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.

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The DEI Podcast with Max Gaston

Beyond the Border: The Realities of Migration

Explore Law and Politics

2021 Religious Liberty Summit: International Threats to Religious Liberty (Panel 1)

2021 Religious Liberty Summit: International Threats to Religious Liberty (Panel 2)

Carter Snead on “What It Means to Be Human”

Protecting Oak Flat and Other Indigenous Sacred Places

ND in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Empowering Women Through Religious Liberty

RED PENGUINS: Virtual Film Screening and Discussion with Gabe Polsky

Labor Trafficking: It’s In Your Backyard (The Business Model of Labor Trafficking)

Lecture series looks at the problem of truth in the age of deepfakes

2021 MLK Jr. Day – A Conversation with Justice Alan Page

John Schoenig: Education, Inspired.

After Brexit: The Future of Ireland’s Relationship with the US and UK

Upcoming Events

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A Struggle Against Indifference? Holocaust Analogies and Memory Politics in Contemporary Italy

Tuesday, 04/22/2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET – As part of the Modern Roads to Rome series, the Notre Dame Center for Italian...

11:00 AM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

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Jerusalem TalksND: Jamal Shehade

In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg visits the House of Grace in Haifa to speak with its...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

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Meditative Easter Prayer with Songs from Taizé

Come, O Christ, and fill us with quiet confidence;  make us realize that your love will never disappear,  and that...

01:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

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Utopia and Sustainability

Uncover the connection between Shakespeare and the messy realities of building sustainable communities, utopias, and...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Apr. 23, 2025

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What Makes Work Meaningful (A Feminist Intervention)

Why does care work feel fulfilling on some days, and infuriating on others? What could success look like if we divorce...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Apr. 24, 2025

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Insights on Leadership from John Veihmeyer

For John Veihmeyer, Chair of the Notre Dame Board of Trustees, the most moving moment of the recent inauguration of...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Apr. 28, 2025

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Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.

From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...

12:00 PM ET Tue., Apr. 29, 2025

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The One God in Islam and Christianity

Christians and Muslims believe in a God who created the universe, who loves them, and guides them. Yet there are...

12:00 PM ET Wed., Apr. 30, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP

Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 02, 2025

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Loneliness & Community

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 05, 2025

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 12, 2025

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Cry of the Poor & Justice

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 19, 2025

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Church in the Holy Land

While the other events in this series have focused on Muslim-Christian relations and the common roots of Christianity...

12:00 PM ET Tue., May. 27, 2025

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Andrea Christensen: Education, Motivated.

From coffee ice cream and hoagies, submarines, or po’boys, to how designing instruction that optimizes motivation...

12:00 PM ET Thu., May. 29, 2025

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Kinship & Accompaniment

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 02, 2025

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Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93

Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 09, 2025

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Death & Redemption

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

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Fr. Joe Carey: Education, Treasured.

From handmade Father’s Day gifts and the origin stories of “Cup of Joe” and FJ’s cookies, to the fine art of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jun. 26, 2025

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Meaning & Mission

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 30, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 14, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

Subscribe to the ThinkND podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google. Featured Speakers:

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jul. 28, 2025

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Kate Schuenke-Lucien: Education, Accompanied.

From summertime foods, frisbees, and exploring Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, to the transformational power of...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Jul. 31, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 11, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.

From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

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Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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