How the World Went Insane (ft. J. Budziszewski)
In a recent podcast, Mark Bauerlein interviews J. Budziszewski about his book, "Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy." The discussion explores themes of clarity in thought amidst societal chaos. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- ▪J. Budziszewski discusses his recent book on clear thinking during chaotic times.
- ▪The podcast is part of an ongoing interview series hosted by Mark Bauerlein.
- ▪Listeners can access the conversation through various podcast platforms.
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| Original publisher | First Things |
| Canonical URL | https://firstthings.com/how-the-world-went-insane-ft-j-budziszewski/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
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How the World Went Insane (ft. J. Budziszewski) Mark Bauerlein May 25, 2026 Share Podcast In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, J. Budziszewski joins in to discuss his recent book, Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. <iframe height="200px" width="100%" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" seamless src="https://player.simplecast.com/19b658b4-d7b7-450d-b984-0ad9317b61a3?dark=false"></iframe> Share Podcast <img width="1016" height="1016" src="https://firstthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mark-bauerlein-portrait.jpg" class="attachment- size-" alt="" decoding="async"…
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