The Briefing 06-05-14

Podcast Transcript

1) “Slender Man” stabbing by 12-year olds reveals need for responsible internet parenting

Internet blamed as ‘dark and wicked’ influence in Wisconsin stabbing, Los Angeles Times (Matt Pearce)

Child Stabbing Raises Alarm About Web and Youths, Wall Street Journal (Caroline Parker)

2) Escape Room games and Christian thoughtfulness in entertainment choices

In Escape Rooms, Video Games Meet Real Life, New York Times (Chris Suellentrop)

3) Political polarization of America on social issues reveals worldview differences

Americans Are as Polarized as Washington, Wall Street Journal (William Galston)

After a Pledge of Allegiance, Some Doubters, New York Times (Michael Powell)