In This Episode
- A new study shows eight million people have fallen into poverty since May, when the CARES Act money started running out, but lawmakers in Washington still can’t agree on a second relief bill. We review the current state of negotiations, and how the delay is affecting Americans in need.
- Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up their confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, with no big surprises except a few frustrating moments where Democratic ranking member Diane Feinstein went out of her way to signal approval for the process and for Lindsey Graham.
- And in headlines: Thailand declares a “state of extreme emergency” after protests, three people who were traveling with Biden and Harris test positive for COVID-19, and the BTS IPO. Plus Crooked’s own Erin Ryan fills in for Akilah.Show Links:
“Inside the Fall of the CDC” https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-the-fall-of-the-cdc
