism of the GOP.

James Matthew Wilson talks about the basic themes of his book, The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty In the Western Tradition.

Carl E. Olson talks about the controversy generated by the commencement speech of Harrison Butker at Benedictine College.

Writer and poet Sally Read discusses her new fabulous book, 100 Catholic Poems (Word On Fire) and reads several of them.

Prof. Frank Buckley discusses the impact of the Hama attack on Israel and the growth of antisemitism.

Dr. Bronwen McShea talks about new book, Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know

Deal talks with conductor Kenneth Woods about his recording with the English Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Phillip Sawyer’s Mayflower on…(more)

Fr. Lawrence Carney talks about his recent book, Preparation for Total Consecration to the HOLY FACE of JESUS Tan Books 2024

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of the English composer, Sir Malcolm Arnold.

Samuel Jones, a great American composer, joins me to play and comment on a recent recording of his concerti for violin, flute, and trombone.

Stan Butt joins me to discuss the comic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole…(more)

Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, talks about the upcoming election and his years in the George W. Bush White House.

Patrick K. O’Donnell talks about his latest book, THE UNVANQUISHED: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces,…(more)

Tod Worner talks about the books that have shaped his life and faith.

Prof. Jane Adolphe discusses worrisome aspects of Laudate Deum that match the aims of the World Economic Forum.

Chris Weir talks about the El Camino Schools project. As executive director, Chris is in the process of founding a school for single-sex classical education…(more)

Carl E. Olson talks about the controversy generated by the commencement speech of Harrison Butker at Benedictine College.

Professor and author Mike Foley joins Deal to discuss more about St. Augustine

Deal gives a one-of-a-kind endorsement to author Andrew McNabb whose newest book talks about one his great ancestors.

Deal Hudson shares pieces of music that he considers ‘moments of transcendence,’ when in Hopkin’s words we…(more)

Austin Ruse, president of C-FAM, joins me to discuss the First World War including its causes and its disastrous impact…(more)

Stephen Baskerville talks with me about the radical religion of Hamas and Hezbollah and its parallels with American Puritanism.

Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, discusses their Great Books curriculum and the ban on cell phones in the foothills of the Teton Mountains.

Deal’s guest is Steven Nelson.

Music critic Guy Rickards discusses the life and work of composer Herbert Howells with excerpts of his music.

David Clayton is the co-author of the book, The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home.

Gil Bailie is the founder of The Cornerstone Forum, a founding member of The Colloquium on Violence and Religion…(more)

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski talks about the failure of pop music to explore the depths of human emotion and aspiration.

Anthony DeStefano discusses his new book, 30 Days to Your New Life which contains very wise advice about…(more)

Prof. Frank Buckley discusses the Israeli response to the October 7th invasion by Hamas.

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the last three symphonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams

Alex Lessard talks with me about his project to support Catholic education — take a look at www.Adeodatus.com for details.

Jeremy Tate, the founder and CEO of Classic Learning Test, joins Deal to discuss reforms in Education.

Steven Mosher discusses his new book, THE DEVIL AND COMMUNIST CHINA From Mao Down to Xi

The poet Dana Gioia talks about his experience of collaborating with the composer Sir James Macmillan to produce the large choral work, Fiat Lux…(more)

Patrick O’Hearn joins me to discuss his excellent new book, The Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met Their Spouses.

James Matthews Wilson reads and discusses his new book for poems, St. Thomas and the Forbidden Birds, Word On Fire, 2024.

Lee Oser talks with me about the novel Don Quixote and its relation to the modern Catholic novel.

Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss three symphonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Nos. 4, 5, and 6.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Deal to discuss his Catholic Scripture Study book on Isaiah.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince joins Deal to discuss his new phone company, Unplugged, the dangers of big tech and big government, and his views on the geopolitical world. 

Stephen Baskerville explains the formative connections between the Welfare State and the Deep State.

Peter Kwasniewski discusses his fabulous new book, Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and Life, TAN Books, 2023.

Guy Rickards joins Deal to discuss the symphonies of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

James Matthew Wilson joins Deal to discuss the ‘riveting, beautiful, but tragic’ story of poet John Martin Finlay.

Michael Hichborn, president and founder of the Lepanto Institute, discusses his work revealing how Catholic money is donated…(more)

British composer David Hackbridge Johnson plays and discusses his symphonic and piano music. His music has an appealing…(more)

Jody Bottom talks about literature and the Catholic tradition, both past and present.

From 2014; Prof. W. A. Sessions, Regents’ Professor of English Emeritus at Georgia State University, talks about his recent edition of Flannery O’Connor’s A Prayer …(more)

Stan Butts talks about the life and work of the French Catholic Writer, George Bernanos including his Dairy of a Country Priest.

