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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National Guard Shooting, Hong Kong Fire, Autopen Cancellations, & More | 12.01.25 01.12.2025 12:02

Today, we’re talking about the shooting of two National Guard servicemembers in D.C.; a massive fire in Hong Kong killing nearly 150 people; President Trump canceling former President Biden’s autopen orders; and other top news for Monday, December 1st. 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 O...

Comey Case Dismissed, Thanksgiving Travel, Pentagon Investigation, & More | 11.26.2025 26.11.2025 11:39

Today, we’re talking about two cases against critics of President Trump being thrown out; travel predictions for Turkey Day; a controversial Pentagon investigation into Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ); and other top news for Wednesday, November 26th. 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...

Ukraine Peace Plan, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, COP30, & More | 11.24.25 24.11.2025 12:05

Today we’re talking about President Trump’s new 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine; the surprisingly friendly Oval Office meeting with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani; minimal progress made at the U.N.’s annual climate conference; and other top news for Monday, November 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠Check out...

How a Bill ACTUALLY Becomes a Law TPO Explains I 11.22.25 22.11.2025 29:47

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 how a bill actually becomes a law. 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 ⁠⁠...

Trump-Mamdani Meeting, Nvidia Earnings, Representatives Under Scrutiny, & More | 11.21.2025 21.11.2025 11:54

Today, we’re talking about President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani meeting; Nvidia beating expectations in its highly-anticipated Q3 earnings; two members of the House of Representatives in trouble; and other top news for Friday, November 21st. 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...

Epstein Files Vote, Former Bangladesh PM Sentenced to Death, Bezos’s AI Company , & More | 11.19.25 19.11.2025 11:22

Today, we’re talking about the House’s vote to release all Epstein files; the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh being sentenced to death; Jeff Bezos coming out of retirement to co-CEO an AI company; and other top news for Wednesday, November 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's Gift G...

Epstein Document Fallout, Tariff Rollback, Disney-YouTube TV Deal, & More | 11.17.25 17.11.2025 11:20

Today, we’re talking about the fallout from Wednesday’s release of new Epstein documents; Trump’s rollback of tariffs on hundreds of imported food products; Disney and YouTube TV reaching a deal to end a two-week channel blackout; and other top news for Monday, November 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check...

Presidential Pardons TPO Explains I 11.15.25 15.11.2025 32:26

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 Presidential Pardons. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. CruSafe House ProjectUpsideMoshLife Application Study BibleLMNTShe Reads TruthQuinceCCCUSurf...

Government Back in Business, More Epstein Emails Released, Top Ukrainian Officials Resign, & More | 11.14.25 14.11.2025 11:04

Today, we’re talking about the official end of the government’s longest shutdown; the House releasing more Epstein files; top Ukrainian officials resigning over a corruption scandal; and other top news for Friday, November 14th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pa...

Government Reopening Update, Trump Threatens BBC, Visa-Mastercard Settlement, & More | 11.12.25 12.11.2025 10:52

Today, we’re talking about the next steps for the government’s reopening; President Trump threatening BBC with a $1B lawsuit over a January 6th documentary; Visa and Mastercard agreeing to a massive $38B settlement; and other top news for Wednesday, November 12th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking...

Government Shutdown Breakthrough, SCOTUS Weighs in on SNAP, Basketball Gambling Probes Contd., & More | 11.10.2025 10.11.2025 11:57

Today we’re talking about a breakthrough in Congress’s government shutdown gridlock; the Supreme Court weighing in on SNAP and passports; the scandals and tragedies dominating sporting headlines; and other top news for Monday, November 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can...

What is SNAP? TPO Explains I 11.08.25 08.11.2025 30:56

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 20 minutes… This week, they’re explaining SNAP. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Ho...

UPS Plane Crash, SCOTUS Weighing Tariffs, Election Day Reactions, & More | 11.07.2025 07.11.2025 11:07

Today, we’re talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at the Louisville airport; a SCOTUS hearing on President Trump’s tariff powers; reactions to Tuesday’s election; and other top news for Friday, November 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out...

