Episodes

  • Thursday, June 27th, 2024

    Thursday, June 27th, 2024
    Jun 27 2024
    Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court had a busy day yesterday with several notable decisions. First, an unpublished opinion on emergency abortion care leaked online, revealing that emergency abortions can continue in Idaho for now due to the Court's decision not to rule on the merits of the case, upholding the EMTALA for the time being. In another decision, the Court ruled 6-3 to limit a federal public corruption law, allowing public officials to accept bribes for official acts if delivered after the fact, sparking concerns about ethics and accountability. Additionally, the Court upheld the government's ability to communicate with social media platforms about content moderation in a 6-3 ruling, but suggested that Congress should address the issue. In other news, President Biden pardoned thousands of LGBTQ veterans wrongfully discharged under a former law banning gay sex in the military, allowing them to apply for benefits. Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists warned that a second Trump administration would worsen inflation due to his proposed policies, including a 10% tariff on all imports. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis, urging Congress to take action. Meanwhile, Florida declined a federal grocery subsidy program that would have provided school meals for 2 million low-income children, citing operational costs and conditions. Lastly, a military coup attempt in Bolivia failed, with President Luis Arce remaining in power and the coup's leader arrested. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: Supreme Court would allow emergency abortions for now, early opinion says NY Times: Supreme Court Rules Public Corruption Law Allows Gifts to Officials Axios: Biden admin notches SCOTUS social media win Axios: Biden pardons veterans convicted under military's ban on gay sex CBS News: 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists warn that Trump's economic plans could reignite inflation WA Post: U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis WLRN: 'Very difficult': Florida opts out of federal grocery subsidy for 2 million low-income children AP News: Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis 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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    10 mins
  • Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

    Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
    Jun 26 2024
    Today’s Headlines: challenger George Latimer, with significant funding from AIPAC opposing Bowman due to his criticism of Israel and comments on local Jewish communities. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Lauren Boebert won her Republican primary in a new district, leveraging her high profile and overcoming lesser-known opponents. In Israel, the Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the army, potentially destabilizing Netanyahu's coalition and possibly leading to new elections, as this group historically received exemptions for religious study. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for top Russian military officials over war crimes in Ukraine, following previous warrants against Putin and other senior officials. Lastly, Judge Juan Merchan partially lifted the gag order on Donald Trump in his hush money trial, allowing him to comment on witnesses and the jury but not on attorneys or court staff, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming debate. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Election 2024: George Latimer defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York primary AP News: US Rep. Lauren Boebert wins Republican House primary after switching districts in Colorado NBC News: Israel's ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the military, top court rules in a blow to Netanyahu WSJ: International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Top Security Leaders Axios: Trump can bash witnesses from his N.Y. hush money trial under looser gag order 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 mins
  • Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

    Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
    Jun 25 2024
    Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the Biden administration challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with oral arguments scheduled for the fall. A new study links Texas's 2021 abortion ban to a nearly 13% rise in infant deaths and a 23% increase in newborns with congenital anomalies. Meanwhile, the American Accountability Foundation is investigating federal employees to identify Trump supporters and opponents, funded by the Heritage Foundation. Additionally, federal judges in Kansas and Missouri blocked Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, affecting millions of borrowers. Finally, Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the US Department of Justice, allowing him to return to Australia after being held in a UK prison for five years. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors NBC News: Texas abortion ban linked to 13% increase in infant and newborn deaths ABC News: Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans WA Post: Courts grant injunctions against Biden's student loan repayment plan NBC News: Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S., allowing him to go free 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 mins
  • Monday, June 24th, 2024

    Monday, June 24th, 2024
    Jun 24 2024
    Today’s Headlines: On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring those under domestic-violence restraining orders from owning guns, with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting. This ruling comes as the court prepares to release decisions on 15 significant cases, including Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for election interference and the legality of obstruction charges for January 6th rioters. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, addressing evangelicals, endorsed Louisiana's law to display the Ten Commandments in public schools and suggested a controversial sports league idea involving migrants. A newly released recording from 2021 features Trump accidentally admitting he lost the 2020 election. Additionally, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admitted to retaliating against whistleblowers during a Senate hearing. Finally, extreme heat continues to wreak havoc globally, with over 1,300 deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and record temperatures across the country, with an even hotter July forecasted. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: SCOTUS Blog: Supreme Court upholds bar on guns under domestic-violence restraining orders AP News: What's left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here's the list AP News: Trump endorses Ten Commandments in schools, implores evangelical Christians to vote in November NY Times: Election Updates: Trump says he proposed a 'migrant league of fighters' to the head of U.F.C. Salon: "After I lost the election": Legal expert says new Trump recording could be "admissible evidence" Yahoo: Boeing CEO Admits It's Retaliated Against Whistleblowers Politico: Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures AP News: Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest Axios: July's fiery U.S. temperature outlook makes June look tame 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 mins
  • Friday, June 21st, 2024

