Aug 25, 20261h 4m
Dr. Fauci’s pleading of the Fifth 111 times in a recent Senate hearing outraged many Americans. Far before the Senate, in Missouri vs. Biden (2026), in which Dr. Kheriaty was a plaintiff, Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth 168...
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What We Can't Not Talk About
Hosted by Austin Institute · society · EN-US
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Join Austin Institute Executive Director and Director of Academic Programs Dr. Marianna Orlandi as she discusses topics that are relevant for the family and for society at large with prominent scholars and leaders in their fields. We promise that you’ll learn something and enjoy the conversations!
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What is What We Can't Not Talk About about?
Join Austin Institute Executive Director and Director of Academic Programs Dr. Marianna Orlandi as she discusses topics that are relevant for the family and for society at large with prominent scholars and leaders in their fields. We promise that you’ll learn something and enjoy the conversations!
Who hosts What We Can't Not Talk About?
What We Can't Not Talk About is hosted by Austin Institute. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
What has What We Can't Not Talk About covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The COVID Aftermath: Lessons on Science, Courage, and Healthcare with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty" (25 August 2026, 64 minutes), "Even the Unmarried Need Marriage - With Dr. Jennifer Bryson" (6 August 2026, 59 minutes), and "Neither Feminists nor Trad-wives: Discussing a Thomistic Solution with Dr. Angela Knobel" (15 July 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does What We Can't Not Talk About publish?
What We Can't Not Talk About publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 127 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on What We Can't Not Talk About?
Booking probability for What We Can't Not Talk About is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What We Can't Not Talk About requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What We Can't Not Talk About's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 6, 202659 min
A brilliant author, Ida Friederike Görres went the majority of her life without the recognition her writings deserved. Daughter of a German Diplomat of the Habsburg Empire and of a Japanese woman who withheld motherly...
- Jul 15, 202659 min
The modern script for women seems to contemplate exclusively two options: either the feminist and childless virago, or the homemaker and mother of as many children as possible. While neither path may be “wrong”, and...
- Jun 26, 202656 min
As we approach the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the question of what defines an American remains at large. Is it tied to our shared civic history, or is there something more? Why...
Episode #14
Poisoned Modern Medicine and Ancient Antidotes: Discussing Faith and MAID with Dr. Kristin Collier
Jun 15, 202656 minIn this episode of What We Can’t Not Talk About, Dr. Kristin Collier of the University of Michigan joins us to discuss a side of medicine often forgotten—considering the doctors and patients as both body and soul—and...
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Healing Romance, Resurrecting Marriage: An Austin Institute Conference
May 27, 20263h 48mIn this episode, we present the "Healing Romance, Resurrecting Marriage" conference, which took place on April 25th, 2026 at the Thompson Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The purpose of the conference was to shed...
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Christianity in Japan: A Conversation with Dr. Lauren Spohn
Apr 29, 20261h 6mToday, people of Christian faith are exceedingly rare in Japan. By no means, however, is the religion without history in the nation. Join us for this in-person episode with Dr. Lauren Spohn, as we discuss the story of...
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The Desecration of Man: A Conversation with Carl Trueman
Mar 29, 202654 minAbortion, pornography, euthanasia: at the height of our technological development, most of the Western world seems unable to find purpose and meaning. Unable to overcome challenges and natural limits, we prefer altering...
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The Death of Prestige? A Conversation with the Authors of “Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation”
Mar 6, 202644 minReceiving a degree from an Ivy League institution has historically implied a level of educational prowess and prestige—but is that still the case today? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander...
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Feminism and "The Dignity of Dependence". A Conversation with Leah Libresco Sargeant.
Feb 11, 202656 minWomen on the pill, female CEOs, women abhorring becoming mothers: is this all that feminism has to preach? What if—as author, spouse, and mother Leah Libresco Sargeant argues in her most recent book—real feminism starts...
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You Must Read! The Benefits & Beatitudes of Reading with Professor Matthew Franck
Dec 19, 2025—In this episode of What We Can’t Not Talk About, host Dr. Marianna Orlandi welcomes Professor Matthew Franck of the Witherspoon Institute for a thought-provoking conversation on the importance of reading. Professor...
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Infertility and Incarnation: Navigating the Trials of an Infertile Marriage w/ Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead
Dec 1, 20251h 2mIn this episode of What We Can’t Not Talk About, host Dr. Marianna Orlandi welcomes Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead— The Catholic Institute Fellow and author of Infertile but Fruitful—for a deep and honest conversation about...
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Immoral Conservatism Can't Work. Hume, Marriage, and Current Culture, with Dr. Aaron Zubia
Nov 13, 202556 minA merely instinctual conservatism, exemplified by Hume, that lacks robust metaphysical and spiritual foundations, proves in the long run incapable of sustaining the institutions that built the West." In this episode...
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Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Dangers, and the Existential Question w/ Carlo Martinucci
Oct 20, 202536 minCan Artificial Intelligence replace the human person? Is it benevolent and beneficial, or is it a threat to humanity? In this episode of What We Can’t Not Talk About, Carlo Martinucci joins us to explore these pressing...
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#112: Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Identity
Sep 27, 20251h 5mIn this episode of What We Can’t Not Talk About, Dr. Ana Samuel joins us to discuss Canavox’s new book - Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids about Sexual Identity and Attraction - sharing wisdom for...
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The Revenge of Conscience & The Price of Vice
Jul 19, 20251h 18mIn this deeply profound panel hosted by the Thomistic Institute at UT Austin, two renowned philosophers — Dr. J. Budziszewski and Dr. Scott Roniger — dive into one of the most ancient and enduring questions in moral...
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The Rationality of Marriage: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Jun 18, 202549 minMarriage and family are often debated through emotional or religious lenses, but can we defend these institutions using reason alone? Dr. Owen Anderson, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Arizona State...
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Why Am I Not Getting the Love I Want?
May 16, 202550 minIn this insightful episode of What We Can't Not Talk About, Dr. Matthew Breuninger joins us to unpack the complexities behind why many individuals struggle to find lasting love, despite their deep desire and...
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Literature, Philosophy, and the Mystery of the Human Person: Dostoevsky and Plato Revisited
May 9, 202550 minIn this thought-provoking lecture, Dr. Scott Roninger explores the profound connections between literature, philosophy, and our understanding of human nature, focusing especially on Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov...
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Why Education Matters: Lessons from C.S. Lewis and the New School of Civic Leadership
Apr 25, 202541 minIn this episode of What We Can't Not Talk About, Marianna Orlandi continues exploring education, joined by Professor Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin. Together...
Recent guests
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Aaron Kheriaty
psychiatrist, bioethicist, senior fellow at Brownstone Institute, Bioethics and American Democracy Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
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Dr. Jennifer Bryson
Fellow in Catholic Women's Forum, Ethics and Public Policy Center
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Kristin Collier
director of the University of Michigan Medical School’s Program on Health, Spirituality and Religion, University of Michigan Medical School
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Carl Trueman
theologian, professor, ecclesiological historian, Ethics and Public Policy Center
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