Ep. 177 - Pro Palestine College Protests Divide America, George Santos Adopts Drag Persona, Jill Stein Arrested, Trump Found In Contempt Of Court, And More!

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00:00 - Pro Palestine College Protests Divide America

This week, pro-Palestinian protesters in California have set up tent encampments at various colleges, demanding divestment from Israel and an end to its military actions in Gaza. At UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Occidental College, Sacramento State, San Francisco State, Cal Poly Humboldt, and others, tensions have soared, resulting in multiple arrests.

14:15 - Jill Stein Paints Prison With Her Green

Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate, says she got charged with assaulting a police officer after she went to a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, last Saturday.

29:10 -  George Santos Revives His Drag Queen Career 

George Santos, the controversial politician that was removed, has announced his intention to revive his drag queen persona, Kitara Ravache, months after being ousted from the House of Representatives. Despite previously denying any association with Kitara, Santos revealed his plans on Twitter on Monday.

31:45 - The Taliban Try To Make Afghanistan Look Sex

Foreign tourists are slowly returning to Afghanistan, drawn by reduced violence and new flight connections. However, the ban on women's education beyond sixth grade continues to turn off foreign nations from building a bond with Afghanistan

36:00 - Weed Is No Longer That Bad

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less dangerous category. The Justice Department's proposal acknowledges the medical benefits of cannabis but doesn't legalize recreational use. It would shift marijuana from "Schedule I" to the less regulated "Schedule III.”

40:00 - MTG vs. Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Wednesday that she's pushing for a vote next week to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. This move could create a big showdown within her own party, and it's interesting to note that Democrats are ready to step in to avoid another long period without a Speaker—a role that's critical because it's second in line to the presidency.

53:45 - Trump Gag Order For Contempt of Court

On Tuesday, the judge presiding over Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York found him in contempt of court for violating a gag order. Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump that further violations could result in jail time.

59:22 -  Is La Pen Mightier Than Macron—Who Will Rule La France?

Marine Le Pen, the former far-right French presidential candidate, is rallying voters to deliver a resounding blow to President Emmanuel Macron's party in the upcoming European elections. Speaking at a party congress ahead of the June 9 European Parliament contest, Le Pen emphasized the need to counter and sanction Macron's centrist alliance, Renaissance.

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