The Morning Five: Monday, August 17 -- DNC Finalizes 2028 Primary Calendar, Another Museum Art Heist in Italy and U.S.-Canada Approach Tariff Deadline

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.

Today's host was Michael Wear. 

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Today’s scripture: Psalm 115:1-11 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/15/democrats-finalize-2028-calendar-that-moves-racially-diverse-states-to-the-front-01038875 

https://abcnews.com/International/ukraine-launches-600-drones-moscow-major-barrage-mayor/story?id=135684267 

https://apnews.com/article/italy-museum-theft-sicily-da-messina-e95850508384f8e84ae7870510aa3124 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/15/canada-tariffs-trump-deadline/ 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-trump-tariffs-trade-deal-negotiation-sectoral-relief-lumber-auto-steel-9.7309039 

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