Law and Politics

From religious liberty and ethical public policies governing emerging technologies, to political discourse and threats to our democracy, explore the world of law and politics through a uniquely Notre Dame lens.

Law and Politics

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The DEI Podcast with Max Gaston

Beyond the Border: The Realities of Migration

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Political Violence and Elections in Nigeria

Political Violence and Elections in Nigeria

12:30 PM ET Tue., Oct. 06, 2026

American Democracy and the 2026 Midterms

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 30, 2026

Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America

Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America

06:00 PM ET Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

From Line Items to Impact

From Line Items to Impact

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 04, 2026

Mammon or Marriage: How to Find Fulfillment in Life and Love

Mammon or Marriage: How to Find Fulfillment in Life and Love

07:00 PM ET Thu., Apr. 23, 2026

Brave New World: Great Power Politics in a Future with Peer Hegemons

Brave New World: Great Power Politics in a Future with Peer Hegemons

04:30 PM ET Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

Downsides of Markets

Downsides of Markets

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 06, 2026

Justice, Beneficence, and the “Well-Governed Society”

Justice, Beneficence, and the “Well-Governed Society”

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 26, 2026

10 Lessons for Building Government and Research Partnerships That Matter

10 Lessons for Building Government and Research Partnerships That Matter

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 29, 2026

Securing Democracy in Eastern Europe: A Conversation with 3 Ambassadors

Securing Democracy in Eastern Europe: A Conversation with 3 Ambassadors

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 30, 2026

Celebrating 20 Years of the Journal of Global History

Celebrating 20 Years of the Journal of Global History

12:30 PM ET Wed., Mar. 25, 2026

The Legacy of Natural Rights

The Legacy of Natural Rights

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 12, 2026

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Effectively Teaching Learners with ADHD

Imagine you have a student who starts the semester strong but unexpectedly misses a deadline, and then you don’t see...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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Generations of Leadership

Step into a heartfelt father-daughter dialogue that bridges historic Potawatomi heritage with modern student and alumni...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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Disease-Poverty Traps

In this episode, biologist Professor Jason Rohr takes us to West Africa to confront one of humankind’s most insidious...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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Epistemology

How can we truly know and trust in what is real while we live through an age of skepticism? Long before modern...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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The Bible in Its Traditions

Do you desire a deeper encounter with the Word? Engage with Father Olivier-Thomas Venard, OP as he reanimates the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 06, 2026

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Flannery O’Connor at 99

Step into the complex world of Flannery O’Connor. You will find rare archival treasures, encounter profound insights...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 13, 2026

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The Doctor is In

What is it like keeping the student body healthy, from flu season to finals stress? Dr. Kevin McAward ’95 talks about...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 13, 2026

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There’s a Priest on the Sidelines at Every Notre Dame Game

At Notre Dame, formation happens in classrooms, residence halls, and even on the sidelines. Rev. Nate Wills, C.S.C.,...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 13, 2026

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Philosophy of Nature and Science

Can modern scientific discovery exist alongside deep philosophical truth? Many twentieth-century thinkers dismissed...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 11, 2026

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Metaphysics

What lies at the core of human experience and understanding? Many modern philosophical theories overlook the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 08, 2027

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Natural Theology

Can reason alone lead us toward the divine? While modern thought often restricts rational thought, Jacques Maritain...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 12, 2027

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Contributions to Revealed Theology

How can philosophy enrich our understanding of faith? Though primarily a philosopher, Jacques Maritain offered profound...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 12, 2027

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Moral Philosophy

How does our understanding of truth translate into living a good life? While secular perspectives can often view ethics...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 09, 2027

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Political Philosophy

What makes a society just? Prompted by world war and global turmoil, Jacques Maritain turned his attention to the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 07, 2027

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Philosophy of Education

Where knowledge, ethics, and civic life converge, how do we foster wisdom in the generations to come? Jacques Maritain...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 11, 2027

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Aesthetics

What defines the nature of art and beauty? Entering a realm neglected by medieval thinkers, Jacques Maritain crafts a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 09, 2027

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Philosophy of History

Does human history follow a purposeful trajectory, or is it a sequence of random events? Late in his career, Jacques...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 06, 2027

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Why Read Maritain Today?

Fifty years after his death, why does a twentieth-century Catholic thinker still matter? Jacques Maritain offers a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 10, 2027

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