Wednesday, March 18, 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 great volatility in Iran, that the U.S. and Israel did not entrap each other, the political commentary at the Oscars, and a competition for the biggest gambling center on the east coast. Part I (00:13 – 13:20) The Great Volatility in Iran: Americans Want Answers and a Conclusion, But This Situation Has a Much Longer and Messier History Than Most Realize Part II (13:20 – 16:54) The U.S. and Israel Did Not Entrap Each Other: Each is a Sovereign Nation with Respective Self-Interests and are Acting Accordingly Part III (16:54 – 24:30) Hollywood is Going to Be Hollywood: The Political Commentary at the Oscars – Do Americans Even Care? Part IV (24:30 – 27:33) Competition for the Biggest Gambling Center on the East Coast?