Top headlines for Thursday, January 15, 2026

On today’s episode, we break down a tense Senate exchange as Sen. Josh Hawley presses OB/GYN Dr. Nisa Verma with a provocative question about pregnancy. We also explore the latest World Watch List from Open Doors, highlighting the top 50 countries where Christians face persecution. Plus, rapper Lecrae shares why a viral Druski sketch poking fun at megachurch culture made him nod in recognition rather than take offense.

00:11 Josh Hawley grills expert Democrat witness about pregnant men
01:02 San Antonio drops 'abortion tourism' fund after passage of SB 33
01:51 UK Christian leaders warn against redefining ‘Islamophobia’
02:41 Brave Books removes Ashley St. Clair; Elon Musk seeks custody
03:28 Open Doors US releases 2026 World Watch List report
04:18 Lecrae says viral Druski megachurch parody reflects church issues
05:06 Chip and Joanna Gaines' company make large donation to Baylor U

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Links to the News

• Josh Hawley grills expert Democrat witness about pregnant men | Politics
• Chip and Joanna Gaines' company make large donation to Baylor U | Education
• San Antonio drops 'abortion tourism' fund after passage of SB 33 | U.S.
• UK Christian leaders warn against redefining ‘Islamophobia’ | World
• Brave Books removes Ashley St. Clair; Elon Musk seeks custody | U.S.
• Open Doors US releases 2026 World Watch List report | World
• Lecrae says viral Druski megachurch parody reflects church issues | Entertainment