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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Minnesota Protests, NFL Playoffs, New Tariffs on Europe, & More | 01.19.2026 19.01.2026 11:28

Today, we’re talking about ongoing protests in Minnesota; which teams made the NFL Conference Championships; President Trump’s new tariffs meant to pressure the sale of Greenland; and other top news for Monday, January 19th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. TPO Explains ICE Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actua...

TPO Explains: What Is ICE and How Does It Actually Operate? 17.01.2026 34:12

Readers of The Pour Over pick a topic to have explained, and Jason and Kathleen have to get Joe to understand it in less than 30 minutes… This week, they’re explaining ICE. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. ⁠Cru⁠ ⁠Wild Alaskan⁠ ⁠Safe House Project⁠ ⁠Gloo⁠ ⁠QAVA⁠ ⁠CCCU⁠ ⁠Filament Bible⁠ ⁠Upside⁠ ⁠Mosh⁠ ⁠LM...

A Second Minneapolis ICE Shooting, A U.S.-Denmark-Greenland Meeting, An Update on Iran, & More | 01.16.2026 16.01.2026 10:42

Today, we’re talking about another ICE-related shooting fueling ongoing protests in Minneapolis; the U.S. meeting with Denmark about Greenland; the ongoing response to Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests; and other top news for Friday, January 16th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check ou...

Iranian Protest Escalations, Pentagon Adopts Grok, Fed Chair Jerome Powell Investigation, & More | 01.14.26 14.01.2026 11:14

Today, we’re talking about the escalation of Iranian protests; the Pentagon's integration of the chatbot Grok into its network; the DOJ's investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell; and other top news for Wednesday, January 14th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and...

ICE Protests, Iran Protests, Pigskin Playoffs, & More | 01.12.2025 12.01.2026 11:06

Today, we’re talking about thousands of “ICE Out for Good” protests in Minneapolis and beyond; Iran going dark as demonstrators call for the end of Islamic rule; college and pro football inching toward the championships; and other top news for Monday, January 12. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out...

TPO Explains: What in the World is International Law? 10.01.2026 36:45

Readers of The Pour Over pick a topic to have explained, and Jason and Kathleen have to get Joe to understand it in less than 30 minutes… This week, they’re explaining international law. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Theo...

ICE Shooting, New USDA Guidelines, Uncle Sam’s Threefold Plan for Venezuela, & More | 01.09.26 09.01.2026 10:49

Today, we’re talking about an ICE agent fatally shooting a Minneapolis woman; the USDA’s new food pyramid; the Trump administration’s threefold plan for Venezuela; and other top news for Friday, January 9th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one...

Maduro in Court, Walz Ends Reelection Bid, CDC Reschedules Vaccines, & More | 01.07.2025 07.01.2026 10:44

Today, we’re talking about the former head of Venezuela appearing in court in Manhattan; Tim Walz ending his gubernatorial reelection campaign amid Minnesota’s fraud investigations; the CDC overhauling childhood vaccine schedules; and other top news for Wednesday, January 7. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠...

Venezuelan President Captured, Mortgage Rates Drop, Iran’s Protests Spread, & More | 01.05.2025 05.01.2026 10:42

Today, we’re talking about the U.S. capturing Venezuela’s president in a surprise raid; fresh economic signals shaping the new year; and other top news for Monday, January 5th, 2026. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan Safe H...

NYE Happenings, New Laws in 2026, College Football Playoffs, & More | 01.02.2026 02.01.2026 11:06

Today, we’re talking about global NYE celebrations and a deadly fire in Switzerland; new laws going into effect (and not going into effect) in 2026; the College Football Playoffs; and other top news for Friday, January 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy...

TPO's 2025 Wrapped 31.12.2025 8:43

Today we're looking back at all the biggest headlines of 2025. Thank you to each of you who stayed informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over this year. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Safe House Project Life Application Study Bible CCCU...

Strikes on Nigeria, New Epstein Files, Trump and Zelenskyy Meet, & More | 12.29.2025 29.12.2025 10:25

Today, we’re talking about Christmas Eve strikes on ISIS in Nigeria; the DOJ finding a million more Epstein files; Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy meeting at Mar-a-Lago; and other top news for Monday, December 29th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our...

