Morning Announcements

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

Today's episode catches up on a lot of news from Friday, starting with a deadly attack at the US Capitol, MLB's move to pull the 2021 all-star game out of Atlanta, and more witness testimonies in the Derek Chauvin trial. Next, we move to the Facebook data leak, how Trump steered supporters into unwitting donations, and an alleged coup in Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode starts with the Derek Chauvin trial (again) and the fallout from the voter suppression law in Georgia. Then we move to the shooting in Orange, California, an update from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the reported 15 million failed Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Lastly, we have a new update about Matt Gaetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers a number of headlines including the third day of the Derek Chauvin trial, Matt Gaetz' response to the DOJ investigation, Biden's additional actions to combat violence against AAPI communities, and COVID vaccine updates for teenagers ages 12 to 15. Then, we move over to New York's marijuana legalization, Russian hackers suspected of stealing thousands of State Department emails, and two Capitol police overs suing Trump over the January 6th riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers some updates on the Derek Chauvin trial, the CDC's updates on vaccine effectiveness, the union vote count for the Amazon warehouse in Alabama, the White House's infrastructure plan, Matt Gaetz' investigation for sexual relationship with a minor, and Arkansas's new bill banning healthcare for trans youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers opening arguments and the start of witness testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial, Minnesota's court ruling on sexual assault, Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago speech, and and Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode dives deep into the new Georgia voter suppression law and the fallout from its passage, a status update on the Suez Canal ship, House testimony from the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter; and then we finish with Headlines That Speak For Themselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers headlines including: the container ship stuck in the Suez Canal, update on AstraZeneca, the Colorado gunman’s first court hearing, Biden’s first press conference, another Cuomo scandal, Alexei Navalny’s illness, and a new provocation from North Korea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers AAPI representation in the Biden administration, VP Harris’s new role leading on immigration issues, an update on the Capitol insurrection investigation, and the status of the country’s most important dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode includes updates on the shooting in Colorado, questions about AstraZeneca data, a 10 year overhaul of the Post Office, a failure on Facebook’s part, and Prince Harry’s next step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode includes an update on the AstraZeneca vaccine (and one from Krispy Kreme), the Supreme Court’s consideration to reinstate the death penalty for the Boston Marathon bomber, a sneak peak at the Biden administration’s next big legislative package, and Headlines That Speak For Themselves (including some international ones today). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Monday’s episode covers the state of emergency declared in Miami Beach thanks to spring breakers, some optimistic studies regarding pregnant women and mRNA vaccines, what’s going on at the southern border, White House staffers being fired for past marijuana use, and shockingly good news from Diane Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers Biden’s first big brush with Putin, good news and bad news regarding Covid, the House vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, and the confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Plus Headlines That Speak For Themselves, obviously. And be sure to check out today’s episode of the Afternoon Tea with comedian Blaire Erskine in the Betches Sup podcast feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers the shooting of eight people in Atlanta, highlights from Biden’s interview with ABC News, a resurfacing of Brett Kavanaugh-related sketchiness, and Headlines That Speak For Themselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers threats from Mitch McConnell, threats to Gavin Newsom’s governorship, a newly-released intelligence report about foreign interference in the US election, and Headlines That Speak for Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covered a very light news day with stories about the arrest of two men for the assault of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, European countries suspending the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, and a shitty but unsurprising announcement from the Vatican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Monday’s episode covers the $27 million settlement for George Floyd’s family, rare bipartisanship over Daylight Savings Time, a new example of unethical conduct from Cuomo, Biden sending FEMA to the border to manage the influx of migrant children, and of course Headlines That Speak For Themselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Morning Announcements of the week covers legislation strengthening background checks for firearms sales that just passed the House, a groundbreaking story about a Chicago suburb that will pay reparations to Black residents, an update on the Cuomo allegations, plus the Headlines That Speak For Themselves. *After this episode was recorded, it was announced the Governor Cuomo will face an impeachment investigation by New York State lawmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers the (final!) passage of the Covid relief package, a near-total ban on abortion that just became law in Arkansas, a dive into the new financial war between Trump and the GOP, and finally our new segment: Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode details the Royal Family’s response to the explosive Oprah interview, a voter suppression law that just passed in Georgia, an additional Cuomo allegation, and a new mini-segment I’m trying out with a bunch of quickie headlines you might wanna know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode addresses the new CDC guidelines for individuals who are post-vaccination, news about the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, an update on the crazy energy bills received by Texas residents in the face of bad weather, and news of another republican senator who’s chosen to retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Monday’s episode covers the passage of the $1.9 trillion Covid relief package in the Senate, a new allegation against Governor Andrew Cuomo, a report from the Wall Street Journal that accuses the Kremlin of peddling disinformation about the Pfizer an Moderna vaccines, and some shitty Women’s History Month news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final episode of this week includes stories about how Qanon’s final hopes were dashed as Trump did not get inaugurated yesterday, the extension of National Guard presence in DC, the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Bill and HR-1 in the House. Then we move over to Republican scandal corner, exploring the malfeasance of former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and Representatives Ronny Jackson and Madison Cawthorn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers a warning about an attack on the Capitol today (yes, another one), new Senate testimony about safety failures on the 6th, details about the first trial date for a defendant in the Capitol riots, changes in the Covid relief bill (not amazing ones), an update on the Cuomo scandal, and the lack of running water in Jackson, Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a hump day treat including: the best vaccine news we’ve heard in a while, the dumbest thing we’ve heard from Texas in about a week, FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony about the capitol insurrection, the confirmation of Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo as the Secretary of Commerce, and new US sanctions on Russia for their treatment of Alexei Navalny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Tuesday’s episode is a quick one that covers marijuana legalization in Virginia, the significance of Biden’s statement in support of Amazon workers unionizing, news about family reunification, and a new Cabinet confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first Morning Announcements of the week covers the former guy’s appearance at CPAC, the approval of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the passage of the Covid Relief bill without the $15 minimum wage provision, an update on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and US relations with Saudi Arabia, and a new allegation against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers a number of headlines including: Jennifer Granholm’s confirmation as Energy Secretary, the passage of the Equality Act in the House and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s multiple temper tantrums around it, two updates from the January 6th insurrection (one not fun, one kind of fun), the Manhattan DA’s possession of Trump’s tax returns, and more criminal activity from USA Gymnastics (Trigger Warning: sexual assault & suicide). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode covers news about the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the House testimony of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, an update from Maricopa County, a new allegation of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a grand jury decision in the death of Daniel Prude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode summarizes the Senate hearing about the security failures that led to the Capitol insurrection, an update on Biden’s Cabinet confirmations, as well as two pop culture/politics crossovers featuring Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, George Clooney, and exposing Jim Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices