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Back to EpisodesTuesday, December 3rd, 2024 - Hunter’s pardon; Dems' leadership change; Musk's $56B loss; 2024's Word: Brain Rot
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Today’s Headlines: The post-Thanksgiving news cycle kicked off with criticism from both parties over President Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter—a move that left a few from both sides of the isle irate. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress are reshuffling leadership roles, with Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker rising in the Senate and Jamie Raskin challenging Jerry Nadler for House Judiciary Committee chair. Elsewhere, Elon Musk faced a legal setback as a Delaware judge upheld a ruling against his $56 billion Tesla pay package. Finally, Oxford’s Word of the Year, "brain rot," perfectly captures the online content fatigue of 2024.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
- CNN: Democrats left fuming over Biden’s decision to pardon his son — after he repeatedly said he wouldn’t
- Politico: Raskin launches challenge for top Judiciary panel Democratic spot - Live Updates
- Politico: Senate Dems set to bump up Klobuchar and Booker in leadership ranks - Live Updates
- NBC News: Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated
- NBC News: 'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
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