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Hey, this is Joe at the Pourover.

Happy first day of fall.

The Atomnal Equinox is one of two days each year when the length of day and night are nearly

equal.

And it means those pumpkin decorations are now socially acceptable.

Now for the headlines.

Today, we're talking about Charlie Kirk's Memorial,

the looming government shutdown,

President Trump hiking the price of H-1B visas,

and other top news for Monday, September 22nd.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Here's your quote of the day.

99% of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

George Washington Carver.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

State Farm Stadium was at max capacity yesterday, about 73,000, for Charlie Kirk's memorial service,

with early estimates suggesting millions more viewers online.

Turning Point USA, the conservative political organization Kirk co-founded,

encouraged attendees to come dressed in their red, white, and blue Sunday best.

Security was tight.

There was a strict no-bag policy, bulletproof glass around the speaker's podium,

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