The Briefing with Albert Mohler

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses Bill H.5595 in Massachusetts that makes Massachusetts the 11th U.S. state with no limits on abortion, AOC’s freezing her eggs and her attempt to reframe “woke,” and what to watch in the primary elections today.
Part I (00:14 – 11:59)
A Dark Day for the Sanctity of Life in Massachusetts: Massachusetts Governor Signs New Bill into Law to Make Massachusetts the 11th U.S. State with No Limits on Abortion
Bill H.5595 by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Governor Maura Healey)
Massachusetts Becomes 11th State With No Abortion Limits As Gov. Healey Signs Bill by National Catholic Register (Tessa Gervasini)
Governor Healey Signs Landmark Child Welfare Reform Legislation Massachusetts by Department of Children and Families (Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll)
Part II (11:59 – 21:23)
AOC Announces She’s Freezing Her Eggs: She Sets Stage for Running for Higher Office—And Attempts to Reframe “Woke”
‘This Week’ Transcript 8-9-26: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Mark Esper by This Week (Jonathan Karl and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez)
Part III (21:23 – 23:19)
Looking Ahead to This Week’s Primary Elections: There are Some Really Important Races – Watch Wisconsin Most Closely
Part IV (23:19 – 26:21)
‘Woke 1 Was Crazy’: AOC is Providing Cover for Democratic Leftist Candidates – But ‘Woke 2’ (and ‘Woke 3’ and ‘Woke 4’ and So On) Will Be Even Crazier
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Part I (00:14 – 12:30)
The Confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche: Looking at the History of this Crucial Cabinet Role
Part II (12:30 – 18:55)
The Fires of Spokane: The Arsonist is in Custody, and His Confessed Motivations are a Dark Reminder of the Fall — and a Reminder of the Fire of God’s Judgement
Part III (18:55 – 26:49)
For Israel, This is an Existential Threat: Hamas and Hezbollah and Israel’s Crisis
Can Iran’s Diminished Diplomats Deliver a Hormuz Deal? by The Wall Street Journal (Benoit Faucon and Summer Said)
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Part I (00:13 – 09:02)
The Fall of Silicon Valley Wunderkind, Leopold Aschenbrenner: Situational Awareness Founder Loses $45 Billion on His Wedding Day
His Wedding Guests Were Arriving—Just as His $45 Billion Fund Was Falling Apart by The Wall Street Journal (Berber Jin, Peter Rudegeair, Gregory Zuckerman, and Anissa Gardizy)
Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead by Situational Awareness (Leopold Aschenbrenner)
Part II (09:02 – 13:02)
The Worldview of Effective Altruism: The Influence of Peter Singer on Silicon Valley and the Changing Moral Rules of the A.I. Industry
Part III (13:02 – 19:37)
Will You Define the Term ‘Creation Order’? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (19:37 – 23:34)
How Does Contraception Fit Into the Biblical Worldview? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (23:34 – 28:35)
Is There a Biblical Justification For Boundaries with Relatives to Protect Our Young Family? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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Part I (00:13 – 07:44)
Liberals Battle Progressivists in the Heartland: Democrat Senate Race in Michigan Shows Massive Shift Towards the DSA and Far Left in the Democratic Party
A Small Band of Socialists Is Sowing Panic in the Democratic Party by The Wall Street Journal (James Fanelli, Joshua Chaffin, Eliza Collins, and Kevin T. Dugan)
Liberals Are Now Fighting a Two-Front War by The Atlantic (Jonathan Chait)
Part II (07:44 – 13:42)
Progressive Left vs. Center Left and Neoliberals: The ‘Two-Front War’ Democrats Now Face
Part III (13:42 – 18:01)
How Can Mayor Mamdani Pull Off Government-Run Grocery Stores and Government Childcare in New York City? – Inevitably, This is Going to Be Funded by New York Taxpayers
Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care by The New York Times (Eliza Shapiro)
Part IV (18:01 – 24:36)
California’s Proposed 5% Tax on Wealth of Billionaires: There are Huge Moral Issues with the Taxation of Unrealized Gains – And It Won’t Stop With Billionaires
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On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses if the WNBA can exist if its coaches don’t know what the ‘W’ means, the trial of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the resignation of a German politician over surrogacy, and thinking through the issue of surrogacy from a biblical worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 12:06)
Can the WNBA Exist If Its Coaches Don’t Know What ‘W’ Means? Controversy in the WNBA Reveals Mass Delusion and Dishonesty in Our Society
Fever’s Stephanie White on transgender athletes: ‘I don’t ever believe exclusion is an answer’ by Indianapolis Star (Chloe Peterson)
WNBA Coaches Stumped As To What The ‘W’ Stands For by The Babylon Bee
Cheryl Reeve: WNBA must be ‘safe space for everyone,’ regardless of viewpoint by The Athletic (Devon Henderson)
Part II (12:06 – 18:33)
The Diary and Trial of Dr. Anthony Fauci: Dr. Fauci Pleaded the Fifth Over 100 Times, But These Questions are Not Going Away
Part III (18:33 – 24:08)
The Resignation of German Politician Over Surrogacy: Leader in Christian Democratic Party in Germany Forced to Resign After Hiring U.S. Surrogate Mother for a Baby
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy by BBC News (Henry Moore and Bethany Bell)
Part IV (24:08 – 26:56)
The Christian, Biblical Worldview is Clear on Surrogacy: Christians Must Think Carefully and Seriously About This Issue
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