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This week starts with a new abortion ban in Kentucky. Meanwhile, the RNC has voted to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates. Then another update on the war in Ukraine, followed by Stephen Miller’s testimony before the House January 6th committee. Next, Governor Greg Abbott has trouble brewing at the Texas border. Finally, the Florida Department of Education banned fifty math textboo...

This Friday starts with the sinking of Russia’s flagship in the Black Sea, and a pair of potential new NATO members. Next, Trump’s former chief of staff is embroiled in a voter fraud scandal. Then we get an update on the federal mask mandate, followed by another case of police brutality. We hear about Elon Musk’s latest bid to assume full control of Twitter. Finally, a Republican state Senator out...

We begin today with the latest update on the Brooklyn shooting, with police apprehending a suspect by the name of Frank James after he was linked to the weapons used to wound 29 people on Tuesday. Time moves forward and another inflation report was released reporting inflation hit 8.5 percent in March, marking the fastest twelve-month pace since 1981. Then, if we didn’t have enough updates surroun...

Today starts with an update on the subway shooting in Brooklyn, along with a story about new rules that ban the sale of ghost guns. President Biden used the term genocide to describe Putin’s invasion of Ukraine for the first time since the war began. Meanwhile, Zelensky has offered an exchange of prisoners between the two countries. Then we hear about a challenge to the recently passed Alabama law...

Today starts off with the January 6th committee having enough evidence to make a criminal referral to the Justice Department against Donald J. Trump for the attack. Then, it’s revealed that Jared Kushner’s firm Affinity Partners got a $2 billion dollar investment from Saudi Arabia in a deal that was made shortly after Trump left office. Continuing with the Trump theme, Donald Trump Jr may have imp...

The week starts with an update on the arrest of a Texas woman accused of a self-induced abortion. Next, Dr. Oz has secured the endorsement of Donald Trump in his run for a Senate seat. Then we get details on the ongoing election in France, with President Macron maintaining a slim lead. Plus, an update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including yet another tragic missile strike. Finally, we hear ab...

This Friday starts with some good news (finally!) as KBJ has been officially confirmed to the Supreme Court. Next, in an historic move, the UN has voted to suspend Russia from the Human Rights council. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives voted on a bill that would require the preservation of evidence related to war crimes in Ukraine. Finally, Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for Covid, but is...

Another day, another loss for Putin’s forces, as the Russian military have fully withdrawn from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Meanwhile, President Biden announced an executive order banning new US investment in Russia, and a new round of sanctions for Russian banks. Next, prosecutors announced that the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke will not face criminal charges. The N...

Today starts with President Zelensky's address to the UN Security Council, during which he implored the council to take action against the Russian atrocities that are becoming more and more clear as the war carries on in Ukraine. Then, Ivanka Trump testifies before the January 6th Committee, during which she was apparently not too chatty, but helpful nonetheless. Next, The Biden administration ann...

Today starts with a trio of stories out of Russia, including a newly seized super yacht, a call for Putin to face consequences, and a pair of kremlin-friendly leaders getting reelected. Then, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination is officially going to the Senate for a vote. Next, the CDC announced it’s getting a complete overhaul, and the UN released another depressing climate report. Then to close...

We start the week with more devastating news out of Ukraine. Then we hear a bizarre story involving five fetuses found in the home of an anti-abortion activist. Disney is at odds with the state of Florida over the "don't say gay" bill. Another new bill shows there may be hope for the legalization of marijuana nationwide. Sarah Palin is throwing her hat into the ring for a vacant congressional seat...

We begin today with some updates on the Oscars slap. Next, we cover new measures from the Biden administrations in support of transgender Americans. Meanwhile, Caitlyn Jenner officially joined Fox News as a contributor. Finally, we move over to a Russia-Ukraine update, before closing with a signed law that will create the first ever alert system for missing Indigenous people. Resources/Articles me...

Today starts with a misinformation showdown between two social media monoliths - Facebook and TikTok. Next, we hear about the EU finally cracking down “golden passport” programs that allow wealthy investors — such as Russian oligarchs — buy E.U. citizenship. Then it's Groundhog Day all over again as Donald Trump trots out one his favorite old conspiracy theories involving the Bidens and Russia. We...

First thing this morning - let's talk about the 7 hour gap shown in Trump's logs on January 6th. Next, we discuss some Russia-Ukraine updates, two COVID-related stories, and the first ever bill signed into law that will make lynching a federal hate crime. Then, we cover what an investigation into Joe Manchin’s business revealed, before closing with a scandalous story about North Caroline Congressm...

We begin today with allegations that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning at peace talks on the Ukraine-Belarus border earlier this month. Next, we cover some January 6th stories, the controversial "Don't Say Gay Bill" that is now law in Florida, and the formal review into the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Resources/Articles ment...

Let’s start off this week with the Ginni Thomas text message scandal and a recap of President Biden’s speech in Poland on Saturday. Next we discuss Biden’s “Billionaire Minimum Income Tax” before closing with the major ice shelf that collapsed in East Antarctica after record high temperatures. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC News: “Ginni Thomas pressed for GOP lawmakers to protest 2...

We close this week with the latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Next, we cover President Biden's support for expelling Russia from the G20 and more Russia-Ukraine updates. Meanwhile, North Korea tested their first intercontinental ballistic missile since 2017. Finally, we get to some Trump-related headlines, Virginia Thomas's questionable con...

We debrief you on the third day of Supreme Court hearings, some more Russian invasion updates, and the passing of first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. Next we share a tale of two state laws, Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal trip in Jamaica, and Mackenzie Scott's record donation of $275 million dollars to Planned Parenthood. Resources/Articles menti...

We share some of the highlights from the second day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Next, we cover latest in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the end of Amanda Bynes' conservatorship, and Kid Rock's recent claims involving Trump. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: "Early takeaways from Day 2 of Judge Jackson’s confirmation hearing"...

Yesterday was the first day of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Next, we talk about the latest on Russia and Ukraine, the SEC’s first climate disclosure rules for public companies, and Mayor Eric Adams’ revival of the controversial NYPD unit responsible for chokehold death of Eric Garner. Finally, we end today’s news day with a story about a frustrated...

We start today's show with updates on Russia-Ukraine. Next, we cover the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Justice Clarence Thomas' hospitalization, and two states that are taking action to protect reproductive rights. Finally, we close with the death of the longest serving member of Congress, Alaska Rep. Don Young. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Ax...

We get you through some Russian invasion headlines, the Federal Reserves’ recent interest rate hikes (plus more to come likely), and the Biden administration’s initiative aimed at bolstering campus security and mental health services. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday that Afghans in the United States can now avoid deportation and obtain work permits for the next 1...

We start with Ukraine and Russia’s compromise talks, and some more updates involving the two countries before moving over to a daylight saving time bill that was passed in the Senate. Finally, on this short news day, we close with how Pfizer and BioNTech are planning to ask to authorize a fourth COVID booster shot for people age 65 and older. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: “Uk...

For today’s news day, let’s bring you the latest on Russia and Ukraine, before getting to our new segment that we’re gonna call — Today In F*cked Up News. Finally, let’s end our day with a story about Anna Sorokin. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: “Live Updates: U.S. Warns China Not to Help Russia as Strikes Continue in Ukraine” Washington Post: “U.S. warns China not to assist...

We bring you everything you need to know about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine from this past weekend. Meanwhile, the US, the EU and other allies announced that they are revoking Russia’s status as an equal trade partner, and banned imports on all the good Russian products. Next, we talk about the Missouri bill that would make it illegal to abort deadly ectopic pregnancies, and the new omicron variant...