Sarah Schweinsberg reports from northern California on the land management policies that have contributed to the intensity of this year’s wildfires; Jenny Lind Schmitt reports on the continued unrest in Belarus, which could become the next stage for a proxy war between East and West; and Paul Butler recalls some memorable moments from past debates. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, a preview of this week’s Listening In, parroting a blue streak, and the Thursday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. Providing an education rooted in faith—for engineers, nurses, social workers, teachers, and more. www.dordt.edu