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The Briefing 01-26-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Death of Saudi King Abdullah reveals vast worldview differences between nations Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Dies, Wall Street Journal (Ellen Knickmeyer and Ahemd Al Omran) Blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes: Saudi Arabi ...

January 26, 2015

Downton Abbey — What Are Americans Really Watching?

Americans by the millions are still tuning in to watch Downton Abbey -- now in its fifth season -- eager to enjoy the continuation of the saga of the Earl and Countess of Grantham and their household. According to press reports, 10.1 million American ...

January 23, 2015

The Briefing 01-23-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Congress drops abortion bill, providing lesson in pervasive sinfulness of humanity  Abortion bill dropped amid concerns of female GOP lawmakers, Washington Post (Ed O’Keefe) House Approves Bill That Would Bar Federal Fu ...

January 23, 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 01-21-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Supreme court  decision on beards for inmates significant defense of religious liberty  Supreme Court upholds religious rights of prisoners, USA Today (Richard Wolf) 2) Pending same sex marriage decision may give politi ...

January 21, 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 01-19-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage cases in political climate friendly to the issue  Supreme Court to Decide Marriage Rights for Gay Couples Nationwide, New York Times (Adam Liptak) Taking Up Gay Marriage, but on ...

January 19, 2015

The Briefing 01-16-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Duke reverses course on Muslim call to prayer plan following controversy Duke Cancels Plan for Muslim Call to Prayer From Tower, Associated Press (Jonathan Drew) 2) Cannabis cooking, major investments reveal elite effor ...

January 16, 2015

The Briefing 01-15-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Muslim call to prayer at Duke reveals vacuum of secularism must always give way Muslim Students at Duke to Begin Weekly Call-to-Prayer, Duke Today (James Todd) Duke Chapel to Allow Muslim Call to Prayer, Huffington Post ...

January 15, 2015

The Briefing 01-12-15

Podcast Transcript 1) Coverage of Atlanta Fire Chief reveals erotic liberty now more fundamental than religious Your God and My Dignity, New York Times (Frank Bruni) Atlanta Ousts Fire Chief Who Has Antigay Views, New York Times (Richard Fau ...

January 12, 2015

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