Darkness, beauty, and belief

6.13.25 Culture Friday on the crisis of conviction, a review of How to Train Your Dragon, and a tribute to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

6.12.25 Texas and immigration enforcement, Washington state’s mandatory reporting of abuse, and tiny houses for the homeless

6.11.25 Congress considers DOGE cuts, World Tour, and Andrew Klavan on facing darkness in art

6.10.25 Rioting in California, disability rights at the Supreme Court, and living off the grid in New Mexico

6.9.25 Supreme Court’s unanimous rulings, the Musk-Trump feud, and an Arctic expedition

6.6.25 The need for moral clarity, Ronnie Martin’s new album, and a look back at a year of stories

6.5.25 Ukraine hits Russia, a church’s battle against eminent domain, and creative first aid for healing

6.4.25 The HHS report on chronic illness, World Tour, and a Jewish rabbi reacts to recent anti-Semitic attacks

6.3.25 AI regulation, NPR funding, a psychiatrist against gender-affirming care, and a fading Pride.

6.2.25 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Vanport Flood

5.30.25 Answering questions from journalism students on Culture Friday, a Karate Kid sequel, and a new release of minimalism music

5.29.25 Reducing prescription drug prices, Afrikaners request asylum, and a rift in the PCA

5.28.25 The “Big Beautiful Bill,” World Tour, and overcoming a difficult childhood

5.27.25 New York considers euthanasia, the progression of violence, and inspiring young musicians

5.26.25 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and remembering the cost of freedom

Lawless Encore: Season 2, Episode 7 - Their own little gods

Lawless Encore: Season 2, Episode 6 - In my time of dying

5.23.25 Culture Friday, reviews of two weekend releases, and feedback from listeners

5.22.25 Putin’s strategy, Afghan refugees seek asylum, and living in the inner city