Awaiting Results: Israeli Elections, Saudi Oil, and Science Prizes

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🗓️ 16 September 2019

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Israelis might be feeling a little déjà vu: they’re heading back to the polls tomorrow to vote for parliament for the second time this year. Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put a lot of issues in play, from the annexation of West Bank settlements to mandatory military service. Meanwhile, half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production was cut off after drones reportedly attacked the country’s largest oil plant on Saturday. Global oil markets are feeling the heat as the plant tries to get up and running again. Also on today’s show: we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and we share some weird science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, September 16th.
0:03.2	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.5	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.4	they matter.
0:10.0	In Israel, voters are getting ready to head to the polls.
0:13.0	It's the country's second election in less than six months.
0:15.9	We'll connect the dots on what the big issues are ahead of election day and what the results
0:20.9	could mean for both Israel and the US.
0:23.7	Then, two oil facilities were attacked this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
0:27.7	We'll give you the details.
0:29.3	Finally, it's award season for Weird Science.
0:33.0	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:35.1	Let's skim this.
0:39.4	Today's episode is brought to you by John Hancock.
0:42.1	They have over 150 years of financial expertise to help you plan for the future.
0:47.1	We have 10 minutes to give you the news.
0:52.6	The most complicated story today is about Israel.
0:56.1	Members from now, voters will cast their ballots in the country's parliamentary election
1:00.2	for the second time in less than six months.
1:03.2	A head of tomorrow's election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is flexing his national
1:07.5	security muscles and making a really big claim about plans to annex parts of the West Bank
1:13.6	if he gets elected.
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