Pro-life lawmakers in Oklahoma disagree over how to legislate constitutional protections for the unborn; understaffed prisons grapple with a surge in overdose deaths among inmates; and a retired missionary nurse preserves her stories as memories fade. Plus, Alabama gets an official state cookie, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, evaluating Mike Pence and Chris Christies as Trump challengers; on World Tour, news from Senegal, Hong Kong, Portugal, and Haiti; and a girls volleyball team in Iowa speaks truth to power. Plus, wrangling a shark in Florida, commentary from World Opinions contributor Daniel Devine, and the Wednesday morning news
Going into “Pride Month,” consumer backlash against corporate progressivism grows; Ron DeSantis pitches Florida politics to Iowa Republicans; and on Classic Book of the Month, Jane Eyre raises compelling questions about the godly pursuit of romance. Plus, an ursine cupcake thief, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news
On the Legal Docket, three opinions and an immigration argument; on the Monday Moneybeat, what’s next now that the debt ceiling drama is over; and on the World History Book, the death of a persecutor. Plus, the monday morning news
On Culture Friday, the moral shifts ahead of Pride Month 2023 have moved beyond marketing; a review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; and Ask the Editor. Plus, the Friday morning news
The House passes a new debt ceiling bill with bipartisan support; The FAA proposes requiring companies to compensate passengers for flight delays; and a biplane pilot in Kentucky flies to missionaries across the globe. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, what Tim Scott’s campaign adds to the race for the White House in 2024; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, Turkey, Nicaragua, and China; and commentary from Janie B. Cheaney
Pro-life Democrats are increasingly rare, but still making a difference in state laws; Despite its win in Bakhmut, the Russian military leadership is running on fumes; and getting back to historical clothes-making with an innovative program in Colonial Williamsburg. Plus, a photobombing pigeon, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, knowledge of wrongdoing and discounted drugs; on Moneybeat, a roundup of economic news. And on History Book, Finding Nemo turns 20. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet fields questions from students at the 2023 World Journalism Institute; A preview of summer movies, starting off with The Little Mermaid; and Listener Feedback. Plus, a photobombing pigeon and the Friday morning news