Emina Melonic discusses the great films of the Weimar Republic: Pandora’s Box, M, and Metropolis.

Prof. David C. Schindler of the John Paul II Institute discusses the philosophical and theological meaning of Beauty in Von Balthasar and others.

Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss the music of the English composer, John McCabe, whom he considers one of the most important …(more)

Prof. Mike Foley of Baylor University discusses his translation and commentary on St. Augustine’s dialogue, ‘The Happy Life.’

Deal talks with conductor Kenneth Woods about his recording with the English Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Phillip Sawyer’s Mayflower on…(more)

Karen Swallow Prior talks about her new fine book, The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors…(more)

Francis O’Gorman plays and discusses some favorite Christmas music including In the Bleak Midwinter.

Music critic Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss the glorious ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Ralph Vaughn Williams.

John Bawden joins me from the UK to play and discuss Gerald Finzi’s Christmas piece, In Terra Pax, a little-known masterpiece.

Burl Horniachek reads from discusses his new book, To Heaven’s Rim: The Kingdom Poets Book of World Christian Poetry, Beginnings to 1800, in English Translation (Poiema Poetry)

Spectator Editor Damian Thompson talks about the music, TV, and books that impressed him that past year.

The composer Jack Gallagher plays and discusses some of his classical compositions, of great beauty.

Theresa Hudson reads Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory and Steve Clarke joins me to read A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas.

Raymond Arroyo plays and discusses songs from his new recording, Christmas Merry & Bright, which is already at the top of the charts.

Wyeth Burgess answers the question, Why read Walker Percy?, in reference to his second novel, The Last Gentleman.

Prof. Frank Buckley talks about the rules behind fighting in hockey and his forthcoming book on liberalism.

Martin Gillespie, Marc Potter, Matias Perttula, and…(more)

Fr. Basil Cole, OP, talks with me about his new book, Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices…(more)

Music critic Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss the glorious ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Ralph Vaughn Williams.

Writer and poet Sally Read discusses her new fabulous book, 100 Catholic Poems (Word On Fire) and reads several of them.

Prof. Frank Buckley discusses the impact of the Hama attack on Israel and the growth of antisemitism.

Samuel Jones, a great American composer, joins me to play and comment on a recent recording of his concerti for violin, flute, and trombone.

Washington Insider Grover Norquist, the President of Americans for Tax Reform joins Deal in this program.

Chuck Donovan tells the history of the abortion pill, its irresponsible approval by the FDA, and the recent court decisions regarding its future availability.

Bob Reilly explains why US involvement in the Ukraine is a huge mistake.

Former Senator from Georgia Mack Mattingly joins Deal to discuss the political landscape and his recent conversion to Catholicism.

Prof. Jane Adolphe discusses worrisome aspects of Laudate Deum that match the aims of the World Economic Forum.

Jeff Cavins was in Israel when Hamas attacked. He tells the story.

Francis O’Gorman talks about the books that have helped him through the pain of reconstructing his face and cancer treatment.

DC political journalist Peter Roff discusses the way conservative politicians say studip things giving the Left the opportunity to reinforce their stereotype. 

John Bawden talks about and plays the great Brahms Requiem.

John Cribb talks about his new book, The Rail Spliter: A Novel about the early years of Abraham Lincoln.

Biographer Roger Lewis discusses his upcoming book, Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor  and another book…

Author Jim Hartsell joins Deal to discuss his book, When Revelations Comes. Named one of the 10 Best Golf Books in 2022 by LINKS Magazine…

Professor Lee Oser is Deal’s guest

John Klink talks about his friendship with Cardinal Pell and the suffering he endured at the hands of the Church and state.

Fr. Lawrence Carney discusses the life and work of St. Frances de Sales and the publication of the Saint’s The Catholic Controversy…

Frank Buckley is Deal’s guest

Ralph Reed is Deal’s guest

Bob and Deal reminisce about their mutual friend, the late Fr. John Schall SJ.

Father Brad Elliot OP

Prof. Lee Oser discusses his brilliant new novel, Old Enemies — A Satire.

Music critic Guy Rickards discusses the life and work of composer Herbert Howells with excerpts of his music.

Professor and author Mike Foley joins Deal to discuss more about St. Augustine

Deal gives a one-of-a-kind endorsement to author Andrew McNabb whose newest book talks about one his great ancestors.

Patrick O’Hearn joins me to discuss his excellent new book, The Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met Their Spouses.

