The West Wheeze
What A Day6 Okt 2020

The West Wheeze

Trump is now back in the White House after making a Trumpian and very public return, but doctors say he’s still not "out of the woods." Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tested positive along with two deputies in the communications department, but the White House’s contact tracing effort seems to be negligible at best.

The Supreme Court began its new term yesterday by rejecting an appeals case from Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who refused to give out same-sex marriage licenses due to religious objections. But Justices Alito and Thomas used the moment to voice their opposition to same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. We discuss what that means in light of Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, and what other cases the court will hear in the next month.

And in headlines: police shoot a Black man in Texas who was trying to stop domestic violence, the EPA gives Oklahoma authority over environmental issues on tribal lands, and the rock gods rule in the case of Led Zeppelin vs. Spirit.

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Richie Rich and Mitchie Mitch

Richie Rich and Mitchie Mitch

Coming off Tuesday’s elections, we look ahead at key 2020 races, including a vote on Mitch McConnell and the return of Jeff Sessions. Bill Gates pushes back against Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed...

7 Nov 201917min

Trump Suffers The Greatest Defeat In The History Of The World

Trump Suffers The Greatest Defeat In The History Of The World

The voting results are in from Kentucky, Virginia, and Mississippi! We go over the results in our first annual ‘2019 Election A-WADs.’ It’s a Beshear pleasure. Today in impeachment news, Sondland flip...

6 Nov 201919min

We'll Always Have The Paris Agreement

We'll Always Have The Paris Agreement

Washington votes today on whether to repeal the state’s ban on affirmative action. We discuss the effects of these bans and what keeps them on the books. Trump formally tells the United Nations he’s b...

5 Nov 201920min

Beto's Fate and Bevin Can Wait

Beto's Fate and Bevin Can Wait

Democratic presidential candidates continue to fight for Iowa, with one less tall, counter-standing, former member of the band Foss crowding the field. We discuss what’s new in our 2020 primary update...

4 Nov 201921min

Virginia Is For Voters

Virginia Is For Voters

In today’s big impeachment update, the House votes to endorse the impeachment inquiry. Next up, public hearings. Uh… who needs Disney Plus?  The whole Virginia state legislature is up for re-election ...

1 Nov 201916min

Morrison Talks and Deadspin Walks

Morrison Talks and Deadspin Walks

Big impeachment updates: Alexander Vindman tells Congress that the White House hid details of Trump’s perfect call, and we tell you what’s to come in must-see T (T is testimonies).  Deadspin writers r...

31 Okt 201918min

Boeing 737 Max, NCAA Fat Stacks

Boeing 737 Max, NCAA Fat Stacks

The NCAA votes to start the process of allowing college athletes to get money while they get an education. We get presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s take on the news.   Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg ...

30 Okt 201915min

Impeachment Rules and Facebook Drools

Impeachment Rules and Facebook Drools

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a resolution that will formalize the impeachment inquiry. Expect more Rudy. You know who else isn’t cool with Facebook’s policy of allowing politicians to lie in p...

29 Okt 201917min

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