Tuesday, March 31, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 12:22) ‘The Guerrilla Wins If He Does Not Lose’: Iran and America Now Have Different Goals in the Current Conflict, and America’s Stakes are Much Higher Part II (12:22 – 22:01) International Conflict and Economic Woes: The Conflict in Iran is Driving Up Prices, and It Extends to More Products Than You Might Imagine Part III (22:01 – 28:58) Conspicuous Consumption and Behavior: The Rising Cost of Proms and Bachor(ette) Trips Proms have become like red-carpet events. That comes at a price. by The Washington Post (Michelle Singletary) $500 tee times, private yachts: Bachelor(ette) trips are out of control by The Washington Post (Natalie B.