Prof Frank Buckley joins me to discuss how Trump and the GOP itself are misunderstood if they are not seen as ‘progressive conservatives.’

Joseph Pearce talks with me about his 2022 biography, Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith from TAN Books.

Stephen Edwards discusses his documentary, Syndrome K, about the Catholic hospital that saved hundreds of Jews from the Nazis in Rome.

Deal Hudson shares pieces of music that he considers ‘moments of transcendence,’ when in Hopkin’s words we…(more)

Austin Ruse, president of C-FAM, joins me to discuss the First World War including its causes and its disastrous impact…(more)

Chris Weir talks about the El Camino Schools project. As executive director, Chris is in the process of founding a school for single-sex classical education…(more)

Francis O’Gorman joins me to talk about his love for music has lifted some weight in his struggle with incurable cancer.

Prof. Mike Foley of Baylor University discusses his translation and commentary on St. Augustine’s dialogue, ‘The Happy Life.’

Carrie Gress talks with Deal and his wife, Theresa about her latest books, “Theology of Home”

David Clayton is the co-author of the book, The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home.

Gil Bailie is the founder of The Cornerstone Forum, a founding member of The Colloquium on Violence and Religion…(more)

British music critic Guy Rickards plays and discusses Christmas music by Britten, Corelli, Praetorius, Nielsen, Bartok and others.

Damian Thompson joins me to play and discuss a choral piece written by Sir James MacMillian for the funeral of his sister…(more)

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski talks about the failure of pop music to explore the depths of human emotion and aspiration.

Anthony DeStefano discusses his new book, 30 Days to Your New Life which contains very wise advice about…(more)

Scott Bloch, lawyer and writer, talks about his new novel, Mount Novel, about a revolutionary liberal arts program at a state School that comes under attack for its pursuit of the truth.

The poet Dana Gioia talks about his experience of collaborating with the composer Sir James Macmillan to produce the large choral work, Fiat Lux…(more)

International music critic and biographer Guy Rickards discusses with Deal Danish Composer Carl Nielsen

Author Mike Pacer discusses his new book, The Three Comings of Christ: Daily Meditations for Advent

Stephen Baskerville explains the formative connections between the Welfare State and the Deep State.

Peter Kwasniewski discusses his fabulous new book, Good Music, Sacred Music, and Silence: Three Gifts of God for Liturgy and Life, TAN Books, 2023.

Prof. Frank Buckley talks about the rules behind fighting in hockey and his forthcoming book on liberalism.

Martin Gillespie, Marc Potter, Matias Perttula, and…(more)

Prof. Lee Oser poses the question of how Christian Humanism is practiced.

Julia Meloni joins me to discuss a new series of books by Venerable Fulton Sheen published by Tan Books.

Fr. Basil Cole, OP, talks with me about his new book, Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices…(more)

Music critic Guy Rickards joins me to play and discuss the glorious ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Ralph Vaughn Williams.

Pastor John Bernsten explains how and why Martin Luther insisted on the ‘Real Presence’ of Christ in the Eucharist in spite of his break with Rome.

Jeremy Tate, the founder and CEO of Classic Learning Test, joins Deal to discuss reforms in Education.

Alex Lessard talks with me about his project to support Catholic education — take a look at www.Adeodatus.com for details.

Damian Thompson joins me to play and discuss a choral piece written by Sir James MacMillian for the funeral of his sister, Carmel Thompson.

Prof. Lee Oser talks about the Christian humanism in a group of Shakespeare plays called The Henriad which ends with Henry V and the famous Battle of Agincourt.

Washington Insider Grover Norquist, the President of Americans for Tax Reform joins Deal in this program.

Fr. Lawrence Carney talks about the devotion to the Holy Face and his new book on the subject.

Prof. Lee Oser joins me to discuss Shakespeare’s Midsummers Night’s Dream.

Chuck Donovan tells the history of the abortion pill, its irresponsible approval by the FDA, and the recent court decisions regarding its future availability.

Bob Reilly explains why US involvement in the Ukraine is a huge mistake.

Prof. Matthew Levering provides an introduction to the life and work of Hans Urs von Balthasar by reference to his great trilogy, The Glory of the Lord.

Prof. Lee Oser discusses The Merchant of Venice as an example of the Christian humanism in the plays of Shakespeare.

Dr. Kevin Vost talks to me about his new book on humility — Humble Strength: The Eye-Opening Benefits of Humility.

Prof. Lee Oser joins me to discuss Shakespeare’s King Lear and his new book, Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature

Former Senator from Georgia Mack Mattingly joins Deal to discuss the political landscape and his recent conversion to Catholicism.

