Pro-life lawmakers in South Carolina face unexpected challenges from some Republicans; Lawmakers and media outlets question Supreme Court ethics, and how veterans and family members are remembering the heroes who remain missing in action decades later. Plus: a body surfing gator in Alabama, commentary from Steve West, and the Tuesday morning news
On the Legal Docket, an unforgiving prison guard comes back to court; on the Monday Moneybeat, updates on banking, the federal debt ceiling, and Fed rate hikes; and on the World History Book, remembering the ministry of pastor Harry Reeder III
Recognizing more than 30 years of faithful local church ministry
On Culture Friday, the recent situation between Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny on the New York subway reveals broader tensions within our culture; a new documentary believes Yogi Berra’s baseball legacy deserves to be remembered; and commentator George Grant says some words and their opposites can be "discombobulating.” Plus, a Little League catcher finds himself at the center of a major-league dust-up, and the Friday morning news
Now that Title 42 has ended, officials and advocates differ on where to go from here; a campaign to pass expansive nondiscrimination ordinances meets pushback from one town’s leaders who want real unity; and a Bali chef teaches tourists about the many flavors of traditional Indonesian cooking. Plus, some people have forgotten how to smile after years of mandatory mask wearing, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, after a four-year investigation the Durham report is out; on World Tour, a story about ethnic clashes in Manipur, India; and helping people in Africa get access to clean water. Plus, the rise of smile coaches in Japan, commentary from Janie B Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news
Gender identity poses a new challenge for Christians seeking to adopt in Oregon; the Secretary of State risks contempt of Congress over dissent cable; and what it takes to help birth moms and adoptive parents navigate the complexities of U.S. adoption law. Plus, police respond to an unusual call for help, commentary from Ayman Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, the role intent plays in convicting a stalker; on the Monday Moneybeat, the debt ceiling, inflation, and JPMorgan Chase’s shareholder meeting; and on The World History Book, 150 years of border and immigration policy history. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, the concerning conflict between parental and children’s rights; New dystopian drama viewing options for kids and adults; and a summer reading recommendation for kids. Plus, the Friday morning news
Border communities prepare for a surge in migrant crossings as existing shelters are already full; the pandemic emergency is over, but concerns about how COVID was handled remain; and a new hospital program brings treatment back home. Plus: meteor hits a New Jersey home, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
