Morning Announcements

Today is Election Day - so consider this your official reminder to go vote! Yesterday the Supreme Court heard two challenges to Texas’s new abortion law. Next, we move to spending bill (yes, again), before wrapping with an explanation of the phrase "Let's Go Brandon." Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "Biden administration asserts 'no constitutional right is safe’ if Texas abortion law allowed to stand" CNN: "Manchin warns he may vote against Biden social safety net plan as he criticizes key aspects" NPR: "A Southwest pilot is under investigation for the divisive phrase 'Let's go, Brandon'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with a bunch of breaking news from last week including an update on the Pfizer vaccine, a decision coming out of the Supreme Court, and Joe Biden's meeting with Pope Francis. Next we move to why Republican representative Adam Kinzinger will not seek reelection for his House seat and a summary from the G20 summit. Lastly, tomorrow is Election Day, so this is your reminder to vote. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: “FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11” NY Times: “Supreme Court won’t block Maine’s vax mandate for health care workers” CNN: “‘God love ya’: Warm relationship between the world’s most powerful Catholics on display as Biden and Pope Francis meet” Axios: “Kinzinger will not seek re-election in 2022” AP News: “G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off with President Biden’s announcement that the final reconciliation bill will be $1.75 trillion dollars. Next, let’s share some news from Facebook, before closing with why there’s a probe into school library books. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: “What’s in Biden’s spending plan” Axios: “How Facebook plans to build its metaverse” Axios: “Texas House probes school library books dealing with race and sexuality” Targetted book list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s start by talking about the spending package (again). It’s now looking likely that paid family and medical leave is going to be dropped from the bill completely. Stories continue to emerge from the Facebook Papers that you might find interesting. Next, the United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation and 108,000 people will have their medical debt wiped out partially thanks to funding raised by Fair Fight. Lastly, we have an election announcement. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: “Biden urges bill over ‘finish line’ as Dems eye new surtax” NY Times: “A paid family leave program is likely to be dropped from the social policy bill at Manchin’s urging” AP News: “Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Midwest maid abuse” Washington Post: “Rep. Mo Brooks, denying planning role in Jan. 6 rally, says he’d be ‘proud’ if his staff helped out” AP News: “United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker” NPR: “108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams’ PAC gifts $1.34M” AP News: “Letitia James will run for New York governor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our first story, we have a scandal right out of Liberty University. Next, let’s do an update on the spending bill in Congress, before getting to the billionaire tax proposal. Plus, Spanx founder Sara Blakely just sold her company to Blackstone at a valuation of about $1.2 billion dollars. Then, we cover Princess Mako's wedding, a new U.S. private refugee sponsorship program, and Pfizer's Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: ProPublica: "'The Liberty Way': How Liberty University Discourages and Dismisses Students’ Reports of Sexual Assaults" CNN: "Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know" Axios: "Biden plan expected to include at least $500B for climate" Washington Post: "The world needs to cut its emissions seven times as fast to hit climate goals, U.N. report finds" Washington Post: "Democrats' billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging" NY Times: "At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference" NPR: "Spanx CEO surprises employees with 2 first-class plane tickets and $10,000" Axios: "U.S. will now allow private citizens to sponsor Afghan refugees" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's start with yesterday’s military coup in Sudan. Next, we have to talk about Facebook and Tesla. Lastly, we have today’s edition of Democracy Watch (and this is a big one, everyone). Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: "Sudan’s Military Seizes Power and Fires on Protesters: News Updates" AP News: "US condemns Sudan coup, suspends $700 million in aid" NPR: "The Facebook Papers: What you need to know about the trove of insider documents" AP News: "Facebook profits rise amid revelations from leaked documents" NY Times: "Tesla shares surpass $1 trillion in value" Rolling Stone: "Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of the movie Rust, accidentally killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding the director Joel Souza. Next, we have an update on if we’re ever getting any sort of deal on an infrastructure spending bill. We share a shady story about Johnson & Johnson, before closing with a weather report and an announcement from the White House. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: LA Times: "Everything we know so far about the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the ‘Rust’ set" CNN: "Crew member yelled 'cold gun' as he handed Alec Baldwin prop weapon, court document shows" NPR: "The fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins is prompting calls to ban real guns from sets" AP News: "Biden, Manchin and Schumer huddle, but still no budget deal" Axios: "Pelosi expects “billionaire’s tax” to pay for Biden social spending" Bloomberg: "J&J Loses a Round in Bankruptcy Spat Over Baby Powder Suits" NPR: "Powerful storm brings heavy rain, flooding and mud flows to Northern California" NPR: "White House delays the release of secret JFK assassination records, citing COVID-19" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House of Representatives voted to recommend prosecution under contempt charges to the Department of Justice for Steve Bannon. Yesterday in NYC, Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced that the city will require all police officers, firefighters, and other municipal workers to get COVID vaccines. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton met with members of Congress yesterday to discuss federal reforms of residential treatment centers for troubled teens. And lastly, the human remains that were found yesterday in Florida have turned out to be those of Brian Laundrie. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: "New York City mandates Covid vaccine for all city workers" NBC News: "Paris Hilton pushes for bill to crack down on abusive youth facilities" Paid Leave For All: "Letter from Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex" CNN: "Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday the FDA finally approved both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots. On Tuesday night, the January 6th bipartisan House committee voted unanimously in favor of contempt-of-Congress charges against Steve Bannon. Moving to our next story, Republicans in the Senate unanimously blocked yet another piece of voting rights legislation called the Freedom to Vote Act. Meanwhile, Manchin has reportedly told associates that he is considering leaving the Democratic Party if they don’t agree to his demands to cut the infrastructure bill. Then, we cover some murder stories before closing with the Netflix employee walkout over Dave Chapelle's transgender comments in his comedy special. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters and says people can get a shot different from their original dose" Reuters: "U.S. House committee backs contempt charge against Trump aide Bannon" NY Times: "Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill, Leaving Its Fate in Doubt" Mother Jones: "Manchin Tells Associates He’s Considering Leaving the Democratic Party and Has an Exit Plan" CBS News: "Manslaughter conviction of 21-year-old Oklahoma woman who suffered miscarriage sparks outcry" Washington Post: "Gunman in Parkland school shooting pleads guilty to murdering 17 people" NPR: "Potential human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie are found in Florida" AP News: "Chapelle special spurs Netflix walkout; ‘Trans lives matter’" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night, The January 6th insurrection committee voted to prosecute Steve Bannon for criminal contempt. Next, we move to a story about a Miami school that is telling vaccinated kids to stay home for 30 days after their shot, before moving over to the Secretary of Homeland Security's recent COVID test results. Finally, we cover the governor’s race in Virginia between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: "Miami private school makes bogus claims about vaccines while ordering pupils who get a shot to stay home for 30 days" NBC News: "Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for Covid" NBC Washington: "Taylor Swift, Glenn Youngkin and the Race for Virginia Governor Explained" AP News: "LA County wants Vanessa Bryant to undergo psychiatric exam" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday former Secretary of State Colin Powell passed away due to COVID complications. Next, we move to some Strike-tober action before covering the trial of the three men who were charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year. Finally, Donald Trump underwent an actual deposition for 4 and a half hours yesterday and we debrief you on more Trump legal news. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: "Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle" Washington Post: "More than 10,000 John Deere workers on strike after rejecting contract" NPR: "What you need to know about the start of the trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery" CNBC: "Trump sues Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee in bid to block records requests" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a short news day. First, we have an IATSE strike update, before revisiting a horrific story that broke late last week. Finally, former president Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Deadline: "Hollywood Strike Averted As IATSE & AMPTP Agree On New Film & TV Contract; Read Details Of Deal" NBC News: "Southlake school leader tells teachers to balance Holocaust books with 'opposing' views" Washington Post: "Former president Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after treatment for infection" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re starting today’s episode with our newest segment: Democracy Watch. Yesterday, the FDA advisory committee officially recommended Moderna booster shots for people ages 65 and older, as well as younger adults who are at high risk. Then, we move to some economic stories, the supply chain, before ending with our final headline about Robert Durst. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Jan. 6 panel moves against Bannon, sets contempt vote" NPR: "Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID vaccine booster" NY Times: "Social Security Benefits to Rise 5.9% in 2022, Most in Four Decades" NY Times: "Biden Announces Measures at Major Ports to Battle Supply Chain Woes" Washington Post: "Inflation climbs 5.4 percent in September as delta variant hurts recovery, supply chains" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with a new study about booster vaccines from the National Institute of Health. On Tuesday, the FDA authorized the first ever e-cigarette. Meanwhile, the chair of the Senate Homeland Security, senator Gary Peters has asked TikTok to provide information on its policies surrounding violent and extremist content. Next, we move to our new and exciting segment, Democracy Watch. To close, we end with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' memo ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop mass worksite raids. Plus, we have an update on the potential strike by IATSE. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: "FDA to take up Moderna, J&J Covid-19 booster questions this week" AP News: "FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers" CNN: "Senate Homeland Security chair asks TikTok for policies on extremist content" Mother Jones: "Texas Republicans Are Pulling Out All the Stops to Dilute the Voting Power of People of Color" Washington Post: "2020 Census may have undercounted Black Americans, new analyses say" Hollywood Reporter: "IATSE Sets Oct. 18 Strike Date if Contract Talks Aren’t Resolved" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We still have not quite settled the debt ceiling issue yet. New York City is giving every public school kindergartner $100 dollars in a college savings account, and California became the first state in the nation to adopt a law that will require large retail stores to provide gender-neutral toy sections. And in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any "entity," if someone objects to the vaccine for "any reason of personal conscience. " Yesterday, a Wyoming coroner issued an update in the Gabby Petito case, and today we're going to close the Morning Announcements with a brand new segment called Democracy Watch. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "House returns to stave off default with debt limit vote" NY Times: "Seeding Accounts for Kindergartners and Hoping to Grow College Graduates" LA Times: "California will require large retailers to provide gender-neutral toy sections" Axios: "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any entity" AP News: "Coroner: Gabby Petito strangled 3-4 weeks before body found" NBC News: "Jan. 6 commission threatens criminal referrals after Steve Bannon snubs subpoena" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pharmaceutical company Merck asked the FDA yesterday to grant them emergency use authorization for their new COVID antiviral pill. Also, you may have heard that Southwest Airlines has cancelled several hundred flights in recent days. Next we have a new update on the slow rolling Facebook scandal (but Facebook isn’t the only threat from cyberspace). Then we move to actor William Shatner’s scheduled flight on Jeff Bezos’ rocket Blue Origin before closing with some unfortunate news. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: “Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill” AP News: “Southwest cancels hundreds more flights, denies sickout” Axios: “Facebook whistleblower to brief Facebook Oversight Board, U.K. parliament” AP News: “Cyberattacks concerning to most in US: Pearson/AP-NORC poll” NPR: “William Shatner is bound for space, but the rest of us will have to wait” BBC: “Epstein: Met to take no action after Prince Andrew review” Business Insider: “Top House Republican Steve Scalise refused to say Trump lost the election 11 months after Biden won” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Indigenous People’s Day. We start off with the reinstatement of Texas’ abortion law. Next we have an espionage story before closing with a report from Propublica about the systemic arrests of Black children in Tennessee for nonexistent crimes. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: “Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day” NPR: “Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Texas’ 6-week abortion ban” AP News: “Navy nuclear engineer charged with trying to pass secrets” ProPublica: “Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debt ceiling fight is officially over (for now). Unfortunately we have to talk about the insurrection and the status of the congressional committee that is currently investigating it. Google and YouTube announced a new policy yesterday that prevents creators who post climate misinformation from being able to monetize their content on its platforms via ads or creator payments. But can you really deny climate change when at least 4 people were killed in flash floods in Birmingham Alabama and nearby areas? Finally, 8 former NBA players were charged with defrauding the NBA’s health and welfare benefits in a scam that earned them about 2.5 million dollars illegally. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Default crisis dodged — for now — with Dem-GOP debt accord" Politico: "Trump tells 4 former aides to defy Jan. 6 committee's subpoena" Axios: "Google, YouTube to prohibit ads and monetization on climate denial content" NPR: "At least 4 people have died as flash floods swamp Alabama" NPR: "18 former NBA players are charged in a $4 million health care fraud scheme" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first update this morning is on the debt ceiling negotiations. Next we move to a school shooting at a high school in Arlington, Texas, the World Health Organization's official approval of the first malaria vaccine, and some unsettling news involving phone provider AT&T. Lastly, we wrap with the temporary block of Texas' controversial abortion law. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "Senate Democrats appear open to short-term debt ceiling reprieve from GOP" CNN: "A suspect is in custody in the Texas school shooting that left at least 4 people injured" NY Times: "First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O." Daily Beast: "We Can All Thank AT&T for the Rise of Pro-Trump One America News, Report Says" NBC News: "Federal judge temporarily blocks enforcement of Texas law banning most abortions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday Facebook's whistleblower testified in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and urged them to take action against Facebook. Next, we move to Johnson & Johnson's request for authorization from the FDA for its booster dose of the COVID vaccine, and why a Texas board is recommending posthumous pardon for George Floyd. Then, we cover why Tesla has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $137 million dollars to a former contractor, before moving to a major report revealing the abuse of over 300,000 minors by the French Catholic clergy. Finally, we finish off with why Kellogg's US. cereal plant workers are going on strike and the growing devastation of the oil spill in California. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Ex-Facebook manager criticizes company, urges more oversight" Washington Post: "Johnson & Johnson seeks emergency authorization from FDA for coronavirus booster shot" Washington Post: "Texas board recommends posthumous pardon for George Floyd in 2004 arrest" NPR: "Tesla must pay $137 million to a Black employee who sued for racial discrimination" Washington Post: "Catholic clergy in France likely abused more than 200,000 minors, independent commission estimates" Axios: "DOJ reviewing decision not to charge FBI agents in Nassar investigation" ABC News: "Workers at all of Kellogg's U.S. cereal plants go on strike" Axios: "California declares state of emergency over oil spill" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday the world suffered through a massive outage of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Speaking of Facebook, the company's stock fell 5 percent on Monday. Next, we move to Biden's remarks on raising the debt ceiling before wrapping with an update on the potential strike by thousands of crew members who work for Hollywood’s biggest streaming services and production studios. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage" CNN: "Facebook whistleblower revealed on '60 Minutes,' says the company prioritized profit over public good" CNBC: "As Facebook suffers its worst sell-off of the year, a ‘reluctant shareholder’ shares her next move" AP News: "Biden tells GOP to ‘get out of the way’ on debt limit" NY Times: "Hollywood Crew Union Votes to Authorize Strike Against Studios" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s start the week where we left off last week and why we're still on track to run out of money by October 18th. On a slightly better note, we have some good news on the COVID front. Next, we cover the major California oil spill, new research showing the massive underreporting of police killings, before closing with our last (and scandalous) story. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: "Progressives Stand Firm on Priorities as Infrastructure Debate Continues" AP News: "Merck says COVID-19 pill cuts risk of death, hospitalization" NPR: "A massive oil spill in the Pacific Ocean has reached the Southern California coast" Washington Post: "Pandora Papers reveal secret offshore financial system for global elites - Washington Post" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we’ve officially averted a government shutdown (at least for the next two months). Next, we share an update on the infrastructure bill vote and why Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for this debt limit to be abolished. To close this news week, we share an urgent message from the CDC. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: “Senate Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown” Washington Post: “Debt ceiling worries prompts Treasury to ask agencies for more information about cash flow” Axios: “CDC issues urgent advisory calling on pregnant people to get COVID vaccine” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off with the biggest news story on Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle. Next, we have a bit of an update on the infrastructure and debt ceiling negotiations (and why it’s looking like a stressful financial month). Then we move to Youtube’s new set of policies around anti-vaccine content, before closing with some scandalous stories out of South Dakota regarding none other than Kristi Noem. