The Pour Over NYE Happenings, New Laws in 2026, College Football Playoffs, & More | 01.02.2026
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Jan 2, 2026 Discover global New Year’s celebrations and a tragic fire at a Swiss ski resort. Dive into the latest changes in laws for 2026, including minimum wage hikes and tourism taxes. Catch up on the College Football Playoff quarterfinals with thrilling game recaps and surprises. Reflect on how sports can enhance community spirit while grappling with worldly events like protests in Iran and updates on U.S. National Guard deployments. Plus, intriguing insights into recent market performance driven by AI optimism!
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Joy And Mourning Mark New Year
- Global New Year celebrations mixed joy with tragedy, showing how quickly public rejoicing can be shadowed by loss.
- Zan and Joe remind listeners that sorrow coexists with hope and invite prayer for victims and investigators.
CFP Upsets And Community
- Joe recounts a string of college football playoff results, including Miami's upset of Ohio State and other quarterfinal outcomes.
- He frames sports as communal joy and a reminder to thank God for our gifts and callings.
New State Laws And Political Pushback
- Numerous state laws took effect on Jan 1, 2026, from minimum wage hikes to SNAP restrictions and a Hawaii tourism tax.
- Zan notes some bills were blocked by presidential vetoes or left unsigned, showing federal-state political tension.