For the Good of the Public | The Morning Five

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 118:14-24 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/canada/alberta-secession-canada-referendum.html

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-offer-up-to-30-000-for-tips-that-expose-government-fraud-3a1bcb30?mod=hp_lead_pos5

https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-to-hire-more-than-300-000-u-s-workers-for-holiday-season-7fcd2109?mod=hp_lead_pos6

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/us/politics/republicans-midterm-election-cash-transfer.html

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/10/20/thom-tillis-trump-2026-on-the-road-01127369

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Acts 1:3-11 (ESV)

News sources:

https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-shooting-washington-16a5059ef1c84487b40d13376928e263

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/europe/france-protests-riots.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/19/trump-officials-soften-approach-key-immigration-policy-ahead-midterms/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/16/anthropic-ai-safety-01124654

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/10/19/congress/what-were-watching-01125931

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 119:89-96 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukrainian-drone-strike-hits-putins-hometown-striking-oil-terminal-cec1ce9c?mod=hp_lead_pos2

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/18/pope-leo-tells-faithful-in-st-peters-square-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-cancer-surgery-01125463

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/18/trump-share-plan-overhaul-east-potomac-golf-links/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/world/europe/france-protests-shock-arson.html

https://apnews.com/article/france-protests-violence-looting-f5ce07c2ef46ad0c02c6ff7018532a59

https://www.nytimes.com/article/france-student-protests-why.html

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 111 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/world/europe/pope-leo-health-cancer.html

https://apnews.com/article/midterm-elections-democrats-affordability-corruption-018019529b14a6b3bc4a343a4e17c44f

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/14/which-winnie-pooh-turns-100-britain-wants-its-bear-back/

https://www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-inflation-report-september-2026-b2037469?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-us-diesel-deal-negotiations.html

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/ilhan-omars-home-is-searched-by-federal-agents-14a79871?mod=hp_lead_pos2

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/science/mars-rover-sets-record.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-win-nobel-prize-for-work-on-economic-stability-a446f0b9?mod=WSJ_home_feature_4_pos_1

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 106:1-10 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/10/10/pentagon-raises-official-toll-troops-killed-during-war-with-iran-21/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/us/politics/elections-political-violence-harassment.html

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/10/09/congress/dccc-wants-17m-01114493

https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-midterm-election-strategy-e4cfea75?mod=WSJ_home_feature_1_pos_2

https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/house-overview/eighteen-more-house-race-ratings-move-democrats-favor

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6138736-cook-political-report-shifts-house/

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 89:1-9 (ESV)

News sources:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-jay-clayton-artificial-intelligence-task-force-b8689ea07de9102a52bd1cd2049b5901

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/us/trump-tom-cotton-cellphone-number.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/asia/nuclear-reactors-moon.html

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/nx-s1-5493500/nasa-nuclear-reactor-on-the-moon-explainer

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

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Today’s scripture: James 5:1-11 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/30/trump-orders-dc-mosquito-purge-01100303

https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/trump-mosquito-tick-executive-order

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/30/world/dubai-flight-tel-aviv-israel-pilots

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/politics/democrats-block-stock-trading-bill.html

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-k-says-strong-indications-iran-is-linked-to-foiled-attack-on-air-base-efb98199?mod=hp_lead_pos6

https://apnews.com/article/israel-saudi-arabia-dubai-emergency-landing-fd1835479898f2f944792913af7cbce6

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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

Today’s scripture: James 4:1-10 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/supreme-court-deportations-third-country.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/world/asia/openai-australia-government-hack-apology.html

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/29/congress/democrats-ai-rogue-agents-cyberattack-01096455

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/senate-college-sports.html

https://www.wsj.com/sports/protect-college-sports-act-explained-22015f29?mod=hp_lead_pos11

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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #immigration #deportation #AI #OpenAI #Australia #Congress #collegesports #athletes #NIL

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear.

Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.

Today’s scripture: Revelation 12:7-12 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/fbi-shinyhunters-damage.html

https://www.wsj.com/science/space-astronomy/spacex-launches-starship-for-first-orbital-test-566a1a1e?mod=hp_featst_pos4

https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-coons-bipartisan-resolution-on-religious-freedom-and-transparency-in-artificial-intelligence-passes-senate/

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/evangelical-leaders-trump-usaid-russell-vought-omb-funding/

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