The Pour Over Today - Olympic Opening Ceremonies, California Redistricting, Search for Nancy Guthrie, & More | 2.6.25

Episode Date: February 6, 2026

Today, we’re talking about the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies kicking off tonight; the Supremes allowing California’s new voting map; the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mom, and other top news for Friday, February 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus TPO Corrections Page

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. And this is Zan at the Porover. Today, we're talking about the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies kicking off tonight. The Supremes allowing California's new voting map, the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom, and other top news for Friday, February 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the point.

pour over. Here's your quote of the day. These bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God, Abraham Lincoln. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The torch is sliding toward northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Opening ceremonies for the Milan Cortina Games are tonight,

featuring musical performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, but some sports, curling and women's hockey, have already hit the ice. Over the next two weeks, over 2,000 athletes from over 90 nations will go for gold in 16 sports, including eight new events and one new sport. Ski-Mountainering, aka Schemo, which involves skiing uphill, No lifts allowed. Team USA hopes a strong women's figure skating trio, quote, Quad God Ilya Malanin,

and NHL players' Olympic return will boost its medal count after 2022's fifth overall finish. Five-time Olympic skier Lindsay Vaughn, back on the slopes after a six-year hiatus, says she's, quote, confident she'll compete despite rupturing her ACL last week. Sports can teach us a lot about everyday life, the value of teamwork, perseverance, and even loyalty as a fan.

Athletes' commitment to their sport encourages us to press towards the imperishable crown. Christians will receive one day, and fans' joy for their team can give us a foretaste of the greatest celebration in history. 1 Corinthians 9, verse 25, says, Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown. But we, an imperishable crown. The Supreme Court has okayed California's Democrat-friendly redistricting map.

On Wednesday, the Supremes declined an emergency appeal from California Republicans seeking to block the Golden State's voter-approved congressional map, which is designed to flip five house seats blue in the 26 midterms. The justices rejected claims that the map was unconstitutional, racial gerrymandering meant to boost Latino voting power, instead aligning with their December thumbs up to Texas's new Republican-friendly maps. In both cases, the court signaled that political, rather than racial, gerrymandering is legally permissible. The rulings likely cancel each other out in House math. Meanwhile, seven other states are exploring redistricting.

An unusual mid-decade surge since maps are typically only redrawn post-census, making this the biggest map-editing flurry since the 1800s. Republicans currently hold a narrow house majority, 218 to 214. Here's a verse to consider whether you're battling for congressional seats, competing with a coworker, or officiating sibling squabbles. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility, consider others as more important. important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2 versus 3 through 4. The search for Nancy Guthrie, today's show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mom, is on its sixth day. Tuesday, TMZ reported receiving a ransom email demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Nancy's release. The message referenced specific details inside Nancy's

home and what she was wearing the night she disappeared. In Arizona TV station reported receiving a similar note. On Wednesday, Savannah appeared in a video alongside her siblings thanking the public for their prayers and addressing the presumed kidnapper directly. They acknowledged the unverified ransom letter and said they, quote, are ready to talk. But only after receiving verified proof of life, noting how easily voices and images can be manipulated. President Trump directed, quote, all federal law enforcement to assist. The FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery. Join us in prayer for the Guthrie

family and Nancy's community, that the God of all comfort would move in power in this time of incredible uncertainty and grief. Here's a prayer from the book of common prayer. Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved, the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience. Not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with all who love you.

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P-O-U-R to 71326 or give.cru.org slash P-O-UR. Message and data rates may apply, available to U.S. addresses only. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Bitcoin's feeling bearish. The cryptocurrency dropped below $63,000 yesterday, down about 50% from its $126,000 peak in October in its lowest value since November 2024, amid an ongoing sell-off. Bitcoin's been burning a hole in crypto wallet since President Trump tapped Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, increasing fears that Uncle Sam won't back crypto. The Washington Post is edited.

itself, laying off 30% of its staff. Wednesday, executives said the paper had been, quote, too rooted in a different era, shredding sports, local and international coverage to focus on national reporting, features, and health amid steep financial losses and falling web traffic. The move has intensified scrutiny of owner Jeff Bezos, who hasn't publicly commented. A New York woman was awarded $2 million in December. damages for a gender transitioning surgery she received at 16. The plaintiff's psychologist and surgeon were found guilty of medical malpractice for ignoring

standards of care and failing to receive adequate informed consent, leading to a surgery she regretted. While the ethics of gender transition surgery weren't tried, the verdict could shape future detransitioner lawsuits. The White House pulled back 700 immigration agents from Minnesota on Wednesday, after president President Trump said enforcement could use a, quote, softer touch, adding that you still have to be tough on really hard criminals. Borders Tsar Homan called it a 25% reduction, adding the goal is to, quote, achieve a complete drawdown and end this surge.

Around 2,000 agents remain in Minneapolis. Nike's DEI playbook got flagged for a review. The swoosh is under investigation by the Equipers. Employment Opportunity Commission for alleged discrimination against white employees. It's the first high-profile investigation under the agency's new Trump-appointed head. Under number 47, the EEOC has called for cases involving bias against white workers. Nike called the escalation, quote, surprising, and says it follows anti-discrimination laws. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPO fam.

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