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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear '03 delivers the commencement address to the Class of 2025, and Dean Leslie Kendrick '06 and Student Bar Association President Laura-Louise Rice '25 give remarks. See the transcript at https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/video-audio/202505/2025-commencement-uva-law.

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Severe weather in Kentucky that included flash flooding killed at least nine people in the state and left 16,000 people without power. President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the state. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins "CBS Mornings" to provide an update on the devastating impact of the storms. A New York mother whose baby died in a Fisher Price product that was later recalled says she is still fighting for justice nearly a decade later. Child and baby product recalls recently hit an all-time high with one study finding more than 84 million items were recalled in 2023. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more. Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department recently confirmed a case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" with more on the outbreak and who is at risk. In Beg-Knows America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud revisits the heartwarming story of Trooper, a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton. After an update on his new life, Begnaud returns to show how Trooper is now truly living up to his name. A new study from the University of New Mexico found that plastic in the brain has increased by about 50% over the past eight years. The accumulation, roughly equivalent to the size of a standard plastic spoon, raises concerns about the long-term effects on health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to breakdown the findings. Brandon Sklenar stars as Spencer Dutton in the hit Paramount+ prequel "1923," a drama that follows the Dutton family's battle to protect their Montana ranch. Sklenar joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his character's journey and the challenges he faces in Season 2. Educator and nonprofit founder Keenan Jones joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the role community and culture played in his debut picture book, "Saturday Morning at the 'Shop." The book follows a young boy who discovers the vital role the local barbershop plays in Black culture and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6:07: Indiana's "Singing Janitor" Richard Goodall just won $1 million as the "America's Got Talent" champion! Gallup has things looking up for Trump 6:17: Kamala Harris wants to do away with the filibuster. Biden at the UN was hard to believe 6:36: Fever must win tonight.  6:47: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says that Kamala Harris answers questions and Trump only says "vote for me". Trump rally in GA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Indiana's "Singing Janitor" Richard Goodall just won $1 million as the "America's Got Talent" champion! Gallup has things looking up for Trump 6:17: Kamala Harris wants to do away with the filibuster. Biden at the UN was hard to believe 6:36: Fever must win tonight.  6:47: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says that Kamala Harris answers questions and Trump only says "vote for me". Trump rally in GA 7:06: Man waves gun at KFC. Chris' Ice Cream has great tacos. 7:17: Kimmel's wife trashes Trump over abortion 7:36: Reagan slippers on the Marketplace. 7:47: Iran's threats to Trump's life. FCC expedites radio station purchases. 8:06: Kamala Harris wants to end the filibuster to pass abortion across the US 8:17: Bigfoot conference this weekend in Nashville IN  8:36: Kamala Harris to sit for interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle days after host defended VP dodging on policy 8:46: Kick Tren de Aragua out of the USASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15)— Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08)— Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05)— In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56)— South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40)— Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31)SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here!  — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08) — Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05) — In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56) — South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40) — Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31) SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night one of the Democratic convention showcased a party in transition. Hillary Clinton and President Biden shared the stage with a new generation of leaders including Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dana recaps Biden's angry speech at the DNC. Tim Walz tries to sell joy to your Thanksgiving dinner this year with your family even though he outlawed Thanksgiving in Minnesota in 2020 over COVID. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wishes for a member of J.D. Vance's family to become pregnant due to rape. Julio Rosas joins us live from Chicago to break down yesterday's protests outside Day 1 of the DNC and what to expect in the coming days. Foreign policy expert Stephen Yates joins us to break the history of Tim Walz's China Communist tiesPlease visit our great sponsors:Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaVisit today for 10% off and get the protection you need.  Hillsdalehttps://danaforhillsdale.comVisit DanaForHillsdale.com to pick your new favorite podcast today on the Hillsdale College Podcast Network.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comInnovation.Performance. Keltec. Learn more at KelTecWeapons.com today.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet a free month of service with code Dana.ReadyWise https://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on any regularly priced item.

Here's a tune that has touched the hearts and minds of more than a hundred years' worth of Flood heroes.At the very start of the 20th century, it was one of the best-loved numbers in the repertoire of jazz legend Buddy Bolden down in the hot, dark streets of New Orleans.A couple decades later up in Memphis, W.C. Handy co-opted it, copyrighting a variation after he heard an old guy singing it in a railroad station.It was one of the first songs waxxed when the recording revolution began in the 1920s. Bessie Smith and a kid named Louis Armstrong had a huge hit with it in 1925.After that, it was recorded by … well, by everybody from Lula Jackson and Lonnie Johnson to Jack Teagarden and The Mills Brothers, from Kid Ory and Baby Dodds to Bunk Johnson and George Lewis.Country versions were done by The Texas Rangers, The Dixie Ramblers and by Riley Puckett, blues versions by Big Joe Turner and Josh White, straight-up jazz takes by Sidney Bechet and Billie Holiday, early rock and pop renditions by Fats Domino and Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Nat “King” Cole, earnest folk treatments by Jean Ritchie and Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Dave Van Ronk.The Song's OriginsThe origins of “Careless Love” are obscure indeed, though it is thought to be essentially British, re-made in America with new stylistic influences. In the US, for instance, folklorist Vance Randolph collected a version in 1948 that he was told was learned in 1880.In Father of the Blues, W.C. Handy's 1941 autobiography, the composer acknowledged that the song he copyrighted as “Loveless Love” was “based on the ‘Careless Love' melody that I had played first in Bessemer (Ala.) in 1892 and that has since become popular all over the South.”Meanwhile, uh, What About the Murders? ...Handy's autobiography also introduced a curious twist when a notorious double-murder case glommed onto the “Careless Love” story.While living in Henderson, Ky., with his new wife, Elizabeth, “I was told that the words of ‘Careless Love' were based on a tragedy in a local family,” Hardy wrote, “and one night a gentleman of that city's tobacco-planter aristocracy requested our band to play and sing this folk melody.”The tragedy in question was the April 1895 shooting death of one Archibald Dixon Brown, who happened to be the 32-year-old son of Kentucky Gov. John Young Brown. Newspapers across the country reported the scandal, how the jealous husband of Archie's 28-year-old lover, Nellie Gordon, caught the two of them in a bedroom in a disreputable neighborhood in Louisville and shot each of them to death. Fulton Gordon was captured by police several blocks away, where he confessed to the murders. Soon balladeers were hard at work, singing the news.Our Take on the Tune“Man, I love those chords you found!” Joe Dobbs used to say whenever The Flood played “Careless Love.” It's true that the country version of the song Joe grew up hearing — with its simple I-IV-V structure — made for a pretty boring tune to solo on. That's why when The Flood started doing the tune a couple of decades ago, Charlie Bowen dug around to find what Joe like to call “those Nawlins chords,” the changes favored by early jazz bands when they performed the song.And since then, each iteration of the band over the years has found lots of space for ad-libbing in those roomy chords inherited from the song's sweet Dixieland roots. Just listen, for instance, to all the ideas that Sam St. Clair, Danny Cox and Randy Hamilton come up with in this latest rendition from last week's rehearsal.The FakebookOh, and by the way, if you'd like to pick along on this or other songs in The Flood catalog, visit the band's Fakebook section on its website.There you'll find chord charts for dozens of tunes in The Flood songbag, along with links to the band's renditions over the years. Click here to check it out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

State Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, talks with Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance about whirlwind events surrounding the Democratic presidential nomination. Johnson is a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Tune in here for this Tuesday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show by talking about Vice President Kamala Harris' endorsements and fund raising, United States Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle resigns after being questioned about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump,  In the second half of the show Vince gives a warning for Trump supporters to not take the candidacy of Kamala Harris lightly, callers bring up Kamala's past romantic liaisons and Vince elaborates on Kamala's relationship with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and subsequent quick rise up the political ladder in California, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes President Trump's pick for Vice President JD Vance, calling him a phony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Debbie take a deep dive on the potential running mates for Kamala Harris. What're the strengths and weaknesses of names brought up to potentially run with Harris? Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and more among the list of potential running mates.

