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Las Vegas resident Barak Zilberberg announced his official run for 2024 US Presidency. A self-made entrepreneur, real estate investor and philanthropist, he’s a lifelong Republican out to change the party and move it forward. Also, the latest in the ongoing George Santos chaos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

We delve into recent American mass shootings and examine possible solutions to the epidemic. Like the controversial Texas bill proposing to train third graders in the use of battlefield tourniquets. Plus, we examine studies that reveal a correlation between decreased violent crime rates and various gun control measures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

A pioneering researcher and the so-called “Godfather of AI,” Geoffrey Hinton, quit his role at Google so he could more freely speak about the dangers of AI. Then, the latest in Disney VS. DeSantis. Also, punk rock legend Todd Morse, the bassist for The Offspring, debuts new music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

From Gavels to Gucci….. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decades-long luxury gift-gate, sponsored by your friendly GOP mega donor! Then, buckle up for a buddy-cop adventure gone wrong, with two men who dared to open a secret NYPD branch in the Big Apple, all for the Chinese government! And finally, we'll take a trip to Montana, where TikTok dances have been outlawed, and residents are mourning the loss of their 15 seconds of fame. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

Will the Stormy seas subside, or is this just the first of many legal tsunamis on the horizon? We're navigating the Trump legal monsoon, from Stormy Daniels to Georgia's investigation into Trump's 2020 election interference and his 11,780-vote treasure hunt, to Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe into Trump's classified material handling and potential FBI obstruction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

Imagine a world without viral dance challenges (a tragedy or a blessing?): the unprecedented potential ban on TikTok. And... In Idaho the governor has signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad – a step back in time or an Old West reenactment gone wrong? Then, we sit down for an exclusive interview with a former grand juror in the Southern District of New York, the same district that charged Michael Cohen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-news-to-us/message

First up, we dive into the Trump Tower of turmoil as The Don faces possible criminal charges in New York for a hush-hush payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Is this a hailstorm DJT can weather? Next, we take a trip across the pond to France, where civil unrest is as common as baguettes and berets. Will the French find a way to say "c'est la vie" to the situation? Finally, we zoom back to the States for a legal showdown in the Sunshine State. A court has rejected Governor Ron DeSantis' Anti-Woke law. Will this ruling stir up a hurricane of controversy? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

With tech startups being one of their main sources of business, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through the industry.  Looks like tech brows now have to sell their ping pong tables to make rent. Also, time to trade in the backpack for a briefcase! Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved a bill  eliminating a requirement for children under 16 to obtain state documentation in order to work. Plus, a couple of airplane hacks: how to get an entire row to yourself while also getting the people in front of you to shut the hell up --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

Bernie Sanders wants a four-day work week, meanwhile republicans want to make drag shows a felony. Controversial topics making headlines this week, including Tennessee Republicans voting to make drag shows felonies, the cancellation of the iconic comic strip Dilbert, accusations that Florida Governor DeSantis is a dangerous fascist, and Bernie Sanders' advocacy for a four-day work week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

Dominion Voting Machines is suing Fox News for defamation. Fox News says they're not worried though - they're pretty sure they can find a way to blame it all on Hillary Clinton. Joe Biden visited Ukraine and pledged $500 million in military aid to the country. In response, President Zelensky said, "Wow, that's a lot of money! Do you take Venmo?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

Biden’s student debt relief program may end in the Supreme Court, US shoots down more unidentified objects, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

Republicans are blaming Biden for letting a suspected Chinese spy balloon cross into the US. It happened 3 times during the Trump administration. An earthquake rocks Turkey, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

The murder of Tyre Nichols, Trump is apparently on legal notice, why conservatives are accusing the Xbox of being woke and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

A look at Biden and Trump’s classified document scandals, how they’re similar and how they’re different. The 50th anniversary of Roe V. Wade and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

The 118th Congress is now is session... barely. And Rep George Santos is kinda weird. That and more as It's News to Us returns for 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

More classified documents found in Trump’s storage unit, Brittney Griner is swapped for a Russian arms dealer, China loosens COVID restrictions, and a Christmas tree falls on mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

DJT wants to put a stop to that pesky Constitution and more in our News Roundup. Plus, animal attacks and talking dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

What’s happening with the protests in China, more unsurprising election wackiness with the GOP, and more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

What the results of the midterm elections mean going forward and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message

Inflation is causing everything to rise, except for our wages… go figure. And more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-news-to-us/message