The Pour Over Today - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Episode Date: April 26, 2023

Today, we’re talking about Biden’s re-election bid, shake-ups in cable media, the first $500 billion dollar European company, and other top news for Wednesday, April 26th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by OneHope

Today, we're talking about Biden's re-election bid, shakeups in cable media, the first $500 billion European company, and other top news for Wednesday, April 26th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the quote of the day. I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason, and intellect has intended us to forego their use. Galileo, Galilei. Let's start with some espresso shots. Joe said it was so. He's running in 2024. Yesterday, President Biden released a video

announcing that, just as every incumbent president has done since Nixon, he's running for re-election in 2024. He denounced MAGA extremists and asked voters to help him defend freedom and finish this job. The elephant, or donkey, in the room is his age, as Biden is already the oldest president in history and would be 86 at the end of a second term. Polls indicate that while most Democrats approve of his current presidency, they'd prefer a candidate other than Biden in 2024, and there's no consensus on who that would be. The announcement sets the stage for a possible rematch of the 2020 election as former President Trump currently holds a strong lead in most Republican primary polls. Take a moment to pray for our nation and give thanks that our joy in life doesn't come from

who's in the White House, but who's on the throne in heaven. Psalm 73 verse 25 says, Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Monday, three high-profile media personalities got the boot. Fortunately, everyone at the pour-over survived. Fox News and Tucker Carlson agreed to part ways, though Carlson reportedly found out minutes before the decision. Fox hasn't given any reason for the split, but there's speculation that Carlson's criticisms of management

made public in the Dominion Voting Systems case and a lawsuit accusing Carlson of sexism and harassment were factors. CNN also parted ways with Don Lemon, whose bumpy tenure as morning show host was marked by an on-air apology to presidential hopeful Nikki Haley and scuffles with co-workers. Lemon took to Twitter to express his shock over the firing. Finally, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Schell was terminated after a sexual harassment complaint against him was found to be credible. Schell expressed deep regret over an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company.

Discussing theories of what really happened can be engaging, but Paul encourages us to avoid endless discussion that leads to meaningless speculation. Focus instead on pointing people to Christ. Philippians 1 verse 21 says, For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Fans of Succession, this one's for you. French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE became the first European company worth $500 billion this week. It'd probably be quicker to list the brands LVMH doesn't own. Their notable portfolio includes Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Christian Dior, and literally 70-plus

others. LVMH's 74-year-old founder and CEO Bernard Arnault's $212 billion fortune makes him the world's richest person. Elon Musk's $165 billion comes in second. Arnault's five children all hold key roles in LVMH companies, and Arnault says he'll choose his successor based on merit. Not popping luxury champagne is Snapchat. The app's new AI bot that can suggest nearby restaurants despite promising it doesn't know your location has prompted a wave of one-star reviews. You can hide the otherwise ever-present My AI chatbot with the $4 a month Snapchat Plus. Here's a verse to consider when you wish you were the heir to a clothing, perfume, jewelry, yacht conglomerate. Keep your life free from the love of money.

Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. Hebrews 13, verse 5. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by One Hope. Islam is the world's second largest religion, behind Christianity, with more than 2 billion adherents. Many live in countries that have limited access to the gospel. That's why One Hope has launched the $1 million No Borders Matching Challenge

with the goal of reaching at least 6 million young people in the Muslim world and in other limited access regions where there are political, religious, social, and physical barriers to sharing the good news. Typically, $1 enables three youth to be reached with the gospel. But with the match, One Hope can reach six young people with the good news. We're matching the first $1,000. That's 6,000 children reached. Check out the link in our show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. A federal jury will soon decide if Ed Sheeran was thinking too out loud about Marvin Gaye's sheet music. A lawsuit alleges that Sheeran's thinking out loud has striking similarities to Gaye's Let's Get It On. Sheeran's

camp says the songs share versions of a similar and unprotectable chord progression. Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers was finally traded to the New York Jets, with multiple draft picks going in both directions weeks after he first announced the possibility. Rodgers follows in the footsteps of his predecessor in Green Bay, Brett Favre, who also ended his tenure in the land of cheese by being traded to the Jets. Kenyan cult leader Paul McKenzie has been arrested in connection with the deaths of at least 73 people. He allegedly encouraged followers to fast to death in order to meet Jesus. After his arrest, a group of emaciated people were rescued from his 800-acre ranch,

and authorities found dozens of shallow graves. First Republic Bank announced that it lost 41% of its deposits during Q1's banking turmoil, and it would have lost 57% if 11 large banks hadn't stepped in to lend a helping hand. But they're not out of the woods yet. stepped in to lend a helping hand. But they're not out of the woods yet. First Republic announced plans to cut 25% of staff, and its stock is down 93% since March 8th. Jury selection in E. Jean Carroll's civil case against former President Donald Trump began yesterday. Carroll, an author and advice columnist, says Trump raped her in the mid-1990s and defamed her when she went public

with the allegations in 2019. Trump denies the allegations and says Carroll fabricated the story for publicity. The trial is expected to last two weeks. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. 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 appreciate your support and hope you have a great day. We'll see you on Friday.