EPISODE · Aug 2, 2023 · 8 MIN
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
from Morning Announcements · host Betches Media
Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the third time by the Justice Department on federal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges are linked to the January 6 insurrection, where Trump and co-conspirators allegedly exploited the riots to pressure officials to delay election certification. The CDC announces that there is a possibility of leprosy becoming endemic in Florida, with cases doubling in the past decade. Governor Ron DeSantis wants to debate Vice President Kamala Harris over the state's history curriculum. Lizzo faces allegations of a hostile work environment from her dancers. Phoenix experienced a historic heatwave with numerous deaths. A Chinese zoo denies allegations that their bear is a human in a suit, sparking online debate. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Donald Trump indicted for the third time, this time over attempt to undermine the 2020 election result The Guardian: CDC warning as leprosy cases increase in Florida - The Guardian Politico: Harris rejects DeSantis' offer to debate Florida's new Black history … NBC News: Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says CNN: Phoenix just endured the hottest month for any US city as historic heat … The Guardian: 'Human in a costume' sun bear draws crowds to Chinese zoo Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the third time by the Justice Department on federal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges are linked to the January 6 insurrection, where Trump and co-conspirators allegedly exploited the riots to pressure officials to delay election certification. The CDC announces that there is a possibility of leprosy becoming endemic in Florida, with cases doubling in the past decade. Governor Ron DeSantis wants to debate Vice President Kamala Harris over the state's history curriculum. Lizzo faces allegations of a hostile work environment from her dancers. Phoenix experienced a historic heatwave with numerous deaths. A Chinese zoo denies allegations that their bear is a human in a suit, sparking online debate. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Donald Trump indicted for the third time, this time over attempt to undermine the 2020 election result The Guardian: CDC warning as leprosy cases increase in Florida - The Guardian Politico: Harris rejects DeSantis' offer to debate Florida's new Black history … NBC News: Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says CNN: Phoenix just endured the hottest month for any US city as historic heat … The Guardian: 'Human in a costume' sun bear draws crowds to Chinese zoo Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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