The Pour Over Immigration Crackdowns, Jobs Report, Spotify Wrapped, & More | 12.05.25
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Dec 5, 2025 In a riveting discussion, the podcast covers recent ICE operations targeting criminal illegal aliens in New Orleans and Minneapolis. It highlights the impact of small-business job cuts, revealing 32,000 positions lost in November. On the lighter side, listeners dive into Spotify Wrapped 2025, featuring Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny as top artists. The episode also emphasizes a compassionate approach to immigration and practical support for the unemployed, combined with uplifting messages on music and faith.
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Immigration Enforcement Expands Into Sanctuary Cities
- ICE expanded operations into New Orleans and will target Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities after ending TPS for several countries.
- Supporters say sanctuary cities ignore the rule of law while critics warn of civil-rights harms and community fear.
Practice Compassion While Seeking Justice
- Show compassion to immigrants while seeking justice and remember what it's like to be a sojourner.
- Act honorably so your good works may glorify God, following 1 Peter 2:11–12.
Small Businesses Driving Job Losses
- ADP reported a November loss of 32,000 jobs driven by 120,000 losses at small businesses amid higher costs and cautious consumers.
- Economists disagree whether this signals rising unemployment or a slowdown in hiring rather than a sharp drop.