Some folks on the internet have been trying to "one weird trick" our way to saving Roe by claiming that tribal sovereignty could help ensure abortion access. Well, not only is this wrong, it's offensively wrong. OA brings you the deep-dive on Indian Law (yes, that's what it's called...) with a refresher on McGirt v. Oklahoma, and why none of that equals an instant abortion rights fix. After that, a wildcard question – now that Roe is being overturned, does that mean justices committed perjury in their confirmation hearings?
David fires up the batmobile again, for a whistle-stop tour of the wider real life superhero universe. We meet superheroes and villains from Mexico City to the Netherlands, and hear from journalist and broadcaster Jon Ronson about his time with costumed crime fighters in New York.
The Superhero Complex is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio
The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, May 23, 2022.
"The Hash" team discusses the increasing use cases for NFTs, artist Beeple's Twitter account hack and how residents of Niagara Falls are forced to reckon with crypto mining.
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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9-12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Visit coindesk.com/consensus2022 to get your pass today.
This episode has been edited by Adrian Blust. Our Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”
Climate scientist Michael Mann author of The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet on an environment that is simultaneously dire and deadly but not hopeless. Plus: NY Dems have drawn themselves into a corner, and how the name a NY Yankee called a rival player that is upending the baseball world.
As carjackings have increased during the pandemic, some Chicago neighborhoods are turning to private security firms to patrol their streets. Hyde Park, Bucktown, and now Lincoln Park’s Fullerton area have all hired P4 Security Solutions, a private security company which hires off-duty police officers to keep watch and report suspicious activity to the Chicago Police.
Reset talks with a reporter who covered this story, as well as a resident of Bucktown. We also hear from the private security company providing the guards.
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It's 2022, but the 2020 election is on the ballot in Georgia, where several Trump-backed candidates are running in Republican primary races.
WABE's Rahul Bali explains how the former President looms over Tuesday's elections, and WABE's Sam Gringlas looks at a race between two Democratic incumbents, forced to face off after their districts were redrawn by Republicans.
For more political coverage from member station WABE, listen to Georgia Votes.
As lawmakers and the Federal Reserve discuss a potential central bank digital currency, just remember that your privacy is on the table. Will Luther comments.
On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW previews two things happening this week:
First, hope from the markets that slightly dovish comments from the Fed might prompt a relief rally.
Second, a preview of the discussions that will be taking place at the World Economic Forum, particularly around bitcoin and crypto.
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Consensus 2022, the industry’s most influential event, is happening June 9–12 in Austin, Texas. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the fast-moving world of crypto, Web 3 and NFTs, this is the festival experience for you. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass at www.coindesk.com/consensus2022.
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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: montipora/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.
On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Aaron Withe, CEO of the Freedom Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how teachers union head Randi Weingarten is trying to gaslight parents, especially those frustrated with learning losses, into believing that she didn't lobby to keep schools closed during the pandemic.
