Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Today's headlines: Early voting for the midterms started in Georgia on Monday, and a record number of voters showed up for the first day of in-person voting. Biden announced yesterday that the White House would send a bill to codify abortion to the House, to be signed around the 50th anniversary of Roe on January 22nd, 2023. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that China is speeding up its plans to try to seize Taiwan. A new study on Environmental Pollution has attempted to quantify the carbon emissions from California’s wildfires, and the damage they’re causing. Finally for today, millions of Americans can now legally purchase hearing aids over the counter for significantly less than before. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: The Hill: Georgia smashes record for early voting Axios: Biden plots his first piece of post-midterms legislation: codifying Roe Washington Post: China plans to seize Taiwan on ‘much faster timeline,’ Blinken says Axios: California's climate goals are going up in smoke: study CNBC: Hearing aids are now available over the counter at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Best Buy Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson