The Weekly Roundup - Episode 17

Our National Conversation

On this week’s episode of the weekly roundup join Jordan and Tania as they discuss the biggest stories of last week. Including the US suing Apple, the Russian Election, update to the Fani Willis hearings, and more.

Episode recorded on Friday, March 23rd

Sources:

Governance

Story 1: Department of Justice Sues Apple

Nellis, Stephen, Andrew Goudward, and David Shepardson. “Apple Accused of Monopolizing Smartphone Markets in US Antitrust ...” Reuters, March 21, 2024. https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-takes-apple-antitrust-lawsuit-2024-03-21/.

Kifleswing, Lif, and Rohan Goswami. “DOJ Sues Apple over Iphone Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case.” CNBC, March 21, 2024. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/21/doj-sues-apple-over-iphone-monopoly.html.

Hagstrom, Anders, and David Spunt. “DOJ Sues Apple in Antitrust Case, Alleging Illegal Smartphone Market Monopoly.” Fox Business, March 21, 2024. https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/doj-sue-apple-antitrust-case-source-says.

Economy

Story 1: Unilever Spin Off their Ice Cream Sector

Bonnell, Courtney. 2024. “Unilever to Cut 7,500 Jobs and Spin off Its Ice Cream Business, Which Includes Ben & Jerry’s.” AP News. Associated Press. March 19, 2024. https://apnews.com/article/unilever-job-cuts-ice-cream-business-e43ecfd917e7102d86f5f0978013426c.

Dumas, Breck. “Problem Child Ben & Jerry’s Getting Boot from Parent after Years of Political Controversy.” Fox Business. Fox News. March 19, 2024. https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/problem-child-ben-jerrys-getting-boot-from-parent-years-controversy.

Gilchrist, Karen. 2024. “Unilever to Split off Its Ice Cream Unit Including Ben & Jerry’s.” CNBC. March 19, 2024. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/19/unilever-announces-plan-to-spin-off-its-ice-cream-unit-including-ben-jerrys.html.

Foreign Policy and Defense

Story: Putin Re-Elected as Russian President

Burrows, Emma, Dasha Litvinova , and Jim Heintz. 2024. “Putin Extends Rule in Preordained Russian Election after Harshest Crackdown since Soviet Era.” AP News. March 18, 2024. https://apnews.com/article/russia-election-putin-2024-updates-ebdaae1bf12b44343b88ba471f9f0cb0.

Edwards, Christian. 2024. “Putin Extends One Man-Rule in Russia after Stage-Managed Election Devoid of Credible Opposition.” CNN. March 17, 2024. https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/17/europe/putin-wins-russia-presidential-election-intl/index.html.

Hagstrom, Anders. 2024. “Putin Secures 5th Term as Russian President in Election with No Real Opposition, Addresses Navalny Death.” Fox News. March 18, 2024. https://www.foxnews.com/world/putin-secures-5th-term-russian-president-election-no-real-opposition-addresses-navalny-death.

Social Issues:

Story 1: Nathan Wade Resigning as Special Prosecutor in Georgia Election Fraud Case

Schonfeld, Zach. “Nathan Wade Steps aside from Trump Georgia Case after Romance with Fani Willis.” The Hill, March 15, 2024. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4535204-fani-willis-nathan-wade-trump-georgia-case/.

Howell Jr., Tom. “Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade Resigns from Trump Case in Georgia.” The Washington Times, March 15, 2024. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/15/special-prosecutor-nathan-wade-resigns-from-trump-/.

Gringlas, Sam. “Wade Resigns after Judge Makes It a Condition for Fani Willis to Remain on Trump Case.” NPR.org. National Public Radio, March 15, 2024. https://www.npr.org/2024/03/15/1232914064/fani-willis-trump-georgia-case-disqualification-ruling.