Castro Indicted for Murder, Harvard Caps “A” Grades, SpaceX Makes Finances Public, & More

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🗓️ 22 May 2026

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The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. Get the free newsletter at⁠ thepourover.org⁠. On today's episode: Former Cuban President Indicted for Murder Harvard University Caps A Grades SpaceX Reveals Finances For the First Time Minnesota Sued Over Prediction Market Ban Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Reelection Bid Stephen Colbert Airs His Final Show James Murdoch Buys Vox Media The DNC Drops 2024 Election Autopsy Thanks to our sponsors: Cru: Give Bibles all over the world | text POUR to 71326 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO HelloFresh: 10 Free meals + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box | HelloFresh.com/tpo10fm Christian Real Estate Network: get connected with a Christian Realtor | www.hismove.com Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Qualia Life: additional 15% off your order | code: TPO CCCU: Apply for the Harvest Bundle | mycccu.com/pourover Upside: extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas | code: TPO LMNT: free 8-pack with purchase | https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast The Missing Messiah: Learn more | missingmessiah.com Compelled Podcast: Listen now | CompelledPodcast.com Mosh: 25% off first variety pack + 20% off subscription | code: TPO25 MORE FROM TPO: ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Watch TPO on YouTube⁠ ⁠Download the TPO App⁠ Unless otherwise noted, all scripture references are from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation.

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0:00.0	Hey, this is Catherine Ann.
0:03.8	And this is Joe.
0:05.3	Today we're talking about former Cuban President Castro being indicted by the U.S. for murder,
0:11.8	Harvard faculty voting to limit the number of A's they'll give out to students, SpaceX,
0:17.8	making their finances public ahead of its IPO, and other top headlines for Friday, May 22nd.
0:24.6	Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.
0:28.4	Here's your quote of the day.
0:30.5	Judge yourself and beware of passing judgment on others.
0:34.9	Thomas Akemppus.
0:37.0	Let's get started with some espresso shots.
0:42.7	The U.S. has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro in the 1996 deaths of
0:50.2	four Cuban Americans. Castro, serving as Cuba's defense minister at the time,
0:56.0	allegedly ordered the shootdown of two planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue,
1:00.7	a Cuban exile group flying rescue missions and dropping pro-democracy leaflets.
1:06.5	The murder charges come amid a U.S. pressure campaign,
1:10.3	including a fuel blockade that has left
1:12.2	many Cubans without power and food. Some Republican lawmakers celebrated what they saw as justice
1:19.9	deferred, while a group of Democratic senators introduced a resolution to stop President Trump
1:26.0	from using military force on Cuba.
1:29.1	Trump said there are no escalation plans, but that Cuba is, quote, on our mind.
1:36.4	Havana called the charges a, quote, political maneuver with no legal foundation,
1:42.5	and domestic detractors called them, quote, propaganda to build a case for invasion.
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