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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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4:14

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/17

Today, we start with McDonalds announcing that they are pulling out of Russia, and Sweden announcing that they are pulling out of 200 years of neutrality. Meanwhile, a new poll reveals a startling set of beliefs about immigrants replacing American voters, and a solution has been found to the baby formula shortage. Finally, the largest wildfire in New Mexico state history continues raging. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: McDonald's is leaving Russia altogether NY Times: Finland

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5:22

Monday, May 16th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/16

The week starts with a tragic mass shooting out of Buffalo, New York. Then, Finland and Sweden move closer to joining NATO as Russia responds, the Texas power grid is failing again, and the White House is getting a new press secretary. Finally, in some good news, Australian researchers made a breakthrough in identifying the root cause of sudden infant death syndrome. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP: Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say Reuters: Russia's Inter

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5:07

Friday, May 13, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/13

Today, we start with Russia responding to Finland’s NATO plan, Hungary’s prime minister refusing to ban imports of Russian oil, an update on the nationwide shortage of baby formula, and North Korea's nationwide lockdown. Finally, we end the week with a New York judge ordering Donald Trump to pay 110 thousand dollars in contempt fees. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WaPo: Russia responds to Finland's NATO plan with threats of retaliation NPR: One man stands between Europe and a ban on

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4:04

Thursday, May 12th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/12

Today, we start with the failure of the Women’s Health Protection Act in the Senate, the primary elections in West Virginia and Nebraska, and a federal judge stating he will block Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map. Finally, we end with Spain’s proposal that would grant women 3 days of menstrual leave. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Bill to protect abortion rights fails to pass Senate CNN: West Virginia and Nebraska 2022 primary elections WaPo: Judge says he'll

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4:37

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/11

Today we cover Elon Musk stating he would let Donald Trump back on Twitter, the Treasury secretary Janet Yellen’s comments on the effects of eliminating abortion, President Biden’s remarks on inflation, and the House of Representatives vote that would recognize congressional workers' right to unionize. Finally, we end with the Senate passing a bill that gives police protection to families of Supreme Court justices. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WaPo: Elon Musk says he would reverse

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4:25

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/10

Today we cover New York lawmakers pushing for abortion funds, President Biden signing a bill expediting the process to send military aid, and the severe fire risk for the southwestern United States. Lastly, AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon have agreed to provide high-speed internet service at a discount to low-income consumers. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: New York lawmakers Push for Abortion Fund to Establish 'Safe Harbor' WaPo: Biden signs Ukraine lend-lease act into law,

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7:26

Monday, May 09, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/09

We start this week off with various changes that lawmakers in several states are trying to create to limit contraception. Then, we touch upon Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ability to run for reelection, the job growth in the U.S, and Jill Biden’s visit to Ukraine. Finally, we end with Rudy Giuliani canceling his appearance before the Jan. 6 committee. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Rolling Stone: Republican Senators Want TV Ratings to Warn Viewers About ‘Disturbing’ LGBTQ Content WaPo:

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5:08

Friday, May 06, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/06

Today, we cover Canada’s announcement that Americans will be able to obtain abortions in Canada, Madison Cawthorn’s new 30-second naked video dropping, and the new press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Finally, we end this Friday with an increase in covid cases. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Americans can get abortions in Canada if Roe is overturned, official says CNN: Cawthorn addresses video released by opposition group showing him naked in bed 'being crass' WaPo: Nearly 15

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5:25

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/05

Today, we cover the 6 week abortion ban in Oklahoma, the big takeaways from the primary elections that were held on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana, Pope Francis’ warning to the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. Finally, we end with Intuit's agreement to settle the deception claim. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style ban on most abortions Ap News: Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker

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4:52

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/04

Well, you guessed it– today we bring you up to date with all the buzz surrounding the leaked Supreme Court opinion that intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Democrats lack votes to end filibuster for abortion protections WaPo: The next frontier for the antiabortion movement: A nationwide ban WaPo: Supreme Court will investigate leaked draft of abortion opinion Axios: Collins says Kavanaugh and Gorsuch possibly broke promise on Roe v. Wade Learn

