TPC0394 More information on gambling and pro-life legislation in South Carolina, the Trump Administration reveals its long term plan for Venezuela, and an ICE shooting in Minneapolis raises tensions.

TPC 0395 Close to 150 pastors rally at the SC Statehouse and participate in a press conference to push for life and push back against gambling. President Trump goes after Greenland, prosecutors quit

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, close to 150 pastors rallied and supported a press conference at the Statehouse in Columbia. The pastors gather to push back against gambling and push for pro-life legislation to shut down chemical abortions in South Carolina. Six Minnesota prosecutors resign and then are fired by the Justice Department over a proposed investigation into Renee Good and her partner. President Trump raises the pressure on Greenland and pauses action toward Iran.

TPC0394 More information on gambling and pro-life legislation in South Carolina, the Trump Administration reveals its long term plan for Venezuela, and an ICE shooting in Minneapolis raises tensions.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, the upcoming South Carolina Legislative Session will feature debates over the expansion of gambling, and the willingness of lawmakers to go beyond the fetal heartbeat law in protecting life in the womb. In a closed door, classified session with lawmakers from both parties, Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines the longterm plan for Venezuela, and the ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis of a 37 year old woman, who Administration officials say and video suggests, was using her car as a weapon, raises tensions between Minnesota officials and the Trump Administration.

TPC 0393 South Carolina faces a time for choosing on major cultural issues involving life, gambling, and marijuana. President Trump acts on the "Donroe" Doctrine by bringing Maduro to the US.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, South Carolina is on the verge of passing gambling legiislation that would allow casinos and online sports wagering and cause negative consequences for the culture. President Trump takes action on what is now called the "Donroe" Doctrine, in a daring military and law enforcement raid that brings Maduro and his wife to New York to face justice. What happens now? Who is in charge of Venezuela, and what are the likely long term consequences of this bold move?

TPC 0392 Casino gambling and online sports wagering will be a hot topic in the SC Legislature in 2026. The Trump Administration releases as controversial national security strategy.

Today on Truth on Politics and Culture, the 2026 South Carolina General Assembly will hold its first meeting on January 13. Casino Gambling and online sports wagering will top the list of cultural issues that have to potential to radically redefine the cultural climate in South Carolina. The Trump Administration releases its National Security Strategy inciting harsh criticism from some and rave reviews from others. What is the focus of the policy, how is it different from previous national security declarations, and what are the pros and cons of the new policy?

TPC 0391 What is the state of the peace negations between Russia and Ukraine? Also, IVF has become a political hot potato . What are the theological, ethical, and moral questions surrounding IVF?

Today on Truth on Politics and Culture I will talk briefly about special selections in South Carolina that will be held on December 23. What is the latest information about the possibility of peace between Russia and Ukraine? Can Europe, the U.S. and Ukraine get on the same page and put pressure on Putin to accept the U.S. peace proposal? Also, IVF has become a political hot potato, especially among republicans, What are the theological, moral, and ethical questions we should be asking and answering concerning all forms of assisted reproductive technology (ART)?