Explain The News: Recent Episodes
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After a positive test for a banned substance, Kentucky Derby Winner Media Spirit could be stripped of his title. His famous trainer, Bob Baffert has been suspended and faces a threat to his legendary reputation. What happens next could determine the future of horse racing.
Trump won't be reinstated, but that doesn't mean republicans don't want him to be. Attempts to subvert democracy are going unchallenged and democrats are focused on the distraction of voting rights.
How Israeli opposition leaders put aside their differences to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what it means for the country.
Vaccine lotteries work, Trump could be facing criminal charges in New York, QAnon has found a home in the Republican party, Amazon buys MGM & NBA fans can't behave themselves.
Explaining the mass shooting in San Jose and why stricter gun control isn't necessarily the solution.
Evaluating the arguments for a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and zoonotic spillover as the origin of SARS-CoV-2.
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One of the most dangerous volcanos in the world erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggering a massive humanitarian crisis. We'll explain how poor infrastructure and communication played a critical role in the disaster.
Alexander Lukashenko forced a commercial airline out of the sky so he could arrest a political dissident. Today we'll examine the political history of Belarus and explain what happened, as well as why sanctions might not be enough to prevent him from doing it again in the future.
The CDC has a communication problem, The data on Asian-American hate crimes needs improvement, Tony La Russa cares more about baseball's unwritten rules than his own players, The IOC cares more about money than human lives and the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas results in few changes.
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Despite getting everything they asked for during negotiations, Republican leadership killed any hope for an independent bi-partisan investigation into the January 6th Capitol riots, yet another indicator that their loyalty to Trump remains strong even after his defeat.
The origin story of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, the host of this year's PGA Championship.
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After announcing that they'll hear the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in the fall, the conservative wing of the Supreme Court is finally set to overturn Roe v. Wade. But whether they'll decide to take such a dramatic step is no sure thing.
Today we're previewing the NBA play-in tournament. We'll also explain how it came into existence and examine some of the criticism it's received.
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Part 2 of the history of violence in Israel, from 1988 to present day. Learn about the rise of Hamas, failed peace negotiations and the emergence of extremism on both sides that led to escalating violence.
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The violence between Hamas/Palestinians and Israel/Jews goes back thousands of years. For a better understanding of the context surrounding recent violence, we'll dive into the history of Israel, dating back to 733 BCE. Part 2 coming Friday.
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A ransomware attack shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the United States. What happened and why is critical infrastructure particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks?
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On today's episode we'll examine the history of the Golden Globes and the reasons NBC decided to cancel them for 2022.
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Today we'll explain how Arizona Republicans' flawed recount in Maricopa county is undermining democratic principles.
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Today we explain why parents are hesitant to vaccinate their kids, how the Senate Intelligence Committee proved what Mueller couldn't, why the economy added fewer jobs in April than expected, what's going on with Aaron Rodgers and Jeopardy & Why Derek Chauvin should be more concerned about sentencing than getting a new trial.
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MLB introduced a new ball for the 2021 that was supposed to reduce home runs and scoring. So what changed, and has it worked as intended?
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Today we'll explain why republicans are set to remove Liz Cheney from her position as Conference Chair and what that says about Trump and the future of the Party going forward.
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What is R0? How is it different from Rt? And what do they have to do with herd immunity? Today we'll explain the science of herd immunity, why the US likely won't achieve it and why that's okay.
Today we explain Austin's passage of prop B, which reinstated a public camping ban in the city. What is it, why did it pass and how will it impact Austin's growing homeless population?
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In this week's edition of Friday Five, we explain the stampede that killed 45 people at Mount Meron in Israel, why the CDC's new masking guidelines for vaccinated people are too conservative, why eliminating intellectual property rights for vaccine makers won't solve inequitable access, how companies in the gig economy would be impacted by a reclassification of their workers and how Ma'Khia Bryant's death might help transform the foster care system.
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Today we'll explain how the first 100 days of a president's term became an important benchmark, if it's still a useful concept today and if Biden has kept his campaign promises.
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What to expect from the first round of the NFL Draft and how COVID has created chaos for teams and players.
The population figures from the 2020 census are out. We'll examine the changes from 2010 and what electoral impact they could have over the coming decade.
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As we approach the threshold required for herd immunity, convincing the 20% of adults that are reportedly hesitant to get vaccinated is critical. Today we'll examine the reasons people say they are skeptical of the vaccine and how those concerns can be addressed.
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Updates on the Derek Chauvin verdict, the significance of the first controlled flight on Mars, the dangers of India's second wave of COVID infections, the formation and collapse of the Super League and details about the Trump Administration withholding Puerto Rican hurricane aid.
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We break down what to expect from the 93rd Oscars and explain why the chaos brought on by the pandemic is both good and bad for the Academy and movies as a whole.
Vaccine passports offer the promise of a return to normalcy, but they come with a host of problems. On this episode, we'll examine those problems and assess if vaccine passports could have a viable future in the US despite them.
Who is Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and why is he imprisoned and hunger striking? Why are Putin and the Kremlin so afraid of his movement? All that and more explained on today's episode.
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Today we'll go through each of the three charges facing Derek Chauvin and examine the potential trial outcomes.
Five topics that didn't make the cut for their own episode. First, updates on the shooting of Daunte Wright. Then, an explanation of Biden's decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11th. Next, a brief look at the lives of Bernie Madoff, Prince Philip and DMX. Followed by a breakdown of the political motives behind the court packing bill introduced by progressive Democrats. And finally, an examination of the bodycam videos of the Adam Toledo shooting and a breakdown of the mistakes that were made by Officer Stillman.
For Major League Baseball, April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day. Today we're going to explore his life, legacy and impact both on and off the field.
Technical difficulties resulted in a delayed release of this episode - apologies for the wait!
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Why did the FDA and CDC recommend a pause for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Is the vaccine safe? And what impact could it have on public health efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy?
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Today, we'll examine the tragic events that led to Daunte Wright's untimely and tragic death. We'll also explore what has happened in the aftermath of the shooting and try to figure out how a veteran police officer could confuse a gun and a Taser.
Today we're taking a look at Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate Parliamentarian. Who is she? How did she get the job? And what does a Senate Parliamentarian actually do? We'll also explain the filibuster, cloture, presiding officers and reconciliation process.
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Five topics that weren't worthy of their own episode. First we start with the Biden Administration's six executive orders on gun control. Then we discuss Arkansas' transgender healthcare law that was vetoed by the Governor. Next it's a look at the Matt Gaetz sex trafficking scandal. Followed by an investigation into the Piney Point wastewater leak. And finally, we examine what may have caused Tiger Woods' crash back in February.
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The Masters is unique among golf's four majors, particularly because it's the only one not conducted by one of golf's major organizations. Instead it's put on by Augusta National, a private club built in Augusta, Georgia during the great depression. On today's episode, we'll examine how the tournament went from a fledgling local event to the spectacle it is today and answer the question of how it became a major.
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We go through Georgia's Election Integrity Act of 2021 piece and piece, and explore what's really in the law and why. We'll also examine what impact it could have on voter turnout and future elections.
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Why did the Ever Given get stuck in the Suez Canal? How was it freed? Who is responsible? What is the impact on the global supply chain and what happens next? All those questions and more, explored on today's episode of Explain The News.
What are NFTs? Why would anyone buy one? Is it all just a bubble? Are they contributing to climate change? And what's next? All those questions and more, explored on today's episode of Explain The News.