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Join our three-day audio devotional series with World Concern here The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Congress Begins Lame-Duck Session Secretary Hegseth Orders Military College Changes Nvidia CEO Has Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy FDA Adds Warning Label to GLP-1s Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 ½ Years in Prison U.N. Climate Summit Kicks Off Record Number of Public Schools Shutter Two Fraternities Closed After Hazing Allegations Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our three-day audio devotional series with World Concern here The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Two Senate Races Are Still Too Close to Call Stephen Miller to Become New White House Chief of Staff Krakow Shooting Kills Six Gadi Eisenkot Chosen to Form Potential New Israeli Government Cornell Administration Receives “No Confidence” Vote Gov. Newsom to Commute 548 Death Row Sentences Tesla Ends Cybertruck Production Notre Dame Beats Miami Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Data Center Map: Here The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Every Saturday, TPO Explains does a shallow dive into your most-asked questions. Today's episode: AI Data Centers: Why They Use So Much Water and Power. What actually happens when you Google something or save a photo to the cloud? Kathleen and KA break down what data centers are, why AI data centers use so much electricity and water, and what critics and supporters say about them. Plus: how to check for a data center near you, a Christian perspective on technology, and a prayer for when AI is in the news. Available to watch on Spotify and YouTube here. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/AcidJazz_1430 Artist: http://incompetech.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Democrats Flip House and Senate U.S. to End Israel Funding NASA’s Swift Telescope Plunges Back to Earth “Endless Cruise” Ends Study Questions Peanut Allergies Nintendo Releases Zelda Ronaldo Retires His Red Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Midterm Elections Come to a Close Private Jet Crash in Florida Kills Nine Federal Pitch-Rigging Trial Begins FDA Okays Generic HIV Prevention Drug Bomb on Ukrainian Aid Center Kills 31 Lindsay Clancy Prosecutors Seek Retrial British Adventurer Returns from 28-year Trek Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Record Early Voting Ahead of Midterms FBI Ties North Korea to Binance Hack Valkyries Win WNBA Championship Eight Killed in Weekend Mass Shootings Michigan Senate Race Heats Up Israel Investigates Alleged Election Vote Buying U.S. Approves Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine First-Time Marathoner Wins NYC Marathon Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Every Saturday, TPO Explains does a shallow dive into your most-asked questions. Today's episode: Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Change the Clocks? Why do we change the clocks twice a year, and is Congress about to stop? We break down daylight saving time: what it is, why the switch happens at 2 AM, how it started during World War I (spoiler: it wasn't for the farmers), and which states opt out. Plus, we explain the Sunshine Protection Act and the debate over permanent daylight saving time. Available to watch on Spotify and YouTube here. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast New Living Translation: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/NLT_Pod Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Life Recovery Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_Sept2026 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover The Credits Podcast: Listen now | https://links.thepourover.org/TheCreditsPodcast MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: High-Speed Train Collision Kills At Least 69 The Brewers Win the World Series Alaskan Candidate Accused of Ballot Stacking RFK Jr. Allows FDA-Unapproved Peptide Shots Flávio Bolsonaro Declares Himself “Leader of Brazil” The Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Apple Unveils MacBook With Touchscreen Patrick Stewart Dies at 86 Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast New Living Translation: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/NLT_Pod Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Life Recovery Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_Sept2026 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover The Credits Podcast: Listen now | https://links.thepourover.org/TheCreditsPodcast  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Anthropic Files for IPO Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency NBA Teams Up with Prediction Markets Comey Indicted by DOJ Again Microsoft Offers Big Employee Buyout Remote Telesurgery Beats Prostate Cancer Dollar General Sued for Deceptive Pricing Tampa Bay Avoids the Sweep Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast New Living Translation: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/NLT_Pod Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Life Recovery Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_Sept2026 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover The Credits Podcast: Listen now | https://links.thepourover.org/TheCreditsPodcast MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. On today's episode: Midterm campaign trail Protests in France spread across Europe MLB and WNBA playoff updates Israeli elections Ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden investigation Terror attack in Jordan First Lady brokers regional ceasefire in Ukraine NYC bans horse-drawn carriages Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast New Living Translation: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/NLT_Pod Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO Safe House Project: Give now | SafeHouseProject.org/TPO Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Life Recovery Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_Sept2026 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO Courage for Life Bible: Get your copy | https://links.thepourover.org/Tyndale_CFL Serving Orphans Worldwide: Give a gift to feed a child for a month | https://servingorphans.org/thepourover The Credits Podcast: Listen now | https://links.thepourover.org/TheCreditsPodcast  MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ For guided prayers on current events, text PRAY to 71989 Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices