Tensions Rising: Iran, Contempt of Congress, Magic Mushrooms

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🗓️ 7 May 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

The Trump admin has announced they’re sending a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Persian Gulf - saying Iran has threatened US troops in the Middle East. It’s been nearly a year since the US pulled out of the Iran Nuclear Treaty -- and the beef keeps getting bigger. So where does it go from here? Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee has “contempt” on the brain after Attorney General Bill Barr skipped their congressional hearing. We’ll explain why that’ll be a whole process. Also on today’s episode: Denver’s deciding how to feel about magic mushrooms and California’s basking with sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Tuesday, May 7th.
0:03.1	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.
0:09.4	Today, we're diving into the mounting tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
0:12.7	We'll connect dots that led the U.S. to send an aircraft carrier right up to Iran's
0:17.0	front door.
0:18.0	Then, Congress is looking to decide whether or not to hold the turning general William
0:22.2	Barr in contempt of Congress.
0:24.4	We'll give you the details.
0:26.7	And finally, a big mouth shark is making a comeback in California.
0:30.8	We're here to make your Tuesday smarter.
0:33.0	Let's skim this.
0:38.8	Today's episode is brought to you by Flur.
0:43.6	The most complicated story today is about Iran.
0:47.1	Things have gone in a little dicey lately.
0:49.6	U.S. officials said yesterday that Iran is threatening U.S. troops stationed in the Middle
0:53.5	East.
0:54.5	On Sunday, the Trump administration announced it was sending an aircraft carrier, a missile
0:58.7	cruiser, and destroyers, along with a couple of Air Force bomber planes to the Persian Gulf.
1:03.6	Basically, they're showing up at Iran's front door to say, back off.
1:07.8	Here's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo answering questions about it yesterday.
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