The Pour Over Today - Friday, March 10, 2023

Episode Date: March 10, 2023

Today, we’re talking about Biden’s budget, a bad report for the Louisville police department, more destruction in Ukraine, and other top news for Friday, March 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by LMNT

Today, we're talking about Biden's budget, a bad report for the Louisville Police Department, more destruction in Ukraine, and other top news for Friday, March 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the quote of the day. Be constantly committed to prayer and to reading Scripture by praying you speak to God in reading God speaks to you. Saint Cyprian of Carthage. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

President Biden has unveiled how he'd like to slice up a $6.8 trillion pie. The president's 2024 fiscal year budget proposal includes a 3.2% increase in defense spending, revives Biden's previous calls to raise taxes on billionaires and businesses, and would raise the Medicare tax rate from 3.8% to 5% on people making over $400,000, and increases funding for child care, early childhood education, and would expand the $35 cap on insulin prices. The White House says the budget would reduce the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade. But importantly, there's almost no chance this proposal will become law. While the president

kicks off the discussion, Congress ultimately makes the budget and the House Republicans don't like Biden's proposal. Meanwhile, looming over Uncle Sam's budget is the unresolved debt ceiling standoff. Uncle Sam's budget isn't unimportant, it can have a big impact, but neither is it all important. Our primary focus should always be on heaven, not Washington, D.C. Colossians chapter 3 verses 2 through 4 say, Set your minds on things above, not earthly things, for you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you will also appear with him in glory. The Louisville Metro Police Department got a report card they'd rather not hang on the fridge.

The Department of Justice released a scathing 90-page report concluding a two-year investigation into the LMPD, sparked by Breonna Taylor's death in 2020. After reviewing body cam footage and hundreds of incident reports and interviews, the DOJ found a lot wrong, including broad use of excessive force, unlawful stops, and invalid warrants, plus discrimination against people with behavioral health problems and Black people. Attorney General Garland called the discoveries heartbreaking, but also noted Louisville was already making improvements. Officials passed Breonna's Law, banning no-knock warrants, and have expanded training and monitoring for police. The DOJ opened up a similar investigation into the Memphis Police Department on Wednesday, where five officers were charged with second-degree

murder and the death of Tyree Nichols. Culturally hot topics frequently make people think, speak, and act poorly, including us. We can respect others and represent God better if we are quick to listen and slow to speak. James chapter 1, verses 19 through 20 say, Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. Sixteen people were killed on Wednesday when Moscow unleashed a massive rocket attack on Ukraine. Strikes across 10 regions targeted key infrastructure and knocked out power, including at Zaporozhye, Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The barrage featured nuclear-capable Kinzhal missiles, hypersonic weapons capable of eluding Kiev's air defenses,

and Iranian-made Shahed drones prompting U.S. officials to call Ukraine a battle lab for Iranian weaponry. According to Russia, the attack was retaliation against Ukraine's terrorist actions last week. Moscow claims armed Ukrainians crossed into Russia's Bryansk region. Meanwhile, the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmet remains embattled after six months of struggle. Russia says it controls the city's eastern portion, but Ukraine still defends the city center. Ukrainian President Zelensky has renewed his request for F-16 fighter jets from the Biden administration. Continue to pray for everyone affected by the war, both Russians and Ukrainians. Pray for a peaceful end to the conflict and that you can be a person committed to bringing the

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worry, they offer no questions asked refunds. It's truly risk-free. So try it today. Check out the link in the show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. The Senate blocked a D.C. crime bill Wednesday, the first time in 31 years Congress has exercised its authority over D.C. law. The booted bill would have reduced mandatory minimum sentences for violent offenses. The Senate's disapproval resolution passed the House already, and President Biden, who opposed the original measure, has said he'll sign it.

Everything must go. But where? After last year's breakup with Ye, formerly known as Kanye, Adidas CEO Bjorn Golden's closet is stuffed with $1.3 billion in Yeezy inventory. During an earnings call Wednesday, Golden discussed the options. Trash hurts the environment. Donate? Probably end up on the black market. Or cover up the logo and resell. Not very honest. The House Foreign Relations Committee opened hearings on the 2021 U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Veterans present when a suicide bomber killed 13 U.S. service members during the withdrawal delivered emotional testimony about the disastrous exit. According to a new United Nations report, Afghanistan has become the world's most repressive nation against women. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he's not renewing the state's $54

million contract with Walgreens, in a move designed to punish the drugstore behemoth for withholding abortion pills in states where Republican leaders have threatened legal action. Walgreens says it's being unfairly targeted as other chains haven't indicated that they'll handle things any differently. Room temperature soup? Bad. Room temperature superconductors? Good. This week, researchers said they've made a breakthrough toward creating superconductors that don't need extremely cold temperatures to run. Though it's a long way off,

practical applications could include cool stuff for phones, energy, and transportation. Magnetically levitating trains, anyone? 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 weekend. We'll see you on Monday.