US shutdown looms, Travis King back in the US and weight-loss drugs scrutinized
Sep 28, 2023
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Travis King, a resident who returned to the US after being expelled from North Korea, discusses his experience. The podcast also covers the potential US government shutdown, weight-loss drugs under scrutiny for suicidal thoughts, and other news topics like the Republican debate and Meta's celebrity chatbots.
The US is heading towards a partial government shutdown due to Republican opposition to a stopgap funding bill, highlighting the potential impact on the rest of the world.
Travis King, a US soldier who attempted to defect to North Korea, has returned to the United States and will be allowed to reintegrate and spend time with his family before further actions are decided upon.
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A 23-year-old US soldier who attempted to defect to North Korea has returned to the United States. The soldier, Travis King, faced disciplinary issues with the US Army and had previously been involved in assault and property destruction cases. While administrative actions might be taken, the military officials plan to let him reintegrate and spend time with his family before deciding on any further actions.
The United States is heading towards a partial government shutdown after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a stopgap funding bill. What does gridlock in DC mean for the rest of the world? Private Travis King is back in the United States after being expelled from North Korea. New weight-loss drugs including Wegovy are facing regulatory scrutiny over reports of suicidal thoughts. Plus, the Republican debate, Meta’s celebrity-inspired chatbots and a year in space.