Guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan, the podcast discusses how Attorney General Merrick Garland handles investigations into Trump, Biden, and Biden’s son Hunter amidst partisan hostility. It also explores a lawsuit blocking a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs and debunks stereotypes about birth order by highlighting the influence of family dynamics on personality development.
Attorney General Merrick Garland navigates controversial investigations involving Trump, Biden, and Hunter Biden amid political scrutiny.
Birth order stereotypes lack scientific basis; family dynamics and cultural influences are stronger determinants of personality.
Deep dives
Attorney General Garland's Handling of Politically Charged Criminal Cases
Attorney General Merrick Garland faces challenges overseeing investigations into a former president, a current president, and the son of the current president amidst intense political scrutiny. Republicans accuse Garland of politicizing the DOJ, although he has strived to maintain independence in criminal investigations, following rules established post-Watergate. Garland's approach in navigating these cases has drawn criticism from both the left and the right, reflecting the difficulty of preserving investigation integrity in a polarized political landscape.
Impact of Birth Order on Personality Stereotypes and Pathways in Life
The enduring stereotypes tied to birth order, such as the responsible eldest child, rebellious middle child, or carefree youngest child, lack solid scientific backing according to research cited by Vox. Family dynamics, gender expectations, and cultural influences play more significant roles in shaping personalities. Overcoming ingrained identity labels from childhood can be challenging, requiring efforts to break free from assigned roles and biases.
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Navigating Politicized Investigations as Attorney General amidst Partisan Hostility
The Wall Street Journal’s Sadie Gurman explains how Attorney General Merrick Garland has handled investigations into Trump, Biden, and Biden’s son Hunter.
Reuters reports on how a federal appeals court blocked a grant program for businesses owned by Black women. And The 19th talks to past recipients of the money, who share how it was transformational.
Vox takes a look at what your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain about you.
Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
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