Sharia Law in Brunei and NATO’s 70th

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🗓️ 3 April 2019

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Human rights groups all over the world are calling out Brunei for harsh new laws. People caught participating in gay sex could now be stoned to death. So we’re breaking down Sharia law and how it’s interpreted across the Muslim world. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Capitol Hill. Just in time for NATO’s bday. But don’t expect a big party. Also on today’s episode: people are seeing red over taxes, and a spy in Mar-a-Lago’s saying ‘sorry about that, Chief.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Wednesday, April 3rd.
0:02.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.6	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.6	they matter.
0:09.6	Today, we're taking a look at Sharia law.
0:12.0	The country of Brunei is going medieval, with new laws they say are based in Islam.
0:16.6	We'll connect the dots on what Sharia actually is, why it isn't interpreted the same way
0:20.9	everywhere, and why Brunei is facing some fierce backlash around the world.
0:25.4	Then tomorrow is NATO's 70th birthday, but it's not exactly a party.
0:30.4	The head of NATO is in DC talking through some issues.
0:33.4	We'll give you the details.
0:34.4	Finally, it's left in two weeks till tax days, and a lot of people are seeing red.
0:40.5	We're here to make your Wednesday smarter.
0:42.6	Let's Schim this.
0:47.6	Support for today's episode is brought to you by Duncan.
0:49.6	They've got a whole new line of signature lattes, blueberry crisp, caramel craze, and
0:54.2	cocoa mocha, which is good because we've got a lot of news to cover.
0:58.3	Sipping is believing.
1:04.4	The most confusing question today is about Sharia law in the country of Brunei.
1:09.1	You're hearing a lot about Brunei today from celebs like George Clooney and Ellen DeGeneres.
1:14.0	They're protesting the really harsh punishments Brunei is imposing as of today.
1:18.6	Things like stoning to death for gay sex.
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