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

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Hate: Why We Should Resist It With Free Speech Not Censorship

HATE: Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech Not Censorship

The Virtue of Nationalism

From “Option for the Poor” to Option by the Poor: Flint’s Water and the Problem of Political Will

Religious Freedom in Islam: The Fate of a Universal Human Right in the Muslim World Today

Natural Rights and American Constitutionalism: Can a Decent Liberal Political Order Be Recovered?

The Crisis of Modernity – an Introduction into the Thought of Augusto Del Noce

Law Professor Judith Fox on the Return of Rent-to-Own Housing

How the Federalist Opened the Door to the ‘Antifederalist Appropriation’ of the Constitution

A Conversation with Judge Amy Coney Barrett ’97 J.D.

The Media and the 2016 U.S. Presidential Campaign

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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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Jerusalem TalksND: Dr. Rivka Karplus

In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg speaks with Dr. Rivka Karplus, a family physician and an...

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 21, 2025

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Why Learning Student Names Matters

In this inaugural episode of Designed for Learning, host Jim Lang sits down with cognitive psychologist and author...

12:00 PM ET Fri., May. 23, 2025

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Coach Corrigan and the Rise of Notre Dame Lacrosse

For more than three decades, Coach Kevin Corrigan has led the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse program with a commitment to...

12:00 PM ET Mon., May. 26, 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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Game Changers: Unlock Your Career Playbook

Join Pete Bevacqua ‘93, VP and Athletics Director, for an engaging talk with successful Notre Dame coaches:...

07:00 PM ET Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

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Hall Masses, Hoops, and Holy Cross Tradition with Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.

As Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., helps infuse the sacred into the everyday...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Jun. 23, 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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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 Thu., Jul. 03, 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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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., Jul. 21, 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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Inside Notre Dame’s London Experience

In the heart of one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Notre Dame students are living out an...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 04, 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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Notre Dame Science’s explosive new star

Science at Notre Dame just got a lot more exciting thanks to Kate the Chemist. As the University’s first-ever...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 18, 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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Why Salima Rockwell chose Notre Dame

The sport of women’s college volleyball has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, underscored by record-setting...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Sep. 01, 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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