Former VP Dick Cheney Dies, Election Results, Government Shutdown Sets New Record, & More | 11.05.25 05.11.2025 11:31

Today, we’re talking about former Vice President Dick Cheney passing away at 84; the results of some high-profile state and local elections; the government shutdown setting a new record; and other top news for Wednesday, November 5. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose t...

SNAP Benefits, Filibuster Debate, Dodgers Win World Series, & More | 11.03.2025 03.11.2025 11:41

Today, we’re talking about the fight to keep food assistance programs alive; unsuccessful efforts to reopen the government; the Dodgers clinching the World Series (again); and other top news for Monday, November 3. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Dwell Differently Sale Link Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You ca...

BONUS: TPO Explains Why The Government Isn't Reopening | 11.01.25 01.11.2025 17:01

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 20 minutes… This week, they’re explaining why the government isn't reopening. TPO Explains Government Shutdowns Episode Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sp...

Hurricane Melissa Damage, Trade Deal with China, Nvidia Hits $5T, & More | 10.31.2025 31.10.2025 10:20

Today, we’re talking about the devastation Hurricane Melissa wrought in the Caribbean; trade progress between Uncle Sam and China; record-breaking earnings on Wall Street; and other top news for Friday, October 31st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. World Concern Donation Link Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You...

Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, SNAP Benefits to Running Dry, & More | 10.29.25 29.10.2025 10:34

Today, we’re talking about Hurricane Melissa making landfall in Jamaica yesterday; SNAP benefits expected to run dry Saturday; and other top news for Wednesday, October 29th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enj...

Aircraft Carriers to Caribbean, Extra Tariffs on Canada, Louvre Heist Suspects Arrested, & More | 10.27.25 27.10.2025 10:50

Today, we’re talking about the U.S. ramping up its war on drugs in the Caribbean; President Trump announcing an additional 10% tariff on Canada in response to a World Series commercial; suspects in the Louvre heist being arrested; and other top news for Monday, October 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter h...

BONUS: TPO Explains The National Guard | 10.25.25 25.10.2025 24:58

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 20 minutes… This week, they’re explaining The National Guard. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. ⁠⁠⁠Cru⁠⁠⁠...

U.S. Pressures Russia to End War, Strong Earnings Reports, NBA Betting Scandal, & More | 10.24.25 24.10.2025 10:52

Today, we’re talking about the U.S. placing fresh sanctions on Russia; strong Q3 earnings reports for Wall Street; an NBA-Mafia betting scandal; and other top news for Friday, October 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actua...

AWS Outage, Ruling on National Guard in Portland, U.S. Leaders in Israel, & More | 10.22.25 22.10.2025 11:01

Today, we’re talking about Tuesday’s massive internet outage; an appeals court allowing President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland; U.S. leaders in Israel to shore up a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire; and other top news for Wednesday, October 22nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking t...

John Bolton Indicted, Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles, Trump Urges Russia-Ukraine War to End, & More | 10.20.25 20.10.2025 11:12

Today we’re talking about former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleading not guilty after being indicted; Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles; President Trump urging Russia and Ukraine to end their war; and other top news for Monday, October 20th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over.⁠ TPO Explains Epstein Files⁠ Join over 1.5 million readers with our free...

BONUS: TPO Explains Tariffs | 10.18.25 18.10.2025 22:56

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 20 minutes… This week, they’re explaining tariffs. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. ⁠⁠Cru⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Surfshark⁠⁠ ⁠⁠H...

CIA in Venezuela, Gaza Ceasefire Update, Pentagon Press Pledge, & More | 10.17.25 17.10.2025 11:02

Today, we’re talking about U.S. ops in Venezuela; Israel and Hamas swapping hostages’ and prisoners’ remains; DOD reporters handing in their badges over a controversial press pledge; and other top news for Friday, October 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay...