Episodes

  • Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 - Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire; Trump tariffs; Biden’s new GLP-1 rule; Macy’s $154M

    Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 - Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire; Trump tariffs; Biden’s new GLP-1 rule; Macy’s $154M
    Nov 27 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire after 14 months of conflict, brokered by the U.S. and France. The deal halts fighting for two months, requiring Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon and Israeli troops to leave the area, with Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers ensuring compliance. Meanwhile, Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China after his inauguration, sparking threats of retaliation from Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. The Biden administration proposed a new rule requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Lastly, Macy’s revealed that one employee hid $154 million in delivery costs over three years, delaying its earnings report. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting Axios: Trump to impose new tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico AP News: Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs Axios: Medicare and Medicaid would cover Ozempic, Wegovy under new Biden rule CNN: Macy’s found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses 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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    5 mins
  • Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 - Israel-Lebanon ceasefire vote; Putin’s nuclear threat; DOJ drops Trump charges; TX abortion ban death

    Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 - Israel-Lebanon ceasefire vote; Putin’s nuclear threat; DOJ drops Trump charges; TX abortion ban death
    Nov 26 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Israel’s cabinet is set to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a move that’s already facing backlash from Netanyahu’s far-right allies. Meanwhile, the government has sanctioned the newspaper Haaretz for its critical war coverage, and investigations continue into the antisemitic murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE. In Russia, Putin has lowered the threshold for nuclear strikes and warned that the war in Ukraine has taken on a “global” scope. NATO is also on high alert over rising Russian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. Back in the U.S., the DOJ dropped federal charges against Trump related to January 6 and classified documents. At the same time, a third woman in Texas has died due to delays in care caused by the state’s abortion ban, further exposing the deadly impact of restrictive policies. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Israeli cabinet to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves ‘in principle,’ source says CNN: Haaretz: Israeli cabinet sanctions country’s oldest newspaper over critical coverage, publisher’s comments NBC News: UAE announces arrests of three people linked to rabbi killed in ‘antisemitic terrorist’ murder Politico: UK warning: Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare is threat to NATO Reuters: Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine NBC News: Judge agrees to dismiss Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case ProPublica: A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments. 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, November 25th, 2024 - Gaetz leaves Congress; DOJ to break up Google; TX Bible curriculum; GA maternal death panel

    Monday, November 25th, 2024 - Gaetz leaves Congress; DOJ to break up Google; TX Bible curriculum; GA maternal death panel
    Nov 25 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet is coming together fast. Hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent, a former George Soros employee and respected strategist, has been picked for Treasury Secretary. Other key roles include Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor, Scott Turner for HUD, and Brooke Rollins for Agriculture. Matt Gaetz, meanwhile, says he’s leaving Congress after eight years to focus on supporting Trump from the sidelines. The DOJ is pushing to break up Google, proposing that it sell Chrome and Android to restore competition in online search. Google isn’t thrilled, calling the plan “wildly overboard,” with closing arguments happening today. In Texas, the state board of education approved a Bible-based curriculum for public elementary schools, offering schools $60 per student as an incentive to adopt it. And in Georgia, the maternal death oversight panel was abruptly dismissed after whistleblowers exposed preventable deaths linked to the state’s abortion ban. State officials say the leak violated the law, but critics call it an attempt to silence accountability. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary NBC News: Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general The Verge: DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly WA Post: Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools CBS News: Georgia dismisses members of pregnancy maternal death review board after leak of information on 2 such deaths 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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    5 mins
  • Wednesday, November 22nd, 2024 - Gaetz out, Bondi in & more on Trump 2.0; Bolsonaro indicted, ICC warrants; Hijab clinics outrage; Pope names digital saint

    Wednesday, November 22nd, 2024 - Gaetz out, Bondi in & more on Trump 2.0; Bolsonaro indicted, ICC warrants; Hijab clinics outrage; Pope names digital saint
    Nov 22 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Matt Gaetz pulled out of the Attorney General race after just eight days, calling it a “distraction” as new allegations about a sexual encounter with a minor surfaced. Trump quickly named Pam Bondi, a former Florida AG and his impeachment lawyer, as the new nominee. Trump’s Defense Secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, is facing renewed scrutiny over past assault allegations, while Marjorie Taylor Greene will lead a cost-cutting subcommittee alongside Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new department. Globally, Jair Bolsonaro was indicted for a 2022 coup attempt, the ICC issued war crime warrants for Netanyahu and others, and Iran announced “treatment” for women who defy hijab laws, as Iraq considers lowering the age of consent to nine. In a lighter note, Pope Francis is set to canonize Carlo Acutis, a millennial known as “God’s influencer,” as the first digital saint. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration after Trump told him he didn’t have the votes in the Senate CNN: EXCLUSIVE: Ethics committee told of second sexual encounter between Matt Gaetz and 17-year-old, sources say Reuters: Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws AP News: Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary NBC News: House Oversight Committee says it plans to form a subcommittee for Trump's 'Department of Government Efficiency' WSJ: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy: The DOGE Plan to Reform Government Axios: Charted: Harris' popular vote gap with Biden CBS News: WORLD Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and aides indicted over alleged 2022 coup attempt AP News: Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting The Guardian: Iran announces ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defy strict hijab laws | Women's rights and gender equality Fox News: Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent as an adult from 18 to 9: it ‘legalizes child rape’ NBC News: Pope set to give Catholic Church its first millennial and digital saint 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
  • Thursday, November 21st, 2024 - Trump 2.0 saga updates; Capitol bathroom ban; News via social media

