U.K. Smoking Ban, Naval Secretary Resignation, Virginia Redistricting Block, & More

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🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 12 minutes

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0:00.0	Hey, this is Catherine Ann.
0:04.3	And this is Joe.
0:06.0	You should see our inbox.
0:08.3	Conservative listeners unfollow because we're, quote, bashing President Trump,
0:12.6	while liberal listeners accuse us of, quote, sanewashing Trump in the exact same story.
0:19.1	We believe the only lasting solution to this pervasive and growing division
0:23.8	and distrust is Jesus. If you're not in a season where you can pay, please ignore this.
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0:43.3	That's less than a dollar a week.
0:45.7	You can find the link in the show notes.
0:48.1	Thank you so much.
0:50.1	Today, we're talking about the UK banning tobacco for people born after 2008, naval secretary
0:56.9	John Feelein stepping down and naval activity in the straight of Hormuz, a circuit court judge
1:02.9	blocking Virginia Democrats redistricting efforts, and other top news for Friday, April 24th.
1:09.9	Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with
1:12.4	the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. He said, love as I have loved you. We cannot love too
1:20.5	much. Amy Carmichael. Let's get started with some espresso shots.
1:33.8	The UK is looking to raise up the world's first smoke-free generation.
1:37.8	The House of Lords passed the tobacco and vapes bill Tuesday.
1:40.7	Royal approval is expected within days.
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