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Friday, October 17, 2025

PART I

ChatGPT Takes a Turn Into Porn: ChatGPT Announces It Will Soon Allow A.I. "Erotica" for ‘Verified Adults’

PART II

Sanity on Anti-Semitism in California: Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Targeting Antisemitism in Public Schools

PART III

What is the Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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The Briefing 10-26-15

The Briefing 10-26-15

PART I

Family Synod inconclusive, reflecting confusion of Bible's authority in Roman Catholicism

PART II

Candidates drop from Democrat candidate race, reveal increasing extremism of party

PART III

Reporting on recent events in Jerusalem reveal decrease of support for Israel in the West
The Briefing 10-21-15

The Briefing 10-21-15

PART I

Trudeau made Prime Minister in election that reveals radical worldview shift in Canada

PART II

Paul Ryan's candidacy for Speaker of House will test ability of Republicans to unify

PART III

Surge of cannabis industry in Colorado illustrates success in mainstreaming marijuana
The Briefing 10-20-15

The Briefing 10-20-15

PART I

Differing views of moral issues facing nation illustrate bifurcation of American politics

PART II

Republican debate to be held in Boulder exposes diversity of understandings of reality

PART III

Oprah's ambitions to shape American faith in own image evident in interview with Colbert
The Briefing 10-19-15

The Briefing 10-19-15

PART I

Rome Synod of Family exposes fault lines between two visions of Catholicism

PART II

Unbelievers drawn to divinity schools ultimate conclusion of liberal Christianity

PART III

Religious pregnancy crisis centers file lawsuit against California's mandate to provide abortion info
The Briefing 10-16-15

The Briefing 10-16-15

PART I

Insanity of 'yes means yes' sex ed shows implausibility of sexual morality of consent

PART II

Generational differences in parenting demonstration of worldview beliefs

PART III

Inevitable meltdown of transgender movement clear in Chicago school locker policy, non-binary identification
The Briefing 10-15-15

The Briefing 10-15-15

PART I

Swerve leftward of Democrat party away from centrism exposes disappearing middle ground in American politics

PART II

Election of gay married priest, Christmas parishes expose confusion of gospel mission in Church of England

PART III

Gallup no longer polling 2016 election, as predicting voters considered too unreliable
The Briefing 10-14-15

The Briefing 10-14-15

PART I

Playboy drops nudity, reacting to effects of pervasive pornographic culture of America

PART II

Planned Parenthood ducks moral issue of donating fetal tissue by not receiving reimbursement

PART III

Liberal New Yorkers find appetite overcomes worldview when it comes to Chick-Fil-A
The Briefing 10-13-15

The Briefing 10-13-15

PART I

First Democratic debate will feature Sanders pulling party sharply left

PART II

Tragic counsel of doctors to delay puberty in transgender child reflects societal confusion

PART III

Pediatricians rethink screen-time regulations for children, surrendering to reality of tech saturation
The Briefing 10-12-15

The Briefing 10-12-15

PART I

California bill undermining liberty of crisis pregnancy centers, requiring abortion promotion signed

PART II

Journalist attempts to place responsibility of sex ed on schools, not parents, for sake of moral agenda

PART III

Secretary of Education resignation reminder of political nature of national education agenda

The Briefing 10-09-15

The Briefing 10-09-15

PART I

Withdrawal of McCarthy from Speaker nomination reflects battle for soul of Republican party

PART II

#ShoutYourAbortion falters over moral difficulty of unconditional celebration of abortion

PART III

Recycling thrives despite questioned ecological impact because helps people feel virtuous
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