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Morning Announcements

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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5:47

Friday, February 18th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/18

President Biden is still warning that Russia will attack in the next several days, as Kamala Harris prepares to head to the Munich Security Conference later this week. Next, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump are all required to testify under oath in NY’s investigation into the Trump Organization. And according to a new (and disappointing) report from the Pentagon, reported sexual assaults at US military academics increased significantly in the past school year. Then, we cover why

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5:49

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/17

It’s not a news day without, you guessed it: a Russia-Ukraine update. Next we talk about the Bob Saget's lawsuit, Biden’s letter to the National Archives, and a report that former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke misused his secretary position. Up next, we cover Remington’s settlement with the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. Finally, we close with New Zealand’s bill banning conversion therapy. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: “U.S. and Russian officials clash

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4:48

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/16

Prince Andrew reached a settlement out of court yesterday with his accuser Virginia Guiffre. Meanwhile, Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against NYC has officially failed once again (but are we really surprised?). Then, we get to Alec Baldwin’s wrongful death lawsuit, some more Russia-Ukraine updates, and close with a story on the suspension of avocado imports from Mexico. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Independent: “Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach ‘£10m’ settlement over sexual abuse

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5:51

Tuesday. February 15th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/15

Apparently Putin spent his Valentine’s Day rage texting, so let’s unpack, shall we? Next we cover some updates on the Canadian Freedom Convoy, before getting to why Kentucky parents are speaking out about a dress code policy. Then, we discuss why Trump’s long-time accounting firm will no longer will no longer be working with him, and close with Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against the New York Times and how it could soon get thrown out. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: “Tone of

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5:57

Monday, February 14th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/14

We begin this week with some big news out of Russia and Ukraine. Next, we cover the Freedom Convoy, before getting to why two Democratic Senators have raised concerns about how the CIA has handled Americans’ information. Then, we get to some concerning allegations regarding Tesla and then close with some recent studies published by the CDC about COVID booster effectiveness. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Politco: “Putin could attack Ukraine on Feb. 16, Biden told allies” Washington

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6:46

Friday, February 11th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/11

Let's kick off with a story about the toxic culture within the NFL (and why a convoy of truckers could hit the Super Bowl). And while we're talking about those protestors in Canada, they have officially blocked a third border crossing between the US and Canada. Up next, we run through several Trump-related news stories., before ending with our classic "Headlines That Speak For Themselves" segment. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: "Promised a New Culture, Women Say the N.F.L

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6:48

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/10

Let's start off with another Russia-Ukraine crisis update, before getting to some of the biggest stock traders in Congress of 2021. Up next, the National Archives and Records Administration has asked the Justice Department to examine Donald Trump’s handling of White House records. Then, we unpack some alarming allegations about Rudy Giuliani following the 2020 presidential election, and what the "dont say gay" bill could mean for schools in Florida. Finally, let's end with a recall announcement (and

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5:31

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/09

Yesterday Mitch McConnell spoke out against the Republican National Committee’s censure of representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. Next, we have an update on the so called Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, before getting to a summary of the joint press conference regarding Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, multiple states have announced this week that they will be rolling back mask mandates. Then, we discuss Peloton’s own CEO stepping down (and also laying off 2,800 employees in the process)

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5:10

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/08

For our first story, we start off with the White House record boxes recovered at Trump's Mar-a-lago property. Next, we cover why the Supreme Court could soon act on a dispute over whether Alabama's new voting map infringes on the rights of Black voters, before getting to some Russia-Ukraine updates. Finally, we close with an announcement from your two favorite low budget airlines. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: "National Archives had to retrieve Trump White House

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4:55

Monday, February 7th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/07

Starting off with a story out of Minneapolis, a 22 year old black man named Amir Locke was shot and killed by police while sleeping. Next, we move to the censure of Adam Kizinger and Liz Cheney, before getting to 2022's first anti-transgender bill. Finally, it's time for another Ukraine-Russia update, and two stories from the British Commonwealth. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: "Parents: Amir Locke ‘executed’; mayor halts no-knock entries" CNN: "In censure of Cheney and

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6:10

Friday, February 4th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/04

Another day, another Russia-Ukraine update. What's next? Let's move over to announcement from Biden about a US raid that left an ISIS leader dead. Next, we discuss the continuing book ban across schools in the US and why the city of Rotterdam is considering dismantling part of a historic bridge for none other than Jeff Bezos. Speaking of Bezos, his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott just donated $133 million dollars to an educational nonprofit (where's your donations, Jeff?). Meanwhile, retired Lieutenant

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5:20

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/03

We kick today off with you guessed it: Russia and Ukraine. Next we move to our first ever sports category (and this is one you won't want to miss). Finally, we close with a big scandal right out of CNN. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: “Biden dispatching additional U.S. troops to Eastern Europe” Axios: “U.S. threatens Russia with a chip blockade” NY Times: “Brian Flores Sues NFL, Claiming Bias in Coaching Search” Daily Beast: “Ex-Browns Coach Suggests He Was Also Paid

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5:00

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/02

Starting today with some good news, a redwood forest has been returned to a group of native groups. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson announced they will pay up to $665 million to tribal communities affected by the opioid crisis. Next, we cover Whoopi Goldberg's controversial Holocaust comments, before unpacking why a Michigan Republican candidate for governor is arguing against abortion care for rape victims. Then, we share a revealing poll that shows more and more teachers are ready to leave their job

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5:16

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/02/01

We begin today with some COVID-related news, including the full approval of the Moderna vaccine, Joe Rogan's statement regarding the Spotify controversy, and Boris Johnson's public apology. Next we cover Russia, before getting to North Korea's latest missile test. Lastly, a new study revealed that flood risk in the U.S. will increase by about 25% in the next three decades. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: "US gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine" NPR: "Joe Rogan

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5:20

Monday, January 31st, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/31

Let’s start this week with Democracy Watch, kicking off with Donald Trump’s recent rally, Sen. Susan Collin’s “unlikely” plan to back a Trump 2024 presidential bid, and Joni Mitchell’s plans to join Neil Young’s protest over Spotify. Next, we discuss a story about a Florida teen who was denied abortion care due to her GPA. Meanwhile, two nurses on Long Island were arrested for running a $1.5 million dollar scam selling counterfeit vaccination cards. Finally, Rafael Nadal won the Australian Open

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5:43

Friday, January 28th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/28

Following Justice Stephen Breyer’s announcement that he will be retiring, Biden shared his plan to announce the new nominee by the end of February. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy expanded 5.7% in 2021 (the largest surge since 1984). We discuss why Holocaust novel ‘Maus’ has been banned in a Tennessee school district, and the discovery of 93 possible burial sites neat a former Canada residential school. Finally we wrap with the upcoming fringe movement in Ottowa, and the recent Sarah Palin spottings in

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4:21

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/27

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring after more than 27 years on the court. Next, we discuss Gov. Glen Youngkin’s continued efforts to promote anti-masking, another update on Russia and Ukraine, and why Neil Young’s music will be taken down on Spotify. Lastly, today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and in honor of it, you can listen to today's Betches Sup episode featuring Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter to learn about his story of survival. Resources/Articles

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5:09

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/26

Today we start with Russia and Ukraine again, before moving to our Democracy Watch segment. We cover the an update on the investigation of false electoral college submissions, Donald Trump’s new social media network, and announcements from Pfizer and Biontech about an omicron specific booster. Next, we discuss why 7 school boards in Virginia are suing Governor Glenn Youngkin over his new executive order. And lastly, the SAT is going all digital in 2024. Resources/Articles mentioned this

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5:47

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/25

Let's start with some international news today, including the latest with the Russia-Ukraine tensions, and why Boris Johnson's 2020 birthday has been added to the country's list of illicit parties while the UK was on lockdown. Moving back to U.S. headlines, let's of course share an update on COVID, a message from the Director of the World Health Organization, and Sarah Palin's positive COVID test before her defamation trial. Meanwhile, a new study suggests that antibodies from the Pfizer booster

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5:44

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/01/24

Let’s start today’s news day with none other than Russia. Next, let’s cover a new CDC report that suggests there are inequities in the use of lifesaving COVID treatments. Then, we move over to Mark Cuban’s online pharmacy launch, why Sarah Palin is going to court today, and closing with why New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is postponing her wedding. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: “Ukraine crisis deepens after U.K. says Russia may try to install a pro-Kremlin leader” AP

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