Best Safe And Sound Schools Podcasts (2025)

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11.21.25 Culture Friday on marriage without mission, a review of Wicked: For Good, and Listener Feedback 34:21

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For Culture Friday, John Stonestreet examines Gen Z’s view of marriage and Collin Garbarino reviews Wicked: For Good. Plus, Listener Feedback for November and the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Boyce College—where truth comes first. Boyce College offers a Christ-cente…

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11.20.25 Pressuring Venezuela, releasing the Epstein files, and improving the medical residency program 35:45

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Military pressure on Venezuela, the Epstein files move forward, and rethinking the medical residency program. Plus, Thanksgiving meal expectations, Cal Thomas on the BBC’s credibility, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from The Brainerd Institute — training pastors …

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Senator Cristina Castro Discusses Efforts to Support Craft Distillers in Illinois 9:57

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On this episode of Sound of the State, State Senator Cristina Castro and Nick Nagele with the Illinois Craft Distillers Association discuss how a measure she recently passed supports craft distillers, enhances cocktails-to-go and streamlines the small liquor licensing process.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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11.19.25 Hunter Baker on the GOP infighting, curbing crime with China’s tactics, and an interview with Os Guinness 42:18

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Washington Wednesday covers the GOP infighting, World Tour on curbing crime in a Solomon Islands village, and apologist Os Guinness on truth and renewal. Plus, Carl Trueman sounds the alarm regarding child pornography and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Boyce Co…

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11.18.25 Safe haven options, stranded Afghan relatives, keeping flights on schedule, and the troublesome spotted lanternfly 37:48

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Safe haven options for mothers in crisis, Afghan relatives and the refugee policy, reduction of air traffic controllers, and the troublesome spotted lanternfly. Plus, Candice Watters reviews The Redeemed Reader, rescuing a shark, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes fro…

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Majority Report - November 17, 2025 8:15

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Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus celebrate recent events in the Chicago area and Metro East that will create opportunities for growth in state's television and film production industry, education, and access to healthy food. Learn more in this edition of The Majority Report.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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11.17.25 A religious-freedom violation, the impact of the shutdown, and the 1908 “missing link” 33:12

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On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court confronts a religious-freedom violation; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen talks about the impact of the shutdown; and on History Book, the discovery of the “missing link.” Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Boyce College—where truth…

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Between prophet and provocateur 45:38

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Hunter Baker sits down with Douglas Wilson to explore his rise, his controversies, and the questions Christians cannot ignoreBy WORLD Radio

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News Brief - November 14, 2025 4:40

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State Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. passed a measure during the recent Veto Session to assist those who have earned a second chance with the often complex process of sealing certain records that could be a burden to successful reintegration to their communities. Learn more about the Clean Slate Act, in this edition of the News Brief.…

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11.14.25 The feminization of everything, 1950s movies about the allure of fame, and our “ism” addiction 35:43

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On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy explains feminist critical theory; Max Belz reviews classic movies about the allure of fame; and on Word Play, George Grant describes our “ism” addiction. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Asbury University's honors program. Where…

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News Brief - November 13, 2025 7:14

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State Senator Ram Villivalam recently led a transformative measure through the Senate to ensure the world-class public transit system that Illinoisans deserve. Learn more about that legislation and what it means for the future of public transit in our state, in this edition of the News Brief.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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11.13.25 Reporting child abuse, updating hormone therapies, and reviewing Crash Rickshaw’s Big Sir 4:37

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Debating confessional confidence, removing warnings on hormone therapies, conservatives split over anti-Semitism, and Arsenio Orteza reviews Crash Rickshaw’s Big Sir. Plus, record-breaking bagpipes, Cal Thomas on bringing order to Congress, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional suppo…

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Senator Meg Loughran Cappel Discusses the Impact of Federal Budget Decisions on Education in Illinois 11:23

