Charges against Trump's allies, Supreme Court abortion case, Columbia University protests, NFL draft, bird flu testing in dairy cows, plastic pollution impact, NFL Draft updates, and new airline refund rules discussed in the podcast.
Trump associates charged in Arizona election case; Supreme Court debates abortion rights
Potential impact on state laws and reproductive healthcare access discussed in podcast
Deep dives
Donald Trump's allies charged in 2020 election investigation in Arizona
Seven attorneys or aides linked to Trump and 11 Arizona Republicans, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, were charged with attempting to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 victory in the state. Trump was described as a co-conspirator, though not charged. This case also involves ongoing criminal trials in New York and arguments in the Supreme Court regarding Trump's immunity from prosecution.
Supreme Court debates emergency room abortions
The Supreme Court deliberated on whether hospitals are required to provide emergency abortion care under a federal law amidst strict abortion bans in certain states. Conservative justices appeared skeptical of prioritizing federal law over state regulations, while liberal justices took a different stance. The ruling, expected by July, will have implications on accessing essential reproductive healthcare in emergency situations.