Morning Announcements

By: Betches Media
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  • 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. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.
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Episodes
  • Friday, September 20th, 2024 - Mark Robinson scandal; Hezbollah's threat; SC justices targeted; Graham backs NE electoral votes change
    Sep 20 2024
    Today’s Headlines: North Carolina’s Lt. Governor and GOP candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson, is facing backlash after a CNN report revealed he made offensive comments on a porn forum under his personal email. He denies the claims, calling them "tabloid trash." In other news, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel of retaliation after they remotely detonated Hezbollah communication devices, calling it an act of war. Meanwhile, a 76-year-old man in Alaska was arrested for sending over 400 threats to Supreme Court justices. And finally, Senator Lindsey Graham is working with Nebraska lawmakers to change the state's electoral vote system before the 2024 election. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Mark Robinson, NC GOP nominee for governor, called himself a ‘black NAZI!,’ supported slavery in past comments made on porn forum Axios: Hezbollah leader calls Israeli pager attacks a "declaration of war" Axios: Defense secretary postpones trip to Israel amid U.S. concerns of war with Lebanon WA Post: Alaska man charged with threatening to kill six Supreme Court justices Axios: Graham met Nebraska leaders in push to get Trump one more electoral vote 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
  • Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - Israel ramps up offensive; Fed cuts rates; Iranian hackers’ offer; U.S. OD deaths drop
    Sep 19 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Israel ramped up its offensive against Hezbollah yesterday by detonating thousands of two-way radios used by the group in Lebanon, killing 20 and injuring 450. This is part of Israel’s effort to neutralize Hezbollah so displaced families can return home. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said they had no advance knowledge of the operation. Elsewhere, Iranian hackers tried to share stolen Trump campaign data with the Biden-Harris campaign, though there’s no sign the offer was accepted. The Fed cut interest rates to 4.8% and hinted more cuts are on the way. Meanwhile, House Republicans blocked a government funding bill, bringing the U.S. closer to a shutdown. On a brighter note, U.S. overdose deaths fell by 10.6%, the first decline in decades. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: WORLD More deadly device explosions reported in Lebanon day after Hezbollah pagers explode WA Post: Hacker tried to give stolen Trump material to Biden campaign, U.S. says AP News: Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut Axios: Johnson suffers embarrassing loss as bill to stop shutdown fails Axios: Lawmakers' own security fears drive push for Secret Service overhaul NPR: NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives 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
  • Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 - Senate Blocks IVF Bill; Russian disinfo targets Harris; AZ voter glitch; Diddy’s charges
    Sep 18 2024
    Today’s Headlines: Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to IVF Act, halting efforts to protect access to IVF treatments. Only two Republicans backed the bill, while Senator JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote. Meanwhile, Microsoft researchers revealed Russian-backed groups are spreading disinformation about Vice President Harris, and election officials in 15 states have received suspicious packages, sparking federal investigations. In Ohio, a sheriff urged people to track homes supporting Harris, and in Arizona, a DMV glitch may prevent 100,000 voters from participating in state elections. Israel launched a strike killing Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon, and Sean Combs was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges dating back to 2008. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: Senate Republicans block IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights WA Post: Russians made videos falsely accusing Harris of hit-and-run, Microsoft says ​​AP News: The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states WA Post: Ohio sheriff says to 'write down' addresses of homes with Harris signs Axios: Glitch allowed nearly 100k Arizonans to vote full ballots without citizenship proof AP News: Hezbollah hit by exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria: At least 9 dead, thousands injured NBC News: Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest: 'Freak offs' at center of sex trafficking, racketeering charges 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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    7 mins

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