Join Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella as they break down the week’s biggest stories: the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River, Trump's new tariff plans, and the shocking Dallas Mavericks trade of Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis. The episode features a special guest, Dr. Ryan Denison, who helps analyze the implications of the trade. They also cover upcoming news highlights, including Trump Cabinet confirmations and plans for Gaza, and share their Super Bowl predictions.

Topics

• (01:01): Tragic Mid-Air Collision in Washington, D.C.
• (02:53): Impact and Reactions to the Plane Crash
• (13:33): Trump's Tariff Plan
• (21:39): Dallas Mavericks Shocking Trade
• (24:16): Ryan's Perspective on the Trade
• (26:22): Fan Reactions and Emotional Impact
• (30:33): Subtitles Debate: Listener Responses
• (34:29): Upcoming News and Gaza update
• (37:37): Super Bowl Predictions and MVP Favorites

Resources

• Mailbag: [email protected]
• DenisonForum.org/subscribe
• Tragedy over the Potomac
• Recognizing the 28 Lost on Flight 5342 | U.S. Figure Skating
• Students, Olympic skaters, families and more. A tribute to lives lost in the DC plane crash
• The triumphant final days of the skaters killed in D.C. crash - ESPN
• Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question | The Independent
• South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash | CNN
• Washington DC plane crash: investigators probe wreckage and flight logs | Reuters
• What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan? Here's what we know so far. - CBS News
• Tariffs Definition | TaxEDU Glossary.
• Inside the Luka Doncic-Mavericks feud that preceded blockbuster trade
• Luka Dončić’s father attacks Mavericks’ ‘hypocrisy’ after shock Lakers trade
• Axios-Trump’s wild Middle East vision
• ​​President Trump declares that the US should “take over” Gaza

About Micah Tomasella

Micah Tomasella is the Advancement Officer at Denison Ministries and co-hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Micah is married to Emily, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. With an extensive background in nonprofit work, finance, and real estate, Micah also brings experience from his years in pastoral church ministry.

About Conner Jones

Conner is the Director of Performance Marketing at Denison Ministries and Co-Hosts Denison Forum's "Culture Brief" podcast. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. Conner passionately follows politics, sports, pop-culture, entertainment, and current events. He enjoys fishing, movie-going, and traveling the world with his wife and son.

About Dr. Ryan Denison

Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary. He’s authored The Path to Purpose, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?, How to Bless God by Blessing Others, 7 Deadly Sins, and has contributed writing or research to every Denison Forum book.

About Denison Forum

Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.