Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Today starts with an update on the subway shooting in Brooklyn, along with a story about new rules that ban the sale of ghost guns. President Biden used the term genocide to describe Putin’s invasion of Ukraine for the first time since the war began. Meanwhile, Zelensky has offered an exchange of prisoners between the two countries. Then we hear about a challenge to the recently passed Alabama law banning doctors from treating trans youth under age 19. Next, one state is moving to ban abortion altogether, while another state expands access and funding. The White House is taking steps to reduce the cost of federal home loans for Americans who are in medical debt. Finally, a surprising story about a congressman moonlighting as a pilot on the side. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS News: 10 people shot in subway in Brooklyn, New York; police identify person of interest BBC: Biden sets rule banning sale of untraceable DIY 'ghost gun' kits NBC News: Biden says Russia is committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine AL.com: Families of trans Alabama teens, doctors sue to stop new law AP: Oklahoma governor signs bill to make abortion illegal NPR: Maryland lawmakers expand who can perform abortions after overriding governor's veto Bloomberg: White House Plans to Blunt Medical Debts for Veterans and Home Borrowers Politico: Kai Kahele is still a pilot on "occasional flights" for Hawaiian Airlines while a member of Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices