Past Episodes

The Briefing 08-15-17

PART I What does the rising number of cremations tell us about shifts in America’s worldview?

PART II Pyre fit for a King: Thailand prepares for King’s funeral and cremation

PART III World maps changed radically 70 years ago today as Pakistan and India gained independence

The Briefing 08-14-17

PART I Tragedy in Charlottesville as alt-right, white supremacist protesters clash with counter-protesters

PART II The lessons of history and the heresy of racial superiority

PART III Clash of moralities: Prominent gay activist Tim Gill threatens to ‘punish the wicked’

The Briefing 08-11-17

PART I Jeffress’ North Korea comments prompt debate about moral authority of President

PART II Just War theory and North Korea: Military engagement justified only when it is the least worst option

PART III Why the increase in profanity in American literature is an indicative barometer of culture

The Briefing 08-10-17

PART I War of words: Tensions at a fever pitch between United States and North Korea

PART II Anglicans divided over same-sex marriage as archbishop of Canterbury visits Africa

PART III Why does the Western media keep running photographs of a shirtless Vladimir Putin?

The Briefing 08-09-17

PART I In the name of diversity, Google fires employee for not toeing the ideological party line

PART II In Silicon Valley, quest for diversity does not extend to older workers

PART III London Mayor intervenes to ensure survival of LGBT bar, make sure it is ‘sufficiently gay’

The Briefing 08-08-17

PART I Wisconsin company embeds microchips in employees, raises questions about mark of the beast

PART II New gene-editing technology brings bioethical challenge with the threat of designer babies

PART III Oh, d-d-d-dear: Communist party in China censors Winnie the Pooh

The Briefing 08-07-17

PART I Richard Dawkins event cancelled over criticism of Islam. Why the double standard?

PART II Insecurity of atheism on full display as China bans religion for Communists

PART III Searching for legitimacy in a secular age, couples turn to retired New York judges

The Briefing 08-04-17

PART I President Trump makes argument for Western civilization in Poland speech

PART II A promise they cannot keep: Church of England considers ceremony recognizing transgender identity

PART III Worldview Book Recommendation: 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' by Neil Postman

The Briefing 08-03-17

PART I Safe, legal, and rare no longer: Oregon legislators adopt aggressive new abortion law

PART II Pro-lifers welcome? Not so fast, says far-left members of the Democratic party

PART III Germany and Australia embrace same-sex marriage under corporate and international pressure

The Briefing 08-02-17

PART I Who defines futility? Charlie Gard and the debate over parental rights

PART II Lawyer appointed to represent Charlie Gard linked to pro-euthanasia group

PART III Prominent British minister Steve Chalke denies Original Sin. Should we be surprised?

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