1) Common Core false dichotomy between fact and opinion subversive to moral truth Why Our Children Don’t Think There Are Moral Facts, New York Times (Justin P McBrayer) 2) Greater dependence on technology decreases likelihood of academic succes ...
Podcast Transcript 1) Assisted suicide plan of 29-year-old illustrates cultural demand for autonomy over end of life Why Newlywed Brittany Maynard Is Ending Her Life in Three Weeks, NBC News (Bill Briggs) 2) Canadian Christian’s job rejectio ...
Podcast Transcript 1) Continued spread of Ebola reminder that plague is not merely a matter of the past Death of Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas Fuels Alarm Over Ebola, New York Times (Manny Fernandez and Dave Phillips) 2) Lincoln, Nebraska mid ...
Podcast Transcript 1) Ironically, unbelivers Harris and Maher teach importance of belief Sleepwalking Toward Armageddon, SamHarris.org (Sam Harris) Maher vs. Charlie Rose: To Claim Islam Is Like Other Religions Is Naive And Plain Wrong, Rea ...
Podcast Transcript 1) Breakdown of nation of Iraq reminder of human inability to prevent catastrophe Why the rivalry between ISIS and al-Qaeda may lead to attacks on America, Washington Post (David Ignatius) Rebels’ Fast Strike in Iraq Was Y ...
Podcast Transcript 1) “Slender Man” stabbing by 12-year olds reveals need for responsible internet parenting Internet blamed as ‘dark and wicked’ influence in Wisconsin stabbing, Los Angeles Times (Matt Pearce) Child Stabbing Raises Alarm Ab ...
Podcast Transcript 1) Kathleen Sebelius Resigns – With leadership comes responsibility Sebelius Resigns After Troubles Over Health Site, New York Times (Michael Shear) The Key to Successful Tech Management, Foreign Affairs (Clay Shirky) A ...
1. The limits of technology and humanity: How could massive Boeing-777 just disappear? The Malaysia Airlines Disappearance Shows Technology's Limits, Wall Street Journal (Daniel Michaels and Jon Ostrower Use of Stolen Passports on Missing Jets ...
1. Indiana Court to decide: "What exactly constitutes a parent?" In same-sex couple dispute, Indiana Court of Appeals calls for lawmakers to refine definition of 'parent', Indianapolis Star (Tim Evans) 2. Belgium considers extending euthanasia ...
1. Religious Freedom Too Important: Hobby Lobby wants contraception mandate case decided by the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby asks Supreme Court to hear appeal on contraception case, Deseret News (Matthew Brown) 2. Government can't replace parents: ...