Ep. 175 - Stormy Daniel's Revenge, Iran Drones Israel, And Uber/Lyft Leaving Minneapolis

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00:00 - Stormy Daniel's Revenge

Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.

14:00 -  Iran Attacks Israel With  Drones 

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles against Israel, 99% of which were intercepted on April 13, 2024. 

26:15 - Voting is for Citizens Only 

House Speaker Mike Johnson is planning to advance a bill, with the support of Former President Trump, aimed at making voting exclusive to citizens.

37:20 - MTG—The Republican Nightmare

Senate Republicans are getting really anxious and frustrated over the whole situation with the House conservatives eyeing to oust another Speaker. 

41:00 - Abortion is the most important issue for suburban women

54:00 - Uber and Lyft Leaving Minneapolis In A Month 

The Minneapolis city council recently voted to give rideshare drivers a pay raise

Uber says it'll stop operations in the entire seven county metro including the airport.

1:08:30 -  Politician Of The Week Herbert Hoover: The Great Engineer Turned Unlucky President 

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