Thank you for listening to season 1 of Explain The News, we’ll be back early next month for a new and improved season 2!

Thank you for listening to season 1 of Explain The News, we’ll be back early next month for a new and improved season 2!

Announcing the End of Season 1 of Explain The News

Five stories from the 2021 French Open. 

Five stories from the 2021 French Open.

Friday Five: French Open

After a positive test for a banned substance, Kentucky Derby Winner Media Spirit could be stripped of his title. His famous trainer, Bob Baffert has been suspended and faces a threat to his legendary reputation. What happens next could determine the future of horse racing. 

After a positive test for a banned substance, Kentucky Derby Winner Media Spirit could be stripped of his title. His famous trainer, Bob Baffert has been suspended and faces a threat to his legendary reputation. What happens next could determine the future of horse racing.

What Banning the Trainer of the Winner of the Kentucky Derby Means for Horse Racing

Trump won't be reinstated, but that doesn't mean republicans don't want him to be. Attempts to subvert democracy are going unchallenged and democrats are focused on the distraction of voting rights. 

Trump won't be reinstated, but that doesn't mean republicans don't want him to be. Attempts to subvert democracy are going unchallenged and democrats are focused on the distraction of voting rights.

The Greatest Threat to American Democracy

How Israeli opposition leaders put aside their differences to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what it means for the country. 

How Israeli opposition leaders put aside their differences to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what it means for the country.

Israel's New Prime Minister

Vaccine lotteries work, Trump could be facing criminal charges in New York, QAnon has found a home in the Republican party, Amazon buys MGM &amp; NBA fans can't behave themselves. 

Vaccine lotteries work, Trump could be facing criminal charges in New York, QAnon has found a home in the Republican party, Amazon buys MGM &amp; NBA fans can't behave themselves.

Friday Five: Vaccine Lotteries, Trump’s Criminal Investigations, QAnon, Amazon’s Purchase of MGM & NBA Fans

Explaining the mass shooting in San Jose and why stricter gun control isn't necessarily the solution. 

Explaining the mass shooting in San Jose and why stricter gun control isn't necessarily the solution.

The Problem with Gun Control

Evaluating the arguments for a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and zoonotic spillover as the origin of SARS-CoV-2. More facts and sources available at www.explainthenews.com

Evaluating the arguments for a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and zoonotic spillover as the origin of SARS-CoV-2. More facts and sources available at <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

Did Covid Come From a Chinese Lab?

One of the most dangerous volcanos in the world erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggering a massive humanitarian crisis. We'll explain how poor infrastructure and communication played a critical role in the disaster. 

One of the most dangerous volcanos in the world erupts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggering a massive humanitarian crisis. We'll explain how poor infrastructure and communication played a critical role in the disaster.

The Eruption of Mount Nyiragongo

Alexander Lukashenko forced a commercial airline out of the sky so he could arrest a political dissident. Today we'll examine the political history of Belarus and explain what happened, as well as why sanctions might not be enough to prevent him from doing it again in the future. 

Alexander Lukashenko forced a commercial airline out of the sky so he could arrest a political dissident. Today we'll examine the political history of Belarus and explain what happened, as well as why sanctions might not be enough to prevent him from doing it again in the future.

Belarus’s President is now an International Terrorist

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The CDC has a communication problem, The data on Asian-American hate crimes needs improvement, Tony La Russa cares more about baseball's unwritten rules than his own players, The IOC cares more about money than human lives and the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas results in few changes.  www.explainthenews.com

The CDC has a communication problem, The data on Asian-American hate crimes needs improvement, Tony La Russa cares more about baseball's unwritten rules than his own players, The IOC cares more about money than human lives and the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas results in few changes.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

Friday Five: CDC Masking Guidance, Asian-American Hate Crimes Bill, Tony La Russa, Tokyo Olympics & Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Despite getting everything they asked for during negotiations, Republican leadership killed any hope for an independent bi-partisan investigation into the January 6th Capitol riots, yet another indicator that their loyalty to Trump remains strong even after his defeat. 

Despite getting everything they asked for during negotiations, Republican leadership killed any hope for an independent bi-partisan investigation into the January 6th Capitol riots, yet another indicator that their loyalty to Trump remains strong even after his defeat.

Republicans Oppose the Capitol Riot Commission

The origin story of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, the host of this year's PGA Championship.  www.explainthenews.com

The origin story of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, the host of this year's PGA Championship.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

Two Years to Build the Hardest Golf Course in the World

After announcing that they'll hear the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in the fall, the conservative wing of the Supreme Court is finally set to overturn Roe v. Wade. But whether they'll decide to take such a dramatic step is no sure thing. 

After announcing that they'll hear the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in the fall, the conservative wing of the Supreme Court is finally set to overturn Roe v. Wade. But whether they'll decide to take such a dramatic step is no sure thing.

The Death of Roe v. Wade?

Today we're previewing the NBA play-in tournament. We'll also explain how it came into existence and examine some of the criticism it's received.  www.explainthenews.com

Today we're previewing the NBA play-in tournament. We'll also explain how it came into existence and examine some of the criticism it's received.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

NBA Play-In Tournament

Part 2 of the history of violence in Israel, from 1988 to present day. Learn about the rise of Hamas, failed peace negotiations and the emergence of extremism on both sides that led to escalating violence.  www.explainthenews.com

Part 2 of the history of violence in Israel, from 1988 to present day. Learn about the rise of Hamas, failed peace negotiations and the emergence of extremism on both sides that led to escalating violence.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

The History of Violence in Israel – Part 2

The violence between Hamas/Palestinians and Israel/Jews goes back thousands of years. For a better understanding of the context surrounding recent violence, we'll dive into the history of Israel, dating back to 733 BCE. Part 2 coming Friday.  www.explainthenews.com

The violence between Hamas/Palestinians and Israel/Jews goes back thousands of years. For a better understanding of the context surrounding recent violence, we'll dive into the history of Israel, dating back to 733 BCE. Part 2 coming Friday.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

The History of Violence in Israel - Part 1

A ransomware attack shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the United States. What happened and why is critical infrastructure particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks? www.explainthenews.com

A ransomware attack shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the United States. What happened and why is critical infrastructure particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks? <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

The Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

On today's episode we'll examine the history of the Golden Globes and the reasons NBC decided to cancel them for 2022.  www.explainthenews.com

On today's episode we'll examine the history of the Golden Globes and the reasons NBC decided to cancel them for 2022.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

The Golden Globes are Canceled

Today we'll explain how Arizona Republicans' flawed recount in Maricopa county is undermining democratic principles.  www.explainthenews.com

Today we'll explain how Arizona Republicans' flawed recount in Maricopa county is undermining democratic principles.  <a href="http://www.explainthenews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.explainthenews.com</a>

The Arizona Election Audit

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