Topics covered in this episode include the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Federal Reserve policy, polling errors in the 2020 US elections, unfair media coverage of teachers unions during COVID-19, and the hosts' new graphics and exciting changes.
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Railroad workers reach a tentative deal addressing their demands for time off and sick leave.
Republican party faces disarray due to conflicting messaging on a 15-week abortion ban.
Federal Reserve considers a one-point interest rate hike based on recent inflation numbers.
Polling data and updates on Pennsylvania race provide insights into potential midterm election outcomes.
Concerns raised over manipulation of social justice language by LA Unified School District and Columbia University.
Deep dives
Tentative deal reached to prevent rail strike or lockout
There is a tentative deal to at least temporarily prevent a rail strike or full rail lockout. Details of the deal are discussed.
Lindsey Graham introduces 15-week abortion ban
Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a 15-week abortion ban at the federal level, causing disarray within the Republican caucus. The conflicting messaging within the party is analyzed.
Fed may use latest inflation numbers to justify rate hike
The Federal Reserve may use the recent inflation numbers to support a one-point interest rate hike. The potential impact of this decision on the economy is discussed.
New midterm numbers show updates in Pennsylvania race
New midterm numbers, including updates on the Pennsylvania race, are presented along with a discussion of the national implications of these numbers and their potential effects on the midterm elections.
LA Unified School District under fire for using social justice language in food video
The LA Unified School District has faced criticism for using a representative from an Oreo-making company to promote the idea that all food is equal and that cookies are just as healthy as broccoli, sparking concerns over the manipulation of social justice language.
Columbia University accused of manipulating statistics for better ranking
Columbia University is accused of manipulating statistics in order to improve its ranking, raising concerns over the integrity of the university's reported data.
Massive welfare fraud scandal uncovered
A massive welfare fraud scandal is uncovered, revealing fraudulent activities and raising questions about the effectiveness of welfare systems.
Railroad workers struggle for fair treatment during pandemic
Railroad workers have faced significant challenges during the pandemic, with railroad companies making record-breaking profits while laying off workers and increasing the workload for those who remain. These workers have had demanding schedules without the ability to take days off for routine medical appointments or sick leave. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly three years, and a tentative deal has been reached that would address some of the workers' demands, including the ability to take days off for medical care without penalty and additional paid sick days. However, the deal still needs to be ratified by the workers.
Mainstream media overlooks workers' demands in railroad labor dispute
The mainstream media has largely overlooked the concerns and demands of railroad workers in the ongoing labor dispute. These workers have been negotiating for years to address basic and reasonable issues such as the ability to take time off, including unpaid days for routine medical appointments. Despite record-breaking profits for railroad companies, the negotiations had initially favored the bosses and ignored the workers' key concerns. The coverage of the dispute has been slanted and failed to include the voices and demands of the workers. The tentative deal reached between the union leadership and the bosses will now be presented to the rank and file workers for their ratification or rejection.
Ukrainian Counter-Offensive, Interest Rate Hikes, Midterm Developments, Trump's Legal Scrutiny, Jackson Water Crisis, 9-11 Reflection, and the Fight over Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief
