December 18, 2024: Ethics Committee to Release Gaetz Report, Indiana's First Execution in 15 Years, SCOTUS Takes TikTok Case, Mangione's Many Murder Charges in NYC, and More.
Dec 18, 2024
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This discussion dives into high-stakes news, including a significant Supreme Court ruling on TikTok. Luigi Mangione faces serious indictments for multiple murders, while an ethics report on a former Representative adds layer to the scandal. Indiana’s first execution in 15 years raises legal and ethical questions surrounding lethal injection methods. Other hot topics include Disney's controversial storyline adjustments, Gen Z's staggering smartphone usage predictions, and a bizarre mastodon jaw discovery in New York.
The importance of accuracy in news reporting is underscored by correcting misinformation about the Wisconsin school shooting incident involving a teacher.
The upcoming Supreme Court case regarding TikTok is significant due to its potential impact on the app's future and government regulations.
Deep dives
Correction on Wisconsin School Shooting Report
The podcast clarifies an earlier mistake regarding the Wisconsin school shooting by stating that it was a second grade teacher, rather than a student, who called the police. This correction is made following an analysis of the computer-aided dispatch system, which had led to the previous misinformation. The speaker emphasizes the importance of accuracy in reporting and takes responsibility for the error, highlighting the commitment to providing listeners with factual updates. This serves as a reminder of the critical nature of reliable news sources, especially in sensitive situations like school shootings.
Updates on TikTok Supreme Court Case
TikTok's pending case against the government is approaching a critical point, with the Supreme Court set to hear arguments on January 10th. The Court’s decision involves how they will handle TikTok’s emergency request regarding a lower court ruling, with several possible routes they could take. Notably, the court has opted to treat TikTok's request as a petition for review, allowing swift scheduling of arguments without waiting for a formal petition. The upcoming decisions are particularly time-sensitive, as TikTok faces a deadline to either sell or be banned by January 19th.
Joseph Corcoran's Execution in Indiana
Indiana's execution of Joseph Corcoran marks the state's first in 15 years, following his conviction for quadruple homicide in 1997. Corcoran's case has been contentious, with disputes over his mental competence at the time of the murders and throughout the legal proceedings. Despite his attorneys' claims of insanity, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld his competence to waive appeals, leading to his execution via lethal injection. The execution itself reflects ongoing debates about capital punishment and the challenges states face in obtaining the necessary drugs, as many have turned to compounding pharmacies due to shortages.
Clarification: Update to Yesterday's Story About Wisconsin School Shooting (1:02)
Supreme Court Sets TikTok Arguments for January (1:55)
Luigi Mangione Indicted on Multiple Murder Charges in NY (4:05)
House Ethics Committee Votes to Release Gaetz Report (7:50)
Indiana Carries Out First Execution in 15 Years (10:27)
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