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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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5:15

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/16

The House voted on Tuesday night to cite former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows for criminal contempt. Next, we share an Omnicron update (and it’s not looking too great), before discussing a bombshell voter fraud story, and why Derek Chauvin is back in the news. Finally, we close with an announcement from the Federal Reserve, and what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi feels about the idea of banning congressional lawmakers and their spouses from owning stock shares of individual

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4:46

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/15

Today’s Morning Announcements start with some exiting news about a new Covid pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death by 89 percent. Text. Next we have more positive Covid news, as data out of South Africa shows that the omicron variant is not as deadly as previous iterations of the virus. After that, we cover a new ruling that employers with covid may be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We also have a follow up from he ongoing January 6th insurrection cases making

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7:09

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/14

Last night the January 6th committee in the House voted to hold Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined to block New York’s vaccine mandate for heath care workers. President Biden will travel to Kentucky tomorrow as the death toll rises. We also cover some updates on what we know about the “doomsday glacier” (and why we should be seriously concerned). And lastly, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have agreed to pay a

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4:29

Monday, December 13th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/13

We start with our biggest story on the devastating storms this past weekend. On Saturday, California governor Gavin Newsom made an announcement pledging to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state. Lastly, we leave you with some semi positive news involving the filibuster. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: "Live Updates: Tornado Death Toll Rises as States Assess Damage" NPR: "California's governor pledges to model

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4:15

Friday, December 10th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/10

Political leaders in California announced that they would work to make California a sanctuary state for women seeking abortions if P vs. Wade is overturned. New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a deposition from former President Donald Trump on January 7th, 2022. A federal appeals court ruled Thursday against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Meanwhile, two National Guard

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4:28

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/09

Today, we run through your favorite segment: Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Up first, Australia, Canada, and the UK announced yesterday that they’ll be joining the US in its diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Yesterday Pfizer announced that its booster shot offers significant protection from the Omicron variant. Also yesterday, the head of Instagram Adam Mosseri testified in front of the Senate. As predicted, Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows did not show up for his

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5:08

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/08

Let's start this news day with a debt ceiling update. We cover Biden and Putin's two hour video chat, the end of an era following the end of Germany’s first female chancellor's tenure, and why a Georgie federal judge blocked the COVID vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors. Earlier this week, the Justice Department closed the investigation into the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till. Finally, Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says he will no longer cooperate with the House

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4:38

Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/07

The United States announced that it will stage a diplomatic boycott at the Beijing Olympics next year. Next, we move to why the Justice Department has once again sued the state of Texas over its redistricted voter maps. Meanwhile, California Republican congressman Devin Nunes announced yesterday that he’s leaving his job to become the CEO of Donald Trump’s new media company. Then we cover the story on about the plumber who discovered of money hidden in the walls of Joel Osteen's Houston church

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4:30

Monday, December 6th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/06

Let’s start the week with a quick Omicron update. Next, let’s meet the Crumbleys (AKA the parents of the 15 year old boy behind the Michigan school shooting). Then, we have to talk about Chris Cuomo before talking about former Republican Senator David Perdue and the passing of GOP Senator and one-time presidential nominee Bob Dole. Lastly, let's talk about that cream cheese shortage and its effects on NYC bagel shops. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Fauci says early reports

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5:22

Friday, December 3rd, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/03

This Friday's episode begins with confirmed cases of the Omicron variant hitting the United States. Then we get an update on the potential government shutdown. Next, we hear the latest on the Oxford High School shooting. We also cover the severe impact of a staffing crisis in New York State. Finally, we get details on Angela Merkel transferring power to her successor in Germany. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Omicron cases confirmed in 5 U.S. states NPR: House approves a

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5:41

Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/02

We start with what happened during the Mississippi abortion rights case yesterday and the very first case of the Omicron variant detected in the United States. Next, we talk about the Cuomo brothers and Stacey Abrams’ announcement that she’s running again for governor of Georgia against Brian Kemp in 2022. Lastly, we have some more tragic news out of Michigan. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: “Supreme Court seems inclined to uphold Mississippi abortion law that would

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7:40

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/12/01

We kick off today's news day with a couple stories about Trump. Next, we cover why the House leadership is considering whether to take action against Rep. Lauren Boebert. over some inappropriate comments Then, we share some breaking news from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Meanwhile, we unpack what went down in Barbados and Dr. Oz.'s announcement that he will be running for Senate in Pennsylvania next year. Finally, we close with the tragedy at a Michigan highschool and updates from the Ghislaine

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4:36

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/30

Let’s start with our Omicron variant update. Next, we talk about Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's decision to step down (and who his replacement is). Yesterday was also the beginning of the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Finally, we share a story about what's happening in Barbados. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "Biden calls omicron variant concerning but ‘not a cause for panic’ as WHO says risk ‘very high’" NY Times: "Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Steps Down From C.E.O. Role" AP

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5:32

Monday, November 29th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/29

We have a new COVID variant in town (but honestly, what else is new?). Meanwhile, on Wednesday the Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in a case out of Mississippi that will likely determine whether or not Roe v Wade is overturned. Next, we turn to how the Texas abortion law makes risky pregnancies more difficult (yes, even harder than it already is). And on Friday, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that a group of Russians and Ukrainians are currently plotting a coup against him for

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4:35

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/24

Let’s start today with our favorite segment, Democracy Watch. Next, we move to why the Republican National Committee is paying some of former President Donald Trump's legal bills and an update on the Charlottesville rally trial. Finally, we end with the pharmacy companies responsible for fueling the opioid crisis. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "U.S. listed as a ‘backsliding’ democracy for first time in report by European think tank" CNN: "RNC is paying some of

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5:39

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/23

We begin with the aftermath of the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident, before covering some January 6th committee updates. Next we share some conclusions from the 8 month long investigation over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as well as some disappointing (but unsurprising) news about Facebook. Plus, we share Biden's nominees for the Federal Reserve. Lastly, we have an update for you on the Theranos trial. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: "After SUV slammed into Wis

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3:54

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/22

Let's catch you up on some news, starting with the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. We move to our next story on Ohio's newly approved congressional district map, before covering the mysterious disappearance of Chinese tennis star, Peng Shuai. Finally, let's end with a lighter story on the first US city to require free menstrual products in public restrooms. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: "Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted on All Counts" Axios: "Ohio lawmakers pass new congressional

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5:28

Friday, November 19th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/19

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

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5:53

Thursday, November 18th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/18

This Thursday's episode starts with actual consequences for the "QAnon Shaman" resulting from his role in the January 6th insurrection, and mild accountability in the House for Republican Paul Gosar. We hear new data about opioid use in the US. Then we get an update on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, as well as the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers in Georgia, and the possible exoneration of two men convicted of killing Malcolm X. Finally, we hear about the disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng

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4:54

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Morning Announcements ·

2021/11/17

Today begins with some good news about widespread approval of the Pfizer vaccine booster, and an agreement for international use of the Pfizer COVID antiviral pill. Next, hear about the bizarre jury lottery selection process approved by the judge in Kyle Rittenhouse's case. Finally, the House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to censure Paul Gosar for his vile AOC tweet, and Wyoming Republicans voted to disavow Liz Cheney as a member of their party. Resources/Articles mentioned in this

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