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| DATE: MONDAY, 05.15.23 LAST UPDATE: 08:53 AM ET PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM |
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We have the following scheduled for today's program:
TOP OF HOUR 2 GUEST: Todd Bensman TOPIC: What is happening at the border since Title 42 was lifted? |
| Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:
May 15, 2008 - Glenn's interview with William Shatner... Polar bear news... Glenn discusses the economy... DuPont Registry... Executive dating service... Obama and al Jazeera... Glenn explains why he's past the point of being doom and gloom on the economy, which is a bad sign... |
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HEADLINES - RAW & UNVERIFIED |
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How a Supreme Court case could inject chaos into the 2024 elections At issue is a concept known as the "independent state legislature theory," which posits that state legislatures have broad discretion over administering federal elections at the state level, with minimal checks and balances from state courts or even the governor. The Democrats' crisis: Feinstein's present is Biden's future No one is supposed to be too old for a job. Yet Dianne Feinstein obviously is too old for her job as a United States senator. Progressives are the first to admit it. Biden Approves Weapons Sales to Most of World’s Autocracies Despite the White House’s rhetoric about supporting global democracy, the U.S. sold weapons in 2022 to 57% of the world’s authoritarian regimes. Democrat pollster: Biden ‘seems to have lost control’ Not only does it appear that Biden isn’t very engaged on the issues, everybody noticed he was AWOL. Kamala Harris: Who Would She Pick For VP If She Became President? Should Vice President Kamala Harris need to accede to the presidency in the event President Joe Biden is incapacitated, resigns, or were to die in office, her first order of business would be nominating her successor. Dem Chris Murphy predicts ‘popular revolt’ if SCOTUS blocks gun proposals “A court that’s already pretty illegitimate is going to be in full crisis mode.” Rick Perry declines to support Trump in 2024 but teases possible own presidential run Perry also said he hasn't "written off" the idea of running for president next year, saying there is "a lot of time" before he needs to make a decision. Eric Adams Says He’s a Progressive. Democrats Beg to Differ. Left-leaning New Yorkers say the mayor is moving the city in a more conservative direction on issues like policing, rent, and providing shelter to those in need. New leader of New York Communist Party was aide to AOC A senior official within the New York State Communist Party has been revealed to be the former aide to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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DeSantis Says Corporations Seeking To Do ‘End Run Around’ Constitution “They have indulged in concepts like ESG, environment, social, governance. Make no mistake, though, what they are trying to do. They are trying to change policy in this country. They are trying to change our society without ever having to stand for an election.” NY Times: Why Some Companies Are Saying ‘Diversity and Belonging’ Instead of ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ The changing terminology reflects new thinking among some consultants, who say traditional D.E.I. strategies haven’t worked out as planned. Chipotle, Papa John’s link ESG goals to bonus compensation That percentage of Russell 1000 companies linking ESG goals to compensation has quickly grown in recent years, from 14% in 2020 to 18% in 2021 to 28% in 2022. If The Dollar Loses Its Reserve Status, Kiss Your Middle-Class Lifestyle Goodbye Americans should know what’s happening and how they can prepare for this possibility. The dynamics driving the dollar down The dollar’s problems should be laid at the door of the wishful thinkers who think the state knows better than free markets. It is that which has led to currency imbalances. Morgan Stanley: The Debt Ceiling Will Get Sorted Out, It's The Reserve Drain After That Will Hurt Since February, the volatility in the banking sector has continued to be a theme for markets and macro economists. How much of a drag will it put on the U.S. economy? Is the turmoil behind us, or is it just dormant? Judge warns JPMorgan Chase of contempt finding for slow-walking evidence in Jeffrey Epstein case The huge bank is accused of enabling and benefiting from the late money manager’s sex trafficking of young women. CNBC: Crypto companies are playing poker with the SEC as agency cracks down on the industry Crypto companies have issued bold threats to leave the U.S., highlighting concern that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s industry crackdown is becoming too harsh. |
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TikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness A recent study found that when researchers created accounts belonging to fictitious 13-year-olds, they were quickly inundated with videos about eating disorders, body image, self-harm, and suicide. Europe takes aim at ChatGPT with what might soon be the West’s first AI law A key committee of lawmakers in the European Parliament has approved a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence regulation — making it closer to becoming law. Elon Musk taps Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO Complainers attacked the hire, claiming Musk had made a huge mistake and censorship of the right would return to the platform. Musk responded, "I hear your concerns, but don’t judge too early. I am adamant about defending free speech, even if it means losing money." Elon Musk defends move to 'censor' Twitter in Turkey ahead of controversial presidential election A ridiculous article. Freedom of speech is unique to the United States. Musk has always said he'll comply with local laws. The difference between him and other tech companies is that he's transparent about it. Before Musk picked Yaccarino as Twitter CEO, she challenged him on policies and his own tweets In April, the two met for an on-stage conversation at a marketing convention in Miami Beach, Florida. Here are some highlights of their conversation. Virginia Governor Signs Bill Requiring Porn Sites To Verify User Age Utah passed similar legislation earlier this year.
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