Morning Announcements

Sami starts the Morning Announcements with a story about a huge news bombshell involving the Trump administration and Israel’s brand new Prime Minister. Next we cover the Pulitzer Prize citation awarded to a teen who documented the murder of George Floyd, Florida’s critical race theory ban, and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson’s ban from Youtube. Lastly, we end this news day with the world's fifth and newest Ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Friday, Sami starts the Morning announcements with the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. Next we cover the spike of consumer prices, another update on another (yet again) cyberattack, and why half of the pandemic's unemployment money may have been stolen from foreign criminals. Bad news aside, we wrap with Saudi Arabia to allow women to live alone without permission from male guardians and the new Barbie collection made from recycled plastic to fight ocean pollution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami starts the Morning Announcements with Biden's first overseas trip of his presidency, then moves to the new executive order reversing Trump's administration efforts to ban TikTok and WeChat in the US. Next we cover Florida Rep. Val Deming's announcement to run for Marco Rubio's US Senate seat, Pzifer and Moderna's plan to administer vaccines to children by this fall, and Biden's reported purchase of 500 million Pzifer vaccines to share globally. Finally, we end this news day with the Russian courts declaring groups linked to Alexei Navalny as "extremist." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami kicks off today’s Announcements with the massive internet outage that led some of the world’s biggest websites to crash. Next, we cover the unsettling congressional report on the January 6th Capitol riot, E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump, and the new law expanding voting rights to all registered voters in the state of Vermont. Then we move to Washington State’s ‘Joints for Jabs’ marijuana giveaway for people getting vaccinated, and wrap up the day with details about Chris Harrison officially exiting the Bachelor franchise for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with a news story involving Congressman Mo Brooks. Next, we move to the new FDA-approved medication for Alzheimers, Earth's soaring carbon dioxide levels, and Kamala Harris' first international trip as VP. Then, we cover an update on last month's Colonial Pipeline cyberattack and a recent cyberattack involving the New York City law department. Lastly, we finish with Simon Biles' historic vault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start off with Joe Manchin's scandalous op-ed in the Charleston Gazette responding to a democratic voting rights bill. Next, we move to Facebook's announcement that they will be extending Donald Trump's ban from the platform and his first speech since his presidency ended. Finally, we end with a story about a federal judge in San Diego overturning California's assault weapons ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with some reporting on how the NFL pledged to halt the use of "race norming." Next we move to a throwback Trump story, a couple of updates on some Florida politicians, and the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa pleading guilty to charges of embezzling funds up to $40,000. Finally, we cover Italian artist Salvatore Garau's invisible sculpture that sold for $18,000, Donald Trump Jr.'s Cameo debut, and the Bidens' visit to see the Queen next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with Israeli opposition parties announcing that they will form a new government coalition to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Next, we move to Donald Trump's shutdown of his own blog, Arizona's GOP-led election audit, and Biden's announcement of June as "National Month of Action." Lastly, we wrap with Biden's suspension of oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Melanie Stansbury's win in the New Mexico special election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with a news story about a cyberattack involving the world's largest meat processing company. Next, we move to Biden's speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, the state of Illinois to be the first to require that Asian American history be taught in school, and the Florida bill prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Lastly, we wrap with the Grand Slam's response to Naomi Osaka pulling out of the French Open and an excerpt from our newly launched podcast, Pop Alarm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with an update on the extremely restrictive voter suppression law out of Texas. Next, we cover Michael Flynn saying that the US should have the same kind of coup that Myanmar had. Then we move to negotiations in Israel over the political coalition that is likely to unseat prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Finally, we explain the reason why Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, and why China announced that they will be ending their two child policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with the Senate-blocked January 6th commission and one of the most restrictive voting bills approved by the Texas Senate. Next, we move to a Miami mass shooting that killed 2 people and left over 20 injured, Israeli opposition parties seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Israel and Egypt's talk to rebuild the Gaza Strip. Our last stories cover a mass of graves discovered at a former residential school and a Nashville hat shop under fire for promoting Star of David anti-vaccine badges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with an update on the investigation of the Capitol insurrection and studies claiming COVID-19 vaccines to have long lasting immunity. Next, we move to Egypt’s reported invitation to Israel, Palestine, and Hamas for a summit discussing a long-term ceasefire and Andrew Cuomo’s announcement to deploy state troopers to provide security in light of the rise in antisemitic attacks. Then, we cover a new poll revealing how many Americans agree with QAnon beliefs, why Naomi Osaka will not be speaking with the media during the French Open, and Howard University’s plans to rename its College of Fine Arts after alum, Chadwick Boseman. Our last news story of the day wraps with why Amy Cooper (AKA Central Park Karen) is suing her former employer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start off by covering Biden’s order of the investigation into the origins of COVID-19. Next, we move to a San Jose transit worker that opened fire to a group a people, the details into Texas Governor Greg Abbot's constitutional gun carry law, and Kristen Clark’s move to lead the Civil Rights division of the Justice Department. Lastly, we wrap with Amazon’s acquisition of MGH Studios for $8.45 billion dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with Biden's meeting with George Floyd's family a year following his death. Next, we move to a number of Republicans' response to Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on comparing masking policies to the Holocaust. Then, we cover Moderna's findings in their teen vaccine study, how a number of individuals who tried to overturn the 2020 election are now running the vote, and Florida's new social media law. Lastly, we wrap with another Florida news story about a high school that altered 80 girls' yearbook photos that were deemed "immodest." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with an international story involving Ryan Air and Belarus dictator, Alexander Lukashenko. Next, we move to the Commerce Department security unit accused of spying on hundreds of employees, why Mike Pompeo is being sued for $1.9 million dollars, and Penn State University’s decision to remove gendered terms for their class names. Lastly, we end with a some vaccination data from the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with an update on the 2019 death of Ronald Greene. Next, we move to Matt Gaetz' girlfriend to allegedly cooperate with federal authorities in the sex trafficking investigation, Majorie Taylor Greene's remarks comparing House COVID restrictions to the Holocaust, and the effects of 2020 on our health. Lastly, we wrap with why Trump has billed the Secret Service $40,000 since leaving office, and former Trump advisor Jason Miller's defamation lawsuit loss. *Trigger warning for police violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting in Iceland, and why Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg is under criminal tax investigation. Our next story covers Mike Pence's brother, who voted against the bipartisan bill to probe the Capitol riot, despite threats to hang the former VP. Finally, our last story of the week is about Europe's reopening plans for vaccinated tourists this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with the phone call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Next, we move to the escalated investigation of the Trump Organization, the House approval of the January 6 commission, and the extreme Texas law banning most abortions in the state. Then, we wrap with the alleged illegal contributions to Sen. Susan Collins' re-election campaign and Mark McCloskey's plans to run for Senate after waving rifles at BLM protestors last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with updates from the situation in Israel. Next, we move to an update from the prosecutor handling the shooting of Andrew Brown, the bipartisan commission to investigate the Capitol riots, and a newly signed bill aimed at strengthening efforts to address hate crimes targeted at Asian Americans. Then, we move through a number of quick stories including an upcoming report on UFO sightings, Biden and Harris' tax returns, Trump's claimed pension payments, and Representative Val Demings' plans to run against Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate Race. Lastly, we wrap with an update on COVID-19 cases across the U.S. and the criticism Prince Harry is receiving over his remarks on free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Next, we move to the Supreme Court's decision to weigh in on a Mississippi abortion law, Matt Gaetz' associate Joel Greenberg pleading guilty to several charges in a sex case, and a number of headlines regarding Bill Gates. Lastly, we end with Cuomo's $5 million dollar pandemic book deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with the escalating situation between the Israelis and Palestinians. Next, we move to new allegations against Matt Gaetz, Biden’s secret Venmo account, and the investigation of Marjorie Taylor Greene and her husband regarding homestead exemptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with a major announcement from the CDC. Next, we move to why anti-vaxxers are now considering masking up, the continued conflict in Israel, and Biden’s executive orders to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity. Then, we