The Briefing 10-23-2014

Podcast Transcript

1) Ottawa shooting example of terrorism’s purpose; to undo civilization

Suspected killer in Ottawa shootings had a disturbing side, Toronto Globe and Mail (Colin Freeze and Les Perreaux)

Personal woes plagued Canadian who killed soldier: records, lawyer, Reuters (Allison Lampert)

2) Death of Ben Bradlee reminder of influence of media editors in framing news and opinion

Ben Bradlee, Washington Editor and Watergate Warrior, Dies at 93, New York Times (Marilyn Berger)

3) Washington Post recognizes foolishness of hasty marijuana legalization

On marijuana legalization plans, the District should slow down, Washington Post (Editorial Board)

4) California requires churches to cover abortions in blatant disregard of religious liberty

Churches sue California over abortion coverage mandate, World Magazine (Courtney Crandell)

California Orders Churches To Fund Abortions—Or Else, The Federalist (Casey Mattox)