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 President Trump and the incentivization of vice, the issues of Graham Platner, our society’s need for tradesmen, and the need for Christians to work in trades to the glory of God.Part I (00:14 &#8211; 10:03)President Trump Incentivization of Vice: President Trump is Loosening Regulations on Marijuana, Gambling, and Drugs<ul><li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-president-of-vice-49396e06">The President of Vice</a> by The Wall Street Journal (Andy Kessler)</li></ul>Part II (10:03 &#8211; 17:13)This is Exactly What It Looks Like: The Issues of Graham Platner<ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/democrats-have-choose-between-character-and-power/687464/">Cut Platner Loose</a> by The Atlantic (David Frum)</li></ul>Part III (17:13 &#8211; 25:45)The Need of Tradesman: There is a Massive Need for Workers in Trade, and We Need Christians to Do It to the Glory of God<ul><li>by</li></ul><a href="https://albertmohler.com/subscribe">Sign up</a> to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:<a href="https://twitter.com/albertmohler">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/albertmohler/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlbertMohlerSBTS">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzH05TIlVgb3fNFMb10LYvg">YouTube</a>For more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to <a href="https://sbts.edu">sbts.edu</a>.For more information on Boyce College, just go to <a href="https://boycecollege.com">BoyceCollege.com</a>.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go <a href="https://albertmohler.com/contact">here</a>.

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