Thursday, March 31st, 2022

Today starts with a misinformation showdown between two social media monoliths - Facebook and TikTok. Next, we hear about the EU finally cracking down “golden passport” programs that allow wealthy investors — such as Russian oligarchs — buy E.U. citizenship. Then it's Groundhog Day all over again as Donald Trump trots out one his favorite old conspiracy theories involving the Bidens and Russia. We also learn which Republican is willing to vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally, an announcement from the CDC about lowering warning levels for cruises. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: "Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok" BBC: Ukraine war: Dozens of Russian diplomats expelled by four EU nations Washington Post: E.U. wants ‘golden passports’ ended, Russian oligarchs’ citizenship revoked NBC News: Trump asks Putin to release any info about Hunter Biden New York Times: Collins to Back Jackson for Supreme Court, Giving Her a G.O.P. Vote Washington Post: CDC lowers coronavirus warnings for cruise ships and popular Caribbean islands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices