Monday, November 21st, 2022

Today's headlines: A shooter opened fire at a bar in Colorado Springs that was regarded as a “haven for the LGBTQ community” known as Club Q yesterday. Elon Musk locked employees out of Twitter’s headquarters this weekend after the employee who controlled security was no longer with the company; Musk also has let Trump back on Twitter. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday that he is appointing a special counsel to take over two investigations into Donald Trump. Reverend Rob Schenck wrote in a letter that he was informed of the outcome of the 2014 Hobby Lobby decision, and that he used that information to prepare a public relations push. Finally for today, the 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar after a shady bidding war was organized to hold it there, as well as brutal, forced working conditions that led to the building of the stadium.  Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Police probe LGBTQ club shooting suspect’s ties to a 2021 bomb threat AP News: Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons BBC: Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week NPR: Elon Musk allows Donald Trump back on Twitter NY Times: Garland Names Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries NY Times: Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach NPR: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson