Ep. 137 - The Supreme Court Rules On Affirmative Action/Student Loan Payments/Religious Freedoms And RFK Lays It On Biden

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00:30 - Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling 

Supreme Court Shakes College Admissions: Race-Conscious Plans Ruled Unconstitutional. Landmark decisions alter the landscape of higher education. Hear expert insights on Chief Justice Roberts' stance for colorblind criteria versus Justice Sotomayor's dissent, in light of AP-Norc poll results. Discover the impacts these rulings may have on diversity in universities already not considering race in admissions. #SupremeCourt #CollegeAdmissions #AffirmativeAction

23:30 -Supreme Court Student Loans Ruling 

Biden's $400B Student Loan Relief Plan Unlawfully Executed, says Supreme Court. Dive into the divisive 6-3 ruling that scrapped the ambitious debt cancelation scheme, impacting around 43 million Americans. Explore how this puts the onus on the administration to reconceptualize student debt solutions. #StudentLoanDebt #SupremeCourt #BidenAdministration

35:50 - Supreme Court Religious Freedoms Ruling

Religious Freedom or Sexual Orientation? Supreme Court Sides with Designer in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. Unpack the implications of this case, prioritizing religious beliefs in service provision. A landmark decision that sets a contentious precedent, impacting both protected classes. #SupremeCourt #ReligiousFreedom #LGBTQRights

 47:00 - RFK Lays It on Biden 

RFK Jr. Criticizes Biden Over Rejected Student Loan Plan: Promises New Approach. Explore Kennedy's critique of Biden's failed bid to unite Congress, his pledge for student debt relief, and an unexpected stance on military spending. #RFKJr #StudentDebtRelief #2024Election

54:05 -  #Bidenomics

Bidenomics in Chicago: President Biden Defends His Economic Vision Amid Concerns of Rising Inflation and Interest Rates. Tune in to hear about Biden's strategy to regain public confidence, with a recent poll revealing just 34% approval on his economic leadership. ? #Bidenomics #2024Election #USInflation

1:01:00 - Pence Goes Anti-Fed

Mike Pence Challenges Federal Reserve's Dual Mandate: Calls to Reassess Role in Employment. Join us as we delve into Pence's push for a focus on currency protection and full employment, amidst Powell's insights on interest rates' limitations. #FederalReserve #MonetaryPolicy #MikePence

1:05:15 -. DeSantis Bans Permanent Alimony

Florida Ends Permanent Alimony: Gov. DeSantis Signs Controversial Bill. Understand the impact on older women recipients and evaluate the possibility of modifications to agreements post-retirement. #FloridaLaw #AlimonyReform #RonDeSantis

1:11:05 - Fires Erupt in France

Riots Escalate in France: Death of Nahel Merzouk Sparks National Unrest. Unpack the intense reactions to the police shooting, spreading riots to major French cities, and President Macron's efforts to quell the violence. Explore the deeper issues of poverty and discrimination prompting calls for justice from marginalized communities. #FranceRiots #JusticeForNahel #Macron

1:17:30 - Tech Titans Wish To Explore Their Inner Mohammad Ali

Clash of the Nerds: Musk vs. Zuckerberg in Rome's Colosseum. A tech tycoon showdown set in one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

1:19:05 -  Is Putin Actually Saddam?

President Biden had confused the world on a Wednesday, claiming Putin is "clearly losing the war in Iraq."

1:20:05 - Trump Continues to Trump while RFK moves to 17%

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