The Pour Over Today - Friday, October 6, 2023

Episode Date: October 6, 2023

Today, we’re talking about the potential new Speaker of the House, Biden’s latest loan forgiveness, sports updates, and other top news for Friday, October 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Sponsored by Tuvu

Today we're talking about the potential new Speaker of the House, Biden's latest loan forgiveness, sports updates, and other top news for Friday, October 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over today. Here's the quote of the day. We don't have to be perfect to be a blessing. We are asked only to be real, trusting in his perfection to cover our imperfection. G.G. Graham. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The race to the lectern is on. In an unprecedented move, eight Republicans joined with all Democrats to vote out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday over his compromises on the temporary budget that averted a government shutdown. Two main candidates are reaching for the Dyson to turn off the power vacuum.

The apparent favorite among rank-and-file Republicans is Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who's battling blood cancer but feels great. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan seems to have the confidence of the most conservative Republicans, including some of those who ousted McCarthy. The House is currently in recess, but it'll be doing more consensus-building than hopscotching as reps pick teams for the replacement vote, which is expected to take place Wednesday. Representative Patrick McHenry will keep the Speaker's seat warm until then. The House of Representatives is in uncharted territory, but political chaos doesn't intimidate the King of Kings. Uncertain times are an

opportunity for believers to demonstrate that our faith is in God's good leadership. Psalm 47, verses 5 through 8 says, God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth, sing to Him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations. God is seated on His holy throne. Student loan payments are due again starting this month for America's 40-plus million borrowers. But some may get relief from the Biden administration's latest student debt forgiveness plan. A large-scale plan to forgive $10,000 for most borrowers was nixed by the Supreme Court last June. But this more-likely-to-be-approved version offers adjustments to existing debt

relief programs. Here's who will benefit. First, 53,000 qualifying public service workers will have $5.2 billion relieved. Second, 51,000 borrowers who've worked for 20-plus years without proper debt forgiveness will receive $2.8 billion in relief. And third, 22,000 borrowers with total and permanent disabilities will have $1.2 billion relieved. White House officials say President Biden is committed to making college a ticket to the middle class, and to date, his administration has approved $127 billion in cancellation to nearly 3.6 million borrowers. No matter your stand on loan forgiveness, Christians are called to manage their finances wisely and to live generously,

giving to those in need. Pray for guidance in doing both. Timothy 6 verse 17 says, Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God. Ah, crisp air, pumpkin spice Oreos, and abounding sports news. It's the best time of the year. and abounding sports news. It's the best time of the year. FIFA announced Wednesday that the 100th anniversary Men's World Cup will take place on a hat-trick of continents in 2030. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host cup games, with early games in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, site of the first-ever World Cup game in 1930,

will host the opening match. The U.S. women's gymnastics team is also making things historic. Team USA earned a record seventh consecutive team title at Worlds this week, edging out Brazil and France. The victory made Simone Biles the most decorated female gymnast ever with her 33rd major championship medal. Finally, on the diamond, MLB's divisional round begins tomorrow after a sweep of sweeps. All four advancing wildcard teams won their series two games to none. Here's a verse to consider whether your team wins or loses, or you'd really rather just read a good book. Rejoice always. Pray continually.

Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5 verses 16 through 18. This episode is sponsored by Tuvu. Social media platforms are amazing. The problem is they're amazing at things that aren't necessarily good for us. Tuvu is trying to do it right. Tuvu is wholesome social media for the whole family. Tuvu does not collect or sell or rent members' personal data. Posts are chronological,

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and the Prize in Economics is on Monday. Each prize includes a not-too-shabby $1 million in cash. Not sure about Disney tickets. Some 75,000 healthcare workers are scrubbing out this week for the largest strike in U.S. medical history. Union members are negotiating with Kaiser Permanente, one of America's top not-for-profit healthcare networks, for better pay and benefits for overworked staff. Kaiser's West Coast and D.C. area hospitals will feel the greatest impact, but all facilities will remain open. Forbes released its annual lists, showing nearly half of the world's wealthiest are poorer than a year ago. Elon Musk, at $180 billion, fell to number two, handing the top spot over to Bernard Arnault, $211 billion, overseer of luxury brands empire LVMH.

Making his debut on the Forbes 400, Michael Jordan, worth $3 billion, dribbled in at number 379. In a surprise move, the Biden administration is building some of the wall. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security posted an announcement that it had waived 26 federal laws to permit further construction of the border wall in Starr County, Texas, an area it says is seeing high illegal entry. New polling shows public support for aid to Ukraine is falling among Americans in both political parties, and President Biden is concerned. He announced a major speech to argue that, quote, it's overwhelmingly in the interest of the United States of America that Ukraine succeed, unquote. Additional aid will require Congress, which is still searching for a new Speaker of the House. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much

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