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    Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News–because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.

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    Thursday, October 28th, 2021 Oct 28, 2021
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    Let’s start by talking about the spending package (again). It’s now looking likely that paid family and medical leave is going to be dropped from the bill completely. Stories continue to emerge from the Facebook Papers that you might find interesting. Next, the United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation and 108,000 people will have their medical debt wiped out partially thanks to funding raised by Fair Fight. Lastly, we have an election announcement.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • AP News: “Biden urges bill over ‘finish line’ as Dems eye new surtax”
    • NY Times: “A paid family leave program is likely to be dropped from the social policy bill at Manchin’s urging”
    • AP News: “Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Midwest maid abuse”
    • Washington Post: “Rep. Mo Brooks, denying planning role in Jan. 6 rally, says he’d be ‘proud’ if his staff helped out”
    • AP News: “United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker”
    • NPR: “108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams’ PAC gifts $1.34M”
    • AP News: “Letitia James will run for New York governor”

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    Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 Oct 27, 2021
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    For our first story, we have a scandal right out of Liberty University. Next, let’s do an update on the spending bill in Congress, before getting to the billionaire tax proposal. Plus, Spanx founder Sara Blakely just sold her company to Blackstone at a valuation of about $1.2 billion dollars. Then, we cover Princess Mako's wedding, a new U.S. private refugee sponsorship program, and Pfizer's Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • ProPublica: "'The Liberty Way': How Liberty University Discourages and Dismisses Students’ Reports of Sexual Assaults"
    • CNN: "Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here's what to know"
    • Axios: "Biden plan expected to include at least $500B for climate"
    • Washington Post: "The world needs to cut its emissions seven times as fast to hit climate goals, U.N. report finds"
    • Washington Post: "Democrats' billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging"
    • NY Times: "At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference"
    • NPR: "Spanx CEO surprises employees with 2 first-class plane tickets and $10,000"
    • Axios: "U.S. will now allow private citizens to sponsor Afghan refugees"

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    Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 Oct 26, 2021
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    Let's start with yesterday’s military coup in Sudan. Next, we have to talk about Facebook and Tesla. Lastly, we have today’s edition of Democracy Watch (and this is a big one, everyone).


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • NY Times: "Sudan’s Military Seizes Power and Fires on Protesters: News Updates"
    • AP News: "US condemns Sudan coup, suspends $700 million in aid"
    • NPR: "The Facebook Papers: What you need to know about the trove of insider documents"
    • AP News: "Facebook profits rise amid revelations from leaked documents"
    • NY Times: "Tesla shares surpass $1 trillion in value"
    • Rolling Stone: "Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and White House Staff"

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    Monday, October 25th, 2021 Oct 25, 2021
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    Last week, Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of the movie Rust, accidentally killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding the director Joel Souza. Next, we have an update on if we’re ever getting any sort of deal on an infrastructure spending bill. We share a shady story about Johnson & Johnson, before closing with a weather report and an announcement from the White House.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • LA Times: "Everything we know so far about the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the ‘Rust’ set"
    • CNN: "Crew member yelled 'cold gun' as he handed Alec Baldwin prop weapon, court document shows"
    • NPR: "The fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins is prompting calls to ban real guns from sets"
    • AP News: "Biden, Manchin and Schumer huddle, but still no budget deal"
    • Axios: "Pelosi expects “billionaire’s tax” to pay for Biden social spending"
    • Bloomberg: "J&J Loses a Round in Bankruptcy Spat Over Baby Powder Suits"
    • NPR: "Powerful storm brings heavy rain, flooding and mud flows to Northern California"
    • NPR: "White House delays the release of secret JFK assassination records, citing COVID-19"

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    Friday, October 22nd, 2021 Oct 22, 2021
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    The House of Representatives voted to recommend prosecution under contempt charges to the Department of Justice for Steve Bannon. Yesterday in NYC, Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced that the city will require all police officers, firefighters, and other municipal workers to get COVID vaccines. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton met with members of Congress yesterday to discuss federal reforms of residential treatment centers for troubled teens. And lastly, the human remains that were found yesterday in Florida have turned out to be those of Brian Laundrie.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • NBC News: "New York City mandates Covid vaccine for all city workers"
    • NBC News: "Paris Hilton pushes for bill to crack down on abusive youth facilities"
    • Paid Leave For All: "Letter from Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex"
    • CNN: "Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says"


