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In the week of the Republican National Convention, you know there's a more-than-fair share of insanity. In addition to those recaps, we also cover the events in Kenosha, Hurricane Laura, plasma to treat COVID (and more updates on coronavirus), the Postal Service crisis, and The Batman trailer review.  Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Tell me anonymously how you liked the show: https://forms.gle/nNnPsRysdkZakGxP9    Listen Notes Interview: https://lnns.co/dSxkIfr6Vz2 ----more---- Quick News Merchandise: https://rebrand.ly/quick-news-merch    Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources Become a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews 

I just want to warn you: this episode is a bit different. Instead of segmenting the news stories, I tie them all back to Donald Trump and the events at the White House last night. From protests to racial justice to white supremacy to abuses of power to the coronavirus crisis, the only constant is Donald Trump. I speak as a white guy from the Midwest to warn you not to underestimate what other people like me think about everything that's happening. I hope you'll stick around. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Tell me anonymously how you liked the show: https://forms.gle/nNnPsRysdkZakGxP9    Listen Notes Interview: https://lnns.co/dSxkIfr6Vz2 ----more---- Quick News Merchandise: https://rebrand.ly/quick-news-merch   Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources Become a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews 

The daily headlines for today include 3 updates on COVID, setting the record straight on the situation in Kenosha, and the latest on the California wildfires. We also get crazy and go over Trump challenging Biden to a drug test, as well as Night 3 of the Land of Make Believe Republican National Convention. Components of the coronavirus cocktail (though I'm no doctor and this isn't official medical advice): the antiviral drug remdesivir, a steroid (like dexmethasone) for inflammation, blood thinners, and plasma from recovered COVID patients. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Quick News Merchandise: https://rebrand.ly/quick-news-merch  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources Become a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews 

Today, we talk about the Kenosha protest murders after an out-of-state white supremacist opens fire. I also try to make an analogy between seeing spiders as "the other" and how we act out violently against them. In addition, I go over CNN's fan fiction writing about Night 2 of the RNC, Hurricane Laura, and Facebook potentially losing more ad revenue. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Quick News Merchandise: https://rebrand.ly/quick-news-merch ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Become a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources  Matt McDermott: "Folks: the RNC isn’t using Black speakers to engage Black voters. They’re using Black speakers to engage white people who want to vote Trump and not feel racist."

On today's episode, we cover the predictable craziness that was Night 1 of the Republican National Convention, including hype woman Kimberly Guilfoyle, glassy-eyed Donald Trump Jr., Nikki Haley ending racism in America, plus more falsehoods. I also give updates on Jacob Blake, the FDA Commissioner and the emergency use authorization of plasma for COVID, and finally, Louis DeJoy showing the absence of expertise in the Trump Administration. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Become a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources

Today, we lead with the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in my own state. We also cover updates on the Postal Service, the House's $25 billion bill for it, DeJoy's testimony, Trumpworld's desperation, and a mini review of the trailer for The Batman (2021). Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Sources for today's episode available at: https://rebrand.ly/EpisodeSources

In the week of the Democratic Convention, I'm sure you can guess what dominates the discussion. I cover almost every big moment, from Michelle Obama to Barack Obama to Kamala Harris to Joe Biden. Other stories include the poisoning of Alexey Navalny, the California wildfires, updates on the Postal Service, the Supreme Court, Iran, criminal referrals of Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner by a REPUBLICAN-LED Senate committee, and more!

To close out the week, I have a lot to say about Joe Biden's spectacular speech and the rest of the last night of the Democratic convention in our last segment, but first we’ll cover Steve Bannon being the latest of Trump’s inner circle to be criminally indicted, the poisoning of a Russian opposition leader, the California wildfires, and the postal service. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping! Other important reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/us/politics/qanon-trump-republicans.html https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512925-cuomo-signs-bill-to-expand-absentee-voting-in-new-york https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dozens-former-gop-national-security-officials-to-back-biden https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2020/08/20/trump-blames-california-for-wildfires-tells-state-you-gotta-clean-your-floors-1311059

Sometimes you have to take a minute to soak in the history, and that’s what last night was with the nomination of Kamala Harris for Vice President. But when we get through that and the rest of night 3 of the Democratic convention, we’ll also talk about the economy, the Supreme Court, Trump trying to restore sanctions on Iran, and a judge denying yet another request by Trump to hide his taxes. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Get your Quick News merchandise here! --> https://rebrand.ly/quick-news-merch ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping! Photos of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama by CNN and the New York Times, respectively.

Today, we cover headlines like what worked and what didn't at Night 2 of the Democratic convention, the struggle for what the Democratic party should be, and the situation in Belarus. In addition, I cover Trump Jr. and Kushner, among other Trump associates, being referred for criminal charges by the Republican-led Senate Intel Committee. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Use the code "podgo15" at vaerwatches.com for 15% off! ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping!

In a day with a lot of news headlines, we go over the Senate Intel committee’s report on Russia, California’s recent blackout troubles, another personal conspiracy theory of mine, updates on the Postal Service, and, of course, the first night of the Democratic convention, amongst other stories. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Cork Hill Podcast Network: https://www.thecorkhillnetwork.com/  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping! Mr. Worldwide (Intro) by Pitbull feat. Vein, available here: https://youtu.be/TDrs-t60gHQ. ℗ 2011 J Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment.

On this show, we don't cover a huge number of stories, but that's because there are a few stories that really need to be examined. These news headlines include the death of Trump's brother, why I don't buy that Trump misses him, the response to the mail/election crisis by congressional Democrats, and the curious case of the new COVID outbreak in New Zealand. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews

In a busy week, we cover a lot of news headlines, including: Trump admitting he wants to wreck mail-in voting (while also requesting a mail-in ballot), the deal between Israel and the UAE, Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic candidate for Vice President (and the corresponding return of birther-ism/racism), Russia's COVID vaccine, the Secret Service taking Trump out of a briefing, and so much more! Plus, you helped Quick News Daily reach 5,000 downloads! Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/  ----more---- Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping!

On the final new show of the week, I go over news headlines like the situation with voting in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump requesting an absentee ballot (and possibly committing voter fraud), and increasing tensions with Iran. Plus, I try to simplify the Israel-United Arab Emirates agreement, Trump playing his favorite hit: birther-ism, and an update on coronavirus in America. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for becoming a contributor: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping!

(Update: I'm sorry that the audio is messed up for the second day in a row. I'll fix it tomorrow even if it's the death of me.) I realized that yesterday was more of my reaction to the VP announcement, so today, I spend a lot of time going over Kamala's backstory. I also talk about a horrible Florida sheriff, Trump's admission of mail- in voting obstruction, dinosaur news, environmental news, and an analysis of the stock market under the last 6 presidents. Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ Another voting resource: https://lincolnproject.us/vote/ Don't forget about the free mask offer for joining: https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1505169685 Use the code FSQUICKNEWS on thousandfell.com to get free shipping!