Deal and Professor Lee Oser at Holy Cross discuss Shakespeare in literature and religion

DC political journalist Peter Roff discusses the way conservative politicians say studip things giving the Left the opportunity to reinforce their stereotype. 

John Bawden talks about and plays the great Brahms Requiem.

Deal’s guest is Professor O’Gorman to discuss the works of Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins

Deal’s guest is Krista Thomas to discuss the homeschooling program, The Tan Academy. The Mission is to “homeschool to heaven”

Vivian Dudro, an editor for Ignatius, discusses one of Deal’s favorite authors.

Marjorie Dannenfelser is considered instrumental in the decades long fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,,,(more)

John Cribb talks about his new book, The Rail Spliter: A Novel about the early years of Abraham Lincoln.

The poet Dana Gioia joins me to discuss the topic of “Christianity and Poetry,” an essay he recently published in First Things.

Prof. Frank Buckley argues that the future of the Republican Party should be based upon “Progressive Conservatism.”

Biographer Roger Lewis discusses his upcoming book, Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor  and another book…

Author Jim Hartsell joins Deal to discuss his book, When Revelations Comes. Named one of the 10 Best Golf Books in 2022 by LINKS Magazine…

Professor Lee Oser is Deal’s guest

John Klink talks about his friendship with Cardinal Pell and the suffering he endured at the hands of the Church and state.

Fr. Lawrence Carney discusses the life and work of St. Frances de Sales and the publication of the Saint’s The Catholic Controversy…

Frank Buckley is Deal’s guest

Ralph Reed is Deal’s guest

Prof. Lee Oser discusses his brilliant new novel, Old Enemies — A Satire.

Dr. Ed Feser joins Deal to discuss his book, All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory.

Dr. Ray Guarendi talks with me about his new book, Jesus, The Master Psychologist: Listen to Him (2021 EWTN),

Guy Rickards is a music scholar, critic, and cultural commentator. He has written two books on composers including Sibelius (Phaidon, 1997). Rickards is a regular contributor to The Gramophone (since 1992), Tempo (1989-2016), and International Piano (since it was founded), among others. He contributes notes on composers and programs for the BBC. His recognition led to Rickards being named Honorary Secretary of the Music Section of the UK Critics Circle. He also mentors future music critics in a master’s program at the University of Hull.

Joseph Pearce talks with me about his 2022 biography, Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith from TAN Books.

Stephen Edwards discusses his documentary, Syndrome K, about the Catholic hospital that saved hundreds of Jews from the Nazis in Rome.

Bob Reilly joins me to discuss his recent article, “Humpty Dumpty, the Corruption of Language, and the Destruction of Society,” in Catholic World Report.

Guy Rickards plays and discusses the last symphonies of Jean Sibelius, the 5th, 6th, 7th, and a fragment of the unfinished 8th.

Paul Thigpen talks about his latest, and fascinating, book, The Life of Saint Joseph As Seen by the Mystics (TAN Books, 2022).

John Bawden joins me from the UK to play and discuss Gerald Finzi’s Christmas piece, In Terra Pax, a little-known masterpiece.

British music critic Guy Rickards plays and discusses Christmas music by Britten, Corelli, Praetorius, Nielsen, Bartok and others.

Deal and long-time friend and teacher Wyeth Burgess discuss American Poet Allen Tate

My wife, Theresa Hudson, joins me to read Christmas classics by Dylan Thomas, E.E. Cummings, Dr. Seuss, and others.

Fr. Twomey joins Deal to discuss his book, “The Dynamics of Liturgy: Joseph Ratzinger’s Theology of the Liturgy

Prof. Frank Buckley traces the influence of the Deep State, controlled by holdovers from the Clinton and Obama administrations, and their impact on American foreign policy.

Deacon Keith Fournier talks with me about the good work going on in the Diocese of Tyler, TX and the recent denial of communion to Nancy Pelosi.

Emina Melonic joins me to discuss the life and work of Audrey Hepburn.

Brendan Carroll discusses the work of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Symphony in F#.

Scott Bloch, lawyer and writer, talks about his new novel, Mount Novel, about a revolutionary liberal arts program at a state School that comes under attack for its pursuit of the truth.

Pastor Stan Butt joins me to discuss Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables and the daily Christian meditation, ‘A Year with Cosette, he’s been sending out.

Music critic Guy Rickards continues a journey through the Sibelius symphonies, #2, #3, and #4.

Geoff Shepard, who served in the Nixon White House, discusses his book, The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot to Remove the President, 2021.

International music critic and biographer Guy Rickards discusses with Deal Danish Composer Carl Nielsen

Author Mike Pacer discusses his new book, The Three Comings of Christ: Daily Meditations for Advent

Prof. Lee Oser poses the question of how Christian Humanism is practiced.

