Dems Urge Sotomayor to Retire Pre-Election | Vampire Weekend
Apr 11, 2024
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Troy Iwata offers youthful replacement options for Justice Sonia Sotomayor amid Democrats' calls. Vampire Weekend discusses their new album cover, being a NYC band in LA, and the inspiration behind their podcast, 'Vampire Campfire'.
Biden administration sets national standards to limit harmful chemicals in drinking water, benefiting 100 million people.
Democrats urge Justice Sotomayor to retire strategically to avoid past mistakes and navigate conservative shift in the Supreme Court.
Deep dives
Biden Administration's Efforts to Improve Drinking Water Standards
The Biden administration has announced the first national standard for harmful chemicals in drinking water, including limits on Forever Chemicals. The EPA mandates utilities to reduce toxic chemicals to the lowest measurable level, benefiting 100 million people and preventing illnesses like cancer. The move aims to enhance water safety despite potential costs.
Call for Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor to Retire
Reflecting on past Supreme Court decisions and the current conservative shift, there are calls for Justice Sotomayor to retire. Democrats seek to avoid mistakes made with RBG by urging Sotomayor to step down while they control the Senate and White House. The discussion highlights the strategic political considerations surrounding Supreme Court justices.
Vampire Weekend's Album Creation Process and Evolution
Vampire Weekend's album 'Only God Was Above Us' took shape through recordings in New York, London, LA, and Tokyo. Band members recall significant moments in their career, from early gigs to playing major music festivals, indicating progression. The title of the album stems from a compelling image captured during a corporate retreat, symbolizing the band's journey and growth.
Michael Kosta tackles the Biden administration’s new standard for limiting so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water, the USPS's announcement to raise the price of postage stamps, and Democrats' call for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire. Plus, Troy Iwata joins to offer up some youthful options as her replacement. And the Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson, discusses the story behind the cover of their new album, “Only God Was Above Us,“ being an iconic NYC band living in LA, and what inspired their podcast, “Vampire Campfire.”