What A Day

Former Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip are running for New York’s third congressional district seat. The episode discusses the need to flip seats in New York and highlights Suozzi's track record in delivering results for diverse voters. It also touches on the parliamentary election in Pakistan and the unexpected victory of Imran Khan's party, emphasizing the role of social media and promoting global democracy.

Explore the changing stance of the NFL on gambling and the enormous popularity of sports betting. Learn about the hidden ties between the NFL and gambling, controversies, scandals, and efforts to legalize sports betting. Also, discover the financial implications, conflicts, and exponential growth of the industry in America.

Melissa Murray, Professor of Law, discusses the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's eligibility for the 2024 ballot. They explore the power of individual states, Special Counsel report on President Biden's handling of sensitive documents, and the Senate advancing an aid bill. The episode also includes banter about football teams, podcast production details, and book advertisements.

Anna Hochkammer, Councilmember for PineCrest Florida and Executive Director of Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition, discusses Amendment 4 and its impact on protecting women's rights in Florida. The podcast also covers ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel, the Supreme Court's consideration of Trump's eligibility to be president again, and the US drone strike on Qatab Hezbollah in Iraq.

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected Donald Trump's immunity claim and ruled that he can be put on trial over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A three-judge panel issued the unanimous decision, writing, “for the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump.” We’re joined by Leah Litman, co-host of Crooked’s legal podcast Strict Scrutiny and a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, to learn more about the case and what comes next.And in headlines: the House rejected impeachment charges against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, a Michigan jury voted to convict Jennifer Crumbley of involuntary manslaughter, and New Hampshire officials said they found the source behind the fake Biden robocalls.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Brittney Gilliam's family reaches a $1.9 million settlement after being held at gunpoint by police. Two studies show effect of police violence on Black communities. Durham educators protest over pay dispute, leading to school closures. University of North Carolina eliminates 20 programs. Nevada primaries, King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, and calls for a new hurricane rating system in headlines.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted to having a personal relationship with Nathan Wade, the prosecutor she hired to handle the election interference case against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the federal case against Trump is being delayed. And the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Thursday deciding whether he can be left off the ballot in Colorado for his role in the January 6th insurrection.Police in the city of Dearborn, Michigan were on high alert this weekend after an opinion piece published by the Wall Street Journal called the city “America’s Jihad Capital.” Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said on Saturday that he was ramping up police presence across all places of worship and major infrastructure points. President Joe Biden even weighed in on Sunday in a post on X, writing, “Americans know that blaming a group of people based on the words of a small few is wrong.”And in headlines: Senators released the long-awaited $118 billion border deal and foreign aid package, President Joe Biden won the South Carolina Democratic primary over the weekend, and more than a hundred people have been killed by the wildfires raging in Chile’s Pacific Coast.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast“Kickin' Off The Party In South Carolina” with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison - https://www.crooked.com/podcast/kickin-off-the-party-in-south-carolina/Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Explore the controversy surrounding immigrant crossing signs and the resulting militarization of the US-Mexico border. Learn about the historical pattern of increased immigration enforcement leading to more encounters, causing a political crisis without actually solving the problem. Delve into key events such as World War II, the termination of the Bresero program, Operation Wetback, and the granting of amnesty. Understand the impact of immigration policy changes and the need for a comprehensive approach to address influxes of migrants. Discover the conflicting approaches to immigration in the United States and the need to address root problems with understanding and empathy.

President Biden imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers while violence in Gaza continues; Universal Music Group pulls music from TikTok; EU agrees to a funding deal for Ukraine; Oregon's Supreme Court rules against Republican lawmakers; newsroom staffers at the Chicago Tribune and other publications go on strike for better pay.

The first official Democratic primary of 2024 taking place this Saturday in South Carolina. President Joe Biden has seen a decline in support among Black voters in early polls, so this early primary date is a chance for the Biden-Harris campaign to rally support in South Carolina and make a broad appeal to Black voters nationally. We’re joined by Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee, to dig into the significance of South Carolina’s Democratic primary and how it plays into the party’s agenda at large for 2024.And in headlines: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the families of victims during the Senate hearing into online child safety, President Biden is set to visit East Palestine, Ohio later this month, and Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill banning trans people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/Visit Vote Save America - https://votesaveamerica.com/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday