The Pour Over

A lively crash course on why Congress holds hearings and how they differ from trials. Short lessons on the types of hearings from legislative to confirmation. A quick history tracing hearings back to 1792 and their constitutional role. Plain talk about how Congress compels testimony and when proceedings go behind closed doors.

Discussion of the IEA releasing 400 million barrels of oil to ease supply disruptions. Updates from Paralympics highlights and a standout 83-point NBA performance. British Parliament votes to remove 92 hereditary lawmakers. Reports on a synagogue vehicle attack, deadly Midwest storms, and arrests tied to an embassy bombing.

Coverage of President Trump saying the U.S. conflict with Iran is nearly finished and the market ripple that followed. Report on arrests tied to an ISIS-inspired bomb plot near a mayoral residence. Breakdown of major NFL roster moves, including the Miami quarterback’s release. Rundown of other national stories from legal settlements to tech and travel disruptions.

Coverage of escalating U.S.-Iran strikes and leadership responses. Discussion of a weak February jobs report and rising unemployment. Highlights from the 2026 Winter Paralympics opening and competing nations. Reports on deadly tornadoes in the U.S. and a nightclub bombing in Peru. Updates on new anti-cartel coalition and a high-profile withdrawal from a re-election race.

A fast walkthrough of Iran's modern transformation from monarchy to the 1979 revolution. A clear map of the country’s theocratic government and how power centers around the Supreme Leader. A look at the IRGC’s political and economic reach. A survey of long-running tensions with the US and regional dynamics. A brief reflection on responding to injustice with compassion.

Senate votes let the president continue attacks on Iran. Apple debuts a budget iPhone and a MacBook Neo with an iPhone chip. U.S. joins Ecuador in a ground operation against narco-terror groups. Conversation touches on Christian conduct amid political conflict and finding peace when details are scarce.

Coverage of day five of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and its regional escalation. Discussion of humanitarian impacts, evacuations, and economic ripple effects. Breakdown of the first 2026 primary results in key states. Released congressional testimony footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton is examined. Quick takes on a Supreme Court emergency ruling and a DOJ antitrust trial.

Coverage of coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the global fallout. A high-profile deposition about ties to Jeffrey Epstein draws scrutiny. The Pentagon flags a major AI firm for supply-chain risk. Updates on regional clashes, corporate earnings, and a notable criminal case round out the headlines.

They unpack how a federal agency splits its time between protecting leaders and chasing financial crime. Short, clear takes on the agency's core missions and why those roles matter. Quick-fire discussion keeps the focus on the structure and purpose of the service.

Senate clashes over a controversial Surgeon General nominee take center stage. Bill and Hillary Clinton face questioning tied to Epstein-related probes. Diplomatic drama unfolds as the U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks in Geneva. Additional headlines touch on trafficking rescues, tech and media industry moves, and a high-profile maritime shooting.