The Pour Over Today - Election Polls, Daniel Penny Trial, Russia Hosts its Allies, & More | 10.23.24

Starting point is 00:00:00 Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. or meaning focused on Christ with the poor over today. Here's the quote of the day, having faith, beliefs, and convictions is a great thing, but your life is measured by the actions you take based upon them. Nick Vojchich. Let's get started with some espresso shots. In case you missed it, there's an election coming up. New national polls show VP Harris with a one-point lead over former President Trump in national polls,

Starting point is 00:00:49 an effective tie. Presidential polls have been off by an average of 2.3 percentage points since 1988. Harris's lead has narrowed since August's DNC when she was ahead by five points. Over the weekend, Trump served fries at a Philadelphia McDonald's after publicly questioning Harris' claims that she worked under the Golden Arches in college. On Monday, Harris teamed up with former Representative Liz Cheney in key battleground states to court

Starting point is 00:01:18 moderate suburban women. As November 5th approaches, both campaigns are suiting up for legal battles, with dozens already filed over mail-in ballots and voter eligibility, setting the stage for a potential post-election battle over results. If all the election news coming from every direction is overwhelming to you, remember that your mission remains the same regardless of what's new in the new cycle. Love God and make disciples. Matthew 28, 19, and 20 says, Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

Starting point is 00:01:55 baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The trial over the death of Jordan Neely began Monday. In May 2023, Jordan Neely, a black 30-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator, entered a New York City subway and began acting aggressively, reportedly saying he was homeless, hungry, and didn't care if he went to jail.

Starting point is 00:02:30 Neely died after Daniel Penny, a white former Marine, pinned him to the ground and put him in a choke hold. Penny faces charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Neely's death was met with backlash and protests over concerns that Penny's actions were racially driven. Prosecutors argue that Neely had the free speech right to say what

Starting point is 00:02:50 he wanted, and Penny's actions were unwarranted. The defense plans to center on the threat posed by Neely, who had a criminal record and a history of mental illness, emphasizing that Penny was acting in self-defense. Here's a verse to consider when responding to a case that's bound to divide people. The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace. James 3.18 Mother Russia is feathering her nest for global allies. President Putin is hosting more than 20 heads of state from emerging economies for one of the Kremlin's largest-scale foreign policy events ever. It's an extension of the BRICS alliance—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South America—which

Starting point is 00:03:44 has recently welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, India, China, and South America, which has recently welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. They don't get letters because BRICS-EEIU is a terrible acronym. The nations represent 45% of the global population and 28% of the world's economy. The summit, which shows the West has not exactly made Putin a global pariah, includes plans to discuss an alternative to the US dollar for global trade, a recurring gripe for developing countries. Meanwhile, Ukraine just got $400 million in military aid from Uncle Sam, but is still

Starting point is 00:04:17 waiting on a NATO invitation. Governments have different things on their agenda than God's kingdom does. The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God

Starting point is 00:04:40 The Lord God The Lord God The Lord God the Lord God. I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come, the Almighty One." With over 1,000 translations and every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the Bible in their native language. This is why we've partnered with CREW. CREW has missionaries in almost every country, but they need more Bibles. One missionary said, I have never seen such a thirst for the Word of God in my country.

Starting point is 00:05:14 Let's quench that thirst. For just $24 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles every month. As a bonus, CREW will provide meals to 12 hungry individuals through their humanitarian ministry and send you a free TPO coffee mug. Simply text TPO to 71326 or visit give.crew.org. Again, that's texting TPO to 71326 or give.cru.org.tpo. Message and data rates may apply, available to U.S. addresses only. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Six times the charm? Walt Disney said it would announce another replacement for CEO Bob Iger in early 2026. Iger has attempted retirement six times, but circumstances like COVID, poor performance

Starting point is 00:06:22 by successors, and negative earnings have kept them on the Magic Kingdom's throne. Mickey named Wall Street veteran James Gorman to chair Disney's board and lead the CEO search. Field trips to Pennsylvania Avenue got an upgrade. First Lady Joe Biden unveiled a reimagined White House tour, allowing visitors to explore the once off-limits diplomatic reception room where FDR recorded his famous fireside chats, along with other once-exclusive spaces.

Starting point is 00:06:54 New displays share history and encourage engaging all senses as guests venture through presidential stomping grounds. The assassination attempt against former President Trump was preventable, according to the Bipartisan House Task Force investigation. The 53-page preliminary report chastised the Secret Service for inadequate planning and coordination, the most egregious example being the breakdown in the chain of communication between local law enforcement who saw Thomas Crooks on the roof with a gun and the Secret Service. There's lithium in them thar brines.

Starting point is 00:07:34 Researchers at the United States Geological Survey announced Monday that they believe Arkansas has 5 million to 19 million tons of lithium, enough to meet all the world's growing demand in an underground brine reservoir. The key now, attracting companies, ExxonMobil is already in the mix, to extract the battery ingredient from the salty water. Abercrombie and Fitch's former CEO was arrested yesterday on sex trafficking charges. The indictment alleges that while CEO Mike Jeffries preyed upon the clothing brand's young male models, abusing them while

Starting point is 00:08:11 promising career advancement. Meanwhile, Sean Diddy Combs faces seven additional lawsuits alleging that the music mogul drugged and sexually assaulted men, women, and minors, the youngest of whom was 13 at parties. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a 5-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss a new episode. We appreciate your support and hope you have a great day. We'll recommending The Fitting Politics for People Who Hate Politics by Denise Grace Gitcham to prepare ourselves as we aim to engage in politics in Christ's way, with countercultural

Starting point is 00:09:13 love, integrity, and unity. Pick up your copy of Politics for People Who Hate Politics today with the link in our show notes.

The Pour Over Today - Election Polls, Daniel Penny Trial, Russia Hosts its Allies, & More | 10.23.24

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