Here's What's Happening
454 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA daily news show; not to break news, but to break it down.
Put it into context.
Maybe even bring a little humor to it.
All in a couple of minutes.
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“My Set for Flappers Is All Crowd Work and Geography-Based Jokes”
April 19, 2022 07:49 - 6 minutes - 9.06 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russian Forces Enter Eastern Ukraine (via NY Times) Institute for the Study of War Analysis Ukraine Applies for E.U. Membership (via NPR) Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate Via The Hill Trump Still Trying to Overturn the Election… Via NY Times Eastman Emails (via CNN) Texas to Intro Legislation That Stops Local Governments from Doing Business with Companies Who Support Reproductive Rights Vi...
“Learning And Stuff Is Good”
April 18, 2022 07:11 - 6 minutes - 8.69 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Bodies Recovered in Kyiv (via NPR) Prime Minister Says Mariupol Has Not Fallen (via BBC) Is Dianne Feinstein Fit to Serve? Via San Francisco Chronicle Musk Offers to Buy Twitter Via CBS News Police Arrest Mall Shooter Suspect Via AP News Republicans Will No Longer Participate in Debates Via The Guardian
“Sir, That’s Called Being Hoisted by Your Own Petard.”
April 14, 2022 07:46 - 5 minutes - 6.92 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Finland and Sweden Considering NATO (via NY Times) Ukraine Prosecutors Documenting War Crimes (via NY Times) Biden Accuses Russia of Genocide (via NBC News) Subway Shooter Suspect in Custody Via AP News CDC Mask Mandate Extended Via CNN Mark Meadows Removed from Voter Rolls Via CNN Fraud by Voter Rates (via the Brennan Center)
“A Cobb Salad That Can Do Rudimentary Math”
April 13, 2022 07:42 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Putin’s Comments on the Invasion (via NY Times) Updated Civilian Death Count in Ukraine (via NPR) Updates on the Brooklyn Subway Attack Main Story via NPR Additional Reporting by NY Times New York Lt. Gov. Resigns Via NY Times Oklahoma Signs Anti-Abortion Bill into Law Main Story via AP News Marsha Blackburn Needs a Geography Lesson Via Twitter A Pre-Riot Call for the Jan 6th Riot Via NY Times
“Dude Looks Like a Dinkus in That Hat”
April 12, 2022 07:24 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russian Forces Headed East (via ABC News) A Visit from Austria’s Prime Minister (via NY Times) World Bank Estimates (via NPR) Musk Ghosts Twitter Main Story via the NY Times Ginni Thomas Lobbied Trump Administration for Jobs Main Story via CNN January 6th Committee Divided on Trump Charges Via Mother Jones Philadelphia Reinstates Mask Mandate Via ABC Local Station Finkenauer Appealing Judges Rulin...
"The Land You Live in Does Sound Magical”
April 11, 2022 07:41 - 6 minutes - 8.58 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Main Reporting from NY Times Ukraine Notes 5,600 Alleged War Crimes (via NPR) No Charges for Texas Woman Who Had an Abortion Main Story via CNN Biden to Announce New Ghost Gun Law Main Story via AP News Georgia Election Lawsuit Begins Main Story via AP News Trump Endorses Dr. Oz Story via NPR
"I Think I Need Sleep"
April 08, 2022 07:18 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Ground Forces Leave Kyiv (via NPR) Congress Removes Moscow’s Trade Status (via NY Times) Additional Reporting from NPR Introducing – Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Via AP News Alabama Passes Their Own Don’t Say Gay Bill Story via Huffington Post Kentucky Story via NY Times Michigan Story via AP News Federal Agent Impersonators Arrested Story via NPR Trump Investigation Will Continue Story via PBS wit...
“In November, We Could Fire Her”
April 07, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Mariupol Aid Turned Away (via NPR) Additional Reporting from NY Times No Charges in Minneapolis Police Shooting Via NY Times Judge Jackson Supreme Court Vote Goes to Senate Via CNN MTG Tweet Here (please don’t retweet, even to dunk on this) Elon Musk Bought the Dip Via The Verge White House Continues Student Loan Pause Via AP News Ivanka Trump Appears in Front of Jan 6th Committee Via NBC News Colo...