The White House goes on defense amid a barrage of questions about Biden's ability to win the 2024 election. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss whether Biden should step aside from the Democratic nomination. Plus, Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case has been delayed after the Supreme Court's historic ruling on presidential immunity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As candidates and political strategists on both sides look at how to handle the abortion issue in 2024, all eyes have been on one viral ad credited with reelecting a Democrat in Kentucky. Today on “Post Reports,” we hear from the young woman behind it.Read more:Since Roe v. Wade fell, voters have overwhelmingly backed abortion rights in each of the states where the issue has appeared directly on the ballot, including in conservative Kentucky, Kansas and, most recently, Ohio.Democrats have had less success translating voters' frustrations over abortion bans into races that could oust the politicians responsible for them, or prevent the election of other antiabortion leaders. Hadley Duvall made that connection abundantly clear for Kentucky voters. Her ad, viewed online millions of times, sparked concerned discussions within the Republican Party, with top national leaders acknowledging the critical role Duvall played in Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's reelection.Today on “Post Reports,” we talk to abortion reporter Caroline Kitchener about how Duvall broke through, even with conservatives and moderates — and why political strategists are looking at this ad as a playbook.Today's show was produced by Ariel Plotnick. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman.Find The 7 newsletter here, or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was reelected to a second term last month. He sat down with Kentucky Public Radio's Joe Sonka this week in the state reception room of the Capitol Building in Frankfort to discuss his electoral success, his relationship with Republican lawmakers ahead of the 2024 session and whether he will now comment more on national issues.

“Democracy won and MAGA lost” according to President Biden after big wins for Democrats including Ohio voters approving a constitutional right to an abortion and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear winning reelection. Plus, for the very first time in American history, the daughter of a former president of the United States has been forced to testify as a witness in a case against her father.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longest actor's strike in Hollywood history is coming to an end. The union representing tens of thousands of actors has just reached a deal. When could your favorite shows return? Plus, Ivanka Trump took the stand for hours as the state's final witness in her father's fraud trial. Also, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss how he defied the odds to win reelection running as a Democrat in a red state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. In Virginia, Democrats swept legislative elections in a blow to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin. As casualties mount in the Israel-Hamas war, calls are growing for attention to the more than 2 million civilians in the blockaded Gaza Strip. The Biden administration says it supports a narrow humanitarian pause in the fighting to allow for the movement of humanitarian supplies but opposes a wider cease-fire. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the state of free speech on university campuses amid reports of a rise in antisemitism across the country. Ukraine claims responsibility for killing a Russia-backed official in Luhansk by a car bomb. Civil rights lawyers and equity advocates came together today to discuss the dangers that artificial intelligence poses to democracy and explore the steps that can be taken to protect vulnerable communities from the harmful misinformation, disinformation, and voter intimidation. Issue 1 supporters celebrate as Rhiannon Carnes, executive director, Ohio Women's Alliance, speaks at a watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday's intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The post Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care – Wednesday, November 8, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. In Virginia, Democrats swept legislative elections in a blow to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin. As casualties mount in the Israel-Hamas war, calls are growing for attention to the more than 2 million civilians in the blockaded Gaza Strip. The Biden administration says it supports a narrow humanitarian pause in the fighting to allow for the movement of humanitarian supplies but opposes a wider cease-fire. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the state of free speech on university campuses amid reports of a rise in antisemitism across the country. Ukraine claims responsibility for killing a Russia-backed official in Luhansk by a car bomb. Civil rights lawyers and equity advocates came together today to discuss the dangers that artificial intelligence poses to democracy and explore the steps that can be taken to protect vulnerable communities from the harmful misinformation, disinformation, and voter intimidation. Issue 1 supporters celebrate as Rhiannon Carnes, executive director, Ohio Women's Alliance, speaks at a watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome of Tuesday's intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The post Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care – Wednesday, November 8, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Democrats are celebrating last night’s election victories — and crediting abortion as the issue key to winning. In Ohio, the people voted to enshrine the supposed right to abortion in the State Constitution; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won his reelection bid after he campaigned on expanding abortion access; in Virginia, Democrats kept their majority in the state ... The post Democrats Ride Abortion to Election Victories  appeared first on The New American.

As the pandemic raged during 2020, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, and Secretary of State Michael Adams, a Republican, were required by law to team up on the question of whether to postpone the election. They went much further, with bipartisan support from the Legislature, and instituted a long window for voting in a state that in modern times had only allowed voting on Election Day, with a few exceptions for absentee ballots. Voter turnout was high, and ballot security was unquestioned. That led the state to pass a bipartisan bill in 2021 making some of the expanded access permanent.

Parts of Kentucky are still recovering after flooding this week — one year after areas in the eastern part of the state were devastated by flooding. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins us. And, Greta Gerwig's new film "Barbie" might look pretty in pink — but it also tackles heady themes. The director discusses her vision, the legacy of the controversial doll and how she collaborated with star Margot Robbie. Then, the Perseid meteor shower is one of the most dramatic celestial events of the summer. Sky & Telescope's Kelly Beatty explains how to best witness the highly anticipated meteor shower and the rich history behind their discovery.

We've got a roundup of various restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Reporter Michael Jones has an interesting story to share about Andrea Essenpreis, the owner of Q&A Sweet Treats at 211 S. First St. in La Grange. Essenpreis, following a recent accident, experienced a lot of community support for herself and her bakery — full details here.We also talk about the opening of Awry Brewing Co. in the Highlands neighborhood in Louisville, as well as a new "Laundrocade" venture from the Zanzabar owners, and the opening of a new Asian kitchen at the Outlet Shoppes. A new podcaster, Joel Stinnett, joins the show this week. Stinnett recently started at Louisville Business First but is a veteran of covering the health care industry. We chat about a couple stories he has worked on of late, including an interview with One Southern Indiana's outgoing CEO Wendy Dant Chesser and a story about former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's new role.Late in the show we discuss AppHarvest — a promising Kentucky startup that has been experiencing difficulties this year and just named a new CEO.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on most popular podcasts services. 

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Let’s get straight to the news. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/louisville-kentucky-shooting.html 5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say At least five people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky., on Monday morning, the police said. The suspected gunman died at the scene. Paul Humphrey, the deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, said that the police received calls around 8:30 a.m. about a shooting at Old National Bank and when they arrived on the scene, “they encountered the suspect almost immediately, still firing gunshots.” Chief Humphrey said that the gunman, whose name was not immediately released, was confirmed dead at the scene. “We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” he said. It was not immediately clear if the gunman was included among the five dead. The police did not give a motive for the shooting, but they said that the gunman had a connection to the bank and may have been a current or former employee. “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank,” Chief Humphrey said at a news conference. Five people were killed inside the bank, the deputy chief said, and at least eight people, including a police officer, were taken to a nearby hospital. He said that two people were in critical condition, including a police officer who was in surgery on Monday morning. “There is no active danger known to the public at this time,” Chief Humphrey said. The bank is across the street from Louisville Slugger Field, a minor-league baseball stadium where the Louisville Bats play. The area includes many hotels and apartment complexes. The University of Louisville Hospital received nine patients, including two police officers, from the shooting, a spokeswoman, Heather Fountaine, said in an email. She said at least three of the patients had been discharged by early Monday afternoon. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on the tragedy. Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'I have a very close friend who didn't make it today'- Play Video The Police Department was still investigating the shooting at the bank when one man was fatally shot and another person was injured in a shooting later on Monday morning outside Jefferson Community and Technical College, less than two miles from the bank. It was not immediately clear what led to that shooting, but the police said that the two shootings were not connected. The college’s technical campus was still on lockdown midday Monday, and the school closed all of its campuses and canceled classes “out of reverence for those involved in shootings that have occurred today,” it said. https://www.foxnews.com/world/taiwan-warns-chinese-misstep-could-lead-uncontrollable-world-war-outbreak Taiwan warns Chinese misstep could lead to 'uncontrollable' world war outbreak Taiwan is sounding alarms over Chinese military drills that it says could mistakenly spark an "uncontrollable war" that would draw in countries from around the world. "The Chinese military exercises this couple of days have been very serious," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Fox News Sunday. "If you look at the sorties of the Chinese air force, together with the ships, they're coming very close to Taiwan. And any accident might spark an uncontrollable war in between Taiwan and China. And if other countries are trying to intervene, it might be the start of a war of great scale." The comments come as large scale Chinese military drills entered their third day Monday, with the Chinese military declaring that it is "ready to fight" if Taiwan were to attempt to declare its independence from the mainland. "The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts," the military said Monday, according to The Associated Press. The drills China has run played out similarly to those the country conducted in August after Taiwan received a visit from then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., this time coming on the heels of a meeting between Taiwanese officials and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Like the previous incident in August, multiple warships and planes have reportedly crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which for decades was understood by both sides as a boundary that military forces should not cross for fear of escalating to war. But China has disregarded the boundary in more recent military drills, insisting the line is "imaginary" in nature. Wu warned that the recent drills have shown that the Chinese threat to the independently governed island have continued to increase, arguing that it will be crucial for the U.S. to continue to show support for Taiwan as a way to deter aggression from the mainland. https://www.theblaze.com/news/social-media-federal-agency-hiring Social media and big tech companies have hired hundreds from federal agencies, including CIA and FBI Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter hired nearly 250 employees from federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and the CIA, according to an investigation by the Daily Caller. Silicon Valley and tech companies have recruited 248 employees from the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ, and FBI, according to the report. Several of the employees fill top roles at the companies after having held positions in government agencies for more than two decades in many cases. Much of the hiring came between 2017 and 2022. Google alone hired 130 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI employees. Meta hired 47. Even Chinese-owned TikTok has employed 25 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, or FBI employees. The report states that Twitter directly recruited several employees of the FBI who had worked for the agency for over 20 years. An “embedded security manager" worked for Twitter for 10 months after working 22 years in the FBI, but he now works for Chevron. A “senior security manager" for Twitter also had a 22-year career with the FBI. Twitter's director of information security for the insider threat program was an FBI employee of 23 years. Additionally, the tech company's corporate security manager and crisis manager had 25 and 23 years respectively of experience at the federal agency. Other job titles at Twitter with FBI backgrounds include “senior director,” “security specialist,” “director of corporate security/ risk,” and “director of corporate resilience.” Google, Meta, TikTok, and the former FBI employees mentioned in the report either did not respond to inquiries from the Daily Caller or declined to comment. Twitter reportedly responded with a poo emoji, which is standard practice for the company. Twitter CEO Elon Musk is fighting battles on many fronts recently, with varying degrees of success. Musk is battling media credibility claims after labeling National Public Radio as "state-affiliated media," before eventually adjusting the label to "government funded media," the same annotation given to outlet BBC. At the same time, Musk temporarily changed the Twitter logo on the website to the "doge," a widely used cartoon image of the dog breed Shiba Inu. As well, in late March 2023, Musk and 1,000 others from the tech industry urged a pause in the development of artificial intelligence due to "profound risks to society and humanity." Speaking of social media & marketing… https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/10/viral-video-shows-bud-light-exec-trashing-brands-fratty-and-out-of-touch-marketing/ Viral Video Shows Bud Light Exec Trashing Brand’s ‘Fratty And Out-Of-Touch’ Marketing Recently resurfaced video shows Alissa Heinerscheid, the vice president of marketing at Bud Light, trashing the beer company’s customer base. The video made the rounds after Bud Light partnered with Dylan Mulvaney, sending the transgender TikTok star a beer can with his face on it. Another Bud Light can features a rainbow and the phrase “celebrate everyone’s identity,” with various pronouns printed on the can. Dylan has posted several videos on social media advertising the beer. The advertising campaign sparked massive backlash from the Bud Light’s customers. https://twitter.com/i/status/1645089521980280832 - Play Video Thanks Bud Light… nothing makes me feel more seen than seeing a man pretending to be a woman on your beer cans. The video has been shared by several popular Twitter accounts, and has amassed million of views. Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch defended the partnership in a statement issued on April 3. “Anheuser-Busch works with hundreds of influencers across our brands as one of many ways to authentically connect with audiences across various demographics and passion points,” the spokesperson said. “From time to time, we produce unique commemorative cans for fans and for brand influencers, like Dylan Mulvaney. This commemorative can was a gift to celebrate a personal milestone and is not for sale to the general public.” Dime Payments Dime Payments is a Christian owned processing payment business. Every business needs a payment process system, so please go to https://dimepayments.com/flf and sign your business up. Working with them supports us. They wont cancel you, like Stripe canceled President Trump. They wont cancel you, like Mailchimp canceled the Babylon Bee. Check them out. At least have a phone call and tell them that CrossPolitic sent you. Go to https://dimepayments.com/flf. Now, let’s bring this home for a landing… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! Over this Easter weekend, my friends and I hosted a fight night. It was UFC 287, which featured numerous fights. Christian Rodriguez defeated the previously undefeated (and 18 year old) Raul Rosas Jr. by unanimous decision. But hey, Kevin Holland defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by TKO Rob Font defeated Adrian Yanez by TKO Gilbert Burns took down the legend Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision. Masvidal appeared to have retired after the fight as well, after 20 years of fighting. And then… this happend… PLAY AUDIO CLIP HERE That’s right… the main event featured Alex Pereira, and Israel Adesanya, and Adesanya defeated his boogie man by KO… the background story is Pereira defeated Adesanya in their three previous fights, and Adesanya FINALLY came back and got him over the weekend in his fourth attempt… and for awhile, it looked like Pereira was going to win again, until Adesanya flipped the script, and walked away with the win.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Let’s get straight to the news. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/louisville-kentucky-shooting.html 5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say At least five people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky., on Monday morning, the police said. The suspected gunman died at the scene. Paul Humphrey, the deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, said that the police received calls around 8:30 a.m. about a shooting at Old National Bank and when they arrived on the scene, “they encountered the suspect almost immediately, still firing gunshots.” Chief Humphrey said that the gunman, whose name was not immediately released, was confirmed dead at the scene. “We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” he said. It was not immediately clear if the gunman was included among the five dead. The police did not give a motive for the shooting, but they said that the gunman had a connection to the bank and may have been a current or former employee. “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank,” Chief Humphrey said at a news conference. Five people were killed inside the bank, the deputy chief said, and at least eight people, including a police officer, were taken to a nearby hospital. He said that two people were in critical condition, including a police officer who was in surgery on Monday morning. “There is no active danger known to the public at this time,” Chief Humphrey said. The bank is across the street from Louisville Slugger Field, a minor-league baseball stadium where the Louisville Bats play. The area includes many hotels and apartment complexes. The University of Louisville Hospital received nine patients, including two police officers, from the shooting, a spokeswoman, Heather Fountaine, said in an email. She said at least three of the patients had been discharged by early Monday afternoon. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on the tragedy. Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'I have a very close friend who didn't make it today'- Play Video The Police Department was still investigating the shooting at the bank when one man was fatally shot and another person was injured in a shooting later on Monday morning outside Jefferson Community and Technical College, less than two miles from the bank. It was not immediately clear what led to that shooting, but the police said that the two shootings were not connected. The college’s technical campus was still on lockdown midday Monday, and the school closed all of its campuses and canceled classes “out of reverence for those involved in shootings that have occurred today,” it said. https://www.foxnews.com/world/taiwan-warns-chinese-misstep-could-lead-uncontrollable-world-war-outbreak Taiwan warns Chinese misstep could lead to 'uncontrollable' world war outbreak Taiwan is sounding alarms over Chinese military drills that it says could mistakenly spark an "uncontrollable war" that would draw in countries from around the world. "The Chinese military exercises this couple of days have been very serious," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Fox News Sunday. "If you look at the sorties of the Chinese air force, together with the ships, they're coming very close to Taiwan. And any accident might spark an uncontrollable war in between Taiwan and China. And if other countries are trying to intervene, it might be the start of a war of great scale." The comments come as large scale Chinese military drills entered their third day Monday, with the Chinese military declaring that it is "ready to fight" if Taiwan were to attempt to declare its independence from the mainland. "The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts," the military said Monday, according to The Associated Press. The drills China has run played out similarly to those the country conducted in August after Taiwan received a visit from then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., this time coming on the heels of a meeting between Taiwanese officials and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Like the previous incident in August, multiple warships and planes have reportedly crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which for decades was understood by both sides as a boundary that military forces should not cross for fear of escalating to war. But China has disregarded the boundary in more recent military drills, insisting the line is "imaginary" in nature. Wu warned that the recent drills have shown that the Chinese threat to the independently governed island have continued to increase, arguing that it will be crucial for the U.S. to continue to show support for Taiwan as a way to deter aggression from the mainland. https://www.theblaze.com/news/social-media-federal-agency-hiring Social media and big tech companies have hired hundreds from federal agencies, including CIA and FBI Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter hired nearly 250 employees from federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and the CIA, according to an investigation by the Daily Caller. Silicon Valley and tech companies have recruited 248 employees from the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ, and FBI, according to the report. Several of the employees fill top roles at the companies after having held positions in government agencies for more than two decades in many cases. Much of the hiring came between 2017 and 2022. Google alone hired 130 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI employees. Meta hired 47. Even Chinese-owned TikTok has employed 25 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, or FBI employees. The report states that Twitter directly recruited several employees of the FBI who had worked for the agency for over 20 years. An “embedded security manager" worked for Twitter for 10 months after working 22 years in the FBI, but he now works for Chevron. A “senior security manager" for Twitter also had a 22-year career with the FBI. Twitter's director of information security for the insider threat program was an FBI employee of 23 years. Additionally, the tech company's corporate security manager and crisis manager had 25 and 23 years respectively of experience at the federal agency. Other job titles at Twitter with FBI backgrounds include “senior director,” “security specialist,” “director of corporate security/ risk,” and “director of corporate resilience.” Google, Meta, TikTok, and the former FBI employees mentioned in the report either did not respond to inquiries from the Daily Caller or declined to comment. Twitter reportedly responded with a poo emoji, which is standard practice for the company. Twitter CEO Elon Musk is fighting battles on many fronts recently, with varying degrees of success. Musk is battling media credibility claims after labeling National Public Radio as "state-affiliated media," before eventually adjusting the label to "government funded media," the same annotation given to outlet BBC. At the same time, Musk temporarily changed the Twitter logo on the website to the "doge," a widely used cartoon image of the dog breed Shiba Inu. As well, in late March 2023, Musk and 1,000 others from the tech industry urged a pause in the development of artificial intelligence due to "profound risks to society and humanity." Speaking of social media & marketing… https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/10/viral-video-shows-bud-light-exec-trashing-brands-fratty-and-out-of-touch-marketing/ Viral Video Shows Bud Light Exec Trashing Brand’s ‘Fratty And Out-Of-Touch’ Marketing Recently resurfaced video shows Alissa Heinerscheid, the vice president of marketing at Bud Light, trashing the beer company’s customer base. The video made the rounds after Bud Light partnered with Dylan Mulvaney, sending the transgender TikTok star a beer can with his face on it. Another Bud Light can features a rainbow and the phrase “celebrate everyone’s identity,” with various pronouns printed on the can. Dylan has posted several videos on social media advertising the beer. The advertising campaign sparked massive backlash from the Bud Light’s customers. https://twitter.com/i/status/1645089521980280832 - Play Video Thanks Bud Light… nothing makes me feel more seen than seeing a man pretending to be a woman on your beer cans. The video has been shared by several popular Twitter accounts, and has amassed million of views. Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch defended the partnership in a statement issued on April 3. “Anheuser-Busch works with hundreds of influencers across our brands as one of many ways to authentically connect with audiences across various demographics and passion points,” the spokesperson said. “From time to time, we produce unique commemorative cans for fans and for brand influencers, like Dylan Mulvaney. This commemorative can was a gift to celebrate a personal milestone and is not for sale to the general public.” Dime Payments Dime Payments is a Christian owned processing payment business. Every business needs a payment process system, so please go to https://dimepayments.com/flf and sign your business up. Working with them supports us. They wont cancel you, like Stripe canceled President Trump. They wont cancel you, like Mailchimp canceled the Babylon Bee. Check them out. At least have a phone call and tell them that CrossPolitic sent you. Go to https://dimepayments.com/flf. Now, let’s bring this home for a landing… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! Over this Easter weekend, my friends and I hosted a fight night. It was UFC 287, which featured numerous fights. Christian Rodriguez defeated the previously undefeated (and 18 year old) Raul Rosas Jr. by unanimous decision. But hey, Kevin Holland defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by TKO Rob Font defeated Adrian Yanez by TKO Gilbert Burns took down the legend Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision. Masvidal appeared to have retired after the fight as well, after 20 years of fighting. And then… this happend… PLAY AUDIO CLIP HERE That’s right… the main event featured Alex Pereira, and Israel Adesanya, and Adesanya defeated his boogie man by KO… the background story is Pereira defeated Adesanya in their three previous fights, and Adesanya FINALLY came back and got him over the weekend in his fourth attempt… and for awhile, it looked like Pereira was going to win again, until Adesanya flipped the script, and walked away with the win.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Let’s get straight to the news. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/louisville-kentucky-shooting.html 5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say At least five people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky., on Monday morning, the police said. The suspected gunman died at the scene. Paul Humphrey, the deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, said that the police received calls around 8:30 a.m. about a shooting at Old National Bank and when they arrived on the scene, “they encountered the suspect almost immediately, still firing gunshots.” Chief Humphrey said that the gunman, whose name was not immediately released, was confirmed dead at the scene. “We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” he said. It was not immediately clear if the gunman was included among the five dead. The police did not give a motive for the shooting, but they said that the gunman had a connection to the bank and may have been a current or former employee. “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank,” Chief Humphrey said at a news conference. Five people were killed inside the bank, the deputy chief said, and at least eight people, including a police officer, were taken to a nearby hospital. He said that two people were in critical condition, including a police officer who was in surgery on Monday morning. “There is no active danger known to the public at this time,” Chief Humphrey said. The bank is across the street from Louisville Slugger Field, a minor-league baseball stadium where the Louisville Bats play. The area includes many hotels and apartment complexes. The University of Louisville Hospital received nine patients, including two police officers, from the shooting, a spokeswoman, Heather Fountaine, said in an email. She said at least three of the patients had been discharged by early Monday afternoon. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on the tragedy. Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'I have a very close friend who didn't make it today'- Play Video The Police Department was still investigating the shooting at the bank when one man was fatally shot and another person was injured in a shooting later on Monday morning outside Jefferson Community and Technical College, less than two miles from the bank. It was not immediately clear what led to that shooting, but the police said that the two shootings were not connected. The college’s technical campus was still on lockdown midday Monday, and the school closed all of its campuses and canceled classes “out of reverence for those involved in shootings that have occurred today,” it said. https://www.foxnews.com/world/taiwan-warns-chinese-misstep-could-lead-uncontrollable-world-war-outbreak Taiwan warns Chinese misstep could lead to 'uncontrollable' world war outbreak Taiwan is sounding alarms over Chinese military drills that it says could mistakenly spark an "uncontrollable war" that would draw in countries from around the world. "The Chinese military exercises this couple of days have been very serious," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Fox News Sunday. "If you look at the sorties of the Chinese air force, together with the ships, they're coming very close to Taiwan. And any accident might spark an uncontrollable war in between Taiwan and China. And if other countries are trying to intervene, it might be the start of a war of great scale." The comments come as large scale Chinese military drills entered their third day Monday, with the Chinese military declaring that it is "ready to fight" if Taiwan were to attempt to declare its independence from the mainland. "The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts," the military said Monday, according to The Associated Press. The drills China has run played out similarly to those the country conducted in August after Taiwan received a visit from then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., this time coming on the heels of a meeting between Taiwanese officials and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Like the previous incident in August, multiple warships and planes have reportedly crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which for decades was understood by both sides as a boundary that military forces should not cross for fear of escalating to war. But China has disregarded the boundary in more recent military drills, insisting the line is "imaginary" in nature. Wu warned that the recent drills have shown that the Chinese threat to the independently governed island have continued to increase, arguing that it will be crucial for the U.S. to continue to show support for Taiwan as a way to deter aggression from the mainland. https://www.theblaze.com/news/social-media-federal-agency-hiring Social media and big tech companies have hired hundreds from federal agencies, including CIA and FBI Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter hired nearly 250 employees from federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and the CIA, according to an investigation by the Daily Caller. Silicon Valley and tech companies have recruited 248 employees from the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ, and FBI, according to the report. Several of the employees fill top roles at the companies after having held positions in government agencies for more than two decades in many cases. Much of the hiring came between 2017 and 2022. Google alone hired 130 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI employees. Meta hired 47. Even Chinese-owned TikTok has employed 25 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, or FBI employees. The report states that Twitter directly recruited several employees of the FBI who had worked for the agency for over 20 years. An “embedded security manager" worked for Twitter for 10 months after working 22 years in the FBI, but he now works for Chevron. A “senior security manager" for Twitter also had a 22-year career with the FBI. Twitter's director of information security for the insider threat program was an FBI employee of 23 years. Additionally, the tech company's corporate security manager and crisis manager had 25 and 23 years respectively of experience at the federal agency. Other job titles at Twitter with FBI backgrounds include “senior director,” “security specialist,” “director of corporate security/ risk,” and “director of corporate resilience.” Google, Meta, TikTok, and the former FBI employees mentioned in the report either did not respond to inquiries from the Daily Caller or declined to comment. Twitter reportedly responded with a poo emoji, which is standard practice for the company. Twitter CEO Elon Musk is fighting battles on many fronts recently, with varying degrees of success. Musk is battling media credibility claims after labeling National Public Radio as "state-affiliated media," before eventually adjusting the label to "government funded media," the same annotation given to outlet BBC. At the same time, Musk temporarily changed the Twitter logo on the website to the "doge," a widely used cartoon image of the dog breed Shiba Inu. As well, in late March 2023, Musk and 1,000 others from the tech industry urged a pause in the development of artificial intelligence due to "profound risks to society and humanity." Speaking of social media & marketing… https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/10/viral-video-shows-bud-light-exec-trashing-brands-fratty-and-out-of-touch-marketing/ Viral Video Shows Bud Light Exec Trashing Brand’s ‘Fratty And Out-Of-Touch’ Marketing Recently resurfaced video shows Alissa Heinerscheid, the vice president of marketing at Bud Light, trashing the beer company’s customer base. The video made the rounds after Bud Light partnered with Dylan Mulvaney, sending the transgender TikTok star a beer can with his face on it. Another Bud Light can features a rainbow and the phrase “celebrate everyone’s identity,” with various pronouns printed on the can. Dylan has posted several videos on social media advertising the beer. The advertising campaign sparked massive backlash from the Bud Light’s customers. https://twitter.com/i/status/1645089521980280832 - Play Video Thanks Bud Light… nothing makes me feel more seen than seeing a man pretending to be a woman on your beer cans. The video has been shared by several popular Twitter accounts, and has amassed million of views. Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch defended the partnership in a statement issued on April 3. “Anheuser-Busch works with hundreds of influencers across our brands as one of many ways to authentically connect with audiences across various demographics and passion points,” the spokesperson said. “From time to time, we produce unique commemorative cans for fans and for brand influencers, like Dylan Mulvaney. This commemorative can was a gift to celebrate a personal milestone and is not for sale to the general public.” Dime Payments Dime Payments is a Christian owned processing payment business. Every business needs a payment process system, so please go to https://dimepayments.com/flf and sign your business up. Working with them supports us. They wont cancel you, like Stripe canceled President Trump. They wont cancel you, like Mailchimp canceled the Babylon Bee. Check them out. At least have a phone call and tell them that CrossPolitic sent you. Go to https://dimepayments.com/flf. Now, let’s bring this home for a landing… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! Over this Easter weekend, my friends and I hosted a fight night. It was UFC 287, which featured numerous fights. Christian Rodriguez defeated the previously undefeated (and 18 year old) Raul Rosas Jr. by unanimous decision. But hey, Kevin Holland defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by TKO Rob Font defeated Adrian Yanez by TKO Gilbert Burns took down the legend Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision. Masvidal appeared to have retired after the fight as well, after 20 years of fighting. And then… this happend… PLAY AUDIO CLIP HERE That’s right… the main event featured Alex Pereira, and Israel Adesanya, and Adesanya defeated his boogie man by KO… the background story is Pereira defeated Adesanya in their three previous fights, and Adesanya FINALLY came back and got him over the weekend in his fourth attempt… and for awhile, it looked like Pereira was going to win again, until Adesanya flipped the script, and walked away with the win.

