Katie Phang
Summary
Katie Fang discusses the Senate Judiciary hearing where former special counsel Jack Smith faced a botched line of questioning from Senator Eric Schmidt, who mistakenly conflated the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks. The episode also covers a report on the impending crisis in U.S. food banks due to soaring diesel and food costs, as well as breaking news regarding the Cornell fraternity sexual assault case, including new text messages and the District Attorney’s decision to refer the matter to a grand jury. Finally, Fang highlights recent Supreme Court rulings on mass deportations and the…
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Intro: Jack Smith's Senate testimony and demeanor
Guest intro: Scott McFarland on hearing attendance
The 'Hawks' vs 'Hawkeyes' text message mix-up
Senator Klobuchar's response to Eric Schmidt
Jack Smith's quote on pardons and January 6th
The food bank crisis and political priorities
Closing segment with Scott McFarland
Transition: Diesel prices and Cornell 7 case intro
Tompkins County DA statement on Cornell 7
DA interview and Title IX investigation details
Exclusive text messages between victim and defendant
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Fraternity chat logs and consent questions
New York intoxication laws and Title IX changes
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Supreme Court order on migrant deportations
11th Circuit sanctions on Trump's lawyers
Eugene Carroll verdict and Trump appeal withdrawal
Christy Noem divorce filing
Outro and subscription call to action
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