"You Matter"
April 06, 2022 07:26 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Zelensky’s Speech to the UN (via CNN) U.S. Seeks to Suspect Russia from UN HRC (via Axios) NATO Gathering “War Crimes” Evidence (via CNN) Oklahoma Makes Abortion Illegal Main Source via Washington Post Additional Reporting from Vox State Statistics from Data Commons, CDC, and World Population Review Stats in this episode: State median income: $27, 637 per individual. National: $31,133 Their life exp...
“Dude’s Got a Houseboat”
April 05, 2022 07:04 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Satellite Images Analyzed (via NY Times) Biden Calls Putin a “War Criminal” (via NPR) Judge Jackson’s Nomination Moves Forward Story via NY Times Build Back Better is Back in Manchin’s Hands Story via Politico Joe Manchin’s Donations (via OpenSecrets) Suspect Arrest in Sacramento Shooting Story via CNN
“We Have to Talk About Voter Suppression”
April 01, 2022 07:21 - 6 minutes - 8.84 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russian Troops Leaving Chernobyl (via Axios) Low Morale in Russia (via NY Times) Biden Releases Oil Reserve (via NY Times) Florida Voting Laws are Unconstitutional Via NPR House Caps Insulin Prices Story via NPR
“Why’d You Sign the Bill, Brad?”
March 31, 2022 07:10 - 5 minutes - 6.91 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russia Has Not Scaled Back Attacks (via NY Times) Humanitarian Effort is Worse (via UN) Germany and Austria Prepare for Gas Shortage (via NPR) Ivermectin Studies Show the Medicine Don’t Reduce Covid Hospitalizations Story via NY Times Biden Asks Congress for Covid Aid Story via NY Times Collins Will Confirm Jackson Story via AP News Planned Parenthood Sued to Halt Idaho Abortion Ban Story via NPR ...
"What Is This Show?"
March 30, 2022 07:03 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul (via NY Times) Russia Vows to Scale Back (via NPR) Trump Calls on Putin to Release Hunter Biden Info (via Politico) January 6th Updates Story via NY Times Also, Trump Scored a Hole-in-One (via Twitter) Gaps in Trump’s Phone Records (via Washington Post) Trump Has Never Heard of a Burner Phone (via CBS News) January 6th Committee Frustrated by Garland (via Huffington Post) AOC Ca...
“This Bill is Trash”
March 29, 2022 07:56 - 7.54 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Biden Stands by His Comments (via NY Times) Russian-Backed Leader Planning Annexation Vote (via NPR) Daily Update (via NPR) President Trump Likely Did Crimes Trump Likely Committed Crimes (via AP News) Committee Votes to Hold People in Contempt (via AP News) DeSantis Signs Don’t Say Gay Bill Via NPR Andi Mudryk Appointed to CA Judicial Branch (via The Hill) Ariana DeBose Wins Best Supporting Actress (v...
“This Feels Like a Holiday a Cat Made Up”
March 28, 2022 07:09 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion into Ukraine Biden Says Putin Can’t Stay in Power (via NY Times) Ukraine Regains Irpin (via NPR) Russian Forces Detained Ukrainian Mayor (via NPR) Ginni Thomas Update Via politico January 6th Committee Considering Asking Ginni to Testify (via CNN) Rep. Fortenberry to Resign Via CNN Colorado Wildfire Via CNN
"The A Stands for Awkward"
March 25, 2022 07:59 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion into Ukraine Biden Thinks Russia Should Be Out of G20 (via NY Times) January 6th Updates Via Washington Post Trump Suing Clinton Via Washington Post Supreme Court Rules with Death Row Prisoner Via NPR Democrats Confident Judge Jackson Will Be Confirmed Via NY Times
"A Unicorn Doing Rudimentary Math"
March 23, 2022 07:50 - 6 minutes - 8.37 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion in Ukraine Russian Forces Have Shrunk (via NY Times) Biden to Request More Russian Sanctions (via Reuters) Confirmation Hearings for Judge Jackson Continued Via NPR Positive Tests Hillary Clinton Tests Positive (via The Hill) Jen Psaki Tests Positive (via The Hill) Disney Employee Walk Outs Via CNN Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender-Athlete Bill Via NY Times No Survivors in China Eastern Crash Via NY Times Road...
"Speaking Of Tedward Cruz..."
March 22, 2022 07:41 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Correction: 10M Ukrainians Have Left Their Homes (via CNBC) Mariupol Rejects Russia’s Demand (via NY Times) Kyiv Under Curfew (via NPR) Confirmation Hearings for Judge Brown Begin Via NPR Ted Cruz Calls Sexual Assault Allegation, “Teenage Dating Habits” (via Twitter) Ted Cruz Was Rude in the Airport Via Insider A Plane Crashed in China Via NY Times Florida Ordered Disney to Change Diversity Trainin...
"We're Into Vibes Now, Ya Know?"
March 21, 2022 07:34 - 6 minutes - 9.26 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine UNICEF Warns About Human Trafficking Risks (via NPR) Updates on Mariupol (via NPR) The Ukraine Death Toll (via NPR) Mariupol Residents Forced to Go to Russian Camps (via CNN) Zelensky Ready for Negotiations (via CNN) Ten Million People Have Left Ukraine (via Twitter) Confirmation Hearings for Judge Jackson Begin Via CNN // Twitter // CNN Shooting at an Alabama Car Show Via Buzzfeed News Michigan Kidna...
“Amy Adams As Lois Lane Solving Legislative Map Crimes in Ohio”
March 18, 2022 07:22 - 5 minutes - 7.44 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion into Ukraine · The Search for Survivors Continues (via NY Times) · Zelensky Spoke to Germany (via NPR) · Brittney Griner’s Arrest Extended (via CNN) · Matt Shea Is… Not Helping (via The Seattle Times) Ohio Maps Rejected · Via NY Times Senators Passed DST Because They Weren’t Paying Attention · Via Buzzfeed News
“Get Back on Your Houseboat, My Guy”
March 17, 2022 07:54 - 5 minutes - 7.42 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on the Russian Invasion · Zelensky Addresses Congress (via Washington Post) · Not All of Congress Paid Attention (via Independent) · Biden Calls Putin a War Criminal (via CNN) · United States to Send $800M to Ukraine (via Axios) · NPR’s Daily Update (via NPR) · The U.N. Orders Russia to Stop (via U.N.) Joe Manchin Tells Oil and Gas Execs About Political ROIs. · Via New Republic Tennessee Restricts Abortion Rights, Texas-Style · Vi...
"Voting Rights, Kyrsten!"
March 16, 2022 07:22 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on the Russian Invasion · European Leaders Visited Kyiv (via NY Times) · Nearly 2 million people have fled Ukraine for Poland (via NPR) White House Running Out of Money for COVID Tests and Vaccines · White House Running Low on Covid Money (via NPR) · Notes on House Budget (via NPR) Details About a Scarier Version of January 6th · Via Ny Times Second Gentleman Tests Positive for Covid · Via CNN Suspect in Unhoused Attacks Arrested · ...
"Bowtie-Wearing Bing Bong"
March 15, 2022 07:10 - 6 minutes - 9.13 MBProduction Note: Sorry about the cat purrs in the beginning. She’s just very passionate about the news. Here’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion Links: Negotiators will meet again today (via NY Times) Britain's Defense Ministry believes Russia will use chemical or biological weapons in a “false-flag” operation (via Twitter) A woman crashed Russian state-run news (via Buzzfeed News) Australia and the Netherlands launch a new case against Russia (via NPR) Kre...
"Women's History Month, Everyone!"
March 14, 2022 07:43 - 5 minutes - 7.98 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia Links: Ukraine versus The Ukraine (via Time) NPR’s Daily Update Ukrainian Civilian Death Count (via U.N.) Russian’s Have Kidnapped Two Mayors (via Axios) American Journalist Brent Renaud Killed (via CNN) Texas Abortion Law Ruling Via: The Texas Tribune Texas Transgender Law Ruling Via: The Texas Tribune www.Researchyourjudges.com Former President Obama Tests Positive for Covid Via: CNN Tom Brady Isn’t Retiring, Britney ...
"It Tastes Like a $7 Pizza"
March 10, 2022 08:57 - 6 minutes - 8.65 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: It’s Harriet Tubman Day Russia Updates (Links: Children’s Hospital bombing // Chernobyl power plant disconnected // Putin calls this an “economic war” // Russia’s ruble is down) Georgia Introduces a Don’t Say Gay Bill Link: The Hill Idaho Criminalizes Gender-Affirming Care for Children Link: Rolling Stone
"Get Yourself a Cake Pop."
March 09, 2022 08:41 - 5 minutes - 7.38 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Russia updates - (NY Times // NY Times // NPR // CNN // CNN) January 6th Rioter Found Guilty - (NY Times) Proud Boys Leader Charged - (NPR) Florida Says Healthy Kids Should Not Get Covid Vaccine – (Yahoo! News) Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill Passes Senate - (NPR)
“Just Tryin’ to Vote, Ya’ Know?”
March 08, 2022 08:08 - 5 minutes - 8.23 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Updates on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine (NY Times // CNN // NPR) The Covid death toll has passed 6 million people (NY Times) The U.S. Supreme Court will not review Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case (NPR) The convoy of truckers has descended upon America (NY Times) The Supreme Court has blocked efforts in North Carolina and Pennsylvania that would block the state-ordered congressional redistricting plans (AP News) Student walkouts in Florida contin...
"I'm Back, Baybee!"
March 07, 2022 08:16 - 6 minutes - 8.69 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: An update on Russia (NPR // The Independent // AlJazeera // CNBC) The January 6th committee has laid out potential charges for Trump (NY Times // NBC News) Florida’s heinous Don’t Say Gay bill will go before the full state Senate today (The Hill // Yahoo News)
“Ukraine Needs All of Us to Be Paying Attention.”
February 28, 2022 08:15 - 5 minutes - 7.8 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: Russian updates (NY Times // CNN) President Biden has nominated Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson as the latest Supreme Court Justice (Vox) The CDC has announced that masks are no longer necessary in most US counties (Buzzfeed News // CDC) New research shows that Covid likely did originate from a Wuhan market and not from a lab (NY Times)
"This News Is... Uh... She Rough"
February 25, 2022 08:05 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: A Russian update (NY Times // Reuters // NY Times) NPR – Here is the referenced article that gives a timeline of how we got here. Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has passed through the State House (NBC News) Three police officers were found guilty of depriving George Floyd of his civil rights (Kare 11)
“What a Time To… Be a Voter!”
February 24, 2022 08:07 - 6 minutes - 9.12 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: An evening (and likely outdated by the time you hear this) update on Russia (NY Times) Two prosecutors in the criminal investigation into Trump’s business practices have quit (NY Times) Ivanka Trump is in talks for a voluntary interview with the January 6th committee (CNN) Tx Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Department of Family and Protective Services to file instances of minors receiving gender-affirming health care as child abuse (Dallas Mornin...
“I’m a Soccer Fan Now”
February 23, 2022 08:15 - 7 minutes - 11 MBHere’s what we’re talking about today: The USWNT fixed(ish) equal pay! (NY Times) A terrible amendment to a terrible Florida bill (The Hill) The Queen has covid (CNN) The Canadian “trucker” protest is done (Buzzfeed News) A deadly Portland shooting (NY Times) Ahmaud Arbery’s killers were found guilty of all federal charges (NBC News)
“Achy Breaky Heart Was a Certified Bop”
February 22, 2022 08:21 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this special episode of Here’s What’s Happening, Kim does a (frankly, not great) job of explaining how we got to where we are with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and America. The most important quote from the episode? “Let me be your source for a lot of things. Let me not be your primary source here.” I’m… sorry.
“Let’s Go Be Voters!”
February 18, 2022 08:45 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Donald Trump and two of his adult kids will be questioned in the New York civil investigation into his businesses (NY Times) California will move to the endemic stage of Covid (CBS 8) Kelly Clarkson “news” (Extra) The death toll following the rains and mudslides in Brazil is now at 110 (Washington Post) The Senate approved a funding measure that will keep the government working through March 11th (Washington Post) Florida is set to pass a ban on most a...
“Two Very Different Vibes.”
February 17, 2022 08:07 - 5 minutes - 6.99 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Updates from Russia (NY Times // NY Times) Ottawa Police tell protestors to go home or face charges (CNN) A deadly Brazilian flood (CNN) President Biden says no to Former President Trump’s claims of executive privilege (NY Times) San Francisco voters have recalled three Board of Education members (NY Times) The NFL has hired Loretta Lynch (CNN) Eight Republican Senators now say they oppose the no-fly list (Washington Post) New Mexico will raise th...
“Almonds and Tim Tams”
February 16, 2022 08:01 - 5 minutes - 7.5 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: A settlement in the Sandy Hook shooting (NY Times) Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement in the sexual abuse case filed against him (CNN) The third-person (ever) has been cured of H.I.V. (NY Times) Senate Republicans blocked a committee vote on Federal Reserve Board nominees (NPR) L.A. County will drop its outdoor mask mandate (LA Times // LA Times) Multiple Ukrainian government websites and banking systems were temporarily inaccessible ...
“Take Shorter Showers?”
February 15, 2022 08:50 - 5 minutes - 7.74 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Justin Trudeau has declared a national public order emergency (NY Times) Sarah Palin’s libel case against the New York Times will likely be thrown out (Washington Post) Updates on the situation in Russia (NY Times) Donald Trump’s long-time accounting firm has cut ties with him (NY Times) Protests on the four-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting (AP News) A new study on our current drought (NPR) An American Airlines flight from LA to DC was divert...
“CRIMAN Squa. F and C. Double Time.”
February 14, 2022 08:12 - 5 minutes - 8.09 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: President Biden warned Putin that invading Ukraine would result in “swift and severe” costs if he were to invade Ukraine (NY Times) Police are starting to clear the Freedom Convoy protestors along the Canadian/U.S. border (NY Times) Yes, we’re still talking about the Mueller Report (Buzzfeed News) The Bronx Zoo has a gift idea for you (NPR)
“I Do Podcasts. Sometimes From My Car.”
February 11, 2022 08:58 - 5 minutes - 6.89 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: The January 6th committee has discovered gaps in the official White House phone logs from the day of the riot (NY Times // ABC News) Some of the documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago were clearly marked classified (Washington Post) Sarah Palin had a rough day in court (Washington Post) President Biden urged Americans in Ukraine to leave immediately (CNN) The Super Bowl is this weekend (LA Times)
“Dolly Parton Continues to Be the Government We Wish We Had.”
February 10, 2022 08:28 - 5 minutes - 7.63 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: More states are lifting their broad mask mandates (NY Times) News on the Canadian trucker protests (NY Times) The National Archives has asked the Justice Department to investigate President Trump for his handling of materials (CNN // Business Insider) The January 6th Committee has served Peter Navarro (CNN) On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections said it will block House Rep Madison Cawthorn from running for reelection should he be found ...
"I'm Committed to The News"
February 09, 2022 08:38 - 3 minutes - 5.25 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has come out against the RNC (NY Times) The Justice Department seized $3.6 billion worth of stolen bitcoin (NY Times) The House has passed a bill to significantly overhaul the Post Office (NY Times) The Second Gentleman is safe after being rushed from a DC high school with a bomb threat (CNN)
“I Don’t Think They’re Going to Like Me There.”
February 08, 2022 08:46 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: The National Archives and Records Administration retrieved 15 boxes of documents and other items from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home last month (Washington Post) The Supreme Court will allow an Alabama congressional map to remain in place (CNN) New Jersey, and others, are moving to end their school mask mandate (NY Times // LA Times) A shooting in a Richland Washington Fred Meyer (Seattle Times) Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has voiced support for a bill tha...