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From reducing access to health care and meals for public school students, to slashing options for student loan repayments, the federal administration’s budget makes devastating cuts across education – from preschool to college. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, a former teacher, joins the Sound of the State to discuss the impact HR1 has on our stu…

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11.12.25 The deal that ended the shutdown, World Tour, and helping kids develop a Biblical worldview 39:25

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On Washington Wednesday, Hunter Baker reflects on what ended the government shutdown; on World Tour, news from Tanzania, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and Iran; and helping kids develop a Biblical worldview. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on becoming a pleasing aroma to our Heavenly Father, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It t…

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How Smart Alert Systems Can Boost School Safety AND Save Resources with Verkada’s Nikita Gupta 39:28

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What if the tools you already have could make your campus safer, your team more efficient, and your response time faster — all without adding new staff or systems? In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, host Michele Gay talks with Nikita Gupta, Senior Product Manager at Verkada, about how AI and mobile alerts are helping schools moderni…

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11.11.25 School content and policy battles, border biometrics, end of the government shutdown, and beekeeping at the airport 37:19

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Religious liberty and public education, collecting travelers’ biometric data, a shutdown deal advances, and a way to keep airport runways clear. Plus, Maria Baer on doing hard things, a message in a bottle arrives after a hundred years, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support co…

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Majority Report - November 10, 2025 6:40

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Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus led legislation during the recent veto session to protect vulnerable communities and help create pathways to opportunity for people who have earned a second chance. Learn more, in this edition of The Majority Report.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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11.10.25 Presidential power and tariffs, New York’s experiment with socialism, and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 39:33

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On Legal Docket, the constitutional authority of President Trump’s tariffs; on Moneybeat, New York’s experiment with socialism and the détente with China; and on History Book, the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Asbury Univer…

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The heart behind the music 47:21

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WORLD's Travis Kircher interviews CCM artist Twila Paris on her lifetime of worship, songwriting, and trusting God. The World and Everything in It is made possible by the financial support of faithful listeners. Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Medi-Share — Affordable, B…

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11.7.25 The roots of online anti-Semitism, a review of Nuremberg, and a day in Ukraine 34:18

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On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet tackles anti-Semitism and conservative politics; Collin Garbarino reviews Nuremberg; and Ukrainians persevere through war. Plus, the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Covenant College, where Christian faculty equip students for their …

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11.6.25 Pressuring Nigeria, protecting minors online, and examining the Day of the Dead 33:24

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Trump’s push for change in Nigeria, AI protection for children, and reconsidering the “Day of the Dead.” Plus, a Hobbiton wedding crasher, Cal Thomas on food stamps, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Dordt University, Dordt University, where concept-based learn…

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11.5.25 Washington Wednesday on the legacy of Dick Cheney, World Tour on Sudan’s violence, and what shaped Twila Paris’ music 39:47

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On Washington Wednesday, Hunter Baker covers the legacy of Dick Cheney and Trump’s case for military action in Nigeria; on World Tour, Sudan’s violence and mass displacement; and Twila Paris’ spiritual and musical heritage. Plus, Seth Troutt on how to interact with AI and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wn…

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The Secret Behind Utah’s School Safety Transformation with Shauntelle Cota & Rhett Larsen 52:00

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What’s the real secret to transforming school safety? It’s not just policies or protocols — it’s people working together, across agencies, communities, and even states. In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay talks with Shauntelle Cota and Rhett Larsen of the Utah School Safety Center about how Utah built a true culture of sa…

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11.4.25 Trump lowers refugee cap, government stalemate, Virginia candidate scandals, and raising self-reliant kids 37:02

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Scaling back the refugee limit, the government stalemate, controversial candidates in Virginia, and raising independent children. Plus, Andrew Walker on true conservatives, an outrageous return policy, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Dordt University, Dordt Un…

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11.3.25 A dispute with the Post Office, the trade pause with China, and the milestones of delivering news 37:12

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Legal Docket on a dispute with the Post Office, Moneybeat on trade with China, and History Book on foundations of a free press. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Covenant College, where Christian faculty equip students for their callings through hard ideas, dee…

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10.31.25 Culture Friday, a review of A House of Dynamite, and listener comments 37:26

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Culture Friday on cooling moral panics, Collin Garbarino reviews A House of Dynamite, and Listener Feedback. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping student…

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10.30.25 Debate over SNAP, Finland’s battle over Biblical views, and ranchers contending with wolves 31:44

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SNAP funding amid the shutdown, a Finnish lawmaker defends her Biblical views, and ranchers react to the return of wolves. Plus, Texas crowns the state’s fattest squirrel, Cal Thomas on sports gambling, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Asbury University — wher…

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10.29.25 The U.S. strategy abroad, faith in Mongolia, and restoring the Mexican wolf 42:02

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Washington Wednesday on Trump’s global strategy, World Tour on Christians in Mongolia, and the return of the Mexican wolf. Plus, Jordan Ballor on the government’s crisis of responsibility, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert…

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10.28.25 Europe’s defenses, using troops to keep order, and prompting spiritual conversations at Planned Parenthood 33:45

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Europe’s military buildup, presidential use of the National Guard, and a “gospel-first” approach to sidewalk counseling. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on the cost of scoffing, bringing site to the blind, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-…

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Majority Report - October 27, 2025 4:02

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A popular option at Illinois restaurants could become permanent as part of a bill sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro to support small businesses. Plus, State Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. reacts to another bond rating upgrade received by the state. Those stories, and more, are in this edition of The Majority Report.…

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10.27.25 Supreme Court cases covering police power, double jeopardy, and attorney-client limits, Moneybeat on the tariff drama with Canada, and an Iraqi church massacre 35:12

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Legal Docket on police power, double jeopardy, and attorney-client limits; Moneybeat on the tariff drama with Canada; and History Book on the deadliest modern attack against Iraqi Christians. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Asbury University — where students …

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Recognizing International Day of Climate Action with Senator Adriane Johnson 9:27

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State Senator Adriane Johnson joins the Sound of the State to recognize the International Day of Climate Action and to discuss ways Illinois is taking action to promote a cleaner future through legislation addressing clean air and water standards, and more.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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10.24.25 Culture Friday on doctrinal clarity and AI’s moral challenges, a review of The Promised Land, and a spotlight on the English Bible 36:27

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On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet addresses doctrinal clarity, persecution, and the ethics of technology. Joseph Holmes reviews The Promised Land, and a museum showcases the history of the English Bible. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Missions Upside Down …

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10.23.25 Analysis of Bolton’s indictment, Virginia’s investigation of a school counselor, and the music of WATIV 35:12

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John Bolton’s indictment, a school accused of aiding student abortions, and Arsenio Orteza’s review of WATIV’s latest album. Plus, DC marriage during the shutdown, Cal Thomas on presidential precedent, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Covenant College, where C…

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10.22.25 New York politics and presidential pardons, demonstrations in Greece, and a mother works through grief by helping others 38:46

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Washington Wednesday, on New York politics, presidential pardons, and the government shutdown; World Tour on labor protests in Greece; and a mother’s journey from grief to purpose. Plus, a young Jimmy Carter fan, Daniel Darling on Ukraine’s missing children, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/dona…

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What Every Educator NEEDS to Know About School Law with Amanda Bigbee 1:15:05

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Most educators know school law matters — but few really understand how it shapes everyday safety. What if the rules we fear could actually empower us to protect our students better? In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay sits down with Amanda Bigbee, a veteran school attorney and trusted advisor to districts across Texas, to…

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10.21.25 Ceasefire complications, global internet outage, and color palates for babies 33:17

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Ceasefire troubles in Gaza, a global internet outage, and the beige trend for babies. Plus, a unique place for recipes, Daniel Suhr on lower courts ignoring Supreme Court precedent, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Missions Upside Down - a FREE, award-winning v…

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10.20.25 Louisiana’s racial gerrymander case, a future with AI, and the Great Barrington Declaration 41:16