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VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl Episode 234 Producers: harvhat, Boo-Bury, Fletcher, TrailChicken, seedubs, HeyCitizen, Dirty Jersey Whore, Boolysteed Shoutout to makeheroism and marykateultra for the goodies. Tune in FRIDAY at 9 PM Central when Tjunta and Mouseybear are BACK in the Bowl for another Bowls With Buds! Intro/Outro: Sugar - Vibe Tracks ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN How Africans are Using Bitcoin Without Internet Access (Forbes)  Bitcoin Product Community Economic Report (White House)  Von Wong's Skull of Satoshi Ring of Fire #14 TOP THREE 33 33 charged in massive investigation into drugs, violence in Baltimore (WBAL-TV 11) Man accused of stabbing victim 33 times on Las Vegas bus (KIRO 7) Public assistance fraud charges filed against 33 people in Pennsylvania (WGAL) A large US Navy research vessel that once belonged to late Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen tipped over - injuring 33 people - and is stuck at a 45 degree angle (Yahoo)  BEHIND THE CURTAIN Afroman being sued by sheriffs who raided his home (TMZ)  You can read the complaint for damages and injunctive relief here and watch the full Afroman VladTV interview here (YouTube) Xavier Becerra has no updates on pot scheduling (KDKA / CBS)  D.C. expands medical program (Marijuana Moment) California legislature's Joint Legislative Audit Committee investigates licensing corruption (LA Times) Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs bill allowing state licensng authority to embargo and destroy pot (Leg.Colorado.gov)  Tallahassee, Florida mayor and city commission clash over police department's decision not to fire officer who tested positive for methamphetamines (CityandStateFL.com)  Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signs bill regulating delta-8 (Courier-Journal) Metrc expands track-and-trace government contract with Maryland (Globe Newswire) Massachusetts regulators putting out 'a series of fires' after data breach (WGBH) MCR Labs sends three-page letter to MA Cannabis Commissioners regarding unannounced inspection last Tuesday (@GrantSmithEllis / Twitter) You can check out all of Grant Ellis Smith's work on his Patreon MI Attorney General issues 12 warrants for dispensary break-ins (Michigan.gov) St. Louis County Council considers revising its "Clean Air Code" to prevent people from smoking pot in parks (Fox 2 Now) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law allowing people receiving hospice care to self-certify as medical patients to expedite their access to relief (NDLegis.gov) Oregon cannabiz challenges state's ban on interstate commerce, asks federal judge to let it be heard after state files motion to dismiss (Marijuana Moment) South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem vetoes bill allowing hemp products to have up to 5% THC (news.sd.gov) Kids taken from black family in Tennessee to remain in state custody (Tennessee Lookout) Noem signs bill adding debilitating conditions  to medical qualifiers while prohibiting pregnant and breastfeeding women from getting recommendations, restricting doctors' financial relationships with cannabiz (Mylrc.sdlegislature.gov) METAL MOMENT The Rev CyberTrucker brings us Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' Somewhere Over the Rainbow cover. FIRST TIME I EVER... Bowlers called in to tell us about the First Time They Ever planted something. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever sat on a heated seat. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING. Greenland to stay in daylight saving time forever (Associated Press) Florida principal resigns after students shown David (USA Today)  Two escape jail, go to IHOP where patrons report them (AP) Man found living in Washington homeowner's attic after residents smelled cigarette smoke (Fox)  5 boys rescued from NYC tunnel (AP) Massachusetts man gets 4.5 year sentence for role in $8 million online romance scam (AP) Owl stuck in Ohio chimney sets off carbon monoxide alarm (Fox)  Colorado fishermen ordered to pay $1,100 each after catching 463 pounds of Michigan fish (Fox) NY man calling himself 'Baby Danielle' breaks into daycare, leaves staff bizarre notes about diapers (Fox) Florida threesome turns violent after woman mocks couple's genitals (The Smoking Gun) JOIN US FRIDAY FOR A MOUSEYBEAR AND TJUNTA BOWLS WITH BUDS!

