The Pour Over Charlie Kirk Memorial, Looming Government Shutdown, H1-B Visas, & More | 09.22.25
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Sep 22, 2025 The conversation highlights a significant memorial service for Charlie Kirk, emphasizing themes of faith and community. They also discuss the looming government shutdown and competing stopgap bills. Another focal point is President Trump's controversial rise in H-1B visa costs, raising questions about attracting talent. Additionally, rapid updates cover international incidents, the CDC's vaccine guidance, and a lawsuit against Ticketmaster. This episode provides a blend of critical news and thoughtful insight.
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Massive Memorial Blended Politics And Faith
- State Farm Stadium held about 73,000 attendees for Charlie Kirk's memorial with millions more watching online.
- The memorial mixed political speakers and Christian worship elements, emphasizing Kirk's faith.
Shutdown Clock Ticking
- Congress faces a looming government shutdown if no funding deal passes before September 30th.
- A shutdown would pause paychecks, close agencies, and disrupt public services.
Failed Short-Term Funding Bills
- The House passed a GOP stopgap to fund government through November 21st and add $88 million for security after Kirk's assassination.
- The Senate rejected that bill 44-48, and a Democratic alternative also failed.
