The Mind Killer Episode 125 - The Newspapers Say Say Say It's True
Jan 1, 2025
Join the discussion as hosts dive into the impact of Biden commuting death row sentences and the ethical dilemmas surrounding capital punishment. Explore the chaotic legal battles involving Trump, the scrutiny of labor strikes like the Teamsters hitting Amazon, and the complexities of H-1B visa regulations. Delve into the peculiar intersection of holiday cheer and military incidents, punctuated with a bizarre Russian propaganda featuring Santa. Plus, marvel at advancements such as a gene-edited pig kidney transplant in humans!
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Bounty Removal
- The U.S. government removed a $10 million bounty on the new Syrian leader's head.
- He was previously wanted for terrorism with Al-Qaeda, but is allegedly no longer involved.
Death Penalty Commutations
- Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison.
- This action seems motivated by his opposition to the death penalty, though the implementation is seen as flawed.
Trump Defamation Settlement
- ABC News settled Trump's defamation case for $15 million, likely due to the judge's refusal to dismiss the case.
- The case was about whether the jury found Trump guilty of 'rape' versus 'sexual assault', even though the judge stated the legal definition encompasses colloquial rape.