The Pour Over Today - Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Birthright Citizenship Case, & More | 12.08.25

Episode Date: December 8, 2025

Today, we’re talking about Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros.; alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services; the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on birthright citizenship; and other top news for Monday, December 8th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Safe House Project Life Application Study Bible CCCU Upside Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Not Just Sunday Podcast She Reads Truth The Pour Over’s Newsletters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Pour Over⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Decaf⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠News Health⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Praying the News

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Now for the headlines. Today we're talking about Netflix's deal by Warner Bros. Alleged fraud in Minnesota's social services, the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on birthright citizenship, and other top news from Monday, December 8th. Stay informed while remaining folks. focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day.

You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. John Knox. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Netflix just shocked Hollywood. On Friday, the streaming giant announced a deal to buy Warner Bros' film, studio, and streaming assets. Think HBO Max. ending a bidding war that included Paramount Skydance and Comcast.

The cash and stock agreement values the enterprise at $82.7 billion. Once Warner completes its previously planned split, separating its cable networks, Discovery, CNN, T&T, and others from its studios, Netflix will assume control of its century-plus-old archive, including The Wizard of Oz, the DC universe, Harry Potter, and Friends. Not everyone is applauding, though. Paramount Skydance questioned at the fairness of the sale and raised antitrust flags. Lawmakers and politicians across party lines echoed the criticism, with the Trump admin reporting, quote, heavy skepticism. Movie theater owners also protested, fearing future Warner Bros. films will go straight to streaming, despite Netflix's promise that it continued theatrical releases. The world has different priorities than God does, and the entertainment industries is a race to capture our attention.

Enjoy stories, films, and creativity as the good gifts they are, without letting them become what shapes your affections most. Colossians 3 2 through 4 says, set your mind 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 also will appear with him in glory. Several longtime fraud scandals targeting Minnesota's social services have reached a tipping point. Reported corruption schemes, including at a children's food distribution non-profit, a program for seniors with disabilities, and services for children with all. have allegedly totaled hundreds of millions in stolen funds. Dozens of people have been charged with fraud,

and some have been accused of funneling funds to al-Shabaab in Islamic Somali terrorist organization, which they deny. In a recent Truth Social post, President Trump blamed, quote, Somali gangs for terrorizing Minnesota, and blamed the land of 10,000 Lakes Democratic governor, Tim Walz, who's up for re-election next year, for allowing the scandals to fester. House Republicans have opened an investigation into Walsh's handling of the issue, while the Treasury is probing whether money was actually sent to terrorists.

Wals says he welcomes the investigations. Here's a verse to consider whether it's the sins of others or our own that come to light. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. They are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood through faith to demonstrate his righteousness because in his restraint,

God passed over the sins previously committed. God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time so that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in his. Jesus. Romans 3, verses 23 through 26. SCOTUS has added President Trump's birthright citizenship order to its docket. Friday's announcement comes nearly a year after Trump's executive order saying babies born on Uncle Sam's property would no longer have automatic citizenship unless at least one parent has permanent legal status. Lower courts responded swiftly and unanimously that the order

violates the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment, and the policy has been frozen ever since. More than 150,000 babies are born to non-citizens in the U.S. each year. The justices are expected to hear arguments this spring and issue a ruling by summer. The Supremes also revived Texas's updated congressional map, overruling a lower court that said the redraw likely disadvantaged racial minorities. While not a final decision, it allows the GOP-friendly map to be used in the 26 midterm elections while litigation continues. As the Supreme Court weighs decisions beyond our control, don't underestimate your ability to be an agent of God's blessing. right where you live. As you read these headlines with worry, hope, or both, remember compassion

for your neighbors, immigrants, long-time citizens, and those who you disagree with on immigration policy. John 1334 through 35 says, I give you a new command, love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another. What if the Bible didn't just inform your mind, but also transformed your 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, the Life Application Study Bible leads you through a simple three-step journey. understand God's word and context, connected to today, and apply it to your life. Whether you're 19 or 99, this Bible is designed to equip 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 bruise, here's a rapid round of updates. The U.S. military conducted its 22nd strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four and bringing Operation Southern Spears death toll to at least 87. U.S. Southern Command says the vessel was run by a designated terrorist organization and carried illicit narcotics.

It comes amid a bipartisan investigation into the legality of a strike on September 2nd. The college football playoffs are set, featuring two non-power-4 teams for the first time with James Madison and Tulane. Undefeated Indiana ended up as the number one seed and three-loss Alabama snuck into the number nine slot, while two lost Notre Dame was the first team left out and is now declining to play in any. eight bowl game. Playoffs kickoff December 19th. The men's World Cup first round matchups are set too. FIFA held the 2026 World Cup draw Friday, announcing the 48 trophy hopeful nations for next June's 104 game tournament, jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The Football Org also honored President Trump with its inaugural Peace Prize

for promoting, quote, peace and unity around the world. The CDC advisory panel has revised one of its wrecks. The group voted eight to three to recommend waiting two plus months before giving newborns the hepatitis B vaccine, unless the mother tests positive or her status is unknown. Previous guidance, still upheld by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommended all newborns receive the vaccine within 24 hours. to protect against the incurable liver infection.

King James' double-digit rain is over. For the first time since before the iPhone was unveiled, LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular season game, ending a 1,297 game streak. The NBA's all-time scoring leader finished with just eight points in Thursday night's game, but he did deliver the game-winning assist. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a five-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're grateful for your support, and we hope you have a great Monday. Catch you on Wednesday.

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