HHS reviews transgender interventions, insurance companies balk at detransitioning, and an American teaches in Spain. Plus, Nathan Finn on denominational mission shift, a race across New York City, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, universal injunctions; on Moneybeat, Warren Buffett’s long game; and on History Book, formulating the Nicene Creed. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, the resettlement of South African refugees, a review of Deaf President Now!, and the sacred value of ordinary work. Plus, the Friday morning news
Colorado laws threaten parental rights, states challenge Obergefell, and a family farm recovers from a hurricane. Plus, the pope becomes fodder for comedians, Cal Thomas on lawmakers’ political theater, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, an update on the Republican budget plan; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, Turkey, and Afghanistan; and a battle to overcome a prescription drug addiction. Plus, an animal shelter sets a record, Janie B. Cheaney on a good name, and the Wednesday morning news
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