Friday, December 9th, 2022

Today's headlines: WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap. Iran announced yesterday that it executed the first prisoner who was convicted for a crime they committed during the recent anti-government protests. The Respect for Marriage Act has now been passed in both houses of Congress and will officially head to President Biden’s desk for signature. Finally for this week, the owner of the Washington Commanders Dan Snyder reportedly obstructed a congressional investigation into his football team.  Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests NPR: Respect for Marriage Act clears Congress with bipartisan support Axios: Dan Snyder allegedly "obstructed" House probe into Washington Commanders, panel says   Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices