The World and Everything In It

Janie B. Cheaney, cultural and moral commentator on America’s gambling boom. Amy Etcheson, long-form reporter on meth addiction and recovery in Kentucky. Jenny Lynn Schmidt, international reporter on Hungary’s pivotal election and Orbán’s power play. Hunter Baker, political scientist on replacing the attorney general and U.S. political strategy. They discuss gambling’s rise, recovery journeys, Hungary’s stakes, and AG succession — in short, big political and social shifts.

Carl Trueman, a theologian and author exploring culture and Christianity, and Andrew Miller, a retired lieutenant colonel experienced in combat search-and-rescue. They discuss a daring large-scale military recovery and the training and mindset behind rescue missions. They also cover cultural decline, technology’s moral limits, and how church practices shape vocation and community.

Kent Covington, news contributor who delivers crisp field-report briefs. Mary Muncy, history narrator who retells pivotal moments in U.S. history. David Bonson, investor and CIO who analyzes markets and energy. They discuss whether birthright citizenship is being reexamined by the Supreme Court. They separate short-term market volatility from lasting economic trends. They recount the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

John Stonestreet, cultural commentator on ethics and public life. Colin Garbarino, arts editor and film reviewer. George Grant, literary analyst who explores Homeric influence. They tackle tech platforms and child safety. They debate speech, responsibility, and legal shifts. They review The Super Mario Galaxy movie. They explore modern uses of ancient Greek poetry.

Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist who critiques lone-wolf terrorism labels. Mary Muncy, on-site reporter who covered the Artemis II launch from the Space Coast. Jenny Ruff, legal correspondent reporting outside the Supreme Court. They discuss Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship, the Artemis II lunar flyby launch, and economists debating whether government welfare reduces private charity.

A rundown of key political signs from court rulings and CPAC shifts. A look at UK demographic challenges and creative hymn outreach to older adults. An accessible briefing on NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission and U.S.-China lunar competition. A poetic children’s book retelling Holy Week and reflections on civic love and local governance.

Juliana Chan-Erikson, journalist who reported on Gen Z dating trends. Mary Muncy, journalist who covered families suing social platforms after a child’s suicide. Mike Nelson, retired lieutenant colonel and former Special Forces officer with Middle East experience. They discuss U.S. military options in Iran, legal claims against social media design, and why many Gen Zers are rarely dating.

Bethel McGrew, a World commentator on European free-expression cases; Mary Muncy, a reporter on social media litigation and family stories; Mike Nelson, retired Special Forces officer with Middle East experience. They discuss U.S. military options and diplomacy with Iran. They cover courts holding social platforms accountable and families affected. They explore why Gen Z is dating less and how church acoustics shape worship.

David Bonson, financial analyst and founder of The Bonson Group, gives market commentary and economic analysis. He debunks media hype, parses mixed labor signals and tightening financial conditions, and links volatility to geopolitical tensions and oil. The conversation also touches on AI-driven investment as a potential economic offset.

Max Bells, film critic who revisits the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me. John Stonestreet, Christian worldview commentator and Colson Center president, analyzes culture and tech. They discuss liability rulings against social media firms, parental responsibility and screen use, the film’s place in coming‑of‑age tradition, and listener feedback on ministry topics.