Thursday, September 17, 2026

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 culture war flashpoint at The Smithsonian, the confirmation that the U.S. air force has an orbital defense system in space, and America’s educational failure.
Part I (00:14 – 12:50)
The Smithsonian Has Become a Culture War Flashpoint: Museums Tell Stories, and There Are Big Fights Over What Story Will Be Told
Part II (12:50 – 20:30)
Weapons in Space: The U.S. Confirms New Military Advances of ‘Orbital Defense System’ – This Marks a New Era of Modern Warfare

• US says for 1st time it now has weapons in space. What we know (so far) by USA Today (Eric Lagatta)

Part III (20:30 – 26:58)
America’s Educational Failure: This Should Sound the Alarm for Parents and Society at Large For the Future of American Children and Our Nation

• Chinese Students Are Lapping U.S. Children by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)

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