Episode 37


Association for Competitive Technology
January 21, 2000 – Twitter was born
What’s Brewing in DC?
Capitol Insurrection Updates – NPR
‘We can’t wait:’ Biden administration fights for $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan – Reuters
Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is in trouble, and Democrats might not be able to pass the next round of stimulus until March – Business Insider
Here’s where President Biden’s Cabinet nominees stand – CNN
Here are the executive actions Biden will take this week – The Hill
State of play: Impeachment trial date will give more time to confirm Biden Cabinet – CNN
Policy Discussion
Insurrection Aftermath: Staffers struggle with trauma, guilt and fear – Roll Call
McConnell drops filibuster demand, clearing way for Democrats to take full Senate control – NBC News
After Homeland Security nominee’s hearing, Hawley slows down process – LA Times
Small-business PPP loans are flowing, and more aid could be on the way. Here’s what’s available. – Chicago Tribune
Main Street welcomes added aid in Biden’s COVID relief plan as PPP funding sees demand from micro businesses – CNBC
Wearable Devices for Symptom Monitoring: The Complement to COVID Testing – ACT Blog
Random Identifier
Brad: Fleet Foxes – Mykonos [OFFICIAL VIDEO] – YouTube
Caitlin: “I am angry” – Walmart
Alex: Decoding Bosch’s Wild, Whimsical “Garden of Earthly Delights” – Artsy
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