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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What To Know About Today's SCOTUS Birthright Case

What To Know About Today's SCOTUS Birthright Case

The Supreme Court hears arguments today in three cases challenging President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship. Lower courts have blocked the president's order, which he signed on hi...

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Why Trump’s Economy is Weird AF

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Is the U.S. economy … good? Bad? Somewhere in the middle? If it feels like you're desperately shaking a Magic 8 Ball for economic tea leaves, and even it's telling you, 'Ask again later.' Well, it mig...

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Can The India-Pakistan Ceasefire Hold?

Can The India-Pakistan Ceasefire Hold?

India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire Saturday, after days of fighting along their shared border and in the contested region of Kashmir. While the agreement between the two nuclear powers appeared ...

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Millennials And Gen Zers Step Into Leadership

Millennials And Gen Zers Step Into Leadership

It's 2025, and if you're a Millennial or Gen Zer, there's a good chance that you are qualified to manage and lead other people, even run for political office. Yes! Even you, the person who shares "I'm...

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The First American Pope

The First American Pope

We have a new pope, and he’s from Chicago! On the second day of the papal conclave Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo X...

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Congress, U Up?

Congress, U Up?

Over the past few months, you might have been wondering to yourself, “Hey! The president of the United States is running roughshod over the rights of millions of Americans! Where the heck is Congress?...

8 Mai 202526min

Elon Musk Go!

Elon Musk Go!

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and, depending on whom you ask, the perceived head of the Department of Government Efficiency, is taking a big step back from his role in the federal government. He’...

7 Mai 202522min

Netanyahu Threatens to Escalate War In Gaza

Netanyahu Threatens to Escalate War In Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel was 'on the eve of a forceful entry to Gaza.' His announcement came just hours after his security cabinet approved a plan to seize and occupy ...

6 Mai 202524min

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