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Many thought the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States would bring unity to the nation. After nearly two terms in office, the U.S. is experiencing some of its worst division in years. Where would America be if it stayed on this same path for another four years? Find out on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.

Also on today’s show, why it’s easy to seek forgiveness, but difficult to extend it to others.

State elections in Germany over the weekend proved that many Germans aren’t afraid to disagree with the nation’s two leading parties. This was the first time in post-1945 Germany that a party besides the Christian Democratic Union or the Social Democrats took the majority of votes in a state election. The results were unusual for German politics and show that voters are more concerned about policy and politicians than about loyalty to a party. Where will this trend lead Germany’s political scene?

Russia announced this week that it is finishing up its campaign in Syria. In October last year, United States President Barack Obama said Russia was involving itself in a “quagmire” by intervening in Syria. However, Russia accomplished its mission of bolstering the Assad regime and is walking away from the conflict unscathed. As one article for the Wall Street Journal was appropriately titled: “So Much for Putin’s Syria ‘Quagmire.’”

Listen to Stephen Flurry discuss these topics and more on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.

The results of state elections in Germany on Sunday are a strong signal that Chancellor Angela Merkel could be on her way out. Support for parties with anti-migrant policies was high and is a concrete indicator that many Germans are no longer in favor of Ms. Merkel. How will these, and upcoming, elections affect Germany’s leadership? Listen to Stephen Flurry discuss this and more on today’s show.

The United States and Britain are experiencing a masculinity crisis. From as early as 4 years old, girls begin to think they are superior to boys, and not long after, boys begin to accept the inferior role. In nearly every area of society, the role of the male is being undermined. What triggered this dangerous trend, and what effects will it have on society?

Recent studies have discovered that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is vastly over-diagnosed. Scientists say many children are just immature. In the United Kingdom, nearly 1 million children have prescriptions for drugs like Ritalin to combat the supposed “disorder.” In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number is somewhere over 6.4 million. The drugs come with serious side effects, which is a big price to pay to combat a disorder that may not even be there. What can parents do to solve this problem?

Learn more about these topics and discover the answers on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show with Stephen Flurry.

A Brexit could do more harm to the European Union than most people realize. “British withdrawal would be a thunderous shock to the EU project,” Ambrose Evans-Pritchard wrote this week. With a potential Brexit looming, and the eurocrisis still on going, Europe’s best hope for success lies in Germany.

In the Middle East, Jerusalem experienced another surge of violence over the past week. Just ahead of United States Vice President Joe Biden’s visit, a Palestinian terrorist went on a stabbing spree in Tel Aviv, wounding 13 and killing one, an American student. Israeli officials have responded strongly to the attacks, condemning Palestinian leaders and those who promote the violence. Yet the United States, Israel’s biggest ally, has continued to offer support to Palestinian leadership.

On today’s show, Stephen Flurry explains what Bible prophecy says about where these events in Europe and the Middle East are leading.

Herbert W. Armstrong College just concluded its 14th Robbers Cave campout. Some historic events in God’s Church have occurred during this campout. On today’s show, Stephen Flurry shares his personal perspective as he recounts this history.

The question “What happened?" is at the heart of the study of history. It should be an easy and straightforward one to answer. But people can’t seem to agree on it. Today’s episode explores the way national governments teach history to their peoples in ways that shape the populations. In some nations, history is taught in a manner that is designed to fill students with patriotism and nationalism. In others, it is taught in ways that make the students ashamed of their country. But perverting history—whether to make it brighter or darker—obscures its precious and vital truth. This episode offers listeners a free book that unlocks crucial truths about history that are unavailable anywhere else.

For 30 years there has a been a concerted effort to downgrade the Bible as a trusted historical source, especially in the least-expected place—Israel. In today’s program, recorded from Jerusalem, Israel, Brent Nagtegaal describes the specific battle over the historicity of King David and his son Solomon.

There has never been a time of trouble like what America will experience just before the return of Jesus Christ. God Almighty will intervene in the affairs of men to cut short these days of trouble—but not until these days occur.

Many Americans are angry about the course the United States is taking. And as the campaign season continues to heat up, there has been no dearth of politicians promising to restore America's greatness. The U.S. was the greatest superpower in history, and understandably people are upset as they begin to see that status fade. But there’s only one way to actually make America great again, and no politicians have come close to proposing this solution. On today’s program, Stephen Flurry looks back at what made America great in the first place.

Also on today’s show, the growing rift between Germany’s ruling coalition and what it means for the nation’s leadership.