Episode

Of Things and Devices (ft. Brad Littlejohn)

Podcast: First Things Podcast
Published: Aug 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 2468
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Summary

In this episode, Brad Littlejohn joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Left to Our Own Devices,” from the August/September 2026 issue of the magazine.