U.K. Smoking Ban, Naval Secretary Resignation, Virginia Redistricting Block, & More

About this episode

The episode covers major news stories including the U.K. smoking ban, Virginia redistricting, and Navy leadership changes amidst Iran tensions.

Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Get the free newsletter at thepourover.org. On today's episode: UK Approves Smoking Ban for People Born after 2008 Judge Blocks Virginia Redistricting Plan After Vote Navy Leadership Shift as Iran Tensions Test Ceasefire Senate Passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol Funding Michael Biopic Hit Theaters After Production Delays Meta Installs Tracking Software on Employee Devices Tesla Beats Earnings and Expands Robot Investment Plans Thanks to our sponsors: Cru: Give Bibles all over the world | text POUR to 71326 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO HelloFresh: 10 Free meals + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box | HelloFresh.com/tpo10fm Christian Real Estate Network: get connected with a Christian Realtor | www.hismove.com Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Qualia Life: additional 15% off your order | code: TPO CCCU: Apply for the Harvest Bundle | mycccu.com/pourover…

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Topics covered

• U.K. Smoking Ban
• Virginia Redistricting
• Navy Leadership
• Iran Tensions
• Senate Funding
• Tesla Earnings
• Meta Tracking

Keywords

• U.K. smoking ban
• Virginia redistricting
• Navy leadership
• Senate funding
• Tesla earnings
• Meta tracking

Sponsors

Cru, Wild Alaskan, HelloFresh, Christian Real Estate Network, Quince, Qualia Life, CCCU, Upside, LMNT

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Organizations: Virginia, Navy, Senate, Meta, Tesla

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