    Friday, June 21st, 2024
    Jun 21 2024
    Today’s Headlines: In an alarming development, journalist Lauren Windsor recorded Roger Stone discussing plans to help Donald Trump secure the 2024 election, highlighting their improved preparation compared to 2020. Stone mentioned having a lawyer and a judge ready to stop alleged election fraud and outlined efforts to change state laws and monitor voter lists in real-time. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. has failed to qualify for the June 27th CNN debate due to not meeting the necessary polling and state ballot qualifications. In other news, Louisiana will be the first state to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms by 2025, a move funded by donations. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested social media posts and nighttime notifications for minors, with platforms given 180 days to comply. Lastly, Vermont state representative Mary Morrissey apologized for repeatedly pouring water into a colleague's tote bag, a bizarre act caught on camera. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Rolling Stone: 'Lawyers, Judges, Technology': Roger Stone Touts Plan for Trump Win in Secret Recording CNN: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump AP News: New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments AP News: New York moves to limit ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids NBC News: Vermont lawmaker apologizes for repeatedly pouring water in colleague’s bag 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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    7 mins
  • Thursday, June 20th, 2024

    Thursday, June 20th, 2024
    Jun 20 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Following the Supreme Court's recent ruling against an executive ban on bump stocks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to introduce Congressional legislation for a similar ban. However, Senate Republicans blocked the proposal despite having over 20 cosponsors, with Susan Collins of Maine being the sole Republican supporter. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have signed an agreement solidifying their alliance, pledging mutual aid in case of aggression and emphasizing trade, security, and cultural ties. On a different front, Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked a carrier ship in the Red Sea, causing it to sink and killing one person, which has significantly disrupted maritime traffic in the region. Lastly, the US Preventive Services Task Force released new guidelines for healthy eating and exercise for children over six with high BMI, recommending 26 hours of behavior modification but not semaglutide medications, addressing the increasing issue of high BMI among US children. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Bump stock ban blocked by Senate Republicans AP News: Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War Politico: Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea CNN: To help children with high BMI, expert panel recommends 26 hours of behavior coaching — but not weight-loss drugs 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 mins
  • Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

    Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
    Jun 19 2024
    Today’s Headlines: President Biden announced a new path to citizenship for over 500,000 undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, eliminating the requirement for them to leave the country for ten years before applying for legal residency. This policy change allows these individuals to apply for green cards and three-year work permits, although the eligibility criteria are expected to be strict. New York’s highest court upheld a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from speaking about witnesses and court officers involved in his felony conviction case, with the order remaining in place until his sentencing on July 11th. A report from NewsGuard revealed that leading AI chatbots frequently echo Russian disinformation, raising concerns about their role in spreading propaganda, and OpenAI noted that groups conducting covert influence campaigns are starting to use chatbots to spread their messages. Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage after over two decades of activism, with the law going into effect pending royal approval. Lastly, extreme weather is affecting the U.S. with record-high temperatures impacting over 80% of the population, ongoing wildfires in California worsening air quality, and unexpected snowfall in the Rocky Mountains. New York Governor Kathy Hochul activated the National Guard to assist with heat emergencies, and projections indicate the cost of cooling homes this summer will hit its highest level in a decade, impacting financial support for families. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Biden moves to help half a million undocumented people married to citizens AP News: NY court declines to hear Trump's gag order appeal in hush money case Axios: Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda Reuters: Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Spectrum News 1: New York activates the National Guard due to dangerous heat Axios: Air quality hit as 20 large fires burn across western US Accuweather: A foot of June snow in the Rockies while East swelters NBC News: Extreme heat set to drive home cooling costs to 10-year high, advocates warn 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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    7 mins
  • Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

    Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
    Jun 18 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet after the exit of his political rival Benny Gantz, planning instead to hold smaller meetings with individual officials. Although the war cabinet is gone, Netanyahu has not abandoned the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal, despite threats from his ultra-right-wing ministers to collapse his majority if he proceeds. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence officials, including former FBI Director Christopher Wray, have warned of an increased threat of a serious terror attack, with heightened concerns around the southern border and potential involvement from groups like Hamas or state actors like Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea for the first time since 2000 to discuss military cooperation with Kim Jong Un, potentially violating UN resolutions regarding weapons trade. In the U.S., Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced plans to issue mass pardons for over 175,000 marijuana convictions, marking a significant move toward criminal justice reform. Additionally, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is advocating for warning labels on social media platforms to combat the mental health crisis among young users, along with other regulatory measures to protect children's data and limit addictive features. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government Foreign Affairs: The Terrorism Warning Lights Are Blinking Red Again | Foreign Affairs NBC News: Putin to visit North Korea starting Tuesday for talks with Kim Jong Un Axios: Maryland governor to pardon 175000 marijuana convictions WA Post: Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels - The Washington Post 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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    7 mins