cover stories involving congressional lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with AOC, and an update on the Matt Gaetz investigation. Lastly, we finish with some Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we continue (once again) with the crisis in Israel. Next, we move to Liz Cheney’s removal from her party leadership position, the Colonial Pipeline’s restored operations, and Vermont’s vaccination milestone. To end this day of news, we wrap with Ellen Degeneres’ announcement of her show officially ending in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with an update with the conflict in Israel, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s fight with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul over COVID origins, and the NRA’s bankruptcy petition dismissed by a federal judge. To end this episode, we finish with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start off with the growing tensions in Jerusalem, an update on the pipeline ransomeware attack, and NBC's cancellation of the 2022 Golden Globes amid diversity controversy. Lastly, let's end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we have a lot to catch up on. We start with a ransomeware attack forcing a shutdown of a major U.S. pipeline and the Trump Justice Department's seizure of Washington Post reporters' records. Next, we move to the growing tensions in East Jerusalem and Arizona's response to the 2020 election audit. To finish off this busy news day, we end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we have some quick news for you. We start with Florida’s new voter suppression bill, the GOP’s plans to replace Liz Cheney, and the EU’s rapid vaccine rollout. And lastly, Caitlyn Jenner is sad that her friends are leaving California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with a couple of Trump related stories, including Facebook's decision not to reinstate Trump’s banned accounts, along with reports that his Scottish golf clubs paid no taxes and laid off dozens of people all the while receiving government subsidies. Then, we cover Texas’ sweeping new abortion restrictions, and the reasons behind the rise of protests in Colombia. Lastly, we end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves, including updates on Covid-19 patents, Derek Chauvin’s fate, Ghislaine Maxell’s trial, Broadway’s reopening, and Peloton’s treadmill recall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Wednesday's episode starts with Biden's decision to raise the refugee cap following some major blowback. Next, we cover Biden's new vaccine goals, the recent climate data revealing why the US is hotter than ever, and Kevin McCarthy's off-air comments about Liz Cheney. Lastly, we end with a Pennsylvania man sentenced to 5 years probation after voting in name of his deceased mother and the Facebook Oversight Board's plan to rule on Trump's indefinite ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we cover why there's an unlikely chance of reaching herd immunity this year, Facebook's decision on the fate of Trump's accounts, and Gov. Ron DeSantis's announcement to suspend all local COVID-19 restrictions in Florida. Lastly, we end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we cover India's record-breaking Covid count, North Korea's response to Biden's speech to Congress, and the legal fight between Apple and Fortnite. To end this slow news day, we wrap with Mitt Romney's address at the Utah GOP Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we started with a story about a Virginia woman fired from her job after she was caught on video making racial majors towards her Black neighbor. Next, we move to the federal indictment expected for Derek Chauvin and three other former officers charged in George Floyd’s death, Alexey Navalny’s first public appearance since ending his prison hunger strike, and New York’s probe into toxic metals found in baby food. Lastly, we finish off with the Senate passing the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 89-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we cover why Rudy Giuliani’s NYC apartment was raided by the FBI, Facebook’s internal report highlighting the company’s role in the Capitol insurrection, and a New York man found guilty of threatening lawmakers. Lastly, we finish off with a court update on the shooting and killing of Andrew Brown Jr and President Biden's speech to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with Biden's 100th day of presidency, the CDC's new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people, and Joe Rogan's anti-vaccine remarks. Next, we move to why a Miami private school is banning vaccinated teachers from interacting with students, Birmingham's blanket pardon for more than 15,000 city residents convicted of marijuana possession, and the civil rights investigation in the killing of Andrew Brown Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we cover the investigation into Louisville policing over Breonna Taylor's death, details in the Isaiah Brown shooting, Florida's new voter suppression bill, and Arizona GOP's attempt to prove election fraud (yet again). Next, we move to the 2020 census results, and end with the Supreme Court's decision to take up first major gun control case in more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with Caitlyn Jenner's official announcement to run for California governor. Next, we move to Ghislaine Maxwell's first courtroom appearance, Oklahoma's bill protecting divers who hit