State laws protecting children from transgender procedures face legal challenges, the nine justices of the Supreme Court release a code of ethics that fails to please critics, and special needs sports. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, funding the government ahead of Friday’s deadline; on World Tour, news from Somalia, South Africa, Europe, Honduras, and India; and a community gathering aimed at building cross-cultural friendships. Plus, commentary from William Inboden and the Wednesday morning news
Israeli forces move forward with fighting in Gaza City, the risks of recreational marijuana in Ohio, and a pastor calls for leading with clarity on Biblical sexuality. Plus, commentary from Hunter Baker and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, due process when police seize vehicles in drug raids; on Moneybeat, America’s creditworthiness and oil prices; and on the WORLD History Book, the Jonestown mass suicide 45 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, what’s behind Ohio enshrining a right to abortion in its constitution; The Marvels brings underperforming storylines together in a compelling way; and life in a lighthouse in Kennebunkport, Maine. Plus, the Friday morning news
Ohio voters pass a measure to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution, city officials face legal challenges to clearing homeless encampments, and honoring war veterans in their final hours. Plus, cleaning up after Hurricane Otis, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, the strengths and weaknesses of political polling; on World Tour, news from Nepal, South Africa, Germany, and Colombia; and a stained glass artist continues a family tradition. Plus, commentary from Ryan Bomberger and the Wednesday morning news
Jewish university students see rising threats of anti-Semitism on campus, efforts to curtail anti-Semitism raise questions about First Amendment liberties, and the Classic Book of the Month tells of forgiveness in hard situations. Plus, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, a case about social media and the First Amendment; on the Monday Moneybeat, potential warning signs in a new jobs report; and on the World History Book, Microsoft Windows hits the market. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, how critical theory justifies radical Islamists, the film Master and Commander turns 20, and on Ask the Editor, questions about the Legal Docket podcast and the structure of The World and Everything in It. Plus, the Friday morning news