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   Number 1: AI Guardrails and the Race Toward Artificial General Intelligence

   The panel considers warnings from technology leaders and Bob McGinnis that artificial intelligence needs guardrails, while discussing the risks of an unchecked race toward artificial general intelligence. The conversation also addresses those concerns from a Christian perspective, emphasizing God's providence and human responsibility. Steve Tybor of Eight Days of Hope describes the ministry's first relief work in Nepal following a devastating disaster, including food assistance for affected families and ministry among a small Christian community. The hosts discuss how practical relief can open doors for gospel witness. The program also includes a discussion of President Donald Trump's conservative record, media coverage, executive orders, and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

   September 15, 2026·25min
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   Number 2: Trump’s UN Address Raises Questions About Iran and Israel

   Tim Wildmon, Fred Jackson, Chris Woodbridge, and Ray Pritchard discuss President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations, including his remarks about U.S. munitions, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, possible negotiations, and military action. The panel also examines the International Criminal Court, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the growing opposition to the Jewish state. Ray Pritchard opens the program with a devotional from Acts 20:6 and Hebrews 11:8, encouraging believers to trust God even when faith does not come with a clear itinerary. The program also considers the spiritual significance the hosts see in increasing opposition to Israel and the biblical passages they believe warrant closer study. Kendra White, project director at the American Family Association, introduces Activate Kids, a biblical worldview curriculum for children ages 6 to 12. She explains how the Bible 101 unit equips parents, grandparents, and churches to teach children about Scripture, Christian persecution, biblical inspiration, and the reliability of the Bible.

   September 22, 2026·53min
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   Number 3: Trump White House Media Ban and the Israel Gaza Debate

   Tim Wildmon and the Today's Issues team discuss the controversy surrounding Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks during Ed Sheeran's concert tour, Robert Kraft's objections, and Sheeran's comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict. The hosts examine the political messages entertainers bring to concert audiences and debate claims about Hamas, civilian casualties, and Israel's response. The program also examines President Donald Trump's announcement restricting CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House access. The hosts consider criticism from the White House Correspondents' Association, reported federal spending on Politico subscriptions, and the ongoing debate over media bias and press access.

   September 21, 2026·25min
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   Number 4: Macklemore Removed From Ed Sheeran Tour Over Political Remarks

   Ed Vitagliano fills in for Tim Wildmon, joined by Wesley Wildmon, Tony Vitagliano, and Steve Paisley-Jordan. The program examines Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after political remarks about Gaza, Palestine, and ICE, along with Robert Kraft’s role in the decision. The hosts discuss whether using a concert platform for political activism carries professional consequences and consider concerns about antisemitism, Israel, and growing ideological divisions in American entertainment and politics. They also offer their analysis of how these issues could affect the Democratic Party and the country’s future. The program closes with a discussion of New York City’s rollout of 17 free public toilets, including the units’ ten-minute time limit and the city’s stated concerns about homelessness and drug addiction.

   September 17, 2026·25min
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   Number 5: Massachusetts Parents Challenge Removal of Daughter Over Gender Identity

   Ed Vitagliano sits in for Tim Wildmon as the Today's Issues panel examines a Massachusetts custody case involving Joseph and Arlene Kutsko. The parents say their teenage daughter was socially transitioned at Algonquin Regional High School and later removed from their home after they declined to affirm her transgender identity. They have not seen her in more than a year. Abraham Hamilton III, host of The Hamilton Corner, discusses parental rights, the guidance counselor's reported role in the case, and Supreme Court precedents that he says states are ignoring. Hamilton urges parents to stay involved in their children's education, spend meaningful time with them, and teach them biblical truth. The panel also discusses the Charlie Kirk family's stated intent to sue Utah Valley University over alleged security failures and reviews Iran's reported demands in negotiations with the United States, including access to frozen assets and continued nuclear research.

   September 16, 2026·52min
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