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: Acts 9:32:42 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/02/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-set-aside-20000-california-ballots-now/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/world/middleeast/iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz.html

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/to-tame-the-fastest-drivers-states-deploy-speed-limiting-devices-on-cars-4eafe66d?mod=WSJ_home_feature_4_pos_2

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/us/politics/times-siena-poll-senate.html

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/11/02/us/midterms-elections-trump/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share

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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 5:1-8 (ESV)

News sources:

https://apnews.com/article/alaska-senate-dan-sullivan-peltola-investigation-b35acffc8b55ef58679d9b8395760f98

https://www.wsj.com/politics/sen-chris-murphy-hospitalized-after-stroke-4225d137?mod=hp_lead_pos10

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/us/elections/roger-marshall-ad-kansas-senate-race.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c95ynzv88n68o

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/01/rep-haley-stevens-is-no-longer-michigan-democratic-party-member-chair-says/

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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 146:1-9 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/world/europe/spain-train-crash-rescue-victims.html

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/vance-reaches-out-to-iranian-hard-liner-in-bid-to-restart-peace-talks-2c8a2ab8?mod=hp_lead_pos2

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/world/americas/flavio-bolsonaro-us-miami-brazil-trump.html

https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-df120667?mod=hp_lead_pos4

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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 144:9-15 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/brazil-cancels-bolsonaros-passports-as-questions-swirl-about-his-location-9e8561fe?mod=hp_lead_pos1

https://apnews.com/article/midterms-texas-trump-paxton-talarico-946cd856245c1776315f144a96a03b82

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/10/27/ice-is-detaining-hong-kong-refugees-deporting-them-would-be-cruel/

https://apnews.com/article/israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot-3b5a0fd078208155337ee9a0b9fbfde2

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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 5:27-39 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/the-four-places-where-the-midterms-will-decide-the-fate-of-data-centers-deb9f534?mod=WSJ_home_feature_2_pos_3

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/france-offers-concessions-to-quell-student-protests-2e164758?mod=WSJ_home_feature_3_pos_1

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/elections/democrats-senate-republicans-midterms.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 139:1-14 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/10/23/congress/wyden-unveils-plan-to-raise-taxes-on-data-centers-01133714

https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/alaska-election-feud-gets-uglier-as-blanche-defends-justice-department-action-9d27090e?mod=hp_lead_pos3

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/24/trump-alaska-election-justice-department-01134590

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/machado-venezuela-return.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/obama-trump-midterms-campaign.html

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/22/trumps-midterm-promises-come-with-a-catch-the-gop-has-to-win-01132253

https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/25/politics/live-news/midterm-election-congress?t=1792942718744&post-id=cmvnyjgj600003b6v2y3vxajs

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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 2:1-21

News sources:

https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/ai-just-found-a-bug-that-puts-up-to-70-of-the-worlds-websites-at-risk-fd0902ea?mod=hp_lead_pos1

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/21/russia-frees-us-citizen-stephen-hubbard-state-media-reports/

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-witkoff-putin-trump-zelenskyy-talks-3f00c0c6fd10bab948c2c3f8502e0a91

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/stephen-hubbard-retired-american-teacher-freed-russia-rcna604735

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/21/ohio-attack-ad-backfires-vivek-ramaswamy-doubles-down/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-penalty-new-mexico.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 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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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Today’s scripture: James 2:14-23 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.wsj.com/world/uk/u-k-arrests-five-in-suspected-terrorist-plot-near-air-base-used-by-u-s-28d8a97a?mod=hp_lead_pos1

https://apnews.com/article/france-pope-abuse-euthanasia-abortion-lourdes-85e6aa904be9fe79d4b321afd7ff6647

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/trump-and-anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-set-for-white-house-dinner-32c2d0ab?mod=hp_lead_pos2

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/technology/openais-ai-us-government-websites.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/iran-war-republicans-midterms-trump.html

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/22/politics/cnn-poll-donald-trump-foreign-affairs-iran-war

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Today’s scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/22/trump-heads-un-tout-wins-iran-war-overshadows-diplomacy/

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-leaders-back-startup-developing-system-to-detect-biological-threats-88ef9f0a?mod=hp_lead_pos5

https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/china

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/23/xi-jinping-trump-china-summit-01089122

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-unga.html

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/23/world/un-general-assembly-iran-ukraine

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/ukraine-war-zelenskyy-putin-trump-russia.html

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 61:1-5 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/22/world/un-general-assembly-trump-speech-news

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/21/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-over-white-house-bans/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/21/abbott-texas-data-center-permits-halt-01086398

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/aoc-2028-presidential-race.html

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/18/democratic-2028-candidates-ai-panic-01083581

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