Episode Details

Today's headlines: Obama gave his most frank warning yet about the state of democracy in the midterms to a rally in Phoenix. Paul Pelosi has been released from the hospital and will remain under doctor’s care at home. North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile as well as two other short range missiles yesterday. Leaked Kremlin documents claim that Vladimir Putin is battling both Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. Finally for the week, Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory to become Israel’s prime minister is official.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• Washington Post: Obama says democracy ‘may not survive’ in Arizona if Republicans win
• NBC: Paul Pelosi released from hospital a week after brutal attack
• Axios: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack was in U.S. illegally, DHS says
• Axios: North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile in latest escalation
• Sky News: Leaked Kremlin documents claim Russian President Vladimir Putin is secretly battling Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer
• Axios: Israel's Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win

Host: Sami Sage

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson

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