The Pour Over

A Super Bowl 60 recap highlighting Seattle’s defensive mastery and standout performances. A Winter Olympics segment covering Lindsey Vonn’s crash and a historic figure-skating backflip. A news round about Savannah Guthrie’s family ransom situation and surrounding controversy. Brief coverage of U.S.-Iran talks, new drug discount plans, and the Dow hitting a milestone.

Clear explainer of the U.S. central bank and its dual mandate of low inflation and high employment. They unpack how money is created and removed through treasury trades and bank reserves. The structure and regional roles of the Fed are outlined, plus how the FOMC sets the overnight rate that ripples through mortgages and loans. They also discuss independence, the 2% inflation target, criticisms, and a faith-based view on institutions.

Preview of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening night and athletes to watch. Breakdown of the Supreme Court allowing California’s new voting map and what that means for redistricting. Coverage of the search and ransom developments involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Rapid-fire takes on Bitcoin, a major malpractice verdict, immigration enforcement shifts, and a probe into corporate DEI practices.

U.S. deals aimed at squeezing Russian oil and Chinese minerals, including a new U.S.-India trade move and Project Vault. A four-day partial government shutdown just ended after a bipartisan funding compromise and talks of DHS reforms. Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a high-profile probe. Quick headlines cover a whistleblower, corporate leadership shifts, and a strange missing-person note.

Breaking news on a massive DOJ release tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the scrutiny around redactions. Discussion of President Trump naming Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve and how markets reacted. Coverage of nationwide anti-ICE protests and local unrest with legal developments. Quick rundowns on travel disruptions, weather extremes, and major sports results.

They unpack how the FBI’s Most Wanted list began and why it exists. They explain how names are chosen, removed, and how rewards are set and paid. The show traces crime trends across decades and highlights notable captures, trivia, and surprising turnarounds. It also explores J. Edgar Hoover’s influence and the public’s role in locating fugitives.

A likely partial government shutdown and the Senate standoff over DHS funding. ICE agents placed on leave after a police shooting and released footage fueling national reactions. The Federal Reserve keeps rates steady amid layoffs at major companies. Rapid political and national-security updates including congressional incidents and an FBI search.

Updates on federal immigration operations after shootings in Minneapolis. A landmark trial challenges claims that social platforms are designed to be addictive. New tariffs raise duties on imports from South Korea. Discussion of China’s military shakeup and a major winter storm’s deadly impact.

A shooting during a Minneapolis immigration operation and the conflicting accounts around it. Winter Storm Fern causing deadly ice, widespread outages, and travel chaos. A former Olympic snowboarder arrested in an alleged international cocaine smuggling case. Updates on TikTok restructuring, Canada tariff tensions, and Ukraine peace talks.

A lively crash course on Greenland’s geography, population, and unique Inuit culture. The history of Danish control and why full independence is complicated are unpacked. Strategic importance, Arctic shipping lanes, and mineral and oil prospects get attention. Listeners hear about past U.S. interest in buying Greenland and what legal or military options would actually entail.