Julia Meloni joins me to discuss a new series of books by Venerable Fulton Sheen published by Tan Books.

John Berntsen on Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina

International music critic and biographer Guy Rickards discusses Ralph Von Williams, who is much more appreciated as time goes on. Von Williams would be 150 years old this week. 

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American Poet Dana Gioia discusses his latest book on the philosopher, Seneca, a major philosophical figure of the Roman Imperial Period

International music critic and biographer Guy Rickards discusses Jean Sibelius, perhaps the last truly great symphonist

Pastor John Bernsten explains how and why Martin Luther insisted on the ‘Real Presence’ of Christ in the Eucharist in spite of his break with Rome.

Prof Frank Buckley joins me to discuss how Trump and the GOP itself are misunderstood if they are not seen as ‘progressive conservatives.’

Prof. Lee Oser talks about the Christian humanism in a group of Shakespeare plays called The Henriad which ends with Henry V and the famous Battle of Agincourt.

Damian Thompson joins me to play and discuss a choral piece written by Sir James MacMillian for the funeral of his sister, Carmel Thompson. This is the first broadcast of ‘In Carmel’s Shade,’ and it’s gorgeous.

Wyeth Burgess is an expert on southern American literature. She and Deal discuss the works of Andrew Lytle and why he isn’t more well known.

Music editor and critic Jens Laurson discusses St. Matthew’s Passion

Fr. Lawrence Carney talks about the devotion to the Holy Face and his new book on the subject.

Prof. Lee Oser joins me to discuss Shakespeare’s Midsummers Night’s Dream.

Dr. Anthony Rizzi is the Director of the Institute for Advanced Physics.

Music Critic Guy Rickards joins Deal to discuss the works of composer Jean Sibelius.

Prof. Matthew Levering provides an introduction to the life and work of Hans Urs von Balthasar by reference to his great trilogy, The Glory of the Lord.

Prof. Lee Oser discusses The Merchant of Venice as an example of the Christian humanism in the plays of Shakespeare.

Dr. Kevin Vost talks to me about his new book on humility — Humble Strength: The Eye-Opening Benefits of Humility.

Prof. Lee Oser joins me to discuss Shakespeare’s King Lear and his new book, Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature

  Download Program #: 294 Description: Deal Hudson continues his discussion with Joshua Wren

  Download Program #: 328 Description: Deal and Professor Lee Oser at Holy Cross discuss Shakespeare…

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  Download Program #: 327 Description: Deal’s guest is Krista Thomas to discuss the homeschooling program, The…

  Download Program #: 316 Description: Author Stephanie C. Gordon is Deal’s guest.

  Download Program #: 316 Description: Deal and music critic and author Guy Rickards discuss the work…

  Download Program #: 314 Description: Composer Kenneth Woods is Deal’s guest this hour illustrating Mahler’s…

  Download Program #: 314 Description: Jeff Wallen is Deal’s guest this hour 

  Download Program #: 313 Description: Thomas Jacobi is Deal’s guest this hour

  Download Program #: 313 Description: Julia Meloni is Deal’s guest this hour 

  Download Program #: 326 Description: Vivian Dudro, an editor for Ignatius, discusses one of Deal’s favorite…

  Download Program #: 326 Description: Marjorie Dannenfelser is considered instrumental in the decades long fight to…

  Download Program #: 325 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley argues that the future of the Republican Party…

  Download Program #: 325 Description: The poet Dana Gioia joins me to discuss the topic of…

  Download Program #: 312 Description: The poet and critic Dana Gioia discusses his recent memoir  Studying…

  Download Program #: 312 Description: Francis O’Gorman, Professor of Literature at the University of Edinburgh,…

  Download Program #: 324 Description: Bob Reilly joins me to discuss his recent article, “Humpty Dumpty, the…

  Download Program #: 324 Description: Guy Rickards plays and discusses the last symphonies of Jean Sibelius,…

  Download Program #: 323 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley traces the influence of the Deep State, controlled by…

  Download Program #: 323 Description: Deacon Keith Fournier talks with me about the good work going on…

  Download Program #: 309 Description: Rich McCormick, M.D., discusses his decision to run for Congress in…

  Download Program #: 309 Description: Allan Smith talks about his work promoting the cause of Archbishop…

  Download Program #: 322 Description: Music critic Guy Rickards continues a journey through the Sibelius symphonies,…

  Download Program #: 322 Description: Geoff Shepard, who served in the Nixon White House, discusses his…

  Download Program #: 293 Description: Joshua Wren is the founder of Wiseblood Books

  Download Program #: 321 Description: Carrie Gress talks with Deal and his wife, Theresa about her…

  Download Program #: 320 Description: Professor Margaret M. Turek joins to Deal to talk about her…

  Download Program #: 320 Description: The legendary Maestro John Mauceri joins Deal to talk about his…

  Download Program #: 319 Description: American Poet Dana Gioia discusses his latest book on the philosopher,…

  Download Program #: 319 Description: International music critic and biographer Guy Rickards discusses Jean Sibelius, perhaps…

  Download Program #: 318 Description: Wyeth Burgess is an expert on southern American literature. She and…

  Download Program #: 318 Description: Music editor and critic Jens Laurson discusses St. Matthew’s Passion

  Download Program #: 308 Description: British music critic Guy Rickards plays Advent and Christmas music, most…

  Download Program #: 308 Description: Pastor John Berntsen share some of his favorite Advent and Christmas…

  Download Program #: 307 Description: Emina Melonic joins me to discuss the life and work of…

  Download Program #: 307 Description: Dr. Stephen Baskerville discusses his new book, A Gentleman’s Guide to…

  Download Program #: 288 Description: Recorded before the election, Frank Buckley joins Deal to preview the…

  Download Program #: 304 Description: Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Benjamin Britten including…

  Download Program #: 303 Description: Elisabeth Sullivan, Executive Director of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education,…

  Download Program #: 303 Description: Dr. Kevin Vost talks about doctrine of the Holy Spirit in St….

  Download Program #: 301 Description:  Senator Mack Mattingly (1981-87) relives his huge upset victory in…

  Download Program #: 301 Description: Professor Francis O’Gorman discusses the poetry of Matthew Arnold

  Download Program #: 317 Description: Dr. Anthony Rizzi is the Director of the Institute for Advanced…

  Download Program #: 317 Description: Music Critic Guy Rickards joins Deal to discuss the works of…

  Download Program #: 300 Description: Prof. Kevin Doak talks about Japanese Catholic writer Sono Ayako and…

  Download Program #: 300 Description: Pastor John Berntsen joins to to play and discuss Chopin’s Ballades. 

  Download Program #: 299 Description: Bob Reilly talks about presidential leadership drawing on his experience working…

  Download Program #: 299 Description: Dr. Hy Rothstein discusses the war in Afghanistan, the chaotic withdrawal,…

  Download Program #: 316 Description: Author Stephanie C. Gordon is Deal’s guest.

  Download Program #: 316 Description: Deal and music critic and author Guy Rickards discuss the work…

  Download Program #: 289 Description: Richard Robinson has recently translated five books Léon Bloy discusses Bloy’s…

  Download Program #: 315 Description: Deal and long-time friend and teacher Wyeth Burgess discuss American Poet…

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  Download Program #: 314 Description: Composer Kenneth Woods is Deal’s guest this hour illustrating Mahler’s…

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  Download Program #: 296 Description: Prof. Paul Contino and I continue our discussion of Dostoevsky’s Brothers…

  Download Program #: 296 Description: Gentry Collins,  CEO of the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, talks…

  Download Program #: 312 Description: The poet and critic Dana Gioia discusses his recent memoir  Studying…

  Download Program #: 312 Description: Francis O’Gorman, Professor of Literature at the University of Edinburgh,…

  Download Program #: 311 Description: My producer Steve Clarke and my wife Theresa Hudson join me…

  Download Program #: 311 Description: Jeff Cavins discusses his recent podcast, A Bible In a…

  Download Program #: 310 Description: British music critic Guy Rickards plays and discusses some wonderful and…

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  Download Program #: 309 Description: Rich McCormick, M.D., discusses his decision to run for Congress in…

  Download Program #: 309 Description: Allan Smith talks about his work promoting the cause of Archbishop…

  Download Program #: 308 Description: British music critic Guy Rickards plays Advent and Christmas music, most…

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  Download Program #: 295 Description: Prof. Paul Contino discusses The Brothers Karamazov and his book about…

  Download Program #: 295 Description: Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Sir Michael Tippett.

  Download Program #: 292 Description: Dr. Ray Guarendi talks with me about his new book, Jesus,…

  Download Program #: 292 Description: Christine M. Wohar discusses her new book, Finding Frassati and Following…

  Download Program #: 307 Description: Emina Melonic joins me to discuss the life and work of…

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  Download Program #: 306 Description: John Berntsen on Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina

  Download Program #: 297 Description: Nicole Caruso talks about her excellent new book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal…

  Download Program #: 288 Description: Recorded before the election, Frank Buckley joins Deal to preview the…

  Download Program #: 291 Description: Eric Sammons, the editor of Crisis Magazine, talks with me about…

  Download Program #: 288 Description: EWTN President and C.O.O. Doug Keck joins me to talk about…

  Download Program #: 304 Description: Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Benjamin Britten including…

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  Download Program #: 303 Description: Elisabeth Sullivan, Executive Director of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education,…

  Download Program #: 290 Description: Phil Lawler, founder and editor of Catholic World News, joins me…

  Download Program #: 290 Description: Bishop Donald Hying (Madison, WS) talks about his new book, Love Never Fails:…

  Download Program #: 225 Description:  Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Harold Truscott,…

  Download Program #: 302 Description: Deal and Professor Burgess discuss the life of novelist Elizabeth Spencer

  Download Program #: 301 Description:  Senator Mack Mattingly (1981-87) relives his huge upset victory in…

  Download Program #: 301 Description: Professor Francis O’Gorman discusses the poetry of Matthew Arnold

  Download Program #: 300 Description: Prof. Kevin Doak talks about Japanese Catholic writer Sono Ayako and…

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  Download Program #: 287 Description: Christopher Blum discusses the turbulence leading to the French Revolution and…

  Download Program #: 287 Description: Conductor Kenneth Woods talks about the ‘Voice of the Cello’ and…

  Download Program #: 285 Description: David Randall discusses the Civics Alliance, a new coalition dedicated to…

  Download Program #: 285 Description: Robert Reilly discusses his recent turbulent and brief stay as the…

  Download Program #: 299 Description: Bob Reilly talks about presidential leadership drawing on his experience working…

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  Download Program #: 286 Description: Austin Ruse, president of C-FAM, discusses his new powerful book, Under…

  Download Program #: 286 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley talks about his fascinating new book, Curiosity: Twelve…

  Download Program #: 281 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley joins me to discuss the First World War,…

  Download Program #: 281 Description: John Smirak talks about how modernity shaped the Catholic Church and…

  Download Program #: 298 Description: Deal is joined once again by music critic, biographer, and historian…

  Download Program #: 298 Description: Timothy Gordon teaches philosophy and theology and is the author of…

  Download Program #: 279 Description: Deal and Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses the life of Sigrid Undset…

  Download Program #: 297 Description: Nicole Caruso talks about her excellent new book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal…

  Download Program #: 283 Description: Prof. David Staines pays tribute to the Canadian writer Alice Munro,…

  Download Program #: 283 Description: Prof. Joseph Trabbic talks with me about the difference between the…

  Download Program #: 296 Description: Prof. Paul Contino and I continue our discussion of Dostoevsky’s Brothers…

  Download Program #: 296 Description: Gentry Collins,  CEO of the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, talks…

  Download Program #: 295 Description: Prof. Paul Contino discusses The Brothers Karamazov and his book about…

  Download Program #: 295 Description: Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of Sir Michael Tippett.

  Download Program #: 294 Description: Deal Hudson continues his discussion with Joshua Hren

  Download Program #: 274 Description: Doug Keck, the CEO of EWTN Global, joins me to discuss…

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  Download Program #: 279 Description: Deal talks American Composer and Conductor Kenneth Woods working in Wales,…

  Download Program #: 292 Description: Dr. Ray Guarendi talks with me about his new book, Jesus,…

  Download Program #: 292 Description: Christine M. Wohar discusses her new book, Finding Frassati and Following…

  Download Program #: 284 Description: World Renowned British classical music critic Michael White joins Deal for…

  Download Program #: 291 Description: Eric Sammons, the editor of Crisis Magazine, talks with me about…

  Download Program #: 282 Description: Dr. Kevin Vost joins me to discuss his book, Aquinas On…

  Download Program #: 282 Description: Prof. Frances O’Gorman talks about the impact of ideology on university…

  Download Program #: 290 Description: Phil Lawler, founder and editor of Catholic World News, joins me…

  Download Program #: 290 Description: Bishop Donald Hying (Madison, WS) talks about his new book, Love Never Fails:…

  Download Program #: 289 Description: Richard Robinson has recently translated five books Léon Bloy discusses Bloy’s…

  Download Program #: 289 Description: YG Nyghtstorm joins me to discuss his experience as as black…

  Download Program #: 288 Description: EWTN President and C.O.O. Doug Keck joins me to talk about…

  Download Program #: 242 Description: Peter Davison talks about the life and sculpture of Anna Mahler,…

  Download Program #: 287 Description: Christopher Blum discusses the turbulence leading to the French Revolution and…

