Everything Is Feinstein
What A Day16 Okt 2020

Everything Is Feinstein

A new study shows eight million people have fallen into poverty since May, when the CARES Act money started running out, but lawmakers in Washington still can’t agree on a second relief bill. We review the current state of negotiations, and how the delay is affecting Americans in need.

Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up their confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, with no big surprises except a few frustrating moments where Democratic ranking member Dianne Feinstein went out of her way to signal approval for the process and for Lindsey Graham.

And in headlines: Thailand declares a “state of extreme emergency” after protests, three people who were traveling with Biden and Harris test positive for COVID-19, and the BTS IPO. Plus Crooked's own Erin Ryan fills in for Akilah.

Show Links:

"Inside the Fall of the CDC" https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-the-fall-of-the-cdc

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When The Conspiracy Theorists Become Bureaucrats

When The Conspiracy Theorists Become Bureaucrats

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Are Trump’s Crypto Ventures Corrupt

Are Trump’s Crypto Ventures Corrupt

To the average American, the world of cryptocurrencies can be completely inscrutable. Only about 17 percent of U.S. adults say they've ever invested, traded or used crypto, according to an October Gal...

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Abortion Access In Trump's America 2.0

Abortion Access In Trump's America 2.0

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has long been a pusher of junk science, especially when it comes to research around vaccines and autism. So it should come as no surprise that he ...

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Assembly Required: Rachel Maddow on Winning America’s Fight Against Fascism

Assembly Required: Rachel Maddow on Winning America’s Fight Against Fascism

Today, the What A Day team is off. But we’re excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams.In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we’ve watched Republicans ...

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SCOTUS Deadlocks On Major Religion Case

SCOTUS Deadlocks On Major Religion Case

In one of the most anticipated rulings of the term, the Supreme Court justices deadlocked Thursday in a case over the creation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. The 4-4 split sets no preceden...

23 Mai 202523min

Inside Diddy's Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial

Inside Diddy's Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial

If you're a certain age, Sean' Diddy' Combs was inescapable during some really formative years of your music-listening habits. The entertainment mogul and producer showed up in music videos, hosted a ...

22 Mai 202523min

Why Medicaid Work Requirements Are A Bad Idea

Why Medicaid Work Requirements Are A Bad Idea

As Congressional Republicans try to pass President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' through the House and Senate, Medicaid is one of the big programs in the party's legislative crosshairs. GOP law...

21 Mai 202525min

A House Divided

A House Divided

It's make-or-break week in the House for President Donald Trump's 'one big, beautiful bill.' House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he still believes his party can pass the president's legislative age...

20 Mai 202523min

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