Brace Yourself: Impeachment Hearings, Greta at Sea, Really Old Booze

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🗓️ 13 November 2019

⏱️ 14 minutes

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The impeachment inquiry hearings into President Trump finally went public today. There was the usual partisan drama, but also some important new developments. We’ll break down the case Democrats hope to make and how a second phone call with Ukraine could strengthen their impeachment push. Meanwhile, privacy activists are cheering a new court ruling that could have an impact on international travel. Also on today’s show: climate activist Greta Thunberg sets sail back to Europe, and a shipwreck stuffed with liquor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Wednesday, November 13th.
0:03.0	Welcome to Schemeless.
0:04.8	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day
0:07.4	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:09.8	Today, the impeachment inquiry into President Trump went public.
0:13.5	In case you missed it, don't worry.
0:15.2	We skimmed it for you.
0:16.6	Then, a federal judge has issued a decision
0:19.4	that could one day affect your international travel.
0:22.0	In a good way.
0:23.0	And finally, we say bon voyage to climate activists,
0:26.5	Greta Tumbeary.
0:28.0	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:30.1	Let's skim this.
0:31.6	Today's episode is brought to you by Spotify.
0:41.1	The most complicated story today is about impeachment.
0:47.6	Obviously.
0:48.7	Today was the first day of public hearings
0:50.8	in the impeachment inquiry into the president.
0:53.0	And cable news had a field day.
0:55.7	The media circus has gathered impeachment begins.
0:59.0	This is their television debut history unfolding practically.
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