Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Today, we have some big updates regarding Russia and Ukraine. Up next, we discuss Donald Trump's latest venture, the child tax credit, and a brand new (and toxic) upgrade to the Don't Say Gay bill. Then, move to Boris Johnson's plans to end Covid restrictions in England, before closing with an update on the ban on the imports of avocados from Mexico. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: "Live Updates: Putin Orders Forces to Ukraine’s Separatist Enclaves" Washington Post: "U.S. claims Russia has list of Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps’ following a military occupation" Reuters: "Trump's Truth Social tops downloads on Apple App Store; many waitlisted" Washington Post: "Child poverty spiked by 41 percent in January after Biden benefit program expired, study finds" NY Times: "Cash Aid to Poor Mothers Increases Brain Activity in Babies, Study Finds" Hill Reporter: "Florida GOP Rep Doubles Down on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill That Would Out LGBTQIA Students to Parents and Others" CNN: "Boris Johnson announces the end of Covid restrictions in England" Washington Post: "United States lifts Mexican avocado ban — averting what could have been a costly crisis"