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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Algeria, French Empire, and Postwar Europe’s Integration

05:00 PM ET Thu., Nov. 20, 2025

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

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Chatting about Chatter

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Anne Elise Crafton ’21 M.A., ’24 Ph.D., an alum of the University of Notre...

12:00 AM ET Thu., Oct. 29, 2026

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Chornobyl Madonna: Catastrophe and Hope in Ukraine and the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Craving fresh insight into monumental historical turning points? Step into a captivating journey through the Chornobyl...

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

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A Conversation with Juan J. Morales

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving oral history interview with poet Juan J. Morales, hosted by Notre Dame graduate...

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

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Securing Democracy in Eastern Europe: A Conversation with 3 Ambassadors

Ambassadors to the European Union, Romania, and Moldova join Keough School of Global Affairs Dean Mary Gallagher in a...

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

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American Democracy and the 2026 Midterms

Join us for an insightful and dynamic panel discussion on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, featuring Chris...

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