Five-Minute Feature

Welcome to 2022!! In today's episode, we'll look at the Russia-Ukraine invasion threats, hostage rescue from a Texas synagogue, and Omicron variant in just five minutes!

There's currently a lot of talk about the Reconciliation Bill and you might find yourself wondering, "what is a filibuster anyway?" Tune in to hear from my AP Gov. teacher, Mr. Andrews, on filibusters, clotures, silent vs. talking methods, and more!

Happy Friday! Today's episode is specifically focused on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that is currently in the House of Representatives. Tune in to hear about what the bill aims to do, the divide among House democrats, and a recap of what's been happening with this bill in the last couple of days.

Hello!! Before I dive into the episode description: today is California Recall Election Day. If you are an eligible voter in California and you have not yet voted, make sure to do so by 8 pm tonight! In this episode, we'll look at updates on the recall election, the $3.5 trillion budget blueprint in the House + taxation tensions, covid-19 vaccine mandates in the military, and more in just five minutes!

Hey friends!! In this episode, we'll look at the new Texas GOP voting law, updates on the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida, and more in just five minutes!

GOP efforts to recall California's Governor Gavin Newsom have been under the national spotlight recently as Recall Election Day – September 14th – approaches. The results of the election could define California's political climate for both the GOP and Democratic parties. In this episode, I am joined by my friends Josh and Brady to talk about what the election entails, who's at the front of the race, and what the results of the election could mean for California. Tune into this episode to hear about everything you should know regarding the upcoming California Recall Election! Find the closest secure ballot box to you: https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/Check to see if you're registered to vote: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, we'll look at everything you need to know about what's happening in Afghanistan, the major earthquake in Haiti, vaccine booster shots, and more in just five minutes! International Rescue Committee donation link: https://help.rescue.org/donate/emergency-food?ms=gs_ppc_fy21_childsurvival_dmusa_jul&initialms=gs_ppc_fy21_childsurvival_dmusa_jul&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3BTd51WWaYBnMpJudCqC18iwcxIyL68L6aWEOvza_WEuBHalN94uvxoCpmYQAvD_BwE Donation link to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake: https://action.publicgood.com/campaign/652a7503-fe9f-44e5-95d8-964699cd2c23

Happy end of July!! Today in news, we'll look at the vaccine mandate for civilians in the Defense Dept, the Dixie Fire in Northern California, colleges and universities mandating covid-19 vaccines, and more in just five minutes!

It's Thursday!! Today in news we'll look at the vaccine mandate for Federal employees, Delta Variant transmission among vaccinated people, California utilities and fires, and more in just five minutes!

Hiii!! Today in news we'll look at the C.D.C.'s new recommendations surrounding covid-19 vaccines, California's new vaccine mandate for state and healthcare workers, the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, and more in just five minutes!

Hey everyone!! Today in news, we'll look at the vaccine mandate for New York City workers, extreme weather around the world, updates on the Tokyo Olympics, and more in just five minutes!

Happy episode 30!! Today in news, we'll look at the extreme flooding in Europe and Central China, the G.O.P. blocking the bipartisan infrastructure debate, updates on the Olympic games + Covid-19, and more in just five minutes!

Hello there!! Today in news, we'll look at the Special House Committee investigating the Capitol Riot of Jan. 6th, Senator Chuck Schumer's plans for the bipartisan infrastructure deal, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and more in just 5 minutes!

Hey!! Today in news, we'll look at the upcoming challenges facing federal prisoners in home confinement, the Bootleg fire's impact on the weather, criticisms of the F.D.A.'s approval of the new Alzheimers drug, and more in just five minutes!

Happy Monday!! Today in news, we'll look at the Free Britney Movement, Senate Democrats convening in Georgia, a wildfire update for the West, and more in just five minutes!

There's no doubt that the United States of America finds itself in an extremely polarized time, both politically and socially. The past year itself has brought on so many events and circumstances that history teachers across the nation feel that they are watching history unfold in real-time. In today's special feature episode, I talk to newly-retired U.S. history teacher Scott Hodges to find out more on what teaching U.S. history is like now, and how Critical Race Theory can be perceived.

Happy episode 25 yayyyy!! Today in news, we'll look at the draft bill to decriminalize marijuana on a federal level, updates on the $3.5 trillion infrastructure deal, Olivia Rodrigo visiting the White House (Good 4 u is now stuck in my head oops), and more in just five minutes!

Hiii!! Today in news, we'll look at Texas Democrats leaving the state to prevent the new G.O.P. voting law from passing, the new Senate Democrat infrastructure agreement, cutting down on carbon emissions by 2030, and more in just five minutes!

