Tea Like Tea
An explanation of Iran’s political infarction, a possible resentencing for Paul Pelosi’s attacker, the Supreme Court and Maryland’s assault weapons ban, all lead the news. Plus, the prosecution rests!
And So I Will Get to Work
An attempt at responsibly reporting on the death of Iran’s president; a comment on the terrible Diddy video, and a whole lot about that flag outside of Justice Alito’s house.
That’s Good Comedy Right There!
The House passes a symbolic bill and votes a contempt charge out of committee. Plus, Trump’s still on trial and Greg Abbott’s still the actual worst.
Why Are Men?
In addition to the assassination attempt on Slovakia’s prime minister, SCOTUS will allow Louisiana’s maps to go forward, and Missouri’s in the middle of a historic filibuster, all while Harrison Butker and Mitt Romney have decided to speak out loud for some reason.
It’s Mike Johnson. He’s a Weirdo...
A Florida bus crash, Canadian wildfires, an American arrest in France, a shady visit from Speaker Johnson, and the death of Alice Munro.
Here Comes Marjorie Taylor Greene to Ruin Everything
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, plus a brief recap of all the news I missed last week.
Does That Joke Even Work?
As protests continue all around the country, and the House passes an antisemitism bill, Arizona has repealed its archaic abortion ban. Six were injured in a Fort Worth shooting, Arizona has overturned their abortion ban, a second Boeing whistleblower has died, an armed student in Wisconsin was killed by police, and the continuing college campus protests.
Hermione Was the Best One in That Trio
As protests continue all around the country, and the House passes an antisemitism bill, Arizona has repealed its archaic abortion ban.
That’s the 1st Amendment, Baybee
There is an update on the deadly North Carolina shooting, while the age of suggested breast cancer screenings has been lowered, the Los Angeles Metro train was in an accident, campus protests are continuing all around the country, the Biden administration wants to reclassify marijuana, and of course… Trump Crime Update Time.
We’re Oceanside!
A deadly shooting in North Carolina leads the news, as college protests continue, three cases of HIV have been linked to “vampire facials,” a court rules that health-care plans but cover the cost of gender-affirming surgery, and news from Oceanside.
I Own a Purse
A tornado in Oklahoma and updates on the Israel-Hamas war are the two stories from the weekend.
No One Is Coming to Save Us
Harvey Weinstein’s New York charges have been overturned, the campus protests are continuing, and of course… a pretty big Trump Crime Update Time.
Bad For Me
Only three stories, but they’re big ones: abortion, foreign aid, and campus protests.
Real Crack Team Ya Got There, Guy.
Tennessee teachers will soon be allowed to be armed, employees will soon be able to quit their jobs, Trump continues to be in court, and George Santos accidentally provides an important lesson.
Jeepers, That’s a Lot of Crimes!
As college protests turn to student arrests, there’s also a mysterious killing in Oklahoma, an unsuccessful break-in at Mayor Bass’ house, plus a look at the Supreme Court’s thoughts on Oregon and all the latest on Trump’s simultaneous court proceedings.
Mosquitos and Elon Musk
As well as updates on the Israel-Hamas war and the House’s new funding package, news of a tragic collision in Michigan, this episode is great prep for today’s big new day.
Ah! Ya Got Me!
More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters were arrested as the U.N. fails to pass Palestinian’s bid to join the cohort and Iran is hit with US sanctions, while Main passed gun control and Trump’s criminal trial has a big day.
This Is Our Thing Now
As the Senate rejects Mayorkas’ impeachment straight out, and House Republicans unveil their aid package, we’ve got a quick update on things in the Middle East, while the Department of Justice looks to a $100 million settlement with Nassar survivors.
Watch Women’s Sports
This episode is brought to you by my annoyance over Caitlin Clark’s paycheck. Plus - West Virginia has overturned a trans sports ban, the Mayorkas articles of impeachment are in the Senate, the Supreme Court has thoughts on the January 6th rioters, the election continues not to have been stolen, and we’ve got some Trump jurors.
Never Having a Read a Book Bingbongs
In addition to a shooting in New Orleans on Sunday night, we’ve also got an update on Iran and Israel, the Supreme Court’s decision on Idaho’s anti-trans bill, the sentencing of the Rust armorer, and… Trump Crime Update Time.