Tues Blogcast: Bret Baier; Bridget Phetasy; Paternity Tests

Just One Thing: 303 Creative ruling from Supreme Court later this week

Later this week we should get the Supreme Court ruling in a case called 303 Creative. It’s a case from Colorado in which web site designer Lori Smith, a devout Christian, is suing pre-emptively in order to not be forced to make custom web sites for gay weddings if and when she starts making custom web sites for traditional weddings. That said, this case is NOT about LGBT rights. And while it should be about First Amendment religious freedom, it’s actually being adjudicated as a free speech case: can you force an artist to express something they disagree with? Even though I'm not Christian, not religious, and I favor gay marriage, I think it’s a travesty that she, or Jack Phillips (of Masterpiece Cake Shop), could ever lose a case, but they have. It’s time for the Supreme Court to end this lunacy and state clearly that the First Amendment is First for a reason.

303 Creative LLC v. Elenis - SCOTUSblog

Today's Guests

Bret Baier is the Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report with Bret Baier. His recent interview of former President Donald Trump was not just skillful and interesting; it was the rare interview that was important. Probably more important than Trump's lawyers would have preferred. We'll talk with Bret about preparing for that challenging conversation.

Bret is also the author of several excellent histories; you can check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00IHSE4CM/allbooks

I had a chance to hang out with Bret when he came to speak at the Leadership Program of the Rockies and one thing I learned is that he donates all the money he gets from speaking fees to non-profits that research pediatric heart issues.

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Bridget Phetasy is a writer and stand-up comedian. She’s the host of the podcast “Walk-Ins Welcome” and the YouTube program “Dumpster Fire” and co-host, with her husband Jeren Montgomery, of the podcast “Factory Settings”.

Her recent piece for the Spectator deservedly got a lot of attention. The title speaks for itself, and it's well worth your time: Why Pride lost the Public - The Spectator World

Other Stuff

More on the outrageous corruption of high school debate by the radical woke left: Part II: At High School Debates, Watch What You Say | The Free Press (thefp.com)

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I can be this way sometimes, but at some point it’s a mistake. Poll: GOP primary voters prize ideology over electability (nbcnews.com)

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In what way is this a "dramatic reset"? Fox News Overhauls Primetime Lineup in Post-Tucker Carlson Era (msn.com)

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A potentially very important case. I note that the Biden DOJ urged the Supreme Court not to take the case. Says a lot about them, not that you really needed to know more.

A Wealth-Tax Watershed for the Supreme Court - WSJ

Supreme Court to decide case on congressional taxing power - Roll Call

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He was the oldest person ever to win a Nobel Prize: John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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What do race-hustlers Tay and Sochi want to keep hidden? Denver Public Schools appeals release of recording of closed-door meeting - Chalkbeat Colorado

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I used to have one of these but I didn't feed him enough to get huge. They are called "pigs" for a reason. They'll eat almost everything you give them. After I sold "Reuben" (named for Peter Paul Reubens) to a fat banker from New Orleans, I heard that the guy gave the pig almost unlimited food and the pig got enormous. Maybe more enormous than the banker.

300-pound potbellied pig escapes enclosure, lured home with fruit snacks | WHP (local21news.com)

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This is about much more than wearing skirts: SCOTUS won't hear North Carolina charter school dress code case - POLITICO

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I owe you this from yesterday: Maury Povich Lauches At-Home Paternity Test Company Called 'The Results Are In' (today.com)

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I already don't go to Starbucks (not out of principle; I just don't like coffee), but this sure won't make me more likely to go: Colorado Starbucks stores join nationwide strike as union negotiations stall (coloradosun.com)

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David Harsanyi: Joe Biden Is Not OK (dailysignal.com)