A conversation about life and politics with a newcomer to the Republican Party; a circuit court ruling supports bans on speech in eight states; and a survey reveals what Americans think about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible. Plus: the bartender and the lost engagement ring, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ridge Haven, the camp and retreat center of the PCA in NC and Iowa. With extensive lodging, dining, and recreational offerings, Ridge Haven serves retreat groups of all sizes and ages, year-round. To book your next retreat visit ridgehaven.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry. It’s affordable, there are no networks, and you can join today. More at samaritanministries.org/world podcast And from TeenPact Leadership Schools which seeks to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture at a time in their lives when, typically, they do not care about such things. Learn more about your student attending a State Class in your state at teenpact.com.