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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Witnessing Hope and Reconciliation: Human Dignity and the Death Penalty

02:00 PM ET Wed., Nov. 19, 2025

Looking (More Closely) at Arms Racing

04:00 PM ET Tue., Nov. 11, 2025

The Power of Learning Agendas

12:00 PM ET Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

Preparing for Evaluation

12:00 PM ET Fri., Mar. 20, 2026

After the Evaluation

12:00 PM ET Fri., Apr. 10, 2026

Why Do We Have Politics? Madison’s Catechism, Madison’s Mistake, and the Nation’s Perilous Trajectory

03:00 PM ET Thu., Nov. 06, 2025

The Invention of Prayer for the Dead in Byzantine Tradition

05:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 28, 2025

Grand Strategy, Military Effectiveness and China

04:00 PM ET Tue., Oct. 28, 2025

Healing our National Dialogue and Political Life with Cardinal McElroy

Healing our National Dialogue and Political Life with Cardinal McElroy

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jan. 02, 2026

State Failure in an Illegible World

04:30 PM ET Tue., Oct. 14, 2025

Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the U.S. with Gen. Martin Dempsey

Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the U.S. with Gen. Martin Dempsey

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 05, 2025

Climate Change and Security – Joshua Busby

04:30 PM ET Tue., Oct. 07, 2025

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Eliel Saarinen and His Critics by Gareth Griffiths

Gareth Griffiths examines how Eliel Saarinen’s theories of urban and architectural design were applied to the...

05:15 PM ET Wed., Sep. 23, 2026

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Father Bob on what Notre Dame’s mission asks of us

Notre Dame students inspire University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., every day. In their curiosity and desire...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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The Show Behind the Show

What does it take to pull off weddings, galas, lectures, and football weekends on campus? Senior Director of Academic...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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Urban Planning in Nazi Germany

How does the built environment reflect the soul of a regime? Listen in as Dr. Harald Bodenschatz discusses his 2025...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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Mattering

Listen in for a conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace as she shares her career journey, her roots in...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 25, 2026

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Journeys

As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 programming, the Institute for Latino Studies along with the Hispanic...

12:00 PM ET Sat., Sep. 26, 2026

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I Have Called You Friends

Ever felt your imagination crave a deeper sense of wonder? Step directly into a rich world where mythic landscapes...