News Brief Weekly
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a podcast made by young people for young people about the news rocking the world. It is published every Saturday.
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Election Week #2: Biden Takes the Lead in Key Swing States + Trump Loses in Courts
November 07, 2020 00:48 - 5 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this Episode: - Today, Biden took the lead in 2 key swing states: Georgia and Pennsylvania - Trump's lawsuits alleging fraud in battleground states lost in 2 courts in Michigan and Georgia - The state of the Presidential, Senate, and House races Sources: - The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-president.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage - Bloomberg Thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making this podcast possible! ...
Election Week #1: The Presidential Race is Tighter than we Thought + Election Week will be Chaotic...
November 05, 2020 00:29 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBIn this Episode: This is the first edition of our 2 - 3 part series about Election Week. I'll try to make one every day about the results and everything you need to know about this very prolonged Election Day! - Why the Presidential and Senate races are pretty tight - Why Election Week will be chaotic, especially if Trump loses - Today's results in the Senate and the Presidential races Sources - Election data from the New York Times, which sources their election data from the Associ...
2020 Election Update: 2020 is Seeing Groundbreaking Campaign Spending
October 30, 2020 01:09 - 7 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this Episode: - My take on the final 2020 debate - 2020 is seeing campaign spending we haven't seen ever! Sources: - The Center for Responsive Politics - FiveThirtyEight - RealClear Politics Thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making this podcast possible! Visit the BMBC News website
2020 Election Update: Will Trump Win the 2020 Election like in the 2016 Election?
October 21, 2020 21:52 - 3 minutes - 9.08 MBIn this Episode: - The final Presidential Debate of the 2020 Election cycle is coming up tomorrow! - We pose this question: will Trump win the 2020 Election as he did in the 2016 Election? Sources: - CNBC - the New York Times - FiveThirtyEight - RealClear Politics Thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making these episodes possible! Visit the BMBC News website!
2020 Election Update: Debates Galore!
October 06, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutes - 9.67 MBIn this Episode: - Who won the recent Presidential Debate? - People are voting early and by-mail in record numbers this election Sources: Reuters FiveThirtyEight RealClearPolitics Visit the BMBC News website! Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making this podcast possible!
2020 Election Update: The First Presidential Debate is Coming Up!
September 29, 2020 21:46 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this Episode: - The first 2020 Presidential Debate is coming up. Who will win the debate? Who will moderate the debate? How can you watch the debate? - Trump and Biden's tax returns have been released. Sources: - FiveThirtyEight - RealClearPolitics - @BoKnowsNews (Twitter) - The New York Times - Yahoo News Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making these podcasts possible!
2020 Election Update: How is Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Related to Politics?
September 23, 2020 23:14 - 4 minutes - 9.55 MBIn this Episode: - Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing has created a fight in Congress about when to nominate her replacement - Bloomberg donated $13 Million to help Florida prisoners vote - Recent Polling Sources/Research: - FiveThirtyEight - NBC News Visit the BMBC News Website! Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making these podcasts possible!
2020 Election Update: Trump Makes Gains Among Latino Voters
September 16, 2020 00:04 - 3 minutes - 8.25 MBThis is the second episode in a series, in which I talk to you about everything 2020 elections: the latest news, polling, campaigning, swing states, and a lot more! Tune in every Tuesday evening. In this Episode: - Trump Makes Gains Among Latino Voters - How will the recent Atlantic report affect the Trump campaign? Sources: - Politico - FiveThirtyEight - The Washington Post Visit the BMBC News website! Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making this podcast possible!
Wildfires Ravage the West Coast, Killing at Least 33
September 13, 2020 17:13 - 4 minutes - 9.25 MBIn This Episode: - Wildfires destroy towns in the west and kill 33 people there - Back to School 2020: What will it be like? - San Francisco might become the first major city to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections Sources: - NBC News - NPR News Visit the BMBC News website! Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making these podcasts possible!
2020 Election Update: Biden Takes the Lead in Arizona and Campaign Finance
September 08, 2020 23:57 - 3 minutes - 8.54 MBThis is the first episode in a new series called 2020 Election Update, in which I talk to you about everything 2020 elections: the latest news, polling, campaigning, swing states, and a lot more! Tune in every Tuesday evening. In This Episode: - Biden takes the lead in terms of campaign finance, meaning his campaign has more money than the Trump campaign - Polling in Florida, Arizona, and Ohio, some key swing states Sources: - nbcnews.com - CNN Politics - FiveThirtyEight Huge thank...
Bombshell Article Describes Trump Disrespecting the US Army
September 05, 2020 23:09 - 4 minutes - 9.16 MBIn this Episode: - Article in The Atlantic Describes Instances in which President Trump Disrespects Soldiers who Died in War and Veterans. Will this affect him in the 2020 Election? Sources: - This Atlantic Article Visit the BMBC News website! Huge thanks to Anchor and Soundtrap for making these podcasts possible!
Special Episode: The American People Fighting for the Post Office
August 22, 2020 20:52 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBIn this episode: This is a special edition of News Brief Weekly. I interviewed a person taking part in a protest against the prospect of the defunding or even privatization of the United States Postal Service. Sources: Wikipedia: Article on the USPS Visit the BMBC News Website! Huge thanks to Anchor, the website I use to make these podcasts!
Trump is at War with the USPS
August 15, 2020 16:31 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this episode: - Biden picks Kamala Harris to be his Running Mate - Details of Trump's War with the United States Postal Service Sources: - NBC News - NPR News Visit the BMBC News Website Huge thanks to Anchor, the website I use to make these podcasts!
Trump Administration Plans to Ban TikTok
August 01, 2020 17:51 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBIn this episode: - Trump Says that he Wants to Postpone the Election - US GDP Takes a Massive Drop - Trump Administration Plans to Ban TikTok Sources: - This tweet - The New York Times - This Press Release by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis - Deutsche-Welle News Visit the BMBC News website! Huge thanks to Anchor, the website I use to make these podcasts!
Who Will Joe Biden Pick to be His Running Mate?
July 25, 2020 21:43 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBIn this episode, I give you the latest news about Trump changing views on the Coronavirus real late, and I ask the question: who will Joe Biden pick to be his running mate? That decision can help him or doom his campaign. Sources: Question Time Politics (Youtube.) Check out their video on Joe Biden's potential picks for a running mate. It goes into way more detail than this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta6S5fFd0OI npr.org Check out our last episode! https://open.spotify.com...
Civil Rights Leader and Congressman John Lewis Dies at Age 80
July 18, 2020 17:26 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBThis week, the Trump campaign got a new campaign manager, Georgia banned local mask mandates, and John Lewis died at age 80.
Roger Stone's Prison Sentence Stopped by the Trump Administration
July 11, 2020 14:07 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBThis week, Mary Trump's book was released to the press, and Roger Stone's prison sentence was stopped by the Trump administration.
Coronavirus Cases Surge in the United States, Especially Down South
June 27, 2020 14:26 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThis week, Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted that there will be a vaccine for COVID-19 put out at the end of 2020 or in the beginning of 2021, Joe Biden had an almost 10 point lead over President Trump in National Presidential Election polls, and Coronavirus Cases Surged in the United States, especially down South.
Juneteenth Celebrated On June 19th, 2020: What is it, and How was it Different This Year?
June 20, 2020 14:56 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThis week, President Trump signed an executive order on policing, Juneteenth was celebrated across this country, and John Bolton's book's release was announced.
Joe Biden Becomes Formal Democratic Nominee for President
June 06, 2020 15:22 - 4 minutes - 4 MBThis week, Joe Biden spoke out against Trump's handling of the protests against police brutality, Trump's former Defense Secretary spoke out against his former boss, and Biden became the formal Democratic nominee for president.
George Floyd Killed by Police, Riots in Minneapolis Start
May 30, 2020 14:31 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBThis week, the New York Times had a special front cover, documenting 1% of all the deaths in the US caused by the Coronavirus, and George Floyd was killed by a police officer.
Is it fine to celebrate Memorial Day in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis?
May 23, 2020 13:40 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBThis week, President Trump threatened to halt funding to the WHO, all 50 states reopened, and Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial beginning of the Summer.
20 Million Jobs Lost in the United States
May 09, 2020 13:53 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBThis week, the Trump administration announced that they might be stopping the Coronavirus task force, and 20 Million jobs were lost in the United States.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Testify Before Senate about Coronavirus response
May 02, 2020 16:29 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBThis week, the United States surpassed 1 Million Coronavirus cases and the press was told that Dr. Anthony Fauci is going to testify before the Senate.
Multiple States To Reopen Soon
April 25, 2020 15:16 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThis week, President Trump announced a plan to suspend immigration to the US, a top health official said that he was fired because he didn't like a drug that President Trump supported, and we found out that multiple states are going to reopen soon.
Spain Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 20,000
April 18, 2020 15:44 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBThis week, President Trump said he had the power to reopen the country, not the governors, and Spain's Coronavirus death toll hit 20,000.
China Holds Day of Mourning for People who Died from Coronavirus
April 04, 2020 14:44 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThis week, a new analysis shown by the White House predicted a grim new Coronavirus death toll for the US, Unemployment rose a lot, and China held is holding a day of mourning for people who died from the Coronavirus there.
Coronavirus Updates + Quarantine Interview
March 28, 2020 16:13 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBToday, Anay is calling in to talk about quarantine, and i'll give you some updates on the Coronavirus pandemic.