protestors, and President Biden's tax plan. Lastly, we end with Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with the biggest headline of the day regarding the DC statehood bill. Next, we move to the approved legislation bill aimed at addressing hate crimes against Asian Americans, Biden's move to recognize the Armenian genocide, and why the Supreme Court ruled against imposing new restrictions on life without parole for juveniles. Lastly, we cover the Senate Republican's $568 billion counteroffer to Biden's infrastructure plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we cover the Ma'Khia Bryant shooting, the Justice Department's probe of the Minneapolis police, and the forceful arrest of a 73 year old woman with dementia. Next, we move to the USDA's extension of universal free lunch through next school year before finishing up with Headlines That Speak for Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with the verdict on the Derek Chauvin trial. Next, we move to new reporting regarding the brutal prison conditions in the Washington D.C. jail and finish with Headlines That Speak for Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Next, we cover the ‘anti-riot’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Cuomo’s investigation over use of state resources to complete his recent book, and Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling to revoke bail for two Proud Boy leaders involved in the Capitol riots. Finally, let’s finish up with Headlines That Speak for Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with new information about the Adam Toledo shooting, Russia's response to last week's sanctions, and the Indianapolis FedEx shooting. Next, we move to Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert's vote against the National Marrow Donor Program, the controversy and backlash surrounding the America First Caucus document, and Headlines That Speak for Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with a walk down memory lane regarding the Trump administration's election interference. Next, we move to Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton's testimony addressing failures during the January 6 insurrection, new findings in the released footage of the fatal shooting of 13 year old Adam Toledo, and updates on the Derek Chauvin Trial. Then, we talk about the new legislation known as HR 40, a bill on studying reparations. Lastly, we end on Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we start with an update on the Daunte Wright case, witness testimony from the defense in the Derek Chauvin trial, and new details on the Matt Gaetz investigation. Lastly, we end on Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we cover the joint CDC and FDA statement on the halt of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the resignation of the police officer and chief following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, and a new phase of the Derek Chauvin trial with the defense calling its first witnesses. Lastly, we end with the call between President Biden and Vladimir Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we cover a number of recent cases of police misconduct, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s attempted request to talk with Putin, and Biden’s announcement to name Cindy McCain as US ambassador to the UN World Food Program. Next, we move to why Will Smith and Director Antoine Fuqua have decided to pull their production of “Emancipation” from Georgia, FEMA’s $1.9 trillion dollar relief package for COVID-19 funeral expenses, and the latest CDC updates on the vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we start with a summary of the Derek Chauvin trial from Friday, President Biden’s Supreme Court commission, and Amazon’s Alabama union vote. Next, we move to the rising conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the 533 million users affected in a Facebook data leak, and Tishaura Jones’ historic victory as St. Louis’ first black female mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last episode of this week starts with updates on the Derek Chauvin trial, President Biden’s executive actions to curb gun violence, Matt Gaetz' alleged payments for sex, and the charges dropped against Georgia Representative Park Cannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode continues with Day 8 of Derek Chauvin trial, details of President Biden's $2 trillion dollar infrastructure package, Matt Gaetz "blanket pre-emptive pardons," Alexei Navalny's double hernia diagnosis, and why NRA leader Wayne Lapierre escaped to his friend's yacht. Lastly, we end on Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode starts with takeaways from Day 7 of the Derek Chauvin trial, followed by Biden's announcement to make the COVID-19 vaccine eligible to all US adults by April 19th. Next, we cover the veto override on the Arkansas transgender bill, Mitch McConell's response to companies speaking out about Georgia's new voting law, and the MLB All-Star's move to Denver. Lastly, Caitlyn Jenner is reportedly running for California Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers the Derek Chauvin trial, the Iranian nuclear agreement, a potential Capitol police exodus, and why Alabama stalled a bill that would reverse a ban on teaching yoga in school. Next, we move to updates on the Arkansas bill restricting medical treatments for trans youth and end on Harvey Weinstein's appeal to reverse his sex crimes convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices