The Greyhound Watched (feat. Sarah Weinman)

Key Takeaways

House Democrats are seeking an interview with Prince Andrew regarding the Epstein investigation.
Elon Musk secured a potential $1 trillion Tesla pay package after shareholder approval.
Donald Trump pardoned a former Tennessee House Speaker and his aide convicted of federal corruption.
Multiple federal judges have issued injunctions against government actions, including the Department of Education.
The city council in Aurora, Colorado, flipped from Republican to Democratic control.
Sarah Weinman's book "Without Consent" details the historical struggle to criminalize marital rape.

Guest Sarah Weinman discusses her new book, "Without Consent," detailing a 1978 marital rape trial.
In 1978, only four states recognized marital rape as a crime due to common law perceptions of women as property.
The case occurred during broad rape law reforms nationwide, introducing rape shields and criminalizing spousal rape by 1993.
These reforms remain relevant today, especially following recent legal decisions like the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

A federal magistrate judge plans to visit the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago due to a lawsuit over conditions and extended detentions.
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction against the Department of Education, ruling it violated free speech rights.
The ruling specified officials cannot force civil servants to act as unwilling spokespeople for political actions.
Justice Department's second-in-command, Todd Blanche, declared a "war against the federal judiciary" at a Federalist Society event.

Senate Democrats are working to force Republicans to vote against funding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during a government shutdown.
California Republicans filed a lawsuit challenging a redistricting measure, despite its landslide voter approval.
The Aurora, Colorado city council shifted from Republican to Democratic control, with Democrats winning all five open seats.
A judge issued a permanent injunction against the Department of Education for misusing furloughed employee emails.

The House Oversight Committee has requested an interview with Prince Andrew regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glenn Casada and his aide, convicted of federal corruption charges.
The White House statement on the pardon was scrutinized as the investigation began under Trump's term.

Shareholders approved a potential $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, which could make him a trillionaire.
The compensation plan is intended to motivate Musk, despite criticisms regarding wealth disparity.
This approval follows New York's election of a 'tax-the-rich' candidate.

Democrats flipped the city council in Aurora, Colorado, winning all five open seats.
Aurora is a city former President Trump characterized as 'invaded and conquered by illegal immigrants.'
Colorado Democrats stated voters chose candidates prioritizing families, schools, safety, and affordability.
The hosts emphasized the significance of local elections, including high voter turnout in city councils and school boards.

State-by-state efforts were crucial in criminalizing spousal rape, similar to the fight for no-fault divorce laws.
Despite John Rideout's acquittal in a landmark 1978 case, activists pushed for legislation, leading to later convictions in other states.
Rideout was subsequently convicted of sexual assaults involving other victims.
A juror from the initial trial stated the jury found Greta's testimony lacked credibility, reflecting the newness of the spousal rape concept.

Cincy Urban Farm in Sharonville, Ohio, faces a shutdown order due to zoning regulations, despite operating for four years.
Ohio law protects the right to sell farm products directly from a farm, which the farm cites in its defense.
An appeal hearing is scheduled for November 12th at Sharonville City Hall.
The guest discussed the Trish Crawford case, where a jury did not believe the victim despite video evidence.

An anonymous nurse reported hospital coworkers are now voting for Democrats, attributing the shift to conversations and Medicaid cuts.
Medicaid benefit cuts have had a heartbreaking impact on elderly and disabled patients.
A listener's daughter's 10-year-old softball team annually made sandwiches for the less fortunate.
The nurse described personally contacting Republican representatives regarding the Medicaid cuts.