580. Andy, Andrew Bailey & DJ CTI: Missouri AG Sues School Board, Second Republican Debate & First Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Sep 29, 2023
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Andy & DJ to discuss suing a school board over excluding parents from trans bathroom discussion, second Republican debate, and first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing.
Missouri AG files lawsuit against school board for excluding parents from transgender bathroom discussions, aiming to protect parental rights in education.
Missouri AG takes legal action against healthcare company for providing minors with gender transition treatments without proper mental health evaluations, putting emphasis on safeguarding children's well-being.
Opinions vary on winners and losers of the second Republican debate, with Governor Ron DeSantis generating positive buzz and Donald Trump being perceived as the winner despite not participating.
Deep dives
Missouri AG Sues School Board for Excluding Parents from Trans Bathroom Discussions
Missouri Attorney General (AG) Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against members of a local school board for allegedly violating the state's open meetings law. The lawsuit claims that the board knowingly excluded parents from policy discussions regarding transgender students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms. The AG is fighting to protect parental rights and ensure that parents have a say in their children's education.
Missouri AG Sues Health Provider for Failing to Provide Mental Evaluations Before Sex Reassignments
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has also filed a lawsuit against a healthcare company for providing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors without conducting mandated mental health evaluations. The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to comply with state law, which requires mental health assessments before sex reassignment procedures. The AG's office sent warnings to providers across Missouri to cease providing experimental treatments for gender dysphoria. The focus is on protecting children from dangerous and inadequately tested procedures.
Summary of Second Republican Debate
The second Republican debate took place with Donald Trump absent, and opinions varied on the winners and losers of the night. According to one opinion piece, Governor Ron DeSantis emerged as the winner, generating more positive buzz than expected. Nikki Haley, while holding her own, failed to meet the high expectations set by her previous performance. Tim Scott, who was expected to be combative, did not make a strong impression. Additionally, in a Daily Mail poll, Donald Trump emerged as the winner, despite not participating in the debate.
Emotional Support Alligator Denied Entrance to Phillies Game
An emotional support alligator named Wally Gator was denied entrance to a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. The alligator is owned by Joey Henny and has a sizable social media following on Instagram and TikTok. Henny claims that Wally helps him battle depression and that he likes to give hugs. However, the MLB's policy only allows guide dog service animals or service animals in training. Animals, other than service animals, are prohibited from entering the stadium.
First Biden Impeachment Inquiry Hearings Commence
House Republicans held the first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden, examining the value of an impeachment inquiry and presenting evidence related to the Biden family's finances. The witnesses who testified included a forensic accountant, a former assistant attorney general, and a law professor. President Biden denies any involvement in his son Hunter's business dealings, while the White House dismisses the hearing as an evidence-free probe and a political stunt.
In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. They discuss Andrew suing a local school board saying members knowingly excluded parents from trans bathroom discussion, the second Republican debate, and the first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing commencing Thursday morning.
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