Month: July 2023

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Climate Change Goes to Court

Around the United States and around the world, people are suing their governments and governments are suing fossil fuel companies over the changing climate—revealing what they knew and when they knew it. But even if these lawsuits succeed, what difference can they make for a problem with a literal global scale?


Guest: Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate reporter at The Guardian.


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Strict Scrutiny - Shining Light on the Shadow Docket

Leah, Kate, and Melissa talk to Steve Vladeck about his new book, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic. From abortion bans to immigration restrictions, COVID orders and death penalty cases, the Supreme Court has taken to changing the law in quiet.

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Opening Arguments - OA781: Fulton County DA Fani Willis Rosins Up Her Bow; Maybe This Time It Really Is RICO?

As Indictment Watch(TM) continues, Liz and Andrew turn their eyes to Fulton County, Georgia. Will DA Fani Willis beat Jack Smith in the race to indict Donald Trump for a third set of crimes? Will Trump's new lawyer, John Lauro, be less of a dipshit? (No.) And what about the fake cosplay electors who helped Trump try to steal Georgia? What's going to happen to them? Listen and find out! In the Patreon bonus, Liz explains that yes, sometimes it is RICO, and gives us a very special Lizdive into the Georgia standardized test scandal of 2009. Trust us, it's all a seamless web!

Notes Lauro on Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/video/6331632263112

3 U.S.C. § 5 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/3/5

3 U.S.C. § 15 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/3/15

SUPREME COURT Petition for Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23875842/s23o1134_-_original_petition-copy.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT Petition for Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition https://www.fultonclerk.org/DocumentCenter/View/2046/2023CV382670

Trump Amendment to Petition for Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition https://www.fultonclerk.org/DocumentCenter/View/2051/AMENDED-COMPLAINT

Judge Glanville order https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23883767/2023cv382670-order-of-recusal.pdf

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Short Wave - The Scorpion Renaissance Has Arrived

Scorpions: They're found pretty much everywhere, and new species are being identified all the time. Arachnologist Lauren Esposito says there's a lot to love about this oft-misunderstood creature. Most are harmless — they can't even jump — and they play a critical role in their diverse ecosystems as a top invertebrate predator. (encore)

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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘The Rachel Incident’ looks back on early-20s friendships, love and mistakes

The new novel The Rachel Incident is rooted around a wonderful, messy friendship. Rachel and James live together, party, and get themselves into a peculiar situation with an older married couple. In today's episode, author Caroline O'Donoghue speaks with NPR's Miles Parks about how abortion and sexual repression in Irish society play a large role in Rachel's early adulthood. O'Donoghue also shares why it was important to her that the novel be told from an older Rachel's perspective, reflecting on her youth.
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It Could Happen Here - The Desantis Campaign Death Spiral

Robert sits down with James and Gare to talk about the nuts and bolts of Ron's disastrous campaign.

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Motley Fool Money - “The Ride of a Lifetime” Book Club

Before Bob Iger was the Disney CEO, he was the Disney CEO.

For the latest edition of the Motley Fool Money Book Club, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey read Bob Iger’s memoir, “The Ride of a Lifetime.” They discuss:

  • The machinations that happen to make acquisitions and win over board rooms

  • Key differences between Bob Iger and Steve Jobs

  • Why businesses do well when they prioritize creativity 

Companies discussed: DIS, AAPL, NFLX

If you’ve read “The Ride of a Lifetime,” share your takeaways and quibbles with the team at podcasts@fool.com or on Twitter @motleyfoolmoney. 

Guests: Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey

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Consider This from NPR - Messi Mania: Will Bringing Soccer’s ‘G.O.A.T.’ Change Major League Soccer’s Rep?

The United States' preeminent professional soccer league, Major League Soccer, has long lagged behind top European leagues.

However, international soccer superstar Lionel Messi joining the Inter Miami might be the boost the league needs.

NPR's Scott Detrow reports on the impact of Messi coming to the MLS and what the league's future could be.

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Consider This from NPR - Messi Mania: Will Bringing Soccer’s ‘G.O.A.T.’ Change Major League Soccer’s Rep?

The United States' preeminent professional soccer league, Major League Soccer, has long lagged behind top European leagues.

However, international soccer superstar Lionel Messi joining the Inter Miami might be the boost the league needs.

NPR's Scott Detrow reports on the impact of Messi coming to the MLS and what the league's future could be.

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