The Briefing with Albert Mohler

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Monday, August 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
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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Friday, August 7, 2026 Aug 07, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
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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Thursday, August 6, 2026 Aug 06, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
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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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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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 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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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:12 – 10:59)
Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. and Iran: Updates on the Major Conflicts on the World Scene Right Now

Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Ousted Minister Says by The New York Times (Andrew E. Kramer)

Part II (10:59 – 17:48)
Chaos in Ceuta: Sudden Influx of Moroccan Migrants to Spain Raises Massive Immigration and Open Borders Issues
Part III (17:48 – 24:05)
An Islamic Terrorist Attack on Berlin Pride Event: This is a Tragedy, and It’s Compounded by the Fact That Germany Knew of This Young Man’s Islamic Extremism

Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say by The New York Times (Jim Tankersley)
German Authorities Knew of Pride Attacker’s Extremism in Months Before Attack by The New York Times (Adam Goldman, Jim Tankersley, and Philip Kaleta)

Part IV (24:05 – 27:33)
Immigration and ISIS Threats on the U.S. Side of the Atlantic: Court Considers Deporting Mother of ISIS Terrorist

U.S. Revives Obscure Court in Bid to Deport Afghan Woman by The New York Times (Alan Feuer and Adam Sella)

Monday, August 3, 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:01 – 13:48)
Democratic Socialism vs. the American Order: Is the Future of the Democratic Party Really Democratic Socialism?

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)

Part II (13:48 – 16:33)
Watch the Races in Wisconsin and Michigan: The Progressives are Winning and Even More Progressive Than You Can Imagine
Part III (16:32 – 20:51)
The Democratic Socialists are Calling for a Nothing Less Than a New Political Order: Those Identified with the DSA Want to Completely Reshape the United States

Don’t Let This Useless Debate Distract You, Democrats by The New York Times (E.J. Dionne Jr.)
Towards a Presidential Platform by Socialist Forum (Jenna Grove)

Part IV (20:51 – 26:15)
California vs. Heartbeat International: The Culture of Death Wants to Punish Christian Nonprofits For Informing Women They Can Reverse the Effects of the Abortion Pill

California’s Case Against Second Chances by The Wall Street Journal (Salvatore J. Cordileone and Michael C. Barber)

Special Edition: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Jul 01, 2026

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 00:02)
States Can Prohibit Biological Males From Playing on Girls’ Teams: SCOTUS Handed Down a Massive Win for Sanity Yesterday

West Virginia v. B.P.J. by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (00:03 – 16:55)
‘Stop Sending These Cases to the Supreme Court’: Six Straight Losses at SCOTUS on Transgender Issues Has the Left Rethinking Its Strategy

The Supreme Court’s trans sports ruling is a cautionary tale for all left-leaning lawyers by Vox (Ian Millhiser)

Part III (16:55 – 00:06)
SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Limits on Birthright Citizenship: But Allowing the Continued Manipulation of American Citizenship Will Lead to Disaster

Trump v. Barbara by The Supreme Court of the United States

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026

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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 SCOTUS’s rulings on mail-in ballots, Trump’s firing of the FTC Commissioner, the Federal Reserve, and the privacy of digital devices. He also discusses King Charles discarding of his role as defender of the faith, the end of Pride month, and the decrease of American support for same-sex marriage.
Part I (00:14 – 13:50)
Mail-in Voting, Trump’s Firing of FTC Commissioner, the Federal Reserve, and the Privacy of Digital Devices: SCOTUS Dropped Many Important Decisions Yesterday

Watson v. National Republic Committee by The Supreme Court of the United States
Trump v. Slaughter by The Supreme Court of the United States
Court prevents Trump from firing Fed governor by SCOTUSblog (Amy Howe)
Trump v. Cook by The Supreme Court of the United States
Chatrie v. United States by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (13:50 – 22:18)
King Charles Discards Role as Defender of the Faith: King Charles Attempts to Reshape Understanding of the Monarch in Light of His Postmodern Worldview
Part III (22:18 – 29:21)
Pride 2026 Month Comes to an End and Organizers Are Worried – Americans are Rethinking Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Pride March Caps Joyous New York June, but Anxiety Tempers Hope by The New York Times (Liam Stack and Eliza Shapiro)
Gay Marriage Is Dividing Republicans, Again by The New York Times (Sabrina Tavernise)

Monday, June 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026

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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 the earthquakes in Venezuela, SCOTUS’s ruling on temporary status, secularist outrage at the Bible in Texas, President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, and the strange parable of a California pro-trans politician who was run off from a trans rights event over Gaza.
Part I (00:14 – 09:44)
Earthshaking Tragedy in Venezuela: Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela Last Week, and the Results are Devastating
Part II (09:44 – 16:48)
SCOTUS Rules That Temporary Means Temporary: SCOTUS Decides That President Has Power To Remove Those Who Entered U.S. on Temporary Status

Mullin v. Doe by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part III (16:48 – 21:25)
Secularists are Outraged About the Bible in Texas: The Secular Antipathy Towards Christianity is Revealed in the Response to the Bible’s Inclusion in Texas Public School Curriculum

Texas is pushing forward with plans to make parts of the Bible required reading in public classrooms by The Independent (Jim Vertuno and Jamie Stengle)

Part IV (21:25 – 23:24)
President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission: This is an Important Dividing Line

The Presidential Religious Liberty Commission by The White House

Part V (23:24 – 26:32)
‘You Do Not Belong Here Anymore, Scott’: The Strange Parable of a California Pro-Trans Politician is Run Off From Trans Rights Event Over Gaza

Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza by The New York Times (Katie Benner and Kellen Browning)

Friday, June 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026

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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 the 4-year anniversary of Dobbs, the culture war in France over air conditioning, classical arguments for the natural law, if members of a church should be concerned about their church’s switch from the KJV to the CSB, and the leftist takeover of the sacred harp community.
Part I (00:14 – 10:43)
The 4-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision: This was a Major Win for Unborn Life, But the Culture of Death is Still Pressing Forward
Part II (10:43 – 15:00)
The Hot Issue in France: France’s Culture War Over Air Conditioning

Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day by BBC (Hugh Schofield)

Part III (15:00 – 18:24)
Are Classical Arguments for Natural Law Robust Today? If So, How Should They Be Defended in Our Day? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing

Part IV (18:24 – 25:10)
Should I Be Concerned That My Church Wants to Change from the KJV to the CSB? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (25:10 – 29:03)
What are Your Thoughts on the Leftist Takeover of the Sacred Harp Community? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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