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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

FromMorning Announcements


Thursday, April 20th, 2023

FromMorning Announcements

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's headlines: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended his ruling on the mifepristone case until Friday, keeping the drug available for now. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of the "Don't Say Gay" bill, banning discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. The Republicans released a budget proposal for 2024, including spending caps, repealing IRS funding, ending student loan forgiveness, and repealing tax credits. County commissioner Mark Jennings resigned in Oklahoma after being recorded making racist remarks. Chinese nationals were arrested in New York for operating an illegal police station, while a Wall Street Journal reporter remains jailed in Russia. Elon Musk's Twitter caused controversy by labeling the CBC as "government funded media."
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

Politico: Alito extends reprieve for abortion pill access, maintaining status quo for 2 more days


AP News: Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills


Axios: McCarthy unveils $1.5 trillion debt ceiling package


AP News: Oklahoma official who discussed killing reporters resigns


NBC News: 2 Chinese nationals charged with operating a secret police station in NYC


Washington Post: Evan Gershkovich, reporter jailed by Russia, appeals espionage arrest


AP News: CBC ‘pausing’ Twitter after ‘government-funded media’ label


AP News: Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people



Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.