It's Monday!! Today in news, we'll look at the Texas G.O.P. voting laws, the mass protests in Cuba, E.P.A. policy on chemicals used in fracking, and more in just five minutes!

Happy Friday!! Today in news, we'll look at President Biden's new executive order to increase economic competition, the I.M.F.'s announcement of $650 billion in reserve funds, the C.D.C.'s new guidance on reopening schools, and more in just five minutes!

Hello!! Today in news, we'll look at how ranked-choice voting works, the Pentagon's decision to cancel the JEDI contract, wildfires in Hawaii, and more in just five minutes! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fiveminutefeaturepodcast !!

It's Monday!! Today in news, we'll look at updates on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the tropical storm Elsa that is heading towards Florida, vaccines for zoo animals, and more in just five minutes!

It's a special episode!! I'm joined by Ron Marley, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at a local California fire department. In this episode, we talk about how fire season will be affected by the extreme heat and drought, and what you can do to stay protected and safe!

Happy Friday!! Today in news, we'll look at the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, the House infrastructure bill, the Biden administration's plan for electric vehicles, and more in just five minutes!

Happy July!! Today in news, we'll look at the SCOTUS ruling on voter restrictions, the U.S. donating millions of vaccines doses abroad, the thinning ice in the Arctic, and more in just five minutes!

Hello everyone!! Today in news, we'll look at the SCOTUS decision on eviction moratoriums, the bill to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol, the W.H.O. advisory to keep wearing masks, and more in just five minutes!

Happy episode 15!! Today in news, we'll look at the Endless Frontier Act, California's ban on state-funded travel to 17 states, record-breaking heat in the PNW, and more in just five minutes!

Hey everyone!! Today in news, we'll look at more updates on the bipartisan infrastructure deal, airstrikes in Iraq, research that tells us how long the Covid-19 vaccines could stay effective, and more in just five minutes!

It's Saturday!! Today in news, we'll look at updates on the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, President Biden's signing of the site of Pulse nightclub as a national memorial, the wildfire and energy situation in California, and more all in five minutes!

Happy Friday!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 25th, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at the Justice Department's lawsuit of the new Georgia voting law, the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, the new Delta Plus variant, and more all in five minutes!

Hello!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 24th, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at updates on the infrastructure and voting rights bills, Vice President Harris's trip to the border, how wildfires can harm water supply, and more all in five minutes!

Hello!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 23rd, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at updates on the New York mayoral race, President Biden's speech to address gun violence, the Conservative Climate Caucus, and more all in five minutes!

Hey everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 22nd, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at the New York City mayoral race, the For the People Act, news about the Great Barrier Reef, and more all in five minutes!

Hey!! Hope you all had a great weekend. Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 21st, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at the Supreme Court decision for the N.C.A.A., updates on the infrastructure bill, the new COVID-19 vaccination goal, and more all in five minutes!

Happy Friday everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 18th, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at Juneteenth being signed as a new federal holiday, updates on the infrastructure bill, possible earlier traces of COVID-19 in the U.S., and more all in five minutes!

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 17th, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at the War Powers vote in the House, the SCOTUS ruling for the Affordable Care Act, drought news in the West, and more all in five minutes!

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 16th, 2021. Today in news, we'll look at the meeting between President Biden and President Putin, the extension of Title IX protections, heat waves, and more all in five minutes!

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 15th, 2021. Today in news we'll look at the House congressional hearings to examine the events of Jan. 6th, the grand reopening of California, and more all in five minutes!

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 14th, 2021. Today in news we'll look at attempts for bipartisan support on the infrastructure bill, updates on President Biden's trip to Europe, a new U.S. vaccine opportunity, and more all in five minutes!

Are you a high schooler whose attention span only lasts five minutes? Or even a person who doesn't enjoy lengthy podcasts in general? Well, this is the perfect place for you! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 12th, 2021. Today in news we'll look at the Justice Department's plan to battle voting restrictions, the restoration of Tongass National Park, the possible contamination of 60 million COVID-19 vaccines, and more all in five minutes!

Are you a high schooler whose attention span only lasts 5 minutes? Or even a person who doesn't like listening to lengthy podcast episodes in general? Well, this is the perfect place for you! Welcome to Five-Minute Feature for June 11th, 2021. Today in news we'll look at Joe Biden's trip to Europe and the G7 meetings, the new antitrust legislation, fire and drought conditions in the West, COVID-19 news, and more all in five minutes!

Are you a high schooler whose attention span only lasts five minutes? Or even a person who doesn't like listening to lengthy podcast episodes in general? Well, this is the perfect place for you. Welcome to Five-Minute Feature! Tune in to hear everything you need to know about current news in politics, climate change, health, and culture in just 5 minutes!