“All People Are Different People.”
February 07, 2022 08:12 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Republican National Party voted to censure House Reps Liz Chaney and Adam Kinzinger (Washington Post) Spotify has continued to keep Joe Rogan on their platform (The Independent) 22-year-old Amir Locke, who is Black, was shot and killed by police in Minnesota (Axios) Two of the men on trial for federal hate-crime charges in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery will now plead not guilty (CNN) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in regular contact with Supreme Court J...
“Great For the Dog Greeting Card Companies.”
February 03, 2022 08:36 - 5 minutes - 7.01 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: President Biden has authorized the deployment of about 3,000 additional American troops to Poland and Romania (NY Times) Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant colonel, and former White House national security aide, Alexander Vindman is suing Trump allies (Washington Post) An update on New Mexico’s Senator Ben Ray Luján (AP News) The Army has begun to discharge soldiers who refuse their covid vaccination (NPR) Four people were arrested Tuesday in connection wi...
“They Probably Don’t Say ‘LOL.’”
February 02, 2022 08:26 - 5 minutes - 7.74 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Weather-predicting groundhog Milltown Mel died yesterday (Fox 5) Brian Flores has sued the NFL and its 32 teams (NY Times) Two campus officers were shot and killed on Tuesday (CNN) A tentative settlement was reached between hundreds of Native American tribes and Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest drug distributors (NY Times) Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize two doses of their covid vaccine for kids under five (NY Times) Trump was di...
"Super Bowls and Puppy Bowls"
February 01, 2022 08:03 - 6 minutes - 8.27 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Newsom’s maskless mistake (Deadline) A federal judge has rejected plea deals in the hate-crime charges in the death of Ahmaud Arbery (NY Times) The US and Russia met Monday at the UN Security Council (NY Times) Pence former Chief of Staff testified in front of the January 6th committee (CNN) Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized for the Downing Street parties (AP News) Georgia’s Attorney General has asked the FBI to assess the safety of the court...
“I Call It A Downward Spiral.”
January 31, 2022 08:13 - 5 minutes - 7.08 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: The Rams and the Bengals will battle it out in the Super Bowl (NPR) More updates on the Spotify drama (NPR) The East Coast’s Nor’easter Storm (USA Today) A multi-vehicle traffic collision in Las Vegas (CNN) Trump wants to pardon January 6th participants (AP News)
"Find That Optimism! Please!"
January 28, 2022 08:17 - 5 minutes - 7.77 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Russia doesn’t feel optimistic… (NY Times) US Defense Secretary Austin ordered the military to strengthen its efforts to prevent civilian deaths (NY Times) Three Houston police officers were shot on Thursday (CNN) Connecticut police have opened an investigation into the death of Lauren Smith-Fields (NPR) Arizona Republicans want to make a radical change to election outcomes (The Hill) Glenn Youngkin’s tip line got spammed (Business Insider)
"How The Turntables..."
January 26, 2022 08:55 - 6 minutes - 9.48 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring (CNN) The US delivered a written response to the Kremlin’s demands (NY Times) Spotify chose Rogan over Young (The Verge) A federal judge told a January 6th defendant he doesn’t think Trump would be helpful on the witness stand (CNN) North Korea fired two more suspected ballistic missiles into the sea (AP News) An investigation into Electoral College Certificate fraud (CNN)
“Anyway, Have a Great Day!”
January 26, 2022 08:48 - 5 minutes - 8.01 MBHere’s what’s in the news today: Neil Young is looking to split from Spotify (Rolling Stone) Updates on the Russia conflict (NY Times) The US Coast Guard is searching for 39 people (AP News) Big Papi was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday (AP News) Robert F Kennedy Jr compared vaccines to the holocaust - AGAIN (AP News // Forward) Shane Lee Brown is suing the Las Vegas and Henderson police departments (NPR) The five men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan’s governor lo...