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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Investing in Policies That Improve Lives

12:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 27, 2025

Regimes of Speech: The Politics of AI and the Fate of Liberal Democracy

12:00 PM ET Mon., Mar. 31, 2025

The More War, The Less State: The Inverse Relationship Between War, State Size, and “Stateness”

04:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 25, 2025

Cultivating Hope in Ukraine with Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Professor Rory Finnin

05:00 PM ET Thu., Mar. 06, 2025

A Family Perspective

12:00 PM ET Thu., Feb. 27, 2025

Getting Beyond the Border: How Immigration Became a Political Crisis

Getting Beyond the Border: How Immigration Became a Political Crisis

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

Blasting Humanity: Trust, Trusteeship, and Nuclear Colonialism – Oumar Ba

04:30 PM ET Tue., Feb. 25, 2025

Thriving Together

03:00 PM ET Wed., Feb. 19, 2025

The Theoretical and Psychological Foundations of the Grand Strategy Debate

04:30 PM ET Tue., Feb. 18, 2025

The Power of Sports to Drive Social Change

12:00 PM ET Tue., Feb. 04, 2025

The Battle is in Your Backyard

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

Reconceptualizing the British Empire

04:30 PM ET Tue., Jan. 28, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Trial by Combat

Listen in to a conversation with Dr. Mireille J. Pardon, Assistant Professor of History at Berea College and 2022-2023...

12:00 AM ET Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

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Annette Vee on AI-Aware Teaching

The words and metaphors we choose to describe our interactions with artificial intelligence are telling. Do we view it...

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

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“Slow Peace” and the Power of Civil Society

How do we measure the success of a peace process? While international observers often look to legislative milestones...

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

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New Frontiers

Have you ever felt the weight of potential meeting the warmth of home? You belong in a space where legacy transcends a...

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

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Migration

Sociologist and demographer Professor Amy Hsin guides us to a critical junction in the fight against poverty: the...

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

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Philosophy in a Palestinian Context

Join Avraham Burg, Sari Nusseibeh, and Daniel Schwake as they delve into Sari’s new book, The Scout, or Philosophy...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 18, 2026

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Cognition

Can we perceive the spiritual realm with our physical minds? Listen in to a dialogue examining how the human intellect...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 18, 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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I Have Called You Friends

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

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 02, 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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