As soon as Thursday, the Supreme Court could rule on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. A leaked draft opinion in that case showed a majority of justices agreeing to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would end the constitutional right to an abortion.
However the court rules, this moment is the culmination of a decades-long effort by conservative activists around the country. One man in particular has played an outsized role in that effort: Leonard Leo, Co-Chairman of the Federalist Society. He's devoted his career to getting conservatives appointed to the country's most powerful courts.
We look at how he came to have so much sway.
In this episode, you'll hear excerpts from the interview NPR's Deirdre Walsh conducted with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: How Real Is This Relief Rally?
Some think we hit a local bottom while others are skeptical of the bounce.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
On today’s show, NLW explores the discussion around the bitcoin relief rally of the last two days, following the crash last Friday and Saturday. Some think that there are a plethora of bottom signals that suggest we may have a mean reversion and return to being correlated with equities, after falling much faster than Nasdaq thanks to the Luna/Terra implosion. Others think that we won’t find a bottom until equities find a bottom, and that doesn’t seem to have happened yet.
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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: Rudzhan Nagiev/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.
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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 06/21
Loved ones of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting victims demand accountability. The January 6th committee will focus today on presidential pressure for states to overturn the election results. A Nobel Peace Prize turns into more than $100 million to help Ukrainian children. Correspondent Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Tuesday, June 21, 2022:
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Estranged bedfellows: Israel’s government collapses
A motley collection of parliamentarians, now without its whisper-thin majority, has crumbled. That will force the country back to the ballot box—and back to familiar political turmoil. Increasing numbers of American cities are enticing people with cash incentives, but do such policies work? And why drumming helps people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 6.21.22
Alabama
- Runoff election time is here. Katie Britt and Mo Brooks make last day statements
- Churches in AL asking for police security training after shooting at Vestavia Hills
- 19 year old arrested for child pornography, years his car crash that killed Brambletts
- Helen Keller Festival to get underway in Tuscumbia this weekend
National
- 17 rulings still to come from SCOTUS for this years judicial session
- Joe Biden bristles at the word "recession" used by a reporter
- Russia now becomes chief fuel supplier to China after US and NATO sanctions
- CA congressman warns of famine due to Ukraine war and Biden policies
- Pixar kids movie involving lesbian kiss opens with less than expected earnings
The NewsWorthy - 4th Public Hearing, Gas Prices Dip & Summer Solstice – Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, June 21st, 2022!
We'll tell you what lawmakers are planning for today's public hearing about the Capitol riot and what former President Trump is now accusing the committee of doing.
Also, the rare way a Russian journalist raised millions for Ukrainian child refugees.
Plus, gas prices went down a little bit, SpaceX pulled off a historic triple-header, and it's the first official day of summer.
Those stories and more in around 10 minutes...
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The Daily Signal - Betsy DeVos: Biden’s Radical Plan for Title IX
Betsy DeVos started fighting for education freedom long before arriving in Washington to serve as Cabinet secretary in President Donald Trump’s administration. But what’s happened in the past couple of years—prompted by COVID lockdowns and a parents’ rights movement—has accelerated the opportunity to give students more options and better schools.
“Everything we did was focused on doing what’s right for students. And that started with talking about empowering families and students to make the choice for their right fit for education,” DeVos told The Daily Signal about her time as secretary of education. “And now with the reality of COVID, we’re at a point where I think policies are going to change.”
Many of those changes are already taking place in states across America. DeVos, who is the author of a new book, “Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child,” believes it’s time to take even bolder steps. Just last week, she embraced the idea of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education—the federal agency she once led.
Listen to our interview on The Daily Signal or read a lightly edited transcript at DailySignal.com.
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Focus on Africa - Belgium returns the tooth of Patrice Lumumba
Belgium returns a tooth belonging to the Congolese independence hero, Patrice Lumumba, more than 60 years after his brutal murder.
Also, one of Sierra Leone's most popular musicians has his dreadlocks shaved by the police - the Inspector General defends the action.
And the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has opened in Kigali. Focus on Africa's Bola Mosuro is there.
Consider This from NPR - Teachers Reflect on a Tough School Year: ‘It’s Been Very Stressful’
After two years of pandemic disruptions, this school year was supposed to be better. But for many teachers, it was harder than ever.
Teachers say they are stressed and burned out. Many are considering leaving their jobs sooner than planned.
We speak to three teachers about the past school year and their concerns about the future.
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Teachers say they are stressed and burned out. Many are considering leaving their jobs sooner than planned.
We speak to three teachers about the past school year and their concerns about the future.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: How Much of the Market Meltdown Is Macro vs. Crypto Specific?
The industry is down bad, but is that more about the Federal Reserve or crypto institutional failures?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
The crypto market just went through one of its most turbulent and brutal weekends in recent memory. In today’s episode, NLW looks at how much the broader downturn as well as these more recent moves are being driven by the crypto specific factors such as Terra, Celsius and Three Arrows Capital, versus being just part of a larger macroeconomic re-alignment.
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Nexo is an all-in-one platform where you can buy crypto with a bank card and earn up to 16% interest on your assets. On the platform you can also swap 300+ market pairs and borrow against your crypto from 0% APR. Sign up at nexo.io by June 30 and receive up to $150 in BTC.
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NEAR is a blockchain for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, NEAR empowers millions to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Find out more at NEAR.org.
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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: Leonid studio/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.
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