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The Briefing 03-24-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Concerns rise as scientists near possibility of designer babies, a move beyond human dignity Scientists Seek Ban on Method of Editing the Human Genome, New York Times (Nicholas Wade) A prudent path forward for genomic e ...

March 24, 2015

The Briefing 03-06-15

Podcast Transcript 1) San Francisco archbishop criticized for having Catholic schools hold to Catholic beliefs  Morals Clause in Catholic Schools Roils Bay Area, New York Times (Carol Pogash) 2) Story of priested twins points to importance o ...

March 6, 2015

The Briefing 02-24-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Primacy of the ‘sovereign self’ causing global deterioration of the family The Global Flight From the Family, Wall Street Journal (Nicholas Eberstadt) Saving migrants’ lives should pose no dilemma for Europe, Financial ...

February 24, 2015

The Briefing 02-20-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Ruling against WA florist introduces distinction between religious opinion and conduct ‘Relationship with Jesus’ doesn’t justify florist’s refusal to serve gay couple, judge rules, Washington Post (Sarah Kaplan) Washing ...

February 20, 2015

The Briefing 02-03-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Obama budget proposal reveals worldview and philosophy of government  In Budget, Obama’s Unfettered Case for Spreading the Wealth, New York Times (Julie Hirschfield Davis) 2) Father of the Pill, who enabled division bet ...

February 3, 2015

The Briefing 01-22-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Anniversary of Roe v Wade reminder abortion still urgent issue of Christian responsibility Roe v. Wade – Case Brief Summary, Lawnix Roe v. Wade, Wikipedia 2) ‘Free-range’ parenting furor displays common grace of soci ...

January 22, 2015

The Briefing 01-20-15

Podcast Transcript 1) President’s State of the Union valuable learning opportunity for families State of the Union 2015: Will there be any surprises?, Politico (Kendall Breitman) Do we even need a State of the Union address anymore?, Washing ...

January 20, 2015

The Briefing 11-13-14

Podcast Transcript 1) Universal 0utcry over S Korean ferry captain’s actions undermines notion of moral relativity  Captain Gets 36 Years for Deserting Korean Ferry, New York Times (Choe Sang-Hun) 2) Studies indicate demise of intact familie ...

November 13, 2014

The Briefing 11-04-14

Podcast Transcript 1) Election Day looms large on America’s political, cultural and moral horizons  Land of the Fearful: A Nervous America Prepares to Vote, USA Today (Susan Page) 2) Partisan divide in America points to a demographic divide ...

November 4, 2014

The Briefing 10-14-14

Podcast Transcript 1) Vatican synod on family a major transformation of Roman Catholicism Vatican Signals More Tolerance Toward Gays and Remarriage, New York Times (Elisabetta Povoledo) The Vatican’s Relatio, The Vatican (Synod on the Family ...

October 14, 2014

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