The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, November 17, 2025
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Nov 17, 2025 A major scandal erupts as the BBC faces backlash for doctoring a Trump speech, revealing deeper issues of bias in their reporting on Israel and transgender topics. The discussion shifts to the murky world of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring what public figures knew about his activities and the ongoing debate regarding the release of sensitive documents. Lastly, the importance of the filibuster is highlighted, with arguments on how it protects conservative interests and the potential risks of its removal related to abortion legislation.
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Early BBC Listening Shaped Worldview
- Albert Mohler recounts listening to the BBC on shortwave radio as a teenager and being impressed by its authority.
- That early experience shaped his interest in international news and worldview analysis.
Splicing Turned Speech Into Misrepresentation
- The BBC doctored President Trump's January 6 remarks by splicing statements 50 minutes apart to imply incitement.
- Mohler argues this misrepresentation turned truth into a lie and demands accountability.
Elite Broadcasters Can Drift Ideologically
- The Telegraph's investigation documented systemic BBC failures, including bias on Israel and transgender coverage.
- Mohler sees this as evidence elite public broadcasters can drift into ideological partiality.