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6:28

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/03

We start today with the shocking news of a leaked copy of a supreme court majority opinion that will overturn Roe v. Wade. Trump’s former defense secretary, Mark Esper, came out with a memoir, meanwhile, the Israeli foreign minister calls out Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov on his Hilter remarks. Then, the American Academy of Pediatrics reviews its flawed, race-based guidelines. Finally, The governor of Tennessee announced that executions will be paused while lethal injections are

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6:53

Monday, May 02, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/02

This week starts with Nancy Pelosi's visit to President Zelensky. Connecticut passes a bill that will expand the types of medical professionals who can provide abortion services. Next, we touch upon the cross-country shortage of baby formula. Meanwhile, the Justice Department filed a complaint challenging Alabama’s recently enacted law. Finally, Biden subtly digs at the former president at the White House correspondents dinner. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Evacuations

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5:12

Friday, April 29th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/29

We end this week, with the announcement of The January 6th House committee’s save the date, which has been tentatively scheduled from June 9th to the end of the month. Then, President Biden asked congress for another 33 billion dollars to aid Ukraine, in light of the White House unveiling a legislative package that would allow the federal government to sell Russian yachts. On top of that, we discover the U.S economy has shrunk 1.4 percent during the first three months of the year due to slow growth

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6:24

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/28

Yesterday Russia shut off the supply of natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria. Nestle raised their prices by more than 5% by passing on its rising costs to shoppers. Next, The Minnesota Human Rights Department found that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Meanwhile, 6 million Californians were asked to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week amidst the drought. Finally, Madison Cawthorn was given a citation for carrying a loaded handgun at Charlotte’s

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6:15

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/27

President Biden announced 3 pardons and the commutation of 75 sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. Harvard commits 100 million dollars to study and remedy its ties to slavery. Next, the head of the UN’s atomic agency announced that radiation levels at Chernobyl are considered to be “normal”. Finally, the EU's internal market commissioner reminds Elon that he needs to play by “their rules”. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WaPo: Biden issues first pardons of his presidency; Harris

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6:49

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/26

We kick off today with Elon Musk buying Twitter yesterday for roughly 44 billion dollars and Donald Trump being fined $10,000 a day for failing to respond to a subpoena. Meanwhile, the EU announced a new set of digital regulations that will affect the US and other countries. Finland and Sweden have agreed to submit membership applications to NATO while the United States has named an ambassador to Ukraine. Finally, Mark Meadows has released 2319 text messages to the January 6th

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5:33

Monday, April 25, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/25

This week starts with newly obtained audio by the New York Times of Trump’s conversation with Kevin McCarthy a few days after January 6th. Next, Marjorie Taylor Greene testified under oath in a lawsuit that will determine her eligibility to run for reelection. French President Emmanuel Macron makes history as the first French president to be reelected in 20 years. Meanwhile, the Biden administration unveiled another 800 million in military aid for Ukraine. Finally, 20 wildfires continued to burn in

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4:42

Friday, April 22, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/22

This Friday starts with the closing of the consulates of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in Russia. Next, the Florida state legislature has passed a bill to cancel Walt Disney World's special tax district. Meanwhile, The Department of Education announced it will retroactively cancel student loans for at least 40,000 borrowers. Finally, Donald Trump Jr will be voluntarily testifying before the January 6th committee. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Reuters: Russia closes Baltic consulates,

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5:32

Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/21

The White House will appeal the decision of the Florida federal court to drop the mask mandate for federal travel. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis starts meddling with Florida’s electoral maps. A UK court issued a formal order yesterday to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S. Players from Russia and Belarus are banned from the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Finally, Netflix’s share price dropped 37 percent yesterday after its customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers. Resources/Articles

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5:19

Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/04/20

After Monday night’s federal court ruling on the mask mandate for travel, TSA lifted its mask mandate. Then, Russia announced that the “next phase” of the war is underway. Meanwhile, a federal judge ruled that legal efforts to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for re-election can proceed. The White House announced it has restored key protections to an important environmental law. Finally, The Intercept claims that Jared Kushner’s new investment fund has been publicly touting in their

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