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: “Jamie Spears, father of Britney Spears, is suspended as her conservator” AP News: “EXPLAINER: What’s behind all the drama in Congress?” Washington Post: “YouTube is banning Joseph Mercola and a handful of other anti-vaccine activists” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we start with what you need to know about the debt ceiling and government shutdown showdown. Next, we move to what’s in the $3.5 trillion dollar spending bill, before closing with Nancy Pelosi’s plan to hold a vote on Thursday on a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: “US government will run out of money by October 18, Treasury secretary says” Washington Post: “Negotiations between Biden, Democrats intensify as $4 trillion agenda hits stalemate” NY Times: “Liberals Dig In Against Infrastructure Bill as Party Divisions Persist” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start off with breaking news regarding R. Kelly’s sex-trafficking trial. Next, we move to Germany’s election results, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s response to border patrol agents who are at risk of losing their jobs, and Facebook’s plan to halt their kids’ version of Instagram. Next, the DEA just issued its first public safety alert in six years, and we close with a number of stories our of California. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: “R. Kelly Found Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking” Axios: “German elections: After close result, jockeying to replace Merkel begins” Washington Post: “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promises beleaguered Border Patrol agents jobs” AP News: “Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback” NPR: “The DEA Is Warning Of A Rise In Overdose Deaths From Fake Drugs Laced With Fentanyl” LA Times: “California’s universal voting by mail becomes permanent” Axios: “LA County to dismiss nearly 60,000 marijuana-related convictions” Axios: “Rep. Karen Bass launches run for Los Angeles mayor” Washington Post: “Arizona judge voids state’s ban on school mask mandates” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Amtrak train derailed on Saturday, causing multiple injuries and deaths. On Friday, a federal court of appeals blocked New York City’s school system from imposing a vaccine mandate for teachers and staff. Plus, New York plans to face staffing shortages ahead of its vaccine mandates. Next, we cover Germany’s election results before closing with Liz Cheney’s comments on gay marriage. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: “Investigators probe deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana” Washington Post: “NY hospitals, schools fear staff shortage from vaccine rules” NPR: “New York May Use The National Guard To Replace Unvaccinated Health Care Workers” NPR: “Early Results Show The German Election Is Too Close To Call” NPR: “Swiss Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage In A Nationwide Referendum” AP News: “Liz Cheney: `I was wrong’ in opposing gay marriage in past” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close this week with your favorite — Headlines That Speak For Themselves. To start, the CDC announced its latest recommendations for who should receive Pfizer booster shots. Next, we have a few foreign policy stories this morning including the return of Taliban’s executions, Airbnb’s support for Afghan refugees, and a Senior U.S. diplomat’s resignation over inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants. On a related note, the Biden administration has suspended the use of horse patrols the Texas border. Then, we cover an upcoming potential government shutdown, the Collierville shooting, and what basically is a carbon copy of the the Texas abortion bill. Lastly, we move to NYC’s historic bill offering protections to food delivery workers and the federal arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: “Covid Live Updates: C.D.C. Panel Recommends Pfizer Boosters for Many Americans, but Not Health Workers” AP News: “Taliban official: Strict punishment, executions will return” Axios: “Airbnb co-founders double Afghan refugee program to 40,000” NY Times: “U.S. Diplomat to Haiti Resigns Over Biden Administration Policy” NPR: “The Biden Administration Will No Longer Use Horses At A Texas Border Crossing” NY Times: “House Approves Funding for Israel’s Iron Dome” Washington Post: “Collierville Kroger shooting: Gunman kills 1, wounds a dozen at Tennessee Kroger” NPR: “A Florida Lawmaker Is Proposing A Restrictive Texas-Style Abortion Bill” CBS News: “Texas doctor who wrote op-ed about intentionally violating state’s abortion ban sued under new law” NY Times: “N.Y.C. Food Delivery Workers Would See Better Pay Under New Bills” NBC News: “Federal arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie in Gabby Petito investigation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is unfortunately building a more effective wall than Donald Trump ever could. Speaking of Texas, we cover a story about a couple who was kicked out on a restaurant for wearing face masks…but are we surprised though? Now let’s talk about the debt ceiling, why the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is asking tens of thousands of entertainment industry workers to go on strike, and the latest of Trump’s recent lawsuit involving his niece. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: “Texas Gov. Abbott sends miles of cars along border to deter migrants” CNN: “A Texas couple wore face masks at a restaurant to protect their immunocompromised infant. The owner asked them to leave” NY Times: “House Passes Spending Bill and Debt Limit Increase Over G.O.P. Opposition” LA Times: “Hollywood union calls for strike authorization vote by crew workers” CNN: “Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, New York Times reporters over disclosure of tax documents” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve hit once again another grim milestone in the pandemic. Next, we unpack some terrifying photos of United States ICE agents using whips to control Haitian migrants at the southern border, before covering the General Assembly gathering in NYC this week, and an update on the case of Gabby Petito. Lastly, we wrap with what you should know about the Johnson and Johnson’s booster shots. