
The Drew Mariani Show
Relevant Radio·Hosted by Drew Mariani·1000 episodes
The Drew Mariani Show™ tackles the hottest news and issues of the day through the lens of our Catholic Faith. Host Drew Mariani keeps listeners up-to-date with news from the Church and around the world, and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy LIVE every weekday
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The Drew Mariani Show gives you a daily Catholic lens on breaking news, politics, culture, health, and spiritual life. Host Drew Mariani blends expert interviews, listener calls, and the live Chaplet of Divine Mercy, so it feels like a news talk show, prayer hour, and Catholic advice desk in one. It is a strong fit for listeners who want current events discussed from an explicitly faithful Catholic perspective.
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Hour 2 for 6/3/26 Drew and Andy McCarthy discuss Adam Hisham Hamawy's recent primary win and what it says about voter's willingness to embrace a candidate with ties to extremism (3:02). Topics: candidates with checkered pasts (15:30), America after 9/11 (21:57), and Sharia courts (25:01). Then, Drew and Patrick Alog discuss if voters should subsidize professional sports stadiums (28:40). Callers: no funding! (40:30), San Diego issues (42:30), and Penny wars for the Packers (44:46). Links: Andy's Books: here and here Nationalreview.com x.com/AndrewCMcCarthy
Hour 2 for 6/3/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies joins Drew to discuss a survey suggesting many Gen Z-ers think having pets equal to having kids (27:51). Topics: rejecting God (34:50), capacity to love (34:50), emasculation in society (42:21), walking away from marriage (44:44), taking care of kids (47:11), and being raised on devices (49:37). Links: Ifstudies.org https://x.com/grantjbailey
Hour 3 for 6/3/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara discuss the best exercises to optimize health (1:10). Topics/Calls: feeling stuck (12:41), need for calories (14:55), exercise and the gut (21:55), how much should you exercise (25:44), water aerobics (29:34), weight training (31:01), arthritis (34:30), losing weight (35:54), MRIs (40:50), fermented foods (43:19), probiotics (46:23), and thyroid issues (48:03). Links: radiologyassist.com https://x.com/DrSeanOMara https://drseanomara.com/
Hour 3 for 5/29/26 Drew, Fr. Rocky, and Preston Allex discuss the Holy Father's new encyclical on A.I. (1:00). Then, Drew welcomes (now-Father) Scott-Vincent Borba to discuss his life as a multimillionaire cosmetics founder (25:01) to Catholic priest (39:18). Links: Pope Leo's Encyclical Relevant Radio's Encyclical Overview
Hour 1 from 5/29/26 Drew is welcomes Jim Hirsen to discuss how Hollywood will respond to AI tech (13:48). Call: how AI has changed the law profession (17:55). Then, Harry Kraemer joins Drew to discuss his recent article in Forbes about Pope Leo's AI leadership lessons (28:53). Topics: job replacement (34:39) and AGI (41:24). Links: Jameshirsen.com x.com/thejimjams Harry Kraemer's Article on Pope Leo
Hour 2 for 5/29/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew asks the audience what the most important technology in human history is (28:02). Calls: indoor plumbing (31:16), antibiotics (32:31), radio airplane (33:56), fire (35:54), weapons (43:29), the university (45:04), printing press (46:04), and glass (48:32). Link: https://relevantradio.com/2026/05/ai-and-ages-of-disruption/
Hour 1 for 5/28/26 Drew and Zach Dotson discuss the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (4:55). Then, Daniel O'Connor joins Drew to discuss UAPs and if there are demonic (19:54). Topics: are UFOs spiritual? (23:05), discernment (27:46), the problem of trust (42:11), more on discernment (47:04), and The Blessed Mother (48:52). Links: Daniel's Book National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Hour 2 for 5/28/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Matt Lozano from Unbound Ministry (27:43). Topics/calls: sin and sickness (39:35), Unbound Ministry (41:51), caller - I love this ministry! (46:40), and illness and support groups (47:57). Link: https://relevantradio.com/2025/11/china-buying-property-and-miracles-with-dr-marc-siegel/ https://heartofthefather.com/about-us/our-team/member-detail/1660298/
Hour 3 for 5/28/26 Drew and Linda Carl discuss the dangers of Yoga and her new book Yoga Unveiled (1:00). Topics: Linda's story (5:25), should I rebrand Yoga at my studio? (8:02), Reiki (16:56), my gym practices yoga (20:45), I don't get the animosity (22:35), I used to practice Reiki (27:54), I am a Pietra fitness instructor (30:22), Tai-Chi (33:20), Yoga Mats (37:16), Insurance and Reiki (42:06), and I never had issues with Yoga (45:58). Links: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/yoga-unveiled/?srsltid=AfmBOorf2BfH1kvRt_U6vZWIMNsrFemYXwTSbncCbi38pUJScfg6z7A_ https://www.usccb.org/resources/evaluation-guidelines-finaltext-2009-03_0.pdf
Hour 1 for 5/27/26 Drew and Andrei Illaionov from the Center for Security Policy joins Drew to discuss what Putin might do next in Ukraine (6:39). Then, Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses the virtue of patriotism (21:48). Topics: decline in patriotism (28:39), patriotism in schools (33:11), protest (42:23), trusting leaders (44:29), and the breakdown of the family (48:06). Link: https://www.ncregister.com/author/msgr-stuart-swetland
Hour 2 for 5/27/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, E.J. Anotni discusses the war in Iran and price shocks at the pump (28:16). Callers: financial struggles (43:17), living in California (46:17), and freedom/Iran (48:57). Links: https://www.heritage.org/staff/ej-antoni-phd https://x.com/RealEJAntoni
Hour 3 for 5/27/26 Drew and Jason Gale from Tan Books discuss Angels and a re-published classic book Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels (5:56). Topics: choirs of angels (9:01), spiritual warfare (33:09), angel spoke to my granddaughter (35:51), angels and technology (44:27), and angels helped me when there was a fire (47:17). Link: Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels
Hour 1 for 5/26/26 Drew, Fr. Rocky, and Preston Allex discuss AI and the Holy Father's new encyclical. Topics AI hallucination (15:58), manipulation (19:49), and water shortage (27:50). Then, Ambassador Joseph Cella covers the latest in Iran (38:22). Link: Pope's New Encyclical Overview of Encyclical on Relevant Radio
Hour 2 for 5/26/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Loyola University's Dr. Joseph Vukov joins Drew to discuss Pope Leo's new encyclical (25:47). Topics: what we build (28:49), corruption (35:50), AI and arrogance (44:29), and governance and transparency (48:46). Link: https://www.luc.edu/catholicstudies/affiliatefaculty/profiles/joevukov.shtml Pope's New Encyclical Overview of Encyclical on Relevant Radio
Hour 3 for 5/26/26 Drew and Dr. Fernanda Psihas discuss the ethical concerns of AI and the Pope's new encyclical (4:26). Topics: dignity of the human person (10:12), the Church's teaching (11:53), consciousness (16:17), what's the biggest risk (22:55), disruptions (24:36), training in the faith (28:37), manipulation (29:52), AI and education (32:54), importance of the soul (36:54), discernment (42:26), data centers (44:53), being human (48:08), and fertility (49:35). Links: https://snas.franciscan.edu/faculty/psihas-fernanda/ Pope's New Encyclical Overview of Encyclical on Relevant Radio
Hour 1 for 5/22/26 Drew and Ed Morrissey from HotAir.com discuss the recent DNC Autopsy report about the 2024 election (3:23). Topics: midterm election (17:55), and mayoral race in LA (22:55). Then, Augustinian priest Fr. Tom McCarthy discusses the life of St. Rita of Cascia (30:05), and her stigmata (39:24). Calls: my grandma's healing (41:46) and cancer healing (48:08). Link: http://stritashrinechicago.com/ hotair.com x.com/edmorrissey
Hour 2 for 5/22/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Robert Collins discusses finding God's grace in the operating room (27:42), stories from his patients (37:43), and bringing Christ to the hospital (43:24). Link: You Visited Me
Hour 3 for 5/22/26 Drew and Peter Grandich discuss why Peter is bearish on the current market (1:00). Calls: fraud (13:50) and taking a conservative approach to spending (22:19). Then, Drew revisits a conversation with Fr. Richard Simon about the Holy Spirit (27:51) and how the Holy Spirit has changed Fr.'s life (43:16). Callers share their stories. Link: https://petergrandich.com/ https://x.com/petergrandich
Hour 1 for 5/21/26 Drew and Marcell Felipe discuss what is next for the Cuban government (4:29) and Cuban Catholic history (8:09). Calls: former tour guide in Cuba (14:02), father left before the Revolution (25:14). Then, Dr. Paul Kengor joins Drew to discuss a Democratic candidate for congress from Texas who calls for jailing 'American Zionists.' Topics: Zionism (39:18), Jewish history (43:43), and cultural adaptation (47:36). Links: TheCuban.org https://spectator.org/why-does-donald-trump-squash-conservative-republicans/
Hour 3 for 5/21/26 Drew and Dr. Gabriel X. Martinez discuss a new free course from Ave Maria University on Catholic Social Teaching and Economics (1:29). Then, Relevant Radio's General Counsel, Rick Gordon, joins Drew to discuss his recent meeting with Pope Leo (29:21), and his work with the Vatican Observatory (45:24). Links: https://www.thepursuitofwisdom.org/ https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/ https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2026/may/documents/20260511-vof.html
Hour 2 for 5/21/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, former Congressman Dan Lipinski discusses the importance of Catholic higher education (27:59). Topics: investing in Catholic education (41:46), public universities (45:02), and mission drift (48:02). Link: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/save-our-catholic-colleges Follow Congressman Lipinski on X
Hour 1 for 5/20/26 Drew and Dr. Bob Tiballi discuss the summer tick season (3:48), prevention (11:35), and the rise in Ebola cases (13:07). Then, Dr. Chuck Nemeth discusses if parents should be responsible for their kids' bad behavior (20:35). Topics: religious foundation (33:52), Brandon Johnson (36:21), fatherless society (41:51), challenge of raising kids (43:51), and inner city high school teacher's perspective (46:24). Link: https://spp.franciscan.edu/faculty/nemeth-dr-charles/
Hour 2 for 5/20/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Anne Hendershott discuses if American society is in hopeless decline? (30:23). Topics: removal of God in society (33:54), Sacred Heart Consecration (42:59), there's a lot of Good, too (44:19), 10 Commandments (47:36), and remaining anonymous (49:27). Link: https://shss.franciscan.edu/faculty/hendershott-anne/
Hour 3 for 5/20/26 Drew and Tony Minopoli from Innovative Asset Advisors discuss retirement, saving, and insurance (5:38). Topics: planning (16:15), life insurance (22:50), what should I do with my money (28:45), annuities (31:35), how much do you need for retirement (36:18), middle class retirement (43:46), having hobbies (49:14). Link: https://www.innovativeaag.com/
Hour 1 for 5/19/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the Vatican's long game with Iran (1:00). Then, Cody Moser from the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center discusses the dire state of the river (17:32). Finally, Msgr. James Shea covers Pope Leo's new encyclical (30:46), and his recent address to CUA (41:50). Links: https://t.co/tL6bDmS4dc https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/lmap/lmap.php
Hour 2 for 5/19/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Daniel Roberson joins Drew to discuss the Catholic Church's approach to mental health (28:11), the role of the sacraments (43:59), anxiety (45:19), and emotional regulation (47:33). Link: https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Hour 3 for 5/19/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss the post-WWIII Civil Rights Movement (1:00). Then, CatholicVote CEO Kelsey Reinhart discusses her recent commencement address (28:59), Catholics in Civic live, and engagement in the political process (43:45). Link: https://lp.catholicvote.org/America250
Hour 1 for 5/18/26 Drew spoke with China expert Steven Mosher about Trump's recent visit to the country (6:50). Topics: rare earth minerals (13:17), China's population (16:15), and religious freedom (17:55). Then, Steve Bucci from Heritage discusses the war in Iran and the future of US-Cuba relations (31:53), and what's preventing a deal in Iran (37:59). One caller shares her concern about the war in Iran (44:33). Links: Pop.org Heritage.org
Hour 2 for 5/18/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Josef Witt-Doerring, MD joins Drew to discuss SSRI withdrawal (28:06). Topics: why these drugs are prescribed so often (31:21), side effects (37:39), dealing with depression (41:24), overdosing (46:36), and OCD (48:34). Link: taperclinic.com https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinic
Hour 3 for 5/18/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss Pope Leo's recent comments on immigration (1:00). Topics: corruption in third world countries (20:02), sorting out illegal immigration (26:21), term limits (31:28), border controls (34:57), sponsoring families (40:16), running for office (42:45), getting rich (44:05), and picking candidates (45:27). Link: https://spectator.org/pope-leo-xiv-on-immigration-order-dignity-and-misconception/
Hour 1 for 5/14/26 Drew and Brooke (live-in studio) pitch an amazing Triple Match Challenge Hour!
Hour 2 for 5/14/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Bruce Freeman joins Drew to discuss his near-death testimony which happened as a result of heart surgery (27:43). Then, Drew discusses what heaven is like (44:05).
Hour 3 for 5/14/26 Drew and Msgr. Charles Pope discuss what the afterlife is nice! (1:00). Topics: what heaven is actually like (5:46), if there are pets in heaven (17:46), resurrected bodies (28:43), if there are kids in heaven (42:00), and I lost my husband; how do I process that? (44:56). Link: https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/05/01/what-will-our-resurrected-bodies-be-like-2
Hour 1 for 5/13/26 Drew welcomes Barb Ernster and Patrick Sabat in Studio to discuss the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima (1:00). Topics: importance of May 13 (18:27), the Rosary (22:22), the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady (27:57), and Mary's Intercession (43:47). Link: bluearmy.com
Hour 2 for 5/13/26 Drew and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Father Paul Desmarais covers the importance of Sacramentals (32:04), haunted house (42:30), Palm Sunday sacramentals (44:56), and my saved marriage (47:00).
Hour 3 for 5/13/26 Drew spoke about the power of conversions (1:00). Then, Fr. Robert Ryan discusses how help wayward family members return to the faith (18:36). Calls: what if family doesn't want to hear (20:16), guilt vs. shame (30:08), daughter living with fianc (32:234), and if prayer is enough (41:30).
Hour 1 for 5/12/26 Drew and Dr. Gavin Ashenden discuss Catholic England (3:58) and Fr. Rocky's upcoming pilgrimage to England and Ireland (17:20). Then, Dr. Susan Hanssen discusses Catholic contributions to the United States (27:50), and the importance of Catholic contributions today (43:59). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDallas https://drgavinashenden.substack.com/
Hour 2 for 5/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Rocky stops by to discuss his upcoming Pilgrimage to Ireland and the UK (28:19). https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/
Hour 3 for 5/12/26 Drew and Brooke pitch a record setting triple match! (1:00). If you would like to donate to our pledge drive, click here.
Hour 1 for 5/11/26 Dr. Robert Tiballi discusses the Hantavirus with Drew (4:14). Then, Ambassador Joseph Cella joins Drew to cover the latest with Iran (28:57), and Trump's upcoming meeting with China (35:00).
Hour 2 for 5/11/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Tim Oudenhoven discusses Our Lady of Guadalupe (27:22) and a traveling statue of Our Lady (43:32). Link: https://marianmessengers.org/
Hour 3 for 5/11/26 Drew and Dr. James Madden from Benedictine College discuss the new UFO Disclosure from the US Government (4:58). Topics: why now (18:00), is there extra-terrestrial life? (20:57), should we worry? (27:36), are UFOs demonic? (33:17), UFO sighting (42:09), abductions (45:40), and Disclosure Day movie (47:35). Links: https://www.war.gov/UFO/ https://www.war.gov/UFO/
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/
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