The Pour Over Today - Burnham Becomes Prime Minister, Trump Levies Canadian Tariffs, Venezuelan Earthquake Death Toll Rises, & More

Episode Date: July 22, 2026

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Hey there, this is Joe. And this is Zan. Today, we're talking about Andy Burnham, succeeding Kier Starrmer as British Prime Minister, the U.S. levying new tariffs on Canadian goods, the Venezuelan earthquake death toll rising and incoming tropical storm Bertha, and other top headlines for Wednesday, July 22nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day.

Yielding to God's will can be hard. And sometimes it really hurts, but it always brings peace. John M. Perkins. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Ten Downing Street has another new tenant. On Monday, former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade. After outgoing PM Starmer resigned, King Charles III invited Burnham to form a new government. Royal translation?

asked him to be the next prime minister. In his first remarks, the King of the North pledged a, quote, circuit breaker for Britain, promising Westminster's biggest changes of the past 40 years. Burnham has a 10-year plan for stability, including easing cost of living, an issue that stymied Starmer, decentralizing political power, and ending street sleeping by people experiencing homelessness. Burnham's arrival has already shaken up the cabinet,

with now booted Starmer-era members calling their tenure a, quote, privilege. President Trump said he had a, quote, very good conversation with the new PM Monday. Like many Americans, you may view the outcomes of foreign elections with a certain level of detachment, but it's a good reminder that Christians should view all-earthly political outcomes as secondary to the campaign of our eternal home, where we hold our truest citizenship. 2 Corinthians 5 reminds us, from now on then, we do not know anyone from a worldly perspective in Christ. God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of reconciliation to us.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. The U.S.-Canada tariff table tennis match continued Monday, as President Trump imposed 15, percent taxes on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement. Unable to use emergency power tariffs, which were struck down in February, Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which empowers POTUS to tax countries up to 50 percent for engaging in trade discrimination. Three discrimination claims against America's second biggest trade partner have been filled, citing the Maple Leaf's counter-tariffs on autos and dairy, plus provincial boycotts of U.S. alcohol. The move set to take effect August 19th,

overrides trade protections on Canadian goods under the neighbor's free trade pact U.S.MCA, which Trump declined to renew, and is expected to face legal battles. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said tariffs hurt North American families and he's, quote, ready to engage. intensively. Here's a verse to consider when you're navigating fraying relationships with trade partners, colleagues, or loved ones. Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil, cling to what is good. Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another. Share with the saints and their needs. Pursue hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Romans 12 versus 9 through 11 and verses 13 through 14.

The death toll from Venezuela's back-to-back earthquakes has surpassed 5,200. Twin tremors struck the coastal region west of Caracas on June 24th. Efforts are ongoing to clear 190 collapsed buildings and repair over 850 damaged ones, while 20,000 now homeless people gather in makeshift camps. President Delci Rodriguez's interim government has reported 16,740 injured and 1,331 aftershocks. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha is skirting along the Gulf Coast today, expected to make landfall near New Orleans this afternoon. The second storm of the 26 Atlantic hurricane season, Bertha's on track to bring 2 to 8 inches of rainfall, storm surge, and gusty winds from Florida's Panhane. handle to the Middle Texas coast through tomorrow. Forecasters issued tropical storm watches and

warnings throughout the region yesterday, alerting Southerners to the danger of flash floods. Would you pray with us? Father, King of Creation, call your rebellious elements back to order. Jesus, stiller of raging storms, bring peace and freedom from fear. Spirit, giver of life, fill us again. For those who are lost, search relentlessly and bring them home. For those who will rescue, grant courage and strength. For those who have lost everything, richly provide. To those who grieve, be near with comfort. To those who will rebuild, give fortitude, endurance, and hope.

For your people, a light and darkness, open doors for bold love. Grow our longing for the arrival of the indestructible world, where the seas will rest like glass and the mountains will never again be moved. Prepare us for it, even in our weakness and mortality, growing our reverence and awe by the power of your spirit through Christ our Lord. Amen. Okay, real quick interruption. Would you take a quick second to follow or subscribe on the platform you're listening on

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AMC's stock soared around 27% Monday after posting record quarter to revenue, $1.6 billion, and a 106-year-best EBITA, a fancy-smancy profit metric. The big-screen revival has been boosted by epic opening weekends from The Odyssey and other 2026 blockbusters. Still, AMC remains in the red, with $3.85 billion in COVID-era debt, still eating its popcorn profits. Well, it turns out Taco Bell might not be causing parasitic diarrhea. The FDA snipsnapped and re-reviewed Taylor Farm samples. Taylor Farms is Taco Bell's lettuce supplier that tested positive for the cyclospora parasite, sickening thousands, concluding it was a false positive. Still, the agency said all suspicions of Taylor Farms aren't flushed and it's

still investigating the lettuce's link to the outbreak. The U.S. struck Iran for a 10th straight night Monday, with President Trump vowing Iran will pay, quote, many times over for American soldiers' deaths. Iran retaliated against U.S. Gulf assets. Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Bob Al-Mandab Strait, threatening 7% of global energy supply. Saudi Arabia promised to respond, quote, firmly. Go ahead. Pour yourself another cup.

The American Heart Association said Monday that five cups of Joe a day, approximately 400 milligrams of caffeine, is safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and type 2 diabetes. Benefits apply to black filtered coffee, not so much to drinks with sugary add-ins or energy drinks. That's all the news we have for today, but here's some good news to dwell on for the middle of the week. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again someday. As always, thanks for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, give us a five-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify,

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