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: “COVID-19 Has Now Killed About As Many Americans As The 1918-19 Flu” NPR: “U.S. Border Agents Chased Migrants On Horseback. A Photographer Explains What He Saw” NY Times: “U.N. Live Updates: Biden Pledges to Work Toward ‘Peaceful, Prosperous Future For All’” CNN: “Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s, FBI says” Washington Post: “Second dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine increases protection against covid-19, maker says” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off with why Roe vs. Wade is not quite settled yet. We also have some big vaccine news today, followed up Biden’s announcement that travel restrictions will be lifted starting in November for foreigners who are fully vaccinated against COVID. Next, the Biden administration also announced that they will be raising the cap on refugee admissions to 125,000 people beginning October 1, 2021. Lastly, there’s another book that’s about to come out, and this one is about Peter Thiel. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: “The Supreme Court Sets A Date For Arguments In Case That Could Challenge Roe V. Wade” NY Times: “Vaccine Uptake Among Young Children Looms as a Major Question” NY Times: “U.S. to Lift Travel Ban for Vaccinated Visitors” NY Times: “The Biden administration will raise the cap on refugee admissions to 125,000.” The Week: “Zuckerberg denies quid pro quo with Trump” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring back your favorite segment: Headlines That Speak For Themselves. We cover Biden's plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans, a Texas doctor who challenged the abortion law, why France is still pissed with the U.S., and how the J6 rally went over this weekend. Then, it's to close with some true crime headlines. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: “US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk” NPR: “A Texas Doctor Says He Defied The Abortion Law, Risking Lawsuits” AP News: “France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over sub deal” Axios: “Smaller than expected “Justice for J6" rally met with large police presence” CNN: “Human remains found in Wyoming are ‘consistent’ with description of Gabby Petito, FBI says” NY Times” Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murder After Decades of Suspicion” NBC News: “Colorado’s Polis marries longtime partner in first same-sex marriage for a sitting governor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this news day, we start with a reminder of tomorrow ’s potential reunion following the Jan. 6th insurrections. Next, we move to why Pennsylvania Senate Republicans voted to subpoena for information on some 7 million voters from the 2020 election, Derek Chauvin’s return to court, and an update on the submarine deal between the U.S. and Australia. Plus, Roger Stone’s was apparently served with a lawsuit live on air during a radio interview and here’s what we know. Lastly, we wrap with Nicki Minaj’s vaccine tweets. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: “The Capitol Will Face Its Biggest Security Test Since Jan. 6 On Saturday” NBC News: “Pennsylvania Republicans seek trove of voter information in 2020 election review” NPR: “Derek Chauvin Returns To Court For Allegedly Holding A Black Teen Down By The Throat” NY Times: “In Submarine Deal With Australia, U.S. Counters China but Enrages France” Newsweek: “Roger Stone Served With Capitol Riots Lawsuit During Radio Interview” NPR: “The White House Offered To Answer Nicki Minaj’s COVID Vaccine Questions, Not A Visit” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today with a gruesome update now that we’re 19 months into the pandemic. Next, we share another story about Facebook today and its harmful effects on teenage girls, testimonies in the Larry Nassar hearing, and Biden’s plans to share nuclear submarine technology with Australia. Lastly, we end with the Democrat’s latest revised voting rights bill. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: “The pandemic marks another grim milestone: 1 in 500 Americans have died of covid-19” Wall Street Journal: “Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show” CNN: “McKayla Maroney: FBI made ‘entirely false claims about what I said’” NPR: “Why Biden Is Taking The Rare Step Of Sharing Nuclear Submarine Tech With Australia” ABC News: “Senate Democrats introduce new voting rights bill” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today off with the latest results from the California recall election, why Facebook reportedly allowed 6 million users to break platform rules, and a quick weather report from Louisiana. After a team of scientists and entrepreneurs announced the launch of their new company, can we finally bring back the woolly mammoth? Then, we uncover some of the details in Bob Woodward and Robert Costa’s new book, learn a little more about what Melania Trump was feeling the day of the Capitol riot, before closing with why Elizabeth Holmes’ father-in-law went incognito to the media during her trial. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Forbes: “Facebook Reportedly Allowed Powerful Users To Break Platform Rules” Please consider donating to Cajun Navy Relief to support the people of Louisiana NY Times: “A New Company With a Wild Mission: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth” CNN: “Woodward/Costa book: Worried Trump could ‘go rogue,’ Milley took secret action to protect nuclear weapons” CNN: “Stephanie Grisham doesn’t deserve a pass for shedding light on Melania Trump’s misdeeds” NPR: ‘“Concerned Citizen’ At Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes’ Trial Turns Out To Be Family” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The California recall election is today and we have a serious PSA for you all. Next, we cover Amy Cony Barrett’s appearance at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center, the upcoming Sept. 18 Capitol rally, and why Simon Biles among other elite gymansts will be testifying before the Senate tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this light news morning, we bring you some COVID news headlines. We move to the Taliban's announcement that women in Afghanistan will only be allowed to study at university in gender-segregated classrooms, Britney Spear's engagement, and Emma Raducanu's outstanding win at the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We end this week with some quick news, starting with why the Justice Department is suing the state of Texas before moving to Biden’s new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with the removal of the nation’s largest confederate statue, before covering the upcoming ‘Justice for J6’ rally, the start of the Elizabeth Holmes trial, and a PSA for our Californian listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with the controversial voting restriction signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot. Then we cover Biden’s site visits following the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, where abortion is now decriminalized, and the first country to accept Bitcoin as its legal currency. Lastly, we end with the Taliban’s newly announced government in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our very own Sami Sage is back with the Morning Announcements, starting with a statement from US Attorney General Merrick Garland on the new Texas abortion law. We move to the unemployment benefits that are set to expire for millions of Americans, more updates on Afghanistan, before ending on yet again another coup this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end this week of news, guest host Amanda Duberman takes us through a couple stories, starting with Hurricane Ida and its massive devastation in the Northeast. Next, we cover some updates on the Texas abortion law, why a Malaysian shot putter was stripped of his Paralympic medal, and what voters should know about the Newsom recall. And finally, we end with why Joe Manchin is threatening Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion reconciliation plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well…the most restrictive abortion law has officially taken effect in Texas. A grand jury has indicted three former Colorado police officers and two paramedics after the 2019 killing of Elijah McClain, and the Sackler family wins sweeping immunity from all future opioid lawsuits. Plus, a Michigan man wins a case against his parents who destroyed his porn collection (yup, you heard that right). Lastly, we end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with the new FBI report on hate crimes in 2020. Next we cover China’s online gaming ban, before covering more updates on Afghanistan and the Texas abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s start off with some more news on Afghanistan before moving to the US Department of Education’s investigation into states for discriminating against students with disabilities. Next, we cover why Texas abortion providers are asking the U.S. supreme court to block a restrictive abortion law. Finally, we end with why The EU has just removed the U.S. from the country’s safe travel list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, our very own Betches Sup host Amanda Duberman takes over, starting off with the powerful storm that descended into Louisiana yesterday. Next, we turn to Afghanistan and the recent responses to the airport bombing before closing with our favorite segment: Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Alise Morales closes off this week of Morning Announcements with a series of updates on the devastating news out of Afghanistan and the backlash Biden has received from Republicans following the Kabul blasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another news day. Alise kicks off the Morning Announcements, first covering OnlyFans' recently dropped porn ban, before moving to Nancy Pelosi’s feud with lawmakers who made an unauthorized trip to Kabul. Finally, the Pfizer vaccine now has a brand new name...can you guess what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a quick news day brought to you by guest host Alise Morales. First off, we start with the Supreme Court’s order to reinstate Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy before moving to the House’s approval of the $3.5 billion infrastructure bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise is back this week for the Morning Announcements, starting with our first story on the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Next we move to audit of the 2020 election being conducted in Arizona’s Maricopa County before wrapping with Andrew Cuomo’s final farewell to New York (hopefully). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices