Friday, March 24th, 2023

Today's headlines: A 6-hour congressional testimony of TikTok’s CEO Shou Chew by the House Energy & Commerce Committee happened yesterday. House Republicans are already seeking pre-revenge on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for his anticipated indictment of Donald Trump. the Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit found that antisemitic incidents in the US jumped to a record level in 2022, up 36% from 2021. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law yesterday that will prohibit transgender people in public schools from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. A judge in Wyoming has temporarily blocked the state’s new abortion ban that came into effect last weekend. Finally for this week, the FTC has proposed a new rule called the “Click to Cancel” provision, which would make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content Axios: House GOP widens Manhattan DA probe with outreach to ex-prosecutors Washington Post: N.Y. prosecutor rebuffs GOP demand for documents related to Trump investigation Axios: Antisemitic incidents hit record in 2022, ADL says AP News: Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people NPR: Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children Axios: Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming abortion ban NPR: Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help 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