US military execution to be livestreamed
Summary
This episode covers the Pentagon’s decision to live-stream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hassan, a move critics call unprecedented. It also reports on violent anti-immigrant protests in South Africa and Prince Andrew’s legal victory regarding unlawful police search warrants. Additionally, the show highlights Canadian poet Anne Carson winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, Microsoft’s suspension from a key US visa program, and Rwanda’s selection to host a Formula One race in 2030.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction
Daily news headlines summary
US military execution to be live-streamed
Violent anti-immigrant protests in South Africa
Prince Andrew wins legal challenge over police raids
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Sponsors and preview of upcoming segments
Microsoft suspended from US visa program
Rwanda to host Formula One race in 2030
Science study on 194-year-old tortoise Jonathan
Scottish students interview astronaut in space
Listener request and sign-off
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