
The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: May 29th, 2020
May 29, 2020
The podcast dives into President Trump's response to nationwide protests and highlights Biden's call for empathy towards the pain of Black Americans. It also discusses the staggering milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes about parenting and nostalgic moments amidst the pandemic. Additionally, the impact of COVID-19 on various demographics and political dynamics is explored, alongside a light-hearted chat about raising unusual pets like chickens during quarantine.
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Trump's Controversial Tweet
- President Trump's tweet about Minneapolis protests sparked controversy.
- Twitter hid the tweet for glorifying violence.
Historical Context of "Looting leads to Shooting"
- "Looting leads to shooting" has historical ties to racist policing.
- It references policies that protesters oppose.
Biden's Remarks on George Floyd
- Joe Biden discussed George Floyd's death.
- He framed it within a broader context of systemic racism.
