Friday, October 8th, 2021

The debt ceiling fight is officially over (for now). Unfortunately we have to talk about the insurrection and the status of the congressional committee that is currently investigating it. Google and YouTube announced a new policy yesterday that prevents creators who post climate misinformation from being able to monetize their content on its platforms via ads or creator payments. But can you really deny climate change when at least 4 people were killed in flash floods in Birmingham Alabama and nearby areas? Finally, 8 former NBA players were charged with defrauding the NBA’s health and welfare benefits in a scam that earned them about 2.5 million dollars illegally. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: "Default crisis dodged — for now — with Dem-GOP debt accord" Politico: "Trump tells 4 former aides to defy Jan. 6 committee's subpoena" Axios: "Google, YouTube to prohibit ads and monetization on climate denial content" NPR: "At least 4 people have died as flash floods swamp Alabama" NPR: "18 former NBA players are charged in a $4 million health care fraud scheme"