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Feuding: NATO Summit, Gun Rights, Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday

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4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

The UK is hosting a big NATO summit this week to celebrate the alliance’s 70th birthday. But budget fights and membership debates could kill the festive atmosphere. We’ll break down what to expect when the alliance gathers for tea in the English countryside. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a major case today that could shape the future of gun rights in America. Also on today’s show: how Cyber Monday is giving Black Friday a run for its money, and how one town in Colorado opened its doors to stranded Thanksgiving travelers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's Monday, December 2.

0:03.0

Welcome to Schimbos.

0:04.4

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why

0:08.0

they matter.

0:09.3

If you thought your family would get together was awkward, just be glad you're not heading

0:13.0

to the NATO Summit tomorrow.

0:15.3

World leaders have been throwing shade at each other for weeks, but now the time has come

0:19.2

to hash things out in person.

0:21.1

Then, the Supreme Court is back on the bench.

0:23.9

First item on the agenda?

0:25.4

Gun rights.

0:26.4

We'll tell you what a ruling on the matter could mean.

0:29.0

Finally, a story that will warm even the coldest and bitterest of hearts.

0:33.6

We're here to make your evening smarter.

0:35.6

Let's Schimbos.

0:38.8

The most complicated story today is about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better

0:43.5

known as NATO.

0:45.3

Fresh off Thanksgiving, NATO is about to have its own family gathering at a summit in the

0:49.8

UK.

0:50.8

And all 29 members, including the US, Canada and the UK, will be there.

0:55.8

But this isn't just any get together, it's NATO's 70th birthday party.

1:00.5

Normally, a 70th birthday like this would be cause for celebration, but this year, it's

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