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Morning Announcements

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  • Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.
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  • Friday, May 3rd, 2024

    Friday, May 3rd, 2024
    May 3 2024
    Today’s Headlines: US senators held a virtual meeting with International Criminal Court officials over rumors of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, during his break from court, declared he wouldn't commit to accepting 2024 election results, reasserting false claims about winning Wisconsin in 2020. Back in court, testimony continued about hush money payments, with the judge considering more gag order violations. President Biden addressed campus protests, affirming dissent's importance but denouncing disorder, while another Boeing whistleblower's death raises questions about safety issues in the company. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Scoop: Senators meet with ICC over concerns about possible Israel arrest warrants Politico: Trump suggests he won't accept 2024 election results in Wisconsin NY Times: Trump Trial Takeaways: Tapes Take Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals AP News: Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza The Independant: Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising concerns about 737 MAX Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 min
  • Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

    Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
    May 2 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Today's news brings updates on nationwide campus protests, centered at Columbia University where over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams suggests the protests are influenced by outside agitators. Similar protests have erupted across the country, resulting in over 1500 arrests. Violence erupted at UCLA where 15 people were injured in clashes. In Congress, the House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, though its future in the Senate is uncertain due to debates over its impact on free speech. On abortion, Florida's 6-week ban is now in effect, while Arizona voted to repeal its 1864 abortion ban, but it won't take effect immediately. In Louisiana, a federal court blocked the state's new congressional map, leaving it without a map for the 2024 elections. Lastly, the Federal Reserve decided not to cut the inflation rate, maintaining it between 5.25 and 5.5%, citing the need for greater confidence in sustainable inflation reduction. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza CBS News: Antisemitism Awareness Act passed by House of Representatives. Here's what the bill does NBC News: Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South AP News: Arizona Senate OKs bill to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban WA Post: Federal judges strike down La. congressional map with second Black-majority district CNBC: Fed keeps rates steady as it notes 'lack of further progress' on inflation Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 min
  • Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

    Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
    May 1 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Just as ceasefire and hostage negotiations are gaining momentum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares his intention to invade Rafah, stating that the military will do so regardless of a truce. Meanwhile, Columbia University sees pro-Palestine protests escalating as students occupy administrative buildings, demanding divestment and transparency. In a different protest scenario, Brown University agrees to consider divesting from Israeli funds. In legal news, Donald Trump faces consequences for violating a gag order during his trial, with Judge Juan Merchan holding him in contempt and warning of jail time. Trump's potential plans for a second term, including extreme policy proposals, also surface. On a different note, there are reports of easing federal restrictions on cannabis, with the DEA expected to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule 3, potentially impacting taxation and research efforts. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue AP News: Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University's Hamilton Hall after occupation WA Post: Police breach occupied building at Columbia: University protest live updates AP News: Trump trial day 9 highlights: Judge rules Trump violated gag order TIME: Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like NBC News: Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
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