The Gist - Joe Biden Takes Over

On the Gist, a decent man gives a speech.

In the interview, Mike talks to Sarada Peri about now President Joe Biden’s inaugural speech. The former President Barack Obama speechwriter says Biden, “knocked it out of the park.” They talk about the most effective moments and the importance of speaking directly about racism and white supremacy. Peri also discusses why Biden addressing the American people as “folks” is not only a favorite colloquialism of his, but a necessary way to relate.

In the spiel, Republicans will likely continue to republican. 

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Talking To Your Kids About The News: Be Honest, Play To Age And Maturity

Reset brings on an expert to offer advice on how to discuss thorny topics like the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and impeachment with kids of all ages.

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Consider This from NPR - President Biden Hails ‘Democracy’s Day’ In Unprecedented Transfer Of Power

"Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew," President Biden said in his inaugural address on Wednesday. "And America has risen to the challenge."

Outgoing Vice President Pence was present for the inauguration of the 46th president. President Trump was not. He left the White House in the morning after an overnight issuance of commutations and pardons — including for Steve Bannon, his former adviser who was arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

NPR's Franco Ordonez reports on what President Biden did during his first day in office.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago’s Top Doc Details Local Vaccine Distribution Plans

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady explains the city’s latest COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation efforts.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Is Janet Yellen Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes

As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space? 

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Today on the Brief:

  • Jack Ma is not dead
  • The latest in crypto M&A
  • Deutsche Bank survey sites bitcoin as biggest bubble


Our main discussion: Yellen’s impact on bitcoin and digital assets

In this episode, NLW breaks down the cryptocurrency FUD competing to be the “wall of worry” for the new 2021 bull market, including Tether FUD, environmental FUD and the idea that crypto is only used for crime. 

The illicit transactions idea was given new oxygen when Janet Yellen repeated it in her Senate confirmation hearing this week. New research from Chainalysis shows, however, that the percentage of crypto volume involved in crime is decreasing.

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Strict Scrutiny - Rinse & Repeat

Leah, Melissa, and Kate are joined by Rutgers Law Dean Kim Mutcherson, host of “The Power of Attorney” podcast, to break down (FOR NOW) the Court’s recent grants, the decision in FDA v. ACOG, and to recap and preview some January cases.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Inauguration Day

Every four years on January 20th, the United States holds a ceremony for the inauguration of the President of the United States. There are traditions for the inauguration, some of which have been passed down since the very first. Why do we use January 20th as the date, and how did many of these traditions get started? Learn more about the history and traditions of the Presidential Inauguration on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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