  Download Program #: 287 Description: Conductor Kenneth Woods talks about the ‘Voice of the Cello’ and…

  Download Program #: 286 Description: Austin Ruse, president of C-FAM, discusses his new powerful book, Under…

  Download Program #: 286 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley talks about his fascinating new book, Curiosity: Twelve…

  Download Program #: 274 Description: Prof. Francis O’Gorman plays and discusses some of his favorite Advent…

  Download Program #: 274 Description: Doug Keck, the CEO of EWTN Global, joins me to discuss…

  Download Program #: 280 Description: Prof. David Staines shares his experience of being the student and…

  Download Program #: 280 Description: Prof. Joseph Trabbic discusses the meaning of Heidegger’s philosophy and its…

  Download Program #: 264 Description:  Prof. Brad Birzer joins me to discuss Virgil’s Aeneid and…

  Download Program #: 263 Description: Author Joseph Pearce discusses his biography of the Catholic poet Roy…

  Download Program #: 278 Description: Deal talks with Catholic Evangelist and author Jeff Cavins

  Download Program #: 278 Description: Deal talks with Zoe Romanowsky, lifestyle editor at Aleteia where they…

  Download Program #: 285 Description: Robert Hutchinson talks about his new book, “What Really Happened: The…

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  Download Program #: 285 Description: David Randall discusses the Civics Alliance, a new coalition dedicated to…

  Download Program #: 285 Description: Robert Reilly discusses his recent turbulent and brief stay as the…

  Download Program #: 259 Description: Conductor Kenneth Woods plays and discusses Beethoven’s 5th and 6th Symphonies

  Download Program #: 259 Description: John Gerard Lewis discusses his controversial new book, Catholic Voting and…

  Download Program #: 284 Description: World Renowned British classical music critic Michael White joins Deal for…

  Download Program #: 253 Description: Fr. Jacob Restrick discusses his series of books about Sister Mary…

  Download Program #: 258 Description: Emina Melonic and Deal discuss one of the best American film…

  Download Program #: 258 Description: Prof. Joseph Pearce discusses his book on Shakespeare and the playwright’s…

  Download Program #: 283 Description: Prof. Joseph Trabbic talks with me about the difference between the…

  Download Program #: 283 Description: Prof. David Staines pays tribute to the Canadian writer Alice Munro,…

  Download Program #: 282 Description: Prof. Frances O’Gorman talks about the impact of ideology on university…

  Download Program #: 282 Description: Dr. Kevin Vost joins me to discuss his book, Aquinas On…

  Download Program #: 281 Description: Church and Culture engages all aspects of our culture with the…

  Download Program #: 256 Description: Church and Culture engages all aspects of our culture with the…

  Download Program #: 281 Description: Prof. Frank Buckley joins me to discuss the First World War,…

  Download Program #: 281 Description: John Smirak talks about how modernity shaped the Catholic Church and…

  Download Program #: 280 Description: Prof. David Staines shares his experience of being the student and…

  Download Program #: 280 Description: Prof. Joseph Trabbic discusses the meaning of Heidegger’s philosophy and its…

  Download Program #: 279 Description: Deal and Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses the life of Sigrid Undset…

  Download Program #: 279 Description: Deal talks American Composer and Conductor Kenneth Woods working in Wales,…

  Download Program #: 278 Description: Deal talks with Catholic Evangelist and author Jeff Cavins

  Download Program #: 278 Description: Deal talks with Zoe Romanowsky, lifestyle editor at Aleteia where they…

  Download Program #: 277 Description: Deal talks Robert Reilly recorded from June 27, 2020

  Download Program #: 277 Description: Deal talks with Washington Insider Frank Buckley discuss the events of…

  Download Program #: 276 Description: Poet and contemporary critic James Matthew Wilson joins Deal to discuss…

  Download Program #: 276 Description: Poet Dana Gioia joins deal as they both perform Dylan Thomas’s,…

  Program #: 203 Description: Deal Hudson shares Christmas sung by Caruso, Muzio, Ponselle, Karen Carpenter, and…

  Download Program #: 203 Description: Prof. Robert Jeffrey talks with me about the Catholic novelist Walker…

  Download Program #: 275Description: Deal has an Advent Special

  Program #: 275Description: Doug Keck, the CEO of EWTN Global Catholic Network, joins Deal as they…

  Program #: 274Description: Prof. Francis O’Gorman plays and discusses some of his favorite Advent Music some…

  Program #: 274Description: Doug Keck, the CEO of EWTN Global, joins me to discuss the 1956…

  Program #: 255Description: Deal discusses the works of Beethoven with composer Kenneth Woods