    Thursday, November 21st, 2024 - Trump 2.0 saga updates; Capitol bathroom ban; News via social media
    Nov 21 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump’s second-term transition is already making waves with controversial picks like Russ Vought for OMB, Linda McMahon for Education Secretary, and Matthew Whitaker for NATO Ambassador—all pushing Christian nationalism and MAGA-focused policies. Vought’s Schedule F plan could let Trump replace career government workers with politically loyal staff. Trump is also ignoring standard transfer protocols, pressuring Senate Republicans to block Biden’s judicial picks, and backing Matt Gaetz for Attorney General—even as Gaetz faces serious ethics scandals. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson has banned transgender people from certain Capitol bathrooms, targeting Rep.-elect Sarah McBride. On a different note, Pew Research revealed that 21% of Americans now get their news from social media influencers, showing just how much the media landscape is shifting. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Media Matters: Trump set to appoint Project 2025 architect Russ Vought to Office of Management and Budget | Media Matters for America NBC News: Trump names former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary WA Post: Vance seeks to build support among senators for Matt Gaetz as attorney general WA Post: House Ethics Committee saw records suggesting Matt Gaetz paid women for sex The Daily Beast: Trump Orders Republican Senators to Block Biden Judges WA Post: President-elect Donald Trump is now receiving intelligence briefings WA Post: Trump ignores transition rules. It’s a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says WA Post: Speaker Johnson restricts use of Capitol bathrooms by transgender people Pew Research: America’s News Influencers 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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    9 mins
  • Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 - Trump 2.0 picks & Gates sex scandal updates; Gop House attacks trans rights; Homicide rates drop

    Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 - Trump 2.0 picks & Gates sex scandal updates; Gop House attacks trans rights; Homicide rates drop
    Nov 20 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Trump’s transition team has announced key cabinet picks, including Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid, Howard Lutnick for Commerce, and former reality TV star Sean Duffy for Transportation. Dr. Oz plans to cut Medicaid budgets, Lutnick will oversee tariff policies, and Duffy would manage Elon Musk's federally contracted companies. Meanwhile, Trump is aggressively pushing Matt Gaetz for attorney general despite renewed scrutiny over allegations involving a minor and leaked depositions. In Congress, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are targeting trans rights with a bathroom resolution aimed at newly elected Representative Sarah McBride. On a brighter note, homicides have dropped by up to 40% in major U.S. cities this year, signaling significant progress in public safety. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services AP News: Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary CNN: Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary The Guardian: Trump reportedly doubts senators will back Matt Gaetz but still lobbies hard The Bulwark: Donald Trump Is Dead Serious About Getting Matt Gaetz to DOJ NY Times: Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz WA Post: N.Y. prosecutors appear open to years-long delay in Trump hush money case AP News: House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member Axios: Big cities' homicide rates keep falling, data show 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 mins
  • Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 - Kremlin warns US; Trump’s Deportation Plan, OH neo-Nazi march; Spirit Airlines bankruptcy

    Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 - Kremlin warns US; Trump’s Deportation Plan, OH neo-Nazi march; Spirit Airlines bankruptcy
    Nov 19 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Following Biden’s approval of Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory, the Kremlin responded with its largest attack on Ukraine in months, crippling parts of the country’s electric grid and warning that Biden’s move “adds fuel to the fire.” Meanwhile, Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency for mass deportations and named Brendan Carr, a critic of net neutrality and DEI policies, as his pick for FCC chair. In Ohio, a neo-Nazi march drew widespread condemnation from leaders, including President Biden and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Lastly, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy but reassured customers it will continue operating, despite ongoing financial struggles. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons ABC News: Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations Axios: What to know about Brendan Carr, Trump's pick for FCC chair WA Post: Biden and Ohio governor condemn Neo-Nazi march in Columbus CNBC: Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses 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, November 18th, 2024 - Trump 2.0 & racist texts update; Ukraine-Russia conflict; Israel strikes nuclear facility

    Monday, November 18th, 2024 - Trump 2.0 & racist texts update; Ukraine-Russia conflict; Israel strikes nuclear facility
    Nov 18 2024
    Today’s Headlines: The Trump transition continues with bold cabinet picks: fracking CEO Chris Wright for Energy Secretary and Doug Burgum for Interior, alongside former press aide Karoline Leavitt as press secretary. Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination faces scrutiny over past allegations. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests possible recess appointments to bypass Senate delays. Meanwhile, Trump’s team is eyeing military leaders involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal for potential court-martials. The FBI investigates racist and threatening texts sent to Black, Latino, and LGBTQ individuals post-election. On the international front, Biden approved Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, while U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed Israel's strike on a covert Iranian nuclear facility. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Trump picks fracking company CEO Chris Wright as next Department of Energy secretary Axios: Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary WA Post: Defense pick Pete Hegseth paid woman but denies sexual assault, attorney says Axios: Johnson doesn't rule out use of recess appointments Axios: Johnson argues Gaetz report should stay sealed as ex-Rep a "private citizen" NBC News: Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial Axios: FBI: Racist post-election texts also reported in Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities AP News: Biden OKs Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia Axios: Scoop: Israel destroyed active nuclear weapons research facility in Iran, officials say 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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    9 mins