Steve tackles a variety of topics, from fantastic September weather to national news stories and the potential for political and spiritual revival. He engages with listeners on the intersection of faith and politics and provides his "Top 5 at 5" news wrap.
Key Moments:
- A "Drop-Dead Gorgeous" Day: Hallstrom revels in the beautiful September weather, noting it feels more like July with temperatures around 80 degrees and a blue sky.
- A Conversation on Revival: Hallstrom interviews Pastor Andy Veith about the meaning of revival, especially in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination. They discuss how a revival is an "awakening in the believer" and that the current conditions seem right for one.
- Neutral Approval for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: Michelle Tafoya joins the show to discuss a recent KSTP-TV poll showing that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has a net-zero approval rating, with 47% approving and 47% disapproving.
- The "Top 5 at 5" News Wrap: Hallstrom runs through five top stories, including the conviction of a man for attempting to assassinate President Trump, the reassessment of the Ukraine-Russia situation by President Trump, and the six-month jail sentence for a former Minnesota lawmaker convicted of burglary.
- Tylenol and Autism Concerns: Hallstrom discusses an NPR story that references a Harvard study suggesting a possible link between a mother's Tylenol use during pregnancy and a child later being diagnosed with autism. He compares the handling of this story to the hydroxychloroquine debate during the COVID-19 pandemic.