The Pour Over Today - Epstein Document Fallout, Tariff Rollback, Disney-YouTube TV Deal, & More | 11.17.25

Starting point is 00:00:00 Hey, this is Bailey at the Poorover. And this is Joe at the Poorover. Today, we're talking about the fallout from Wednesday's release of new Epstein documents. Trump's tariff rollback 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 Poorover. Here's your quote of the day.

Starting point is 00:00:32 If we grow wiser and more learned in our intercourse with wise and learned persons, how much more will we gain in our inner life by communicating with God in prayer? Aldrich Swingly. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Wednesday's release of 20,000 new Epstein documents is still making waves in Washington. The fresh batch of documents includes correspondence, which does not imply wrongdoing, between the disgraced financier and former Prince Andrew, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, Democratic Representative Stacey Plaskett, Larry Summers, who was Treasury Secretary under Clinton, tech billionaire Peter Thiel, and others. President Trump again denied knowing of Epstein's alleged crimes, a response to an email where Epstein said Trump, quote, quote, knew about the girls and urged the DOJ to investigate business leaders and Democrats with

Starting point is 00:01:36 connections to Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton. A.G. Pam Bondi promised to investigate, quote, with urgency and integrity. President Trump also unendorsed Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Green, once one of his most outspoken loyalists in her 2026 re-election bid, saying she's gone, quote, wacky. Green says it's because of her support for further Epstein probes. While using good discernment and seeking justice, Christians are called to remove the log from our own eyes and treat others the way we want to be treated. That means confessing our own hidden sin and speaking with respect about others, including those implicated in the Epstein files. Matthew 7 4 through 12 says

Starting point is 00:02:33 How can you say to your brother Let me take the splinter out of your eye And look, there's a beam of wood in your own eye Hypocrite first take the beam of wood out of your eye And then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother's eye Whatever you want others to do for you Do also the same for them For this is the law and the prophet

Starting point is 00:03:00 Cheaper guacques and lattes may be on the way. President Trump signed an executive order Friday, rolling back tariffs on over 200 imported food products, from avocados to coffee to beef, to combat high grocery prices. The admin says these goods aren't produced in sufficient quantities domestically, and easing tariffs will help lower costs. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce agreed,

Starting point is 00:03:34 saying the added duties had, quote, resulted in higher prices for businesses and families. Democrats say the rollback is an admission that Trump's tariff policies have hurt American budgets and say their party's success in recent elections shows that voters disapprove of Trump's economic policies. The Trump admin says tariffs have been, have been an overall success and has suggested the boost to federal revenue could fund $2,000

Starting point is 00:04:05 checks for many Americans. Regardless of whether the broader economy is struggling or thriving, Christians should seek to give generously of their time, talents, and resources to those in greater need. Reach out to your local church to see where health is needed. Hebrews 13, verse 16, says, Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. Disney and YouTube TV are back on good terms and conditions after reaching a deal to end their two-week standoff.

Starting point is 00:04:55 YouTube TV subscribers were feeling some fomo when Disney owned channels like ESPN, ABC, and Nat Geo went dark amid a contract dispute with YouTube's parent company, Alphabet. The Alphabet and the House of Mouse came to an agreement Friday, restoring all blacked-out channels and even expanding Disney services available through YouTube TV. Streaming resumed just in time for college football Saturday, or number three Texas A&M survived a near-upes. set against unranked South Carolina, making a school record 27-point comeback in the second half to edge out the gamecocks 31 to 30. Off the field, a Texas state trooper was relieved of his game day duties after bumping into South Carolina players in the tunnel mid-game. Here's a verse to consider whether you're glad that your favorite team won this weekend, that

Starting point is 00:05:55 your favorite nature documentaries are back in your cue or that you sang your favorite worship song in church yesterday. Rejoice always, pray constantly. Give thanks in everything. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. First Thessalonians 5, 16 through 18. What if the Bible didn't just inform your mind, but also transformed your life? That's the heart behind the life. That's the heart behind the Life Application Study Bible. It's more than notes and context. It's a guide to living out God's Word every day. With over 10,000 study notes, character profiles, maps, and book introductions,

Starting point is 00:06:39 the Life Application Study Bible leads you through a simple three-step journey. Understand God's word and context, connect it to today, and apply it to your life. Whether you're 19 or 99, this Bible is designed to equip. whip you to live as a more faithful follower of Jesus. Start your transformation today at lifeapplication.com or by heading to the link in the show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. The government is continuing the process of unshutting down.

Starting point is 00:07:23 Over the weekend, the FAA eased flight cancellations at 40 major airports from 6% to 3%, and air travel is expected to return to normal before the Thanksgiving travel rush. Some federal workers have begun receiving back pay, and most states have issued full SNAP benefits for November. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is making a full recovery after a full recovery. fall landed him in the hospital. The senator was walking near his home Thursday when he started, quote, feeling lightheaded and fell to the ground, hitting his face, an injury that required 20 stitches. Doctors diagnosed him with ventricular fibrillation and Fetterman thanked them for putting him, quote, back together. The Department of War is sharpening Operation Southern

Starting point is 00:08:18 Spear. Secretary Pete Hexeth named the already operating, operation in the Caribbean on Thursday, saying its mission is to target, quote, narco-terrorists, trafficking drugs in, quote, America's neighborhood. The location and growing scale of the mission, nearly a dozen Navy ships and around 12,000 sailors, are raising questions about Uncle Sam's plans to confront Venezuela. A quote, atmospheric river drenched Southern California this weekend, dumping rain at up to an inch per hour and triggering flash blood warnings in coastal L.A. areas recently scorched by wildfires. The system stretched from the Bay Area to the Sierra Nevada, where over a foot of snow is expected. Officials urged Californians to stay indoors.

Starting point is 00:09:15 Thousands of protesters took to Mexico. Mexico Street Saturday, denouncing crime and alleged political corruption. The Gen Z-led protests, sparked by the assassination of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month, turned violent when a group of protesters clashed with police outside the National Palace, aka President Shinebom's residence, in Mexico City. At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, were injured. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam.

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The Pour Over Today - Epstein Document Fallout, Tariff Rollback, Disney-YouTube TV Deal, & More | 11.17.25

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