Episode

The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East)

Podcast: First Things Podcast
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 2704
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Summary

In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.