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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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7:07

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/05/02

Today's headlines: The manhunt is still underway for the suspect who killed 5 people in Cleveland, Texas. The suspect had entered the US illegally and was deported at least 4 times, but his current immigration status is unknown.The Federal Reserve and FDIC have acknowledged that the recent bank failures were caused by lax oversight, watered-down regulations, and poor management, partly their responsibility. Disney's Orlando district formally voted to sue Disney, with the oversight board seeking to

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7:16

Monday, May 1st, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/05/01

Today's headlines: Texas resident Francisco Oropeza shot five of his neighbors, aged between 8 and 31, after being asked to stop shooting rounds in his backyard. In Colorado, Governor Jared Polis signed four new gun-related laws and a poll found that most people support gun regulation. The Utah state court is deciding a case that could make it hard to get an abortion in the state, and Louisiana lawmakers are working on a bill that would give tax credits to anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers

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47:54

EXTRA EXTRA: Who Bought The Supreme Court? (Best Of...

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/28

UPDATE: Extra, Extra is now available to all listeners! Thank you to our loyal subscribers for their support — monthly Spotify subscribers will no longer be charged after April, and monthly and annual Apple subscribers will receive prorated refunds for April and beyond within 30 days. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of Extra Extra from late 2022 about the Supreme Court... I mean, it's one Supreme Court, Michael. What could it cost? 580 million dollars? Sami goes deep into the decades-long scheme

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6:22

Friday, April 28th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/28

Today's headlines: Former US Vice President Mike Pence testified before a grand jury regarding Trump's alleged election interference. Missouri's law imposing restrictions on gender affirming care for minors and adults was temporarily halted by a judge. The Senate failed to remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, which would help in ending gender discrimination in society. Finally, Carolyn Bryant Donham, who falsely accused and led to the lynching of Emmett Till, died at the age

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7:18

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/27

Today's headlines: Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for unlawful retaliation and free speech violations after he diluted Disney's self-government authority. Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr was barred from speaking on the House floor and gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, following her reference to a proposed ban on gender affirming care for minors. E. Jean Carroll testified against Donald Trump, accusing him of defamation after she alleged he

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8:02

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/26

Today's headlines: President Biden announced his 2024 reelection bid and Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez, will be his campaign manager. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had a financial relationship with Harlan Crow, a friend with business before the court, despite Thomas previously defending his failure to report gifts from Crow. Jury selection began in the civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump for alleged rape and defamation

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7:30

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/25

Today's headlines: Tucker Carlson abruptly left his top-rated primetime Fox News show, following Fox settling defamation claims from Dominion Voting Systems. CNN anchor Don Lemon also tweeted that he has been terminated, while CNN refutes his characterization of events. The New York Times reported that the air national guardsman who leaked classified Pentagon documents on Discord shared more sensitive intelligence than previously known. In South Florida, a man shot at Instacart delivery workers who

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8:43

Monday, April 24th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/24

Today's headlines: The Supreme Court ruled that the abortion medication Mifepristone will remain available via mail and telehealth appointments, but litigation over its FDA approval continues. President Biden is expected to announce his 2024 reelection campaign this week. An IRS special agent seeks whistleblower protection to reveal alleged mishandling of an investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes and foreign business work. A civil lawsuit was filed against police officers in Antioch county,

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6:30

Friday, April 21st, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/21

Today's headlines: The Senate Judiciary committee, led by Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, called for Chief Justice John Roberts to testify at a hearing focused on ethics rules of the Supreme Court. Republicans in the House of Representatives passed legislation barring transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's teams at federally supported schools, but it is unlikely to advance in the democratic-led Senate and would be vetoed by President Biden. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly of

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7:07

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/20

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

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6:20

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/19

Today's headlines: Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million in the largest-ever libel case settlement in US history, without admitting guilt or apologizing. An 84-year-old man in Missouri was charged with felonies for shooting a Black teenager who accidentally rang his doorbell, sparking protests. Oklahoma county officials were caught on audio discussing hiring hitmen to kill reporters and making racist remarks, potentially facing felony charges. President Biden signed an

