The Pour Over Today - Presidential Debate Set, Slovakian Assassination Attempt, & More | 05.17.24

Episode Date: May 17, 2024

Today, we’re talking about Presidents Biden and Trump agreeing to debate, an assassination attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia, the upcoming NFL season, and other top news for Friday, May 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.

Today, we're talking about Presidents Biden and Trump agreeing to debate an assassination attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia, the upcoming NFL season, and other top news for Friday, May 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today. Here's the quote of the day, You do not need a great faith, but faith in a great God. Hudson Taylor. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Mark your calendars for some poetess ping pong ahead of the Summer Olympics. Wednesday, President Biden released a video accepting former President Trump's invitation to debate, anytime, anywhere, telling the former President to, make my day, pal. Biden's acceptance came with some new rules for the game. First, no audience. Second, no third-party candidates. Looking at you, RFKJ.

Third, microphones must be muted after speaking time is up. By yesterday, both candidates had accepted invitations for a June 27 matchup on CNN, which is before either candidate will have officially accepted his party's nomination, and a September 10th debate on ABC. The unconventional debates will sideline the nonpartisan commission on presidential debates, which has arranged debates since 1987. Biden criticizes the org for being unable or unwilling to enforce the rules in the 2020 debates. The debate may feel important for the US, but will you remember it in a thousand years? Viewing the events of our lives from an eternal perspective doesn't mean we stop

caring but it reminds us to keep our focus on Christ at the center of all things. 2 Peter 3 10-12 says, But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise. The elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming." Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot at a political rally on Wednesday. He's

in serious condition but is expected to recover. No one else was injured in the incident and one suspect, who authorities believe was acting alone, has been charged. Officials think the assassination attempt was politically motivated ahead of the spring elections. It's a blow to a deeply polarized nation. Fico, a controversial populist leader, returned to power last year, bringing pro-Russian sympathies and a reluctance to aid Slovakia's neighbor, Ukraine. His policies, including a public broadcasting overhaul and penal code changes, have angered critics who believe he's pushing the country into autocracy. In the wake of the shooting, leaders from both Slovakian parties have called for unity. Russian President Putin, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and President Biden have all condemned the attack.

As we mourn violence and pray for peace around the world, believers are reminded of how good the news is of Jesus' coming kingdom. His Spirit offers supernatural peace in our hearts today, and His return promises peace in a renewed earth forever. Isaiah 65, 17, and 25 says, For I will create new heavens and a new earth. The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like cattle. But the serpent's food will be dust. They will not do what is evil or destroy on my entire holy mountain, says the Lord.

It's become an annual tradition. Creative NFL schedule releases. The once boring announcements have become a battle of one-upmanship littered with celebrity cameos and NFL teams lighting up social media with fun veilings of next season's schedules. The season kicks off at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 5th, where the Chiefs, beginning their quest for a three-peat, will face the Ravens. The 2024 schedule includes five international games, one in Germany, three in England, and the first ever game in Brazil.

In a surprise move, Christmas Day Games will be available exclusively on Netflix, the streaming giant's latest move into live events. Speaking of sports, Caitlin Clark added another feather to her headband. Her debut WNBA game on Tuesday drew 2.1 million viewers, the most for a WNBA game since 2001. Sports are fun and a great diversion, but can also become an obsession. Keep your affections with Jesus. Allow your hobbies to be hobbies and keep everything in its proper place. Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow

strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace. Helen H. Lemel, 1918. We love dads at TPO. Our jokes prove it. Make it a heavenly Father's Day with a gift of the new Men's Daily Bible. You might never need Google Maps, but he'll love some spiritual direction from the Bible translation that's both accurate and readable. The new CSB Men's Daily Bible speaks to the unique responsibilities of dads, featuring excerpts about leadership, fatherhood, and more. To choose a Father's Day gift that will help him find truth, visit Lifeway.com and use promo code MDB50 for 50% off. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates.

The Dow Jones briefly topped $40,000 yesterday for the first time ever, boosted by news that inflation eased in April. Core CPI, an inflation metric that excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in at a 3.6%, the smallest annual increase in three years. Grocery prices dropped 0.2% from March to April, the first decrease in a year. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. declined last last year but remain near historic highs. Overdose deaths in 2023 topped 100,000 for the third year, nearly doubling 2015's number but dropped 3% from 2022. Fentanyl remains America's deadliest drug. Meth and cocaine deaths keep

rising while heroin deaths have plunged. The Biden administration and House Republicans are feuding over audio from President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Herr. Yesterday, the White House asserted executive privilege to block a subpoena for the audio, arguing that Republicans would use clips for political purposes. In response, the House Judiciary Committee advanced contempt of Congress proceedings against Attorney General Merrick Garland. King Charles III appears to be in his red era. The first official portrait of the newish

monarch was unveiled Tuesday, and it's strikingly red. Picture the King's face with a pinkish hue in a red outfit against a red background with a red butterfly. The artist, UK-based Jonathan Yeo, painted it over three years and said that he chose the vivid red color to provide a contemporary jolt. Critics have been less kind with one saying it's a stylistic mess. McDonald's is set to offer a limited time $5 value meal to lure back penny-pinching customers beginning June 25th. Franchisees originally voted down the promotion, McChicken or McDouble, for Peace Nuggets, Fries and Drink, over concerns that the promotion would hamburger their profits.

But Coca-Cola added marketing funds to make the deal more appealing. nuggets, fries, and drink over concerns that the promotion would hamburger their profits. But Coca-Cola added marketing funds to make the deal more appealing. And 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.