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Trump card marked: the January 6th investigation

Dec 20, 2022

James Bennett, a seasoned political commentator, dives into the January 6th Capitol riot and the complex legal battles facing Donald Trump. Rachel Dobbs shares insights from the recent UN biodiversity summit, highlighting a pivotal agreement aimed at protecting the planet. Lane Green adds flair by discussing the 2022 'word of the year,' 'goblin mode,' reflecting a cultural shift in response to global challenges. Together, they unravel the landscape of politics, environmental commitments, and the evolution of language.

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Lane Green

Rachel Dobbs

James Bennet

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Episode notes

Intro

1min

The Capitol Riot Aftermath: Legal and Political Ramifications

12min

A Global Commitment to Biodiversity: Highlights from COP15

2min

Biodiversity: Challenges and Agreements

6min

Words of Change: The 2022 Vocabulary Shift

5min

The Rise of Hybrid Work in 2022

2min

The Congressional committee probing the riot at America’s Capitol recommended that the Justice Department bring four charges against Donald Trump. But the road to indictment and prosecution of the former president is long and winding. The UN’s biodiversity summit ended with a historic but still unsatisfying agreement. And our language columnist presents his choice for word of the year.

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