Wednesday, August 5, 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 if the WNBA can exist if its coaches don’t know what the ‘W’ means, the trial of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the resignation of a German politician over surrogacy, and thinking through the issue of surrogacy from a biblical worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 12:06)
Can the WNBA Exist If Its Coaches Don’t Know What ‘W’ Means? Controversy in the WNBA Reveals Mass Delusion and Dishonesty in Our Society

• Fever’s Stephanie White on transgender athletes: ‘I don’t ever believe exclusion is an answer’ by Indianapolis Star (Chloe Peterson)
• WNBA Coaches Stumped As To What The ‘W’ Stands For by The Babylon Bee
• Cheryl Reeve: WNBA must be ‘safe space for everyone,’ regardless of viewpoint by The Athletic (Devon Henderson)

Part II (12:06 – 18:33)
The Diary and Trial of Dr. Anthony Fauci: Dr. Fauci Pleaded the Fifth Over 100 Times, But These Questions are Not Going Away
Part III (18:33 – 24:08)
The Resignation of German Politician Over Surrogacy: Leader in Christian Democratic Party in Germany Forced to Resign After Hiring U.S. Surrogate Mother for a Baby

• German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy by BBC News (Henry Moore and Bethany Bell)

Part IV (24:08 – 26:56)
The Christian, Biblical Worldview is Clear on Surrogacy: Christians Must Think Carefully and Seriously About This Issue
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