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5:11

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/18

Today's headlines: The Fox News-Dominion trial was postponed but is now scheduled to start today, with potential testimony from Rupert Murdoch, Fox anchors, and former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Judicial confirmations for federal judges nominated by President Biden are being held up in the Senate due to Diane Feinstein's continued absence, amidst calls for her resignation. The Ohio Attorney General announced that a grand jury declined to indict police officers who killed Jaylan Walker, sparking

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7:02

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/17

Today's headlines: A shooter opened fire at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, killing 4 people and injuring 28 others. The suspect and motive are still unknown. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new 6-week abortion ban into law. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a mifepristone ban in Texas, which means women can still obtain the drug by mail. Justice Clarence Thomas reported rental income from a defunct firm in his financial disclosures. The Dominion Voting Systems trial is set to

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7:48

Friday, April 14th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/14

Today's headlines: The 5th circuit court of appeals has allowed partial access to mifepristone abortion medication, but only up to 7 weeks and it cannot be sent through the mail. A new report from ProPublica found that Harlan Crow, a billionaire mega donor, purchased Clarence Thomas's childhood home without reporting the sale on his financial disclosures as required. Senator Diane Feinstein is giving up her seat on the Judiciary Committee due to health issues, which caused delays in the confirmation

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5:39

Thursday, April 13th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/13

Today’s Headlines: Senator Tim Scott launches an exploratory committee, taking a significant step toward a presidential bid. Justin J. Person, one of the two Democratic representatives ousted for the Tennessee House of Representatives last week, was reinstated to his House Seat after an unanimous vote from local officials. Also, Juul has agreed to the largest settlement in the company’s history, and will be paying $462 million to six US states and DC. In other news, the Biden administration proposed

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6:59

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/12

Today's headlines: More details emerge about several shootings in the US recently, including one at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, where a disgruntled employee used a legally purchased AR-15 rifle to kill five people and injure eight others. Kentucky is one of 26 states that allows for permitless concealed carry of firearms. Another shooting took place outside a funeral home in Washington DC, leaving one person dead and three others critically injured. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg filed a

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7:30

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/11

Today's headlines: A shooting at a bank in Kentucky killed 4 people and injured 9 others. A Texas judge ruled to halt FDA approval of abortion medication Mifepristone, while a Washington judge issued a contradicting ruling. Iowa's attorney general suspended funding for emergency contraception for sexual assault victims. Two Black lawmakers were expelled in Tennessee for protesting gun violence, while a white lawmaker was spared. The expelled lawmakers can be reappointed to their seats prior to a

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7:01

Friday, April 7th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/07

Today's headlines: A judge ruled that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch may be forced to testify in the Dominion defamation case along with other Fox personalities, and jury selection for the trial is set to begin soon. The state of Washington is stockpiling abortion medication in anticipation of a potential court ruling in Texas that could halt its FDA approval and make the drug unavailable. Idaho's governor signed a bill into law that creates a new crime of "abortion trafficking" and makes it illegal for

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7:04

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/06

Today's headlines: Former VP Mike Pence will comply with a judge's order to testify in the DOJ special counsel investigation into January 6th, but Trump may continue to appeal. Meanwhile, progressive candidate Brandon Johnson has won the mayoral election in Chicago. The Wisconsin Republicans have gained a supermajority in the state senate, allowing them to impeach elected officials. Democratic state lawmaker Tricia Cotham has defected to the Republican party, giving the Republicans a veto-proof

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7:48

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2023/04/05

Today's headlines: Yesterday Donald Trump made history for becoming the first US president to be indicted for a crime, so we finally get a full accounting of the 34 counts he's charged with, and what comes next in the case. The state of Wisconsin held a critical election to decide the majority of their state supreme court yesterday, and the winner of that race may end up casting the deciding vote on whether abortion would be legal or illegal in the state. Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee state

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