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    Thursday, October 21st, 2021 Oct 21, 2021
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    Yesterday the FDA finally approved both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots. On Tuesday night, the January 6th bipartisan House committee voted unanimously in favor of contempt-of-Congress charges against Steve Bannon. Moving to our next story, Republicans in the Senate unanimously blocked yet another piece of voting rights legislation called the Freedom to Vote Act. Meanwhile, Manchin has reportedly told associates that he is considering leaving the Democratic Party if they don’t agree to his demands to cut the infrastructure bill. Then, we cover some murder stories before closing with the Netflix employee walkout over Dave Chapelle's transgender comments in his comedy special.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • Washington Post: "FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters and says people can get a shot different from their original dose"
    • Reuters: "U.S. House committee backs contempt charge against Trump aide Bannon"
    • NY Times: "Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill, Leaving Its Fate in Doubt"
    • Mother Jones: "Manchin Tells Associates He’s Considering Leaving the Democratic Party and Has an Exit Plan"
    • CBS News: "Manslaughter conviction of 21-year-old Oklahoma woman who suffered miscarriage sparks outcry"
    • Washington Post: "Gunman in Parkland school shooting pleads guilty to murdering 17 people"
    • NPR: "Potential human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie are found in Florida"
    • AP News: "Chapelle special spurs Netflix walkout; ‘Trans lives matter’"

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    Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 Oct 20, 2021
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    Last night, The January 6th insurrection committee voted to prosecute Steve Bannon for criminal contempt. Next, we move to a story about a Miami school that is telling vaccinated kids to stay home for 30 days after their shot, before moving over to the Secretary of Homeland Security's recent COVID test results. Finally, we cover the governor’s race in Virginia between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • CNN: "Miami private school makes bogus claims about vaccines while ordering pupils who get a shot to stay home for 30 days"
    • NBC News: "Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for Covid"
    • NBC Washington: "Taylor Swift, Glenn Youngkin and the Race for Virginia Governor Explained"
    • AP News: "LA County wants Vanessa Bryant to undergo psychiatric exam"

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    Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 Oct 19, 2021
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    Yesterday former Secretary of State Colin Powell passed away due to COVID complications. Next, we move to some Strike-tober action before covering the trial of the three men who were charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year. Finally, Donald Trump underwent an actual deposition for 4 and a half hours yesterday and we debrief you on more Trump legal news.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • CNN: "Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle"
    • Washington Post: "More than 10,000 John Deere workers on strike after rejecting contract"
    • NPR: "What you need to know about the start of the trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery"
    • CNBC: "Trump sues Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee in bid to block records requests"

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    Monday, October 18th, 2021 Oct 18, 2021
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    We got a short news day. First, we have an IATSE strike update, before revisiting a horrific story that broke late last week. Finally, former president Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital yesterday.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • Deadline: "Hollywood Strike Averted As IATSE & AMPTP Agree On New Film & TV Contract; Read Details Of Deal"
    • NBC News: "Southlake school leader tells teachers to balance Holocaust books with 'opposing' views"
    • Washington Post: "Former president Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after treatment for infection"


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    Friday, October 15th, 2021 Oct 15, 2021
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    We’re starting today’s episode with our newest segment: Democracy Watch. Yesterday, the FDA advisory committee officially recommended Moderna booster shots for people ages 65 and older, as well as younger adults who are at high risk. Then, we move to some economic stories, the supply chain, before ending with our final headline about Robert Durst.


    Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • AP News: "Jan. 6 panel moves against Bannon, sets contempt vote"
    • NPR: "Experts recommend that FDA should authorize Moderna COVID vaccine booster"
    • NY Times: "Social Security Benefits to Rise 5.9% in 2022, Most in Four Decades"
    • NY Times: "Biden Announces Measures at Major Ports to Battle Supply Chain Woes"
    • Washington Post: "Inflation climbs 5.4 percent in September as delta variant hurts recovery, supply chains"


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