We start with an update on what's holding up the Build Back Better bill in congress (looking at you Joe Manchin). Next, we hear about Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt commuting the death penalty sentence of Julius Jones. Plus, we get another update on the slow deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse case, which involves some controversy surrounding a journalist's coverage. Finally, a coalition of state attorneys general have launched an investigation into how Instagram draws in young users and affects their well-being.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

WaPo: House readies Thursday evening vote on $2 trillion spending plan backed by Biden

NYT: Oklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Hours Before Execution

AP: Rittenhouse jury deliberates for third day without a verdict

Axios: State AGs launch Instagram investigation