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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- REPUBLICANS WIN HOUSE, DELIVERING TRUMP A TRIFECTA: The House of Representatives remains undecided, with several competitive races still being counted, but AP has currently call 214 of the needed 218 for the majority to the Republicans.
- ‘HOW TO CHANGE MY VOTE’ SEARCHES SPIKE IN STATES WON BY DONALD TRUMP: It’s important to note that once a ballot has been processed, changing one’s vote is generally not possible.
- MSNBC RATINGS CRATER AS VIEWERS TUNE OUT TRUMP VICTORY COVERAGE: The network, which often attracts an audience with liberal leanings, saw a marked decline as some viewers opted to avoid watching segments focusing on Trump’s win.
- JESSE WATTERS’ MOTHER DISINVITES HIM FROM THANKSGIVING DINNER AFTER TRUMP WIN: ‘APPARENTLY THERE WASN’T ENOUGH ROOM’: The light-hearted announcement has sparked discussions about how differing political views continue to create tensions within families.
- TRUMP SET TO SELECT SEN. MARCO RUBIO TO SERVE AS SECRETARY OF STATE IN HISTORIC APPOINTMENT: If confirmed, this appointment would make Rubio one of the highest-ranking Latino officials in a U.S. presidential cabinet, underscoring a notable shift in representation.
- KID ROCK TELLS FELLOW TRUMP SUPPORTERS ‘MOST OF OUR LEFT-LEANING FRIENDS ARE GOOD PEOPLE’: Kid Rock called for extending an olive branch and uniting all reasonable people of the nation.
- FEMA SUPERVISOR FIRED, UNDER INVESTIGATION AFTER ALLEGEDLY ADVISING TEAM TO AVOID HOMES WITH TRUMP SIGNS: The supervisor, Marn’i Washington, has responded to the allegations, claiming she is being used as a scapegoat and asserting that her instructions were intended to protect her team from hostile encounters, not to discriminate based on political affiliation.
- JOHN KRASINSKI NAMED PEOPLE’S SEXIEST MAN ALIVE FOR 2024: He joked that his wife, actress Emily Blunt, laughed upon hearing the news and quipped that the title might lead to more household chores.
- MATTEL ACCIDENTALLY LISTS ADULT FILM WEBSITE ON WICKED DOLL BOXES: The company emphasized its commitment to quality and family-friendly products and reassured customers that measures are in place to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
- PENTAGON RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF NEW UFO SIGHTINGS: Receiving 757 new incident reports between May 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024, 21 cases are considered “true anomalies” and remain unexplained, warranting further investigation, with 118 incidents have been attributed to common objects such as balloons, birds, or drones, 444 reports are still under analysis.
- THE ONION HAS WON THE BID FOR INFOWARS’ ASSETS: The Onion plans to relaunch Infowars in January 2025, featuring satirical material that parodies the site’s previous content.
- AMAZON TAKES ON TEMU AND SHEIN WITH DISCOUNT ‘AMAZON HAUL’ STORE: Most items are priced at $10 or less, with some as low as $1.
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