Month: December 2021

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SCOTUScast - American Hospital Association v. Becerra – Post-Argument SCOTUScast

On November 30, the Court heard argument in American Hospital Association v. Becerra, a case which asked: "Whether deference under Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council permits the Department of Health and Human Services to set reimbursement rates based on acquisition cost and vary such rates by hospital group if it has not collected adequate hospital acquisition cost survey data; and (2) whether petitioners’ suit challenging HHS’s adjustments is precluded by 42 U.S.C. § 1395l(t)(12)." Joining today to discuss this case is Ilya Shapiro, Vice President and Director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute.
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SCOTUScast - United States v. Zubaydah – Post-Argument SCOTUScast

On October 6th, the Court heard oral argument in United States v. Zubaydah, a case which concerned "whether the 9th circuit erred when it rejected the United States’ assertion of the state secrets privilege based on the court’s own assessment of potential harms to national security, and required discovery to proceed further under 28 U.S.C 1782(a) against former CIA contractors on matters concerning alleged clandestine CIA activities." Joining today to discuss this case in two parts is Kate Comerford Todd, managing partner at Ellis George Cipollone in Washington, DC.
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Legend of the Thunderbird

For millennia, indigenous communities in North America and other parts of the world told stories of a gigantic, predatory bird with the ability to alter the weather, punish the wicked, and sometimes aid the righteous. In the modern day, most people consider these bits of folklore to be just that -- legends and myths. But could the story of the Thunderbird be based on some grain of truth? Tune in to learn more.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - It’s Over, Omarova

Did Senate Republicans make a mistake by giving in to a one-time debt ceiling increase that circumvents the legislative filibuster? Is Biden responding with appropriate force to the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? And what do we make of the leftwing effort to frame the sinking of Saule Omarova’s nomination to the position of comptroller as cynical red baiting? Source

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 12/08

Pfizer says three doses of its vaccine are needed to neutralize the Omicron variant. Social media showdown at the Capitol. It's December. So, where's the snow in Colorado? CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Headlines From The Times - The life and legacy of Jacqueline Avant

Jacqueline Avant was a force many times over in Black Los Angeles and beyond. She was a renowned philanthropist, a political king and queen maker, a patron of the arts. She was also a wife, mother, a friend to community activists and U.S. presidents alike. Last week, an intruder fatally shot her in her Beverly Hills home. Tributes from across the world have poured in to mark a life ended too soon. Today, we devote our episode to the life and legacy of Jacqueline Avant, who was 81 years old.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 12.8.21

Alabama

  • AG Steve Marshall gets another injunction for a 3rd lawsuit against the vaccine mandate
  • Lynda Blanchard crosses over from the Republican senate race to the gubernatorial
  • UAB Hospital is now ranked the 8th largest hospital in the nation
  • UAB officials suspends the implementation of federal vaccine mandate to employees
  • Governor Ivey appoints a new circuit judge for place #2
  • Ivey also appoints John Hamm as next commissioner for AL Department of Corrections
  • Alabama QB Bryce Young  is one of the final four considerations for the Heisman trophy

National

  • Biden holds teleconference call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • Biden's nominee for US Treasury comptroller withdraws from consideration
  • US senate confirms a new commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection agency
  • AL congressman Mo Brooks calls for House investigation into Hunter Biden's "art deals"
  • Attorney for J6 protestors says entrapment occurred by undercover law enforcement
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The Intelligence from The Economist - CDU later: Angela Merkel’s successor

For the first time in 16 years Mrs Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union is out of Germany’s government. We ask what to expect from Olaf Scholz, the new chancellor. China’s leadership wants to boost the birth rate but discriminates against single mothers; we examine a slow push for equality. And mental-health apps are booming, but the risks are many and the benefits uncertain. Have your say about “The Intelligence” in our survey here. www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey. And for full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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The Best One Yet - 🐯 “MrBeast vs Squid Game” — Trump’s SPAC updates. MrBeast’s re-creator vid. Electric charger highway

Former President Trump’s new “Truth” SPAC is 1 month old and just snagged its 1st SEC lawsuit. YouTube sensation MrBeast just recreated all of Squid Game and got more views than Netflix. And 50 power companies are teaming up to cure range anxiety with a transcontinental railroad of chargers. $CHPT $QS $DWAC $GOOG  Got a SnackFact? Tweet it @RobinhoodSnacks @JackKramer @NickOfNewYork Want a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/KhUAo31xmkSdeynD9 Got a SnackFact for the pod? We got a form for that too: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe64VKtvMNDPGSncHDRF07W34cPMDO3N8Y4DpmNP_kweC58tw/viewform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.