States are shutting down because of the Coronavirus
March 21, 2020 14:33 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBThis week, the Coronavirus outbreak got real. Really real. Today, I have 3 stories for you on that topic.
It's Corona Time!
March 14, 2020 15:05 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBThis week, President Trump gave an address to the nation on Coronavirus, and the House passed a plan to stop the Coronavirus.
US Signs Peace Deal with Taliban
February 29, 2020 17:52 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBThis week, the leader of the US government's response to the Coronavirus was named - Mike Pence, and the US signed a peace deal with the Taliban.
The Nevada Primary is Upcoming
February 22, 2020 16:11 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBThis week, Michael Bloomberg qualified for the Nevada debate, the Nevada debate took place in Las Vegas, and the Nevada primaries are going to happen.
First Death Caused By New Coronavirus Confirmed Outside of China
February 15, 2020 17:16 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBThis week, Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary, and the first death caused by the new Coronavirus outside of China has been confirmed.
The Democratic Debate on Friday Was Heated. Here's why.
February 08, 2020 15:56 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBThis week, President Trump was acquitted in the Senate, and the eighth Democratic debate took place.
Senate Votes To Block Witnesses From Trump Impeachment Trial
February 01, 2020 16:36 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThis week, Trump's impeachment team mounted their defenses while pressures for witnesses grew, and the Senate voted to block witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial.
AOC and Ta Nehisi-Coates at MLK Now in Riverside Church
January 25, 2020 15:53 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBThis week, on MLK Day, Basil Moore went to MLK Now, an event organized by Blackout for Human Rights, at Riverside Church.
Dershowitz and Starr added to Trump's Senate Impeachment Trial Defense
January 18, 2020 17:01 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBThis week, Iran made arrests related to the Ukraine plane crash last week, the 2 articles of impeachment were delivered to the Senate, starting the Senate impeachment trials of Donald Trump, and Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz became part of Trump’s team of lawyers for impeachment.
Iran Admits That It Unintentionally Shot Down Ukranian Jet
January 11, 2020 16:17 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThis week, a stampede at a funeral for Qassim Suleimani killed many people, and Iran admitted that it unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet.
New Theme Music
January 09, 2020 23:51 - 8 seconds - 134 KBThis is the new News Brief Weekly theme music, created by me, Basil Moore.
Funerals Held For Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani Killed In US Strike
January 04, 2020 15:57 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBThis week, Iraq protesters stormed the US Embassy in Baghdad, Julian Castro dropped out of the Democratic primary race, and, funerals were held for Irani Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani and Iraqi Government Official Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
Bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia Kills More Than 70 People
December 28, 2019 15:09 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThis week, Prince Philip of the UK was released from the hospital, and a bomb exploded in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing 76 people.
2019 In Review
December 21, 2019 16:21 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBThis is a special episode of News Brief Weekly.
Youtube Rewind 2019 Is Now Out
December 07, 2019 16:19 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBThis week, President Trump criticized Emmanuel Macron at a NATO meeting, more impeachment hearings took place, and Youtube Rewind 2019 came out.
Suspect In London Bridge Attack Identified
November 30, 2019 16:33 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBThis week, a judge ruled that Don McGahn has to testify for the impeachment inquiry, a man on the London Bridge was killed by police after stabbing several people, and the suspect in that stabbing was identified.
The Impeachment Inquiry Last Week
November 24, 2019 14:53 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBThis week, the Democratic Debate happened, and nine more people testified for the impeachment inquiry.
Marie Yavonovitch Testifies At Impeachment Hearings
November 16, 2019 15:57 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBThis week, Jimmy Carter was hospitalized for brain surgery and Marie Yovanovitch testified in front of Congress.
Fall Books!
November 09, 2019 16:30 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThis week, the suspect in a plot to bomb a synagogue in Colorado was arrested, and a judge said that Trump must pay 2 Million dollars for misusing money donated to his foundation. Also, I will talk to you about some good fall books.
Beto O'Rourke Drops Out Of The 2020 Democratic Primaries
November 02, 2019 15:59 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBThis week, Beto O'Rourke dropped out of the Democratic Primaries.
Bernie Sanders' Rally In Queens, New York
October 20, 2019 14:48 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBOn Saturday, October 19th, 2019, we got into the highly anticipated Bernie Sanders rally where AOC endorsed Sanders for president. I didn't mention in the podcast that there were a bunch of Trump supporters protesting outside the rally, holding ginormous flags with Trump 2020 on them.
Acting Homeland Security Chief Kevin McAleenan Steps Down
October 12, 2019 16:11 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBThis week, President Trump pulled troops out of Syria, leaving Kurdish allies to be killed by Turkey, and Acting Homeland Security Chief Kevin McAleenan stepped down.