Trump Eyes Greenland, (More) Epstein Files Released, & More | 12.24.25 24.12.2025 8:36

Merry Christmas Eve! In today’s shortened episode, we’re talking about President Trump appointing a special envoy to Greenland; the DOJ releasing 30,000 more Epstein Files; and other top news for Wednesday, December 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check...

Epstein Files Released, Lower Prescription Prices, Suspended Immigration Program, & More | 12.22.25 22.12.2025 10:23

Today we’re talking about the DOJ releasing (and redacting) more Epstein files; nine pharmaceutical companies announcing lower prices on medicine; the U.S. suspending its diversity visa lottery; and other top news for Monday, December 22nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gif...

College Football Playoffs Explained: Who Decides Who’s In? | 12.20.25 20.12.2025 38:31

Readers of The Pour Over pick a topic to have explained, and Jason and Kathleen have to get Joe to understand it in less than 30 minutes… This week, they’re explaining college football playoffs. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. ⁠⁠Cru⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Safe House Proj...

House Passes Healthcare Bill, President Trump’s Primetime Speech, Venezuela Escalations, & More | 12.19.25 19.12.2025 10:40

Today, we’re talking about the House passing a healthcare bill sans Affordable Care Act extensions; Trump’s primetime address to the nation; escalations in Uncle Sam’s pressure campaign on Venezuela; and other top news for Friday, December 19th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over'...

Brown and Bondi Beach Updates, Reiner Family Tragedy, EV Plans, & More | 12.17.25 17.12.2025 11:23

Today, we’re talking about investigations into the shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach; the stabbing of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife; Ford putting its EV plans in reverse; and other top news for Wednesday, December 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's G...

Shootings in Australia and Rhode Island, Americans Killed in Syria, Heisman Winner, and More | 12.15.25 15.12.2025 11:14

Today, we’re talking about mass shootings in Sydney, Australia, and at Brown University; three Americans being killed in Syria on Saturday; who won college football’s Heisman Trophy; and other top news for Monday, December 15th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠...

TPO Explains: The Truth About Seeking Asylum in the U.S. | 12.13.25 13.12.2025 30:46

Readers of The Pour Over pick a topic to have explained, and Jason and Kathleen have to get Joe to understand it in less than 30 minutes… This week, they’re explaining Asylum. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. ⁠Cru⁠ ⁠Safe House Project⁠ ⁠Life Application Stu...

Defense Spending, Interest Rate Cut, Venezuela Tanker Seized, & More | 12.12.25 12.12.2025 11:14

Today, we’re talking about Congress’ defense spending bill; the Fed cutting interest rates; the U.S. seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker; and other top news for Friday, December 12th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and...

Warner Bros. Bidding War, $12B Farmers Aid, SCOTUS Case on Independent Agencies, & More | 12.10.25 10.12.2025 11:03

Today, we’re talking about Paramount launching a hostile takeover of Warner Bros.; the Trump Administration announcing $12B in aid for farmers; the Supreme Court hearing arguments on President Trump’s removal of the FTC Commissioner; and other top news for Wednesday, December 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Birthright Citizenship Case, & More | 12.08.25 08.12.2025 11:45

Today, we’re talking about Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros.; alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services; the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on birthright citizenship; and other top news for Monday, December 8th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check...

How Presidents ‘Sign’ Without Signing — Autopens Explained 06.12.2025 31:19

Readers of The Pour Over pick a topic to have explained, and Jason and Kathleen have to get Joe to understand it in less than 30 minutes… This week, they’re explaining Autopens. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Safe House Project Life Application Study Bibl...

Immigration Crackdowns, Jobs Report, Spotify Wrapped, & More | 12.05.25 05.12.2025 11:02

Today, we’re talking about ICE operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis; small-business job cuts; Spotify’s top listening trends for 2025; and other top news for Friday, December 5. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and e...

Alleged War Crime, Deadly Monsoons, More Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations, & More | 12.03.25 03.12.2025 11:09

Today, we’re talking about Congress investigating reports that the Pentagon committed a war crime in the Caribbean; deadly monsoons in Southeast Asia; a U.S. delegation meeting with Russian President Putin to negotiate peace in Ukraine; and other top news for Wednesday, December 3rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠...