Hunter Biden’s failed plea deal exposes cracks in the case for and against him; House lawmakers debate the ethics of “gender affirming care”; and the Classic Book of the Month, J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Plus, commentary from Daniel Darling, and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, a zombie joke triggers a SWAT team investigation; on the Monday Moneybeat, the overdue descent towards a soft landing; and on the World History Book, Calvin Coolidge became president 100 years ago
On Culture Friday, misremembering the history of race in America; three films about going the distance for a great idea; and Listener Feedback. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning news
Record high temperatures raise questions about climate change; gas taxes are back in some states, including Illinois; and comforting the families of veterans laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, Donald Trump’s polling lead is growing; on World Tour, updates on religious liberty from Egypt, India, and Honduras; and a soccer coach takes the gospel to the playing fields in his home country of Zimbabwe. Plus, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news
IRS whistleblowers testify before Congress; an anti-trafficking organization responds to allegations of kidnapping in Ghana; and Army recruiters face challenges recruiting new service members. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas and the Tuesday morning news
On Legal Docket, a roundup of religious liberty cases around the world; on the Monday Moneybeat, the swing in mortgage rates sticks housing market between a rock and a hard place; and on the World History Book, salvaging items from the wreckage of the Titanic. Plus, the Monday morning news
On Culture Friday, the issues presidential candidates need to address; Barbie raises interesting questions about gender roles but settles for plastic existentialism; and reviving obsolete turns of phrase with George Grant on Word Play. Plus, the Friday morning news
Drug shortages near all-time highs; Democratic parents in California push back against transgender policies for minors; and funeral homes near the southern border bear the burden of laying deceased migrants to rest. Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news
On Washington Wednesday, lawmakers debate the National Defense Authorization Act; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and volunteers at the southern border track down the remains of missing migrants. Plus commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news
