The Pour Over

The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News

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News that won't steal your peace. The Pour Over is politically neutral news for people who want the facts without the spin, and with a brief biblical perspective. Join us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the week's top headlines; and on Saturdays for TPO Explains, with shallow-but-solid dives answering your top questions from the news.

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as CEO, Trump’s Budget Proposal, Kentucky Derby, & More | 5.05.25 05.05.2025 10:26

Today we’re talking about Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; Trump’s budget proposal that slashes spending in most areas; Kentucky Derby results; and other top news for Monday, May 5th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://l...

Economy Shrinks, U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal, Columbia Student Released, & More | 05.02.25 02.05.2025 10:55

TPO Handpicked Guide: ⁠https://thepourover.org/handpicked/⁠ Today we’re talking about the U.S. economy contracting in Q1; the U.S. and Ukraine signing a rare-mineral deal; a pro-Palestine Columbia student being released on bail; and other top news for Friday, May 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: ⁠https://links.t...

Trump’s First 100 Days, Blackout in Spain and Portugal, Canadians Re-elect the Liberal Party, & More | 4.30.25 30.04.2025 10:54

TPO Handpicked Guide: https://thepourover.org/handpicked/ Today we’re talking about the first 100 days of Trump’s (second) presidency; A massive blackout across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France; Canadians heading to the polls to re-elect the Liberal Party Monday; and other top news for Wednesday April 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please suppor...

Pope’s Funeral, Trump/Zelenskyy Talk, Wisconsin Judge Arrested, & More | 04.28.25 28.04.2025 10:22

Today, we’re talking about Pope Francis’s funeral; President Trump and President Zelenskyy’s one-on-one talk; heated debate over the arrest of a Wisconsin State Judge; and other top news for Monday, April 28th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://...

Trade War Simmering, Russian Attack on Ukraine, Terror Attack in Kashmir, & More | 4.25.25 25.04.2025 10:29

Today, we’re talking about the U.S.-China trade war simmering; a deadly Russian attack on Ukraine; a terror attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir; and other top news for Friday, April 25th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/L...

Pope Francis Dies, Signalgate 2.0, & More | 4.23.25 23.04.2025 10:25

Today, we’re talking about the death of Pope Francis and what’s to come for the Vatican, Defense Secretary Hegseth’s latest Signal chat scandal, and other top news for Wednesday, April 23rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepourover.o...

Blasphemy and Sedition, an Empty Tomb, True Freedom, & More | 4.21.25 21.04.2025 8:00

TPO Giveaway: https://links.thepourover.org/easterpod25 Today, we’re talking about the crucifixion of a controversial religious teacher and his subsequent disappearance. For this special Easter Monday episode, imagine with us that first-century folks living around Jerusalem spoke modern English, had smartphones, listened to podcasts, and valued facts-first news summaries... Here’s what they might...

FSU Shooting, El Salvador Deportation Update, Trade Tensions, & More | 4.18.25 18.04.2025 10:45

Today we’re talking about a shooting at Florida State University; new details in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; U.S.-China Trade Tensions; and other top news for Friday, April 18th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepouro...

Deportation Debate, Harvard Funding, Nvidia Chips, & More | 04.16.25 16.04.2025 11:03

TPO Good News Challenge: https://thepourover.org/easter/ Today we’re talking about El Salvador’s president visiting the White House; Harvard refusing the Trump Admin’s demands; Nvidia announcing American-made AI chips; and other top news for Wednesday, April 16th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepou...

Tariff Exemptions, Deportations, The Masters, & More I 4.14.25 14.04.2025 10:45

TPO Good News Challenge: https://thepourover.org/easter/ Today, we’re talking about tariffs and their effect on the market; two high-profile deportation cases; Rory McIlroy winning the Masters; and other top news for Monday, April 14th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.c...

Tariff Pause, Nightclub Collapse, Meta Whistleblower, & More | 04.11.25 11.04.2025 10:45

Today, we’re talking about Trump’s 90-day pause on new tariffs; a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsing; a Meta whistleblower testifying in the Senate, and other top news for Friday, April, 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepour...

Tariff Talks, Trump and Netanyahu Meet, SCOTUS Decisions & More | 04.09.25 09.04.2025 10:09

Today we’re talking about Wall Street reacting to new tariffs, Israeli PM Netanyahu and President Trump’s recent meeting, the Supreme Court’s recent immigration-related decisions, and other top news for Wednesday, April 9th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! MOSH: moshlife.com/TPO Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside...

Stock Market Falls, “Hands Off” Rallies, Final Four, & More | 04.07.25 07.04.2025 10:38

Today we’re talking about Wall Street’s response to Trump’s latest tariffs, mass protests against Trump and Elon Musk, Hockey records set and basketball’s Final Four results, and other top news for Monday, April 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: ht...

Trump Announces Tariffs, TikTok Bids, Severe Storms, & More | 04.04.25 04.04.2025 9:44

Today we’re talking about President Trump announcing sweeping tariffs; President Trump expecting a sale of TikTok ahead of tomorrow’s deadline; severe storms sweeping the U.S.; and other top news for Friday, April 4th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT:...

Liberation Day Tariffs, Wisconsin Judicial Race, French Party Leader Conviction, & More | 04.02.25 02.04.2025 10:38

Today we’re talking about President Trump’s sweeping tariffs; an expensive race for Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court; a French party leader’s embezzlement conviction and five-year ban from elected office; and other top news for Wednesday, April 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside...

A Deadly Earthquake, Rulings on Trump Policies, VP Vance in Greenland, & More | 03.31.25 31.03.2025 9:58

Today, we’re talking about a deadly earthquake in Myanmar; a number of rulings on challenges to recent White House activity; reactions to VP Vance’s trip to Greenland; and other top news for Monday, March 31st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerH...

Signalgate Saga Cont., Auto Tariffs, Protests in Gaza, & More | 03.28.25 28.03.2025 10:03

Today, we’re talking about what was in the now-public Signal chat; President Trump announcing a 25% tariff on automobiles; Palestinians protesting Hamas in Gaza; and other top news for Friday, March 28th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbar...

Group Chat Breach, Venezuelan Tensions, Unrest in Turkey, & More I 3.26.25 26.03.2025 10:28

Today, we’re talking about a national security breach involving a group chat, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, protests in Turkey, and other top news for Wednesday, March 26th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. College Ambassador Program Application! https://links.thepourover.org/43lr6ch Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard:...

Heathrow Open Again, March Madness Continues, White House Wins & More I 3.24.25 24.03.2025 10:05

Today, we’re talking about the reopening of Heathrow Airport, who’s still in the NCAA Basketball tournaments, two wins for the White House, and other top news for Monday, March 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbard The Bulletin: MoreCT....

Middle East Negotiations, No Change in Interest Rates, Trump Admin vs. Judges, & More I 3.21.25 21.03.2025 9:48

Today, we’re talking about the continuing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas, no change in the interest rates from The Fed, President Trump calling for the impeachment of a federal judge, and other top news for Wednesday, March 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: h...

Russia/Ukraine Negotiations, Sports News, Biden Pardons Questioned, & More I 3.19.25 19.03.2025 10:09

Today, we’re talking about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine; the tip-off of March Madness; questions about the legitimacy of pardons signed by President Biden, and other top news for Wednesday, March 19th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGing...

Middle East Tensions, Deadly Weekend Weather, Deportations, & More I 3.17.25 17.03.2025 10:06

Today, we’re talking about tensions in the Middle East; deadly weather over the weekend; the deporations of alleged gang members; and other top news for Monday, March 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbard The Bulletin: MoreCT.com/Bullet...

More Government Layoffs; Economy News; Greenland Elections, & More I 3.14.25 14.03.2025 9:39

Today we’re talking about the latest round of government layoffs, what’s happening with the economy, the elections in Greenland, and other top news for Friday, March 14th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbard The Bulletin: MoreCT.com/Bulleti...

Wall Street Sell-Offs; Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire; Avoiding a Government Shutdown & More I 3.12.25 12.03.2025 10:02

Today we’re talking about sell-offs on Wall Street, a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Congress avoiding a government shutdown and other top news for Wednesday, March 12th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! MOSH: moshlife.com/TPO Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbard The Bulletin: Mo...

Russian/Ukrainian War Update; Causes of Death Released for Gene Hackman and Wife; The Latest from the Trump Administration & More I 3.10.25 10.03.2025 10:21

Today, we’re talking about the latest in the Russian/Ukrainian war, the official cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, updates from the Trump Administration, and other top news for Monday, March 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/Par...