Weekly Roundup: The House Expels Santos, and A Clash of Two Governors
Dec 1, 2023
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Rep. George Santos was expelled from the House, marking a rare and contentious political move with divided opinions within the Republican party. Meanwhile, a striking debate unfolded between Florida's Ron DeSantis and California's Gavin Newsom, showcasing their starkly contrasting visions for the future. The conversation also delves into the potential candidates for the 2028 election, emphasizing the importance of emerging leaders. Plus, unexpected connections between political ethics and a Cookie Monster story add a unique twist!
Rep. George Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives, sparking controversy within the Republican side.
The debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Gov. Gavin Newsom offered contrasting visions for the future in a post-Biden and Trump era.
Deep dives
Joni Ernst saved by Rand Paul after choking on steak
During a Senate lunch, Republican Senator Joni Ernst started choking and was saved by fellow Republican Senator Rand Paul, who performed the Heimlich maneuver on her. The incident occurred while Ernst was eating steak, providing an ironic twist given her previous campaign ad about cutting pork in Washington.
Sports Illustrated publishes articles with AI-generated bylines
Sports Illustrated came under scrutiny after it was revealed that some of their articles featured AI-generated bylines and headshots of fake writers. This revelation has raised ethical concerns about transparency and deception in journalism, as readers were not made aware of the AI-generated nature of the content.
The secret recipe behind Cookie Monster's cookies
An article by journalist So Pan Deb delves into the secret recipe behind the cookies that Cookie Monster eats on Sesame Street. It turns out they are made out of pancake mix, puffed rice, grape nuts, instant coffee, and hot glue for the chocolate chips. The story offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and techniques used to make the iconic cookies.
Rep. George Santos became the sixth person ever expelled from the House of Representatives Friday. And while Santos has been a political thorn in Republicans' side since his election, not everyone was comfortable kicking him out.
Plus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis debated California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a debate on Fox News this week. It was a glimpse of the Democratic and Republican visions for the future in a post-Biden and Trump world.
This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional reporter Eric McDaniel, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This episode was edited by Lexie Schapitl. It was produced by Lexie Schapitl and Jeongyoon Han. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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