The Pour Over Today - Reactions to Mamdani, Iran Nuclear Attack Reports, Bezos’s Venetian Wedding, & More | 06.27.25

Episode Date: June 27, 2025

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Listen to several TPO staff members narrate the newsletter. Today, we’re talking about the NYC mayoral Democratic candidate race; intelligence reports from the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran; Jeff Bezos’s Venetian wedding; and other top news for Friday, June 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Join over 1 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Upside Cru LMNT CSB The Table Podcast Heaven Meets Earth Podcast World Relief MOSH Stewardship Investments

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. We're talking about the NYC mayoral Democratic candidate race, intelligence reports from the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, Jeff Bezos' Venetian wedding, and other top news for Friday, June 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour-over today. This is Abby. My job is to focus the goofball writers and run Instagram. Here's your quote of the day. If only there were evil people somewhere

insidiously committing evil deeds, but the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Let's get started with some espresso shots. This is Kathleen. My job is to make sure writers write.

I transform caffeine into content. Zoran Mamdani, becoming Democrats' presumptive NYC mayoral nominee, has caused a political earthquake. Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York State representative and Democratic socialist, was polling at just 1% in January but found success with the digitally savvy campaign that promised to freeze rent and make buses free by raising city taxes on businesses and the wealthy and quote reject Donald Trump's fascism. It resonated with New York City Democrats frustrated by the high cost of city living and lack of coordinated opposition to President Trump's 2.0 agenda.

Some national Democrats have rallied behind Momdani while others seem hesitant. Business leaders and Republicans have been loudly critical, with President Trump saying Momdani is a quote, 100% communist lunatic. They point to Momdani's past support for defunding police, his staunch opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, and other progressive policy proposals. This is Jason. My job is to cast the vision and hope everyone else figures out how to make it happen. Our hope is never contingent on a political outcome.

It's much more secure than that. Regardless of whether or not things get better or worse during your lifetime, everything eventually ends well for followers of Christ. Philippians 3.20 says, but our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is Nicole. My job is to help bring everyone's crazy visions to life and whatever else needs to get done. Information from US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites is trickling in. Israeli intelligence suggested the damage was very significant and President Trump said Iran's nuclear facilities were quote

obliterated. A leaked preliminary US intelligence report however claimed Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months. The White House rejected the leak as quote fake news later calling the report inconclusive and pointing to Israeli assessment. CIA Director Radcliffe followed up by saying his agency had credible intelligence that several key nuclear facilities were destroyed. Iran's supreme leader claimed the U.S. did not, quote, accomplish anything significant. Meanwhile, the Israeli-Iran ceasefire

appears to be holding for now. Trump says the U.S. plans to chat with Iran next week and that they may sign an agreement. This is Stephanie. Kathleen is both my daughter and my boss. My job is to proofread the emails to make sure we aren't booed out of inboxes. Here's a verse to consider in the midst of uncertainty. God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46.1.

This is Nate. I speak fluent spreadsheet and dream in pivot tables. Venice has swapped its gondolas for yachts ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding. The prime Amazonian and journalist Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot today as part of a multi-day $76 million celebration. The 200 plus guest lists includes A-listers from Oprah Winfrey to Mick Jagger. In lieu of an Amazon registry,

the couple is donating to the city in the guests honor. The high-profile nuptials continue to draw objections both online and in Venice over their extravagance and effect on the fragile floating city. Protesters have been taking to the not streets but canals as part of the quote no space for Bezos campaign in an effort to disrupt the I do's. City officials say they're quote very proud to host the quote wedding of the century. J&L are reportedly relying on about 80% of local Venetian vendors and organizations for their big day. This is Bailey. My job is to write Christ-verse news and give random animal facts. The world has different priorities than God does, and many eternally insignificant things are compelling for a season.

These things may not be wrong to follow, but neither should they consume our attention. 1 Corinthians 10 says, everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything builds up. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. With over 1,000 translations and every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the Bible in their native language. That's why we've partnered with CREW.

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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for South Carolina to strip funding for Planned Parenthood from the state's Medicaid program, opening the door for other states to follow suit. The split decision touched on Planned Parenthood funding in a roundabout way. The case was about the nuances of who is eligible to sue Medicaid, health

care for low income individuals that is operated by states but receives federal funding, riveting stuff. This is Whipple. My job is to fix broken things and grow this thing. Not all bumble relationships make it. The dating app announced it is laying off 240 employees, about 30% of its global workforce. The Texas-based company says it expects $40 million in annual savings from the staff cuts, which it will invest in product development. Wall Street swiped right on the news, sending Bumble stock up 25% Wednesday. This is Courtney.

My job is to do a little bit of a lot of different things. The Dallas Mavericks snagged Duke Guard Cooper flag with the NBA's number one pick, to nobody's surprise. San Antonio snagged Dylan Harper next, followed by Vijay Edgecomb to Philly and Khan Kanupel to Charlotte. The biggest surprise of the night came when Portland swiped 7'1 Yang Henson from China at number 16, way earlier than expected. This is Ellie. My job is to be the pour-over's makeshift publicist and find cool sponsors we

love. Faith Kipi-Yagon failed to become the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile yesterday, but still logged a fastest ever time of 4 minutes and 6.91 seconds. It's not an official record because Kip Yegan, who was decked out in Nike prototypes, including super tight shoes and a drag-reducing bodysuit, had a team of sprinters to draft from. Roger Bannister became the first man to break the four minute barrier in 1954. This is Zan. My job is to write the news and some jokes and host this podcast.

Kenya is protesting. At least eight people were killed and hundreds injured in Nairobi on Wednesday as anti-government demonstrations turned violent. The protests marked the anniversary of the deadly 2024 tax-related unrest and were part of the ongoing youth-led outcries over corruption, police brutality, and rising taxes. Kenya's Interior Minister called the unrest, quote, terrorism disguised as dissent and an attempted coup. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPO fam.

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