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