DeepSummary
President Biden has announced plans to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, acknowledging its medical benefits at the federal level for the first time. The DEA has opened a 60-day public comment period to allow Americans to weigh in on the proposal. Meanwhile, Congress has passed the $105 billion FAA Reauthorization Act to improve air travel safety and accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
Data shows that Latine students are the most segregated in schools since 1968, often attending under-resourced schools with fewer resources, teacher shortages, and fewer AP classes. In Donald Trump's criminal trial, Michael Cohen's credibility as a witness was heavily scrutinized during cross-examination to portray him as seeking revenge against his former boss.
Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to participate in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS News, which will take place after the Republican National Convention, where she will learn who her opponent will be.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Congress has passed a $105 billion FAA bill aimed at improving air travel safety and accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
- Data shows Latine students are the most segregated in schools since 1968, often attending under-resourced schools.
- Michael Cohen's credibility as a witness was scrutinized during cross-examination in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
- Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to participate in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS News after the Republican National Convention.
- The episode covers key political developments and issues related to drug policy, air travel, education, legal proceedings, and upcoming elections.
- Sponsor and promotional messages for Quince, a clothing and lifestyle brand, are interspersed throughout the episode.
- President Biden is taking steps to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, acknowledging its medical benefits and allowing more research.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “President Biden announced a significant step yesterday to reclassify marijuana from a strict schedule one drug to a less strict schedule three drug and will acknowledge its medical benefits at the federal level for the first time, allowing federal scientists to research it further.“ by Sami Sage
- “According to a review of federal data by Axios, latine students are the most segregated by school that theyve been since 1968. Intensely segregated schools are defined as those with a student population that is over 90% non white, have fewer resources, more teacher shortages, fewer ap classes, and higher student to counselor ratios.“ by Sami Sage
- “Yesterday was Michael Cohen's third day on the witness stand in Donald Trump's criminal trial. The defense attorney cross examined him mostly about his own past malfeasance in order to undermine his credibility and portray him as out for revenge against his ex boss.“ by Sami Sage
- “Vice President Harris has already agreed to partake in a vice presidential debate hosted by CB's News in studio on either July 23 or August 13. The Republican National Convention is the week before July 23, which would be the latest possible time for VP Harris to learn who her debate opponent will be.“ by Sami Sage
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5/17/24