Bourbon tourism reached new heights last year in Kentucky, where visitors flocked to large and small distilleries as the whiskey-making attractions shook off any pandemic-era hangover. Attendance at distilleries along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail surpassed 2 million in 2022 for the first time ever, the Kentucky Distillers' Association announced. Venerable bourbon producers and industry newcomers alike benefited from the surge. Total visits exceeded 2.1 million last year, easily beating the pre-pandemic record of 1.7 million stops in 2019, the distillers' group said. In the past decade, the “amber adventure” has had a 370% surge in attendance — a boon to the state known around the world for bourbon production, it said. “The success of Kentucky's bourbon industry isn't slowing down anytime soon," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. The distillers' association created the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 1999 to give visitors an intimate, educational look behind the state's most historic distilleries. Total attendance at its 18 participating distilleries nearly reached 1.4 million last year, the group said. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour launched in 2012 to showcase smaller distilleries had its best year. Now featuring 24 distilleries, its total attendance last year was 738,287. Spirit companies have invested huge sums into new or expanded visitor centers to play up the industry's heritage and allow guests to soak in the sights and smells of bourbon-making. During the height of the pandemic, distilleries in the region were closed temporarily to visitors. Some producers eased back into tourism by allowing limited numbers of visitors. Once virus restrictions were lifted, bourbon tourism bounced back with a full resurgence. To encourage responsible drinking on the tour, distilleries offer water and nonalcoholic beverages and many have food or snacks available. The association said it promotes the use of designated drivers and transportation companies to stem impaired driving. Also, state law restricts free sample sizes at distilleries and many voluntarily limit cocktail sales at their in-house bar or restaurant, the distillers' group said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On Cincinnati Edition, we speak with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about his goals in 2023 and the upcoming governor's race, then we examine the Kentucky General Assembly and its legislative agenda.

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant including looking back one year after tornadoes devastated several towns in western Kentucky. Guests: Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader; Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette; and Chris Otts, WDRB in Louisville.

Highlights:• New York Movement- Proposed Adult-Use Regs Released, and Update on Conditional Retail Program• Repub. Senator Signals There May Be H.O.P.E. for S.A.F.E. BankingGolden Nuggets:• Trend of Govs' Taking Marijuana Matters into Their Own Hands Continues with Kentucky Gov. Exec Order re Medical Marijuana PossessionState News:• Arkansas Did NOT Pass Legalization…how?• Signs Minnesota and Pennsylvania Could Potentially Legalize Legislatively Soon?Business News:• BAT (British American Tobacco) Invests in Charlotte's WebHybrid News/Analysis Extract from 420+ Sources; ...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.    DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing to close out a big package this week, expanding the government's role in multiple sectors including health care and energy. Virginia Congressman Bob Good spoke with NTD to discuss the implications of the bill and how he plans to vote on it when it lands in the House later this week. He also addressed a particular concern with the bill—regarding the addition of tens of thousands of new IRS agents. President Joe Biden visited severely damaged regions of Kentucky, where he met with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to survey the destruction caused by devastating flash floods. We'll take a look at the upcoming midterms and beyond. We sat down with Congressman Scott Perry, chair of the House Freedom Caucus, to discuss. Former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey is speaking out against Beijing's extreme COVID-19 restrictions, calling for an end to the Chinese Communist Party. His comment was made amid the recent lockdowns of two more major port cities in China. Former President Donald Trump had some tough words for the Chinese Communist Party while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas over weekend. Trump said that unleashing the virus on the world had a huge toll on the world. The Chinese Communist Party is boosting its show of force. Military drills near the sovereign island nation of Taiwan are being carried out following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the independent island. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

As Kentucky tries to recover from devastating floods that have killed at least 35 people, the weather forecast indicates there may soon be more pain brought to the state. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the terrible damage and losses already incurred. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Kentucky tries to recover from devastating floods that have killed at least 37 people, the weather forecast indicates there may soon be more pain brought to the state. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the terrible damage and losses already incurred. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says damage to critical infrastructure is hampering efforts to help residents hit by massive flooding. More heavy rain arrived in the region where the death toll climbed to at least 26 Sunday. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug. White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor says in a letter Sunday that the president “continues to feel well” and will keep on working from the executive residence. Two bicyclists are dead in western Michigan after an SUV driven by a suspected drunken driver struck a group of riders. They were on an endurance ride Saturday for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Authorities say a small explosive device carried by a makeshift drone blew up Sunday at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet on the Crimean Peninsula, wounding six people. In other developments, one of Ukraine's richest men, a grain merchant, has been killed in what Ukrainian authorities say was a carefully targeted Russian missile strike on his home. Former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos, a U.S.-trained ex-general who saw action in the Korean and Vietnam wars and played a key role in a 1986 pro-democracy uprising that ousted a dictator, has died. He was 94. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday. The statement did not give the cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as the beautiful, no-nonsense communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 89. A ticket bought in a Chicago suburb has beaten the odds and won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot. A lottery official says there is one winning ticket and it was purchased at a store in Des Plaines. The winning numbers drawn Friday night are: 13-36-45-57-67, with a Mega Ball of 14. The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across North America. Studio estimates Sunday show the superhero spinoff about Superman's dog earned $23 million from over 4,000 locations. That is slightly less than expected but enough to capture the first-place spot and knock Jordan Peele's “Nope” into second place. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory. Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and democratic governance. The House has passed legislation to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic guns. It's a response to the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed the bill forward Friday, but the legislation is likely to go nowhere in the Senate. U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer. Instead the Food and Drug Administration said it will await revamped vaccines targeting the newest viral subvariants that are expected by September. Hundreds of tourism projects nationwide are collectively getting about $2.4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. The money has aided everything from a gas station expansion in California to new sports facilities in Georgia, and a culturally diverse music in Nashville, Tennessee. Prices for gas, food and rent are soaring. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to the highest level since 2018. The U.S. economy has shrunk for two straight quarters. Economists are divided over whether a recession is looming. Need to save money? Making a budget, paying attention to your savings account and buying things second-hand can all help. Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell retired from music two decades ago, but the Grand Ole Opry still feels like home to her. The 73-year-old Grammy winner made a rare public appearance at the Opry's Saturday night show to celebrate her 50th anniversary of becoming an Opry member. In this week's religion roundup, Pope Francis makes a historic trip to Canada indigenous community to apologize for past abuses of the church. —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joins Meet the Press to discuss Democrats' recent breakthrough climate and tax deal. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses the latest on historic flooding in his state. Jon Stewart talks about Senate Republicans' blockade of a bipartisan bill to support veterans' health. Fmr. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), Adrienne Elrod, Jonathan Lemire and Kristen Welker join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Tom speaks to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about the devastating flooding that has left people stranded on roofs, fears of a sharper downturn after the U.S. GDP falls for a second straight quarter, a controversial train project in Mexico continues despite environmental concerns, and Nielsen now estimates that streaming makes up for one-third of television consumption in the U.S.

Heavy rains have caused flash flooding and mudslides as storms pound parts of central Appalachia. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that at least eight people have died from flooding in the state. He says property damage has been massive, with hundreds losing their homes. A sweltering heat wave enveloped the Pacific Northwest and the forecasts show no sign of letting up. Portland could break a record for the length of the heat wave this week with near triple-digit temperatures predicted through Saturday. The mayor of San Francisco announced a state of emergency Thursday over the growing number of monkeypox cases. The declaration allows officials to mobilize personnel and cut through red tape to get ahead of a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic that devastated San Francisco in the 1980s. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shelling a prison in a separatist eastern region that reportedly killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war who were captured after the fall of Mariupol in May. Russian-backed separatists said at least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war died on Friday. A $1.1 billion lottery prize will be on the line as numbers are drawn Friday for the Mega Millions game. In a rare press conference, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen portrayed the economic slowdown as positive for an economy returning to normal after the pandemic, a contrast to the Republicans' argument that it was an unabashed failure caused by Democratic policies rather than a world's complicated attempt to re-emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. In sports, the Orioles and Red Sox win and so do the Yankees as the MLB trading deadline looms, a controversial clause is taken out of Kyler Murray's contract extension, and Tony Finau remains on top of his game to share PGA's Rocket Mortgage lead. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession. The decline in the gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — followed a 1.6% annual drop from January through March. Consecutive quarters of falling GDP constitute one informal, though not definitive, indicator of a recession. President Joe Biden declared the inflation-fighting deal Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck with holdout Sen. Joe Manchin a “godsend” for American families. Biden's remarks Thursday at the White House urged Congress to put politics aside and pass the $739 billion package. Schumer rallied Democrats during a closed-door morning meeting and Manchin called the package a “win-win” at his own press briefing. An expansive agreement had eluded them for months. Russian forces launched missile strikes Thursday on the Kyiv area and the northern Chernihiv region for the first time in weeks, in what a Ukrainian official said was revenge for the fierce resistance the Kremlin has faced after it invaded its neighbor. “Jeopardy!” is giving itself two answers to the question of who gets to host the quiz show — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings. Bialik and Jennings have been serving as rotating hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy after a short tenure as the late Alex Trebek's replacement. Seven months after being fired by CNN, Chris Cuomo is reemerging into the public eye. A weekly YouTube video and podcast, dubbed “The Chris Cuomo Project,” debuted last week. In an interview with NewsNation host Dan Abrams, Cuomo revealed he will do a prime-time show for that fledgling cable network starting in the fall. The Kremlin has warned that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving American basketball star Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly without fanfare. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. A Baltimore family is suing a Sesame Street-themed amusement park for $25 million in federal court over claims of racial discrimination. They say multiple costumed characters ignored a 5-year-old Black girl during a meet-and-greet event. More research suggests it's time to abandon the craze over vitamin D. Taking high doses of “the sunshine vitamin” doesn't reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans. That's according to a large study that tracked people given either high-dose vitamin D or dummy pills for five years. —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like and Subscribe: YouTube.com/indiethinker “Gender affirming Care” is the modern day cutting of the 90's and who will speak against it. Joe Rogan shows some bravery when discussing the Parental Rights in Education act while Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shows his true colors. Finally, we'll look at the cause behind all the madness all on today's show.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear line-item vetoes the budget, the governor vetoes a bill allowing lawyers to carry guns in courtrooms and an update on the state's General Fund.

This week in sports MLB Opening day! NCAA wrap up. MLS team in the CONCACAF Champions League final. Among the news stories women are making headlines. Alexis Hopkins, becomes the first woman ever drafted by an American professional baseball team The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reported strong viewership numbers . But with the idea of gender fluidity and abolishment in stories British cycling suspended bans on trans and non-binary participation and . Kentucky Gov joins other states in vetoing Trans sports ban is there any reason to have separation of sexes in sports? Michelle is refereeing today's team with Del Duduit author of . SPORTS SHORTS , Josh McMillen and. Garrick Pang . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-m-mendoza/message

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issues vetoes on eight bills, signs a bill that would require houses of worship treated as essential services and Kentucky Men's basketball player Oscar Tshiebwe is a unanimous national player of the year.

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 14th 2022. Bulleit retained its position as the bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars. Are Basil Hayden And Old Grand-Dad The Same? UFC's Dustin Poirier is launching Rare Stash Bourbon.Show Notes: Bulleit retained its position as the bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit presents a $3.4 million check to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Hennessy will join a big trend by launching its first NFTs No science supports a belief that taking a month off drinking is good for your liver PBR posted a since-deleted tweet that read "Not drinking this January? Try eating a**." Ireland's government imposes a minimum unit price on alcoholic beverage Are Basil Hayden And Old Grand-Dad The Same? From Chuck Cowdery Limestone Branch Distiller debuts the Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition Bottle series UFC lightweight champion Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier is launching Rare Stash Bourbon Coca-Cola and Constellation Brands are releasing a lemon-flavored canned cocktail known as Fresca Mixed @bulliet @bullietwhiskey @bourboncrusade @fredminnick @kentuckybourbontrail @hennessy @blockbar.@eth @pabstblueribbon @basilhayden @limestonebranch @yellowstonebourbon @dustinpoirier @cocacola @frescausa @constellationbrands Support this podcast on Patreon

When someone suffers a brain injury and loses the ability to speak, read and communicate, typically after a stroke, that condition is known as aphasia. KJZZ's Jill Ryan reports how singing is one way to help bring back the language and create a social community. And, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins us to discuss the latest on recovery from this month's deadly tornadoes.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentuckians are eligible for disaster unemployment benefits after the recent tornadoes, Attorney General Daniel Cameron's search warrant task force releases their recommendations and Louisville has its first case of the Omicron variant.

A special episode of the Carolina Weather Group: The latest on the tornado outbreak across five states, an inside look at those stories of those impacted, and ways for you to help this holiday season. The tornadoes collapsed an occupied candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, an Amazon warehouse near Edwardsville, Illinois, and a nursing home in Monette, Arkansas. The people of Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri need our help. A strong storm system moving across the central and southern United States resulted in widespread severe weather across the region on December 10 and 11. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed 61 tornadoes as of Dec. 20, and several long-track tornadoes. Chief among them was the Quad State Tornado, which lasted over 350 miles and over 8 hours. Overall, the storms traveled from Arkansas towards the Great Lakes. The most significant damage occurred in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky. Eight states reported tornadoes during the event. The NWS received nearly 400 reports of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes across the area. ABC News reports at least 93 people were killed across five states: 78 in Kentucky; six in Illinois; five in Tennessee, after the Associated Press reported an additional death on Saturday; two in Arkansas; and two in Missouri. HOW TO HELP TORNADO VICTIMS: The American Red Cross is making it easy to send a quick $10 donation simply by texting “REDCROSS" addressed to the number, 90999. Other donations can be made by calling 800-733-2767 or visiting https://redcross.org online. The Salvation Army has set up a disaster relief fund for the tornado victims: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/ North Carolina-based Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a state tornado relief fund: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief The Carolina Weather Group will be donating our December proceeds from you, our Patreon supporters, to the tornado relief efforts. Your support of our show helps to make these efforts possible. Thank you. More from the Carolina Weather Group: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST SUPPORT US ON PATREON VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll now stands at 74 and 109 people are still unaccounted for after tornadoes tore through the state. Indianapolis Fire Department Division Chief Thomas Neal came to Kentucky to help and is leading the search and rescue efforts. He tells Anderson Cooper he has “high confidence” everyone is accounted for at a candle factory that was devastated by the tornado.  Plus, the January 6 committee investigating the attack on the Capitol unanimously voted to hold former President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he stopped cooperating. Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee. She joins AC360 to discuss why she voted to hold her former colleague in contempt.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot recommended that the House hold former President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena. The 51-page report lays out Meadows' refusal to fully comply with the subpoena, requiring him to produce a slew of records to the committee and sit for a deposition with the investigators. CNBC's Perry Russom reports on the tornado outbreak over the weekend. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says there have been 74 confirmed deaths and 109 people remain unaccounted for. Meteorologist Bill Karins discusses the intensity of the storms and whether climate change played a role in the development of the storms. CNBC's Valerie Castro reports that California is planning to use the Texas abortion law tactic to restrict assault weapons. CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on how bots are scooping up this year's hottest gifts before shoppers have a chance to buy them. Then they turn around and sell them at a higher price. Plus, NBC's Matt Bradley reports that British officials are worried the omicron variant could become the dominant one in the country.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears that more than 80 lives have been lost in the storms that pummeled his state and that he expects the death toll to rise over 100.

Today in cannabis news: The governor of Kentucky speaks on his focus for statewide medical cannabis legalization and interstate trade; the governor of Indiana speaks on his backing for setting up state cannabis regulations in anticipation of federal policy reform; and a new analysis indicates that Colorado cannabis dispensaries led to a rise in jobs throughout the state. It's Friday, December 10 and TRICHOMES.com is bringing you the top cannabis news from around the web. You can also listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify–search TRICHOMES and subscribe.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshaer announces a raise for Kentucky's social workers, COVID-19 case numbers, and homicides in Lexington and Louisville.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear unveils a budget proposal for the state police, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell praises the recently passed infrastructure bill and the COVID-19 positivity rate is at it's highest since late October.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks economic development, COVID and more.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says hospitals face critical staffing shortages and Kentucky's unemployment rate for June.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he is considering a statewide mask mandate and a General Assembly subcommittee hears testimony on the statewide school mask mandate.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks with Chip Barnett about economic progress the Commonwealth has made this year and how the state-local government partnership strengthened during the pandemic. He describes the heartbreaking human cost of the virus, the deadly toll it took on residents and why the Delta variant is a continuing cause of concern. (14 minutes)

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman turn down invites to speak at the Fancy Farm Picnic and Kentucky's unemployment rates.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear holds a press conference to address rising COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.

One year ago, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the state would get 'caught up' on a backlog of unemployment claims. It didn't happen. Thousands of Kentuckians still struggle with this frayed social safety net. Have elected officials stop trying to improve the system? WDRB.com business reporter Chris Otts explains. 

Today's Kentucky Headlines include the U.S. House vote to remove confederate statues, Sen. Rand Paul's comments on vaccines and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signing an executive order declaring June to be Pride Month.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is allowing college athletes to profit on endorsement deals, autographs and other "name, image and likeness" opportunities. The Supreme Court undercuts the NCAA's business model. What does it all mean in a state where college sports is king? WDRB sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford break it down.

In this crossover episode with our news pod, Uncovered by WDRB, sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss the Supreme Court decision undercutting the NCAA's business model and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's move to allow athletes at UK, U of L and other Kentucky schools to profit on endorsement deals. 

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks the state's COVID-19 vaccination rate, the economy and whether he agrees with a recent study indicating that Kentucky is the kindest state in the country.

The Kentucky attorney general said this week that police were "justified" in the shooting that killed Breonna Taylor during a botched narcotics raid, and no charges were brought against any officers in her death. The only charges brought were against one officer whose shots went into another apartment. That announcement touched off more protests in Louisville and around the country.Jamiles Lartey of The Marshall Project explains the legal rationale behind the decision. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear explains why he supports the release of grand jury testimony in the case. And Ibram X. Kendi of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research discusses where the movement for racial justice goes from here. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Follow-up: CFI: Coronavirus Resource Center FDA is keeping a running list of phoney COVID-19 products CoronaVirus If we ever get a vaccine for the coronavirus, anti-vaxxer misinformation may prevent a sufficient number of people from taking it @28:42 Trump: Ann Coulter calls Trump a retard @32:59 How Trump will hijack the vaccine debate @38:59 Trump bashes marine vet on Memorial Day @45:45 State News: KY - Protesters hang effigy of Kentucky Gov. @50:44 FL - Rebekah Jones was removed from her post because someone didn't like the numbers @1:01:27 National News: NIH director Francis Collins has won the Templeton Prize, which hon ors efforts to blur the line between science and religion @1:08:12 Fucked up stories: The Quackometer unboxes an “anti-5G USB stick device” @1:10:25

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says expanded gaming could become a new revenue source which could help fund the state's struggling pension systems. Some lawmakers have proposed bills that support expanded gaming, but two top Republicans say Beshear has overstated potential revenue from casino gambling and say proposals to legalize it are "off the table." WFPL's In Conversation talked about gambling addiction, how other states have used gambling money and whether expanded gaming bills will gain traction in Kentucky's upcoming legislative session. Our guests were Kentucky Council On Problem Gambling President Dr. Herbert "Bud" Newman, Democratic State Representative Al Gentry and Kentucky Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Ryland Barton.