Catholics celebrate the first American pope, U.S. lawmakers consider easing sanctions on Syria, and hostage families wade through grief. Plus, Joe Rigney on true compassion, small towns coax urban families, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, a debate over funding for religious charter schools; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen discusses a possible tariff “off ramp”; and on History Book, William Wilberforce’s fight to end slavery. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about deliberate confusion; Arsenio Orteza reviews two surprising musical turns; and on Word Play, George Grant illustrates the difficulty of learning English. Plus, the Friday morning news
India and Pakistan on the brink of war, court cases testing parental rights and religious freedoms, and teaching a class in the midst of war. Plus, a man seeks out venomous bites, Cal Thomas on paying student loans, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, a federal crackdown on explicit deepfakes; on World Tour, the global response to reduced U.S. foreign aid; and a journey through illness and loss. Plus, replacing Olympic medals, Carl Trueman on the importance of the pope, and the Wednesday morning news
Defining anti-Semitism as a matter of policy, interference with immigration enforcement, and a doctor challenges medical policies that violate his ethics and faith. Plus, Ted Kluck on Little League Dads, a confused woodpecker wreaks havoc, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, contradicting laws and election voting maps; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen decodes GDP; and on History Book, Germany’s unconditional surrender and the victory in Europe. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy talks about the recent report on the abortion pill; Collin Garbarino reviews the latest Marvel movie, and listener feedback on Ask the Editor. Plus, the Friday morning news
Coastal Alabama workers weigh in on tariffs, cleaning up national parks in Washington D.C., and artists overcoming physical limitations. Plus, Cal Thomas on God’s instruction to be fruitful and multiply and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, President Trump's executive orders hit a legal wall; on World Tour, a special report on Australian elections; and a boy’s escape from Vietnam and new life in America. Plus, being polite costs millions, Janie B. Cheaney on rethinking college, and the Wednesday morning news
