The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?

Breakpoint : February 27, 2026

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The State of the Union, Backtracking on Trans Surgeries, Student Mental Health, More Religious Harassment in Colorado and Did Jesus Have a God Complex?

Authors: John Stonestreet and Maria Baer

John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump’s State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to lead the nation in the harassment of Christians.

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Segment 1 – State of the Union

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Segment 2 – Backtracking on Trans Surgeries; Student Mental Health

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Segment 3 – More Religious Harassment in Colorado; Did Jesus Have a God Complex?

Colorado Religious Liberty Cases

Youthscape study

Vermont Foster Care Case

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