Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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 firing of Karen Attiah from The Washington Post for her statements about Charlie Kirk, the radical Gen. Z divide on marriage, and the progressive middle and the future of politics. Part I (00:14 – 08:50) The Truth About This Washington Post Firing: Karen Attiah Got Fired for Bad Journalism, Not Over Violations of Free Speech Charlie Kirk’s Death Unites a Global Right That Sees Its Movement Under Siege by The Wall Street Journal (Vera Bergengruen) Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting by The New York Times (Benjamin Mullin) WaPo Editor: I Got Fired Over Charlie Kirk by Hot Air (Ed Morissey) Part II (08:50 – 13:20) We Must Argue the Right Way: The Shared Project of the American Experiment Hangs On Civil Engagement Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way by The New York Times (Ezra Klein) Part III (13:20 – 27:00) The Radical Gen. Z Divide: In Recent Poll, U.S.