Join Conner Jones and Micah Tomasella on the latest episode of Culture Brief as they discuss the Oval Office spat between Trump and Zelensky. They also explore the implications of U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China while considering the economic fallout and political maneuvering. Plus, the guys talk about the details of Gene Hackman’s death and offer a review of the Oscars, including the surprising wins and cultural reflections. Lastly, Micah shares a hot take on mowing your lawn. Tune in for thoughtful insights on navigating all the week’s top headlines through a Christian lens.Topics(00:22): Overview of Today's Topics(00:51): Longest Joint Session of Congress(02:23): Oval Office Exchange: Trump, Zelensky, and Vance(14:52): US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China(23:14): Gene Hackman's Legacy and Mysterious Death(24:54): Oscars Recap: Highlights and Surprises(27:17): Controversial Wins and Cultural Reflections(31:17): Christian Perspectives on Hollywood(32:54): Listener Mailbag: Hot Takes and Debates(38:12): Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsResourcesMailbag: [email protected]/subscribeCulture Brief on InstagramPresident Trump addresses joint session of CongressTrump administration pauses all aid to UkraineTrump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after heated Oval Office meeting with ZelenskyWhat US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and ZelenskyyBiden lost temper with Zelenskyy in June phone call when Ukrainian leader asked for more aidWhy Russia “invaded” Ukraine: Explaining “Putin’s endgame”2. How partisans view each other | Pew Research CenterTrump’s stiff new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effectTrump ‘open to deals with Canada and Mexico’ to avoid trade warChina and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effectTrump’s tariffs will take their toll on fresh fruit and vegetables — that’s bad news for low-income Americans - MarketWatchWall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500 | AP NewsLutnick says Trump tariff with Canada, Mexico likely ends with meeting in the middle, possible deal soon“Anora” wins Oscar for Best PictureAdrien Brody’s second Oscar puts him in rare companyOscars 2025: Morgan Freeman gives heartfelt eulogy for friend Gene HackmanOscars 2025: 'Anora' cleans up, Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldana make historyWhy did 'Emilia Peréz' actually receive 13 Oscar nominations?About Micah TomasellaMicah 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 JonesConner 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 Denison ForumDenison 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.

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