Author: The Branch

Ravi and Cory discuss the latest Covid surge and whether or not Omicron could end up being a good thing. Twitter permanently suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account. Are Twitter bans doing more harm than good? Why this approach to managing misinformation might be self-defeating. Cory analyzes the news media’s worst takes from last week’s top stories. Finally, Ravi sits down with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who during the Obama administration, modernized America’s education system.

[1:03] Omicron

[12:42] Twitter bans Marjorie Taylor Greene  

[15:12] Section 230

[22:52] Bad Takes 

[23:14] Kids of politicians

[24:33] Gen Z v. Millennials

[26:31] Candace Owens 

[31:28] Arne Duncan Interview

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San Francisco’s school board is facing a recall as parent anger boils over about school closures and efforts to promote ‘equity.' What does this fight tell us about our national debates about covid restrictions, critical race theory, and teacher’s unions? Ravi interviews parents and experts -- and even sits down with the school board’s chair (a target of the recall) to discuss what’s driving frustration and why it’s a cautionary tale for progressives. 

Producers:

Ravi Gupta, Micky Ayoub, Joseph Engelbrekt, Sarah Moller,

Research support by Joe Garvey with help from Pete Cook.

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Ravi and Cory delve into:

[1:44] Wikileaks founder facing extradition to the US

[10:42] Ron DeSantis proposed CRT legislation

[18:20] An Arizona mother accused of child neglect

[25:46] Declining religious affiliation within the US

[30:48] There's a new rap musical based on President William Henry Harrison.

[32:44] Plus an interview with jounralist Liz Wolfe on the latest dispute between Elon Musk and Elizabeth Warren

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We tackle a host of issues from across the country:

[1:15] January 6 texts from Fox News hosts to Mark Meadows

[6:40] Gavin Newsom’s controversial new gun law

[10:50] The link between recent tornadoes and climate change

[16:54] Elon Musk’s Time Person of the Year Honor

[23:08] The crisis of student debt

[32:35] Bad takes from around the internet

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Ravi and Cory discuss Crypto regulation [1:37], a Tennessee educator's firing for teaching about white privilege [12:40], a growing trend towards 4-day school week [17:48], an Illinois politician’s proposal to punish the unvaccinated [23:04], and Cory interviews journalist Beth Shelburne about the crisis in Alabama’s prisons [27:14].

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Ravi and Cory discuss Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new sweeping vaccine mandate [0:22], the unpopularity of the term ‘Latinx’ [1:44], Trump’s new $1 billion media venture and associated SEC investigation [7:25], the aftermath of the Michigan school shooting [12:38], the rise of smash-and-grab robberies [18:00], Gen Z Memes [26:04], and finally, Ravi interviews Andy Mulvihill, son of the founder of the legendary and infamous Action Park, one of America’s first water parks [34:51].

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Ravi and Cory discuss China’s crackdown on free speech in America [2:14], the hidden costs of green technology [10:14], a new poll of young people that shows deep frustrations with democracy [15:44], the origins of Omicron [22:01], and then Ravi interviews Liz Wolfe (“Libertarian Liz”) about mandates and media bias [25:11].

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Ravi and Cory discuss the COVID-19 Omicron variant [1:42], media reactions to the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery cases [7:34], new revelations that Chris Cuomo used his perch at CNN to help his brother Andrew thwart his accusers [18:24], the troubling trend of state preemption of local governments [23:24], and the sad and revealing case of the Turpin children [28:51]

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We explore the threats and violence from far-right congressman Paul Gosar. The controversial legislator released an anime depicting himself killing Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Why won’t Republicans call out their own? [1:07]

Is Kyrsten Sinema a corporate sell out or a misunderstood principled politician? In a new Politico interview, Sinema paints herself as a moral politician, legislating on her core beliefs. [6:46]

Bi-partisan legislation will include women in the draft. But flag and faith Republicans say it goes against family values. [11:53]

And the Capitol breach of January 6th is a day that has been twisted by the Right to push a deep state conspiracy. Ravi explores the timeline of events and shifting narrative from Republican leaders. [15:34]

Cory reviews Tucker Carlson’s 3 part documentary “Patriot Purge” that theorizes there is a deep state conspiracy behind January 6th. [26:12]

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We do a deep dive into the chaos brewing in the White House between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Is Biden sabotaging his own VP? [1:14]

We take a detailed look into the war of words between outspoken activist Hawk Newsome and New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams over the possibility of Adams bringing back the controversial NYPD Anti-Crime units. [10:22]

We also discuss a new poll from Pew Research that outlines just how complex and diverse political ideologies have become in America. [16:29]

Cory gives us an in depth review of just how bad inflation is in the U.S. economy. Is inflation currently at the same levels that it was in the 1970s? [22:35]

And Ravi gives an extremely detailed legal analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse case and makes his prediction for the outcome. [30:59]

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