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Legal Docket on racial districting and ballot rules, Moneybeat on future work with AI technology, and History book on the Great Barrington Declaration. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Covenant College, where Christian faculty equip students for their callings…

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10.17.25 Gen Z and gender ideology, a review of Truth & Treason, and Word Play on God’s bestiary 34:14

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Culture Friday on what the Hamas war teaches about worldview, Joseph Holmes reviews Truth & Treason, and Word Play on God’s great bestiary. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from The Master’s University, equipping students for lives of faithfulness to The Master, Je…

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10.16.25 Strengthening Ukraine’s hand, restorative reproductive medicine, and training a service puppy 39:50

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Tomahawk missiles and the war in Ukraine, a natural option for infertility, the Pentagon’s new press rules, and training a service puppy. Plus, a rescued pet detective, Cal Thomas on peace in the Middle East, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Dordt University, …

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A Conversation on Head Start Awareness Month with Senator Kimberly A. Lightford 7:23

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In this episode of Sound of the State, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford discusses the impact of head start programs, how early childhood education has changed over the years, and more. Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford strongly believes education starts at birth. Listen to this episode of the Sound of the State podcast to lea…

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10.15.25 The shutdown standoff, El Salvador under Bukele, and combating homelessness in Oregon 40:47

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Washington Wednesday on the shutdown standoff and election upsets, World Tour on El Salvador under Bukele, and reshaping lives in Oregon. Plus, a run-away decoration, Janie B. Cheaney on the importance of followers, and the Wednesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from The Master…

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10.14.25 Celebrating in Israel, making embryos from skin cells, Christian persecution in China, and political assassinations in history 40:20

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Reactions in Israel to the release of hostages, attempts to turn skin cells into embryos, China’s persecution of Christians, and political assassinations throughout history. Plus, Maria Baer on AI’s limit, an underage gator, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from His…

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10.13.25 Colorado’s counseling law at the Supreme Court, the widening fiscal gap in Washington, and the creation of Narnia 39:18

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On Legal Docket, the justices consider Colorado’s counseling law; on Moneybeat, the rare-earth showdown with China; and on History Book, Narnia turns 75. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Dordt University, where pre-med students gain knowledge through undergrad…

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10.10.25 Celebrations in Israel, Culture Friday on the FDA approval of generic abortion pills, and a review of Tron: Ares 39:09

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Israelis celebrate reports of a ceasefire; on Culture Friday, John Stonestreet covers the FDA approval of generic mifepristone and Bari Weiss at CBS; and Collin Garbarino reviews Tron: Ares. Plus, the Friday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-cente…

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10.9.25 Striking Venezuelan drug operations, abortions by deception, and meeting an Italian artisan 33:49

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U.S. airstrikes on a Venezuelan drug cartel, coerced abortions with mail-order drugs, and visiting an Italian craftsman. Plus, missing an important call, Cal Thomas on conversion therapy, and the Thursday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping ent…

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How to Respond When Kids Are Stressed or Struggling with Dr. Stephanie Grant 1:00:21

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When kids act out, shut down, or spiral, it’s easy to label their behavior as defiance. But what if those moments are really signs of stress — and opportunities for connection? In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay speaks with Dr. Stephanie Grant, child psychologist and national trainer on trauma-informed practices, about h…

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10.8.25 The Attorney General’s senate hearing, Nigeria’s blasphemy laws on trial, and serving kids with special needs 39:28

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10.7.25 Colorado’s conversion therapy law, hiring high-skilled immigrants, the National Guard in Memphis, and steadfast hope for the hostages 38:36

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10.6.25 Key Supreme Court cases in the new term, government shutdown and the labor market, and Jane Goodall’s life mission 41:06

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On Legal Docket, the new term’s Supreme Court docket; on Moneybeat, the political brinkmanship in Washington; and on History Book, Jane Goodall’s life mission. Plus, the Monday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking f…