Florida Sues FEMA & California Still Counting | Afternoon Update | 11.15.24

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Morning Wire Podcast Summary: Florida Sues FEMA & California Still Counting | Afternoon Update | 11.15.24

Published by The Daily Wire on November 15, 2024

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Hosts:

• John Bickley: Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Wire
• Georgia Howe: Co-host

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1. Donald Trump's Election Celebration

The episode opens with John Bickley reporting on former President Donald Trump's election celebration held at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night. The event was attended by several VIPs, including many of Trump's Cabinet picks and Argentina's President Javier Melay. Melay is recognized for eliminating thousands of government jobs and implementing significant spending cuts in Argentina, earning him a reputation as a mentor to Trump. Trump announced his nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the new Secretary of the Interior, a position responsible for managing natural resources, public lands, and Indian affairs (00:21).

2. Florida Sues FEMA for Political Discrimination

Georgia Howe transitions to a significant legal battle as Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sues the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The lawsuit alleges that FEMA discriminated against Trump supporters during recovery efforts in areas hit by recent hurricanes. According to Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce, a whistleblower revealed that FEMA workers were instructed to overlook homes displaying Trump flags and signs.

Ashley Moody stated, “[FEMA Director Deanne Criswell and a fired supervisor] violated the civil rights of Floridians following Hurricane Milton” (01:07). She condemned the political discrimination as unacceptable and vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable. In response, FEMA denies any systemic wrongdoing, asserting that the directive was an isolated incident.

3. California's Prolonged Ballot Counting Process

Amanda Prestigiacomo highlights ongoing concerns in California's election process, noting that over a week after Election Day, an estimated 2.6 million ballots remain to be counted. This delay affects the finalization of six competitive U.S. House races, potentially impacting the balance of power in Congress. The state’s rules, established by a Democrat supermajority, allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days. Additionally, voters can register and cast conditional ballots as late as 8 PM on Election Day.

Every registered voter in California receives a mail-in ballot regardless of request, contributing to the high volume. The validation process for these ballots has slowed the counting, with official results not expected until December 13th (01:43).

4. Postponed Trial of January 6 Accused

A significant legal development involves the trial of William Pope, a Kansas man accused of participating in the January 6 protest. Georgia Howe reports that a federal judge in Washington has postponed the trial. Pope argued that the trial could be unnecessary since President-elect Donald Trump has indicated intentions to pardon those involved. Supporting this, Pope, who is representing himself, successfully persuaded the judge to delay proceedings. Despite opposition from prosecutors, Trump's team has yet to present a formal clemency plan (02:20).

5. Amazon's New Low-Cost Storefront Faces Competition

Amanda Prestigiacomo discusses Amazon's latest venture, Amazon Haul, a new low-cost storefront aimed at budget-conscious American shoppers. This platform offers items priced under $20, with many below $10, utilizing emojis and bold marketing strategies reminiscent of Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Amazon seeks to attract younger customers by emphasizing product safety and reliability, directly competing with the rapidly growing market share of Temu and Shein in the U.S. (03:08).

6. Spirit Airlines on the Brink of Bankruptcy

Georgia Howe reports alarming news from the aviation industry. Spirit Airlines is nearing bankruptcy, likely within weeks, following failed merger negotiations with Frontier Airlines and JetBlue. The Wall Street Journal notes that Spirit's stock has plummeted nearly 57% as investors react to the uncertainty. Known for its ultra-low-cost fares, Spirit has been a favorite among budget travelers.

In a lighter yet unusual incident, the New York Post shared a video showing a raccoon falling from the ceiling at a Spirit terminal in LaGuardia Airport. The animal was seen hanging from a cable before safely landing in the terminal area, reportedly unharmed (03:42).

7. Intermittent Fasting: Health Benefits and Drawbacks

Zach Jewell delves into the topic of intermittent fasting, questioning its status as a health miracle touted by advocates. Through insights from health experts, Jewell explains that while intermittent fasting can help reduce caloric intake by 200 to 500 calories a day, aiding in weight loss, it may also hinder the maintenance of muscle mass. Experts emphasize that the quality of food consumed remains more critical for overall health than the timing of meals. Therefore, while fasting can be a tool for calorie reduction, it is not a standalone solution for comprehensive health improvement (04:22).

8. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: A Generational Boxing Showdown

The episode concludes with excitement surrounding the upcoming boxing match between social media star Jake Paul and legendary heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Expected to be the most-watched event of the weekend, the fight will stream live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Texas, with 80,000 attendees. Mike Tyson shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Hey listen, my intention is to go in there and fight hard and hurt him. I was just born to do this. I was built for this stuff. I was just born to sell out of the stadium. This is what I always wanted to do my whole entire life” (05:21). He further described himself as feeling “like a rocket” leaving the corner before the bout (05:36). The match is set to begin at 8 PM Eastern Time, marking Netflix's expansion into live sporting events (05:38).

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Conclusion

This episode of Morning Wire provided comprehensive coverage of significant political, legal, and cultural events shaping the current landscape. From legal battles and election controversies to groundbreaking corporate strategies and high-profile sports events, John Bickley and Georgia Howe delivered insightful analysis and timely updates to keep listeners informed.

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Timestamps

• 00:21 - Donald Trump's Election Celebration
• 01:07 - Florida Sues FEMA
• 01:43 - California's Ballot Counting Delay
• 02:20 - Postponed Trial of January 6 Accused
• 03:08 - Amazon's Low-Cost Storefront
• 03:42 - Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy and Raccoon Incident
• 04:22 - Intermittent Fasting Analysis
• 05:21 - Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Quotes
• 05:36 - Mike Tyson on Fighting
• 05:38 - Fight Details and Netflix Streaming

Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley. It's Friday, November 15th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[John Bickley]

Donald Trump held an election celebration at Mar a Lago Thursday night, which was attended by VIPs, many of his Cabinet picks, and even Argentina. President Javier Melay. Melaye has eliminated thousands of government jobs and enacted deep spending cuts in his country. He is seen as a mentor to Trump, who has promised more government efficiency in his second term. Also at the event, Trump announced another Cabinet pick. North Dakota governor Doug Burgum was nominated to be Secretary of the Interior, which oversees natural resources, public lands and indian affairs.

[Georgia Howe]

Florida is suing fema, alleging the agency discriminated against Trump supporters when canvassing areas affected by recent hurricanes. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more on the lawsuit.

[Ashley Moody]

A whistleblower revealed workers were directed to skip homes displaying Trump flags and signs. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed the lawsuit, accusing FEMA Director Deanne Criswell and a fired supervisor of violating the civil rights of Floridians following Hurricane Milton. Moody called the political discrimination unacceptable and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. FEMA denies systemic wrongdoing and claims the directive was an isolated incident.

[Amanda Prestigiacomo]

Election Day is more than a week behind us, yet California still has an estimated 2.6 million ballots to count. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the numbers.

[Unknown Reporter]

California's counting delay means the results of six competitive U.S. house races have not been finalized, further delaying the balance of power in Congress. State rules made by the Democrat supermajority allow mail in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted as long as they're received within seven days of the election. It also permits voters to register and cast conditions ballots as late as 8pm on election day. Every registered voter in the state receives a mail in ballot, whether or not they requested one. The verification steps for these ballots have slowed the process, with results not required to be certified until December 13th.

[Georgia Howe]

A federal judge in Washington has postponed the trial of a Kansas man accused in the January 6 protest. William Pope argued the trial could be unnecessary since President Elect Donald Trump has said he will pardon those involved. The judge agreed with Pope, who has been acting as his own lawyer. Prosecutors opposed the delay, but Trump's team has yet to outline a formal clemency policy.

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[Amanda Prestigiacomo]

At Chinese e commerce giants Temu and Shein with the launch of Amazon Haul, a new low cost storefront targeting budget conscious US shoppers. Hall offers items under $20, most priced below $10 using emojis and in your face marketing preferred by its Chinese rivals. Amazon believes it can woo younger customers with the new platform by leaning into its product safety and reliability. The move comes as Temu and Shein continue to g gain US Market share With ultra low prices and fast growing user bases.

[Georgia Howe]

Spirit Airlines is on the brink of bankruptcy, signaling a major shakeup in the US Airline industry. The Wall Street Journal reports the ultra low cost carrier could file within weeks after merger talks with Frontier Airlines and JetBlue failed. Spirit's stock plunged nearly 57% on Wednesday. The airline is a favorite of budget conscious travelers. In more Spirit Airlines news, the New York Post reported today that a ra a raccoon fell from the ceiling at a spirit terminal in LaGuardia. Video shared online shows the animal dangling like a ninja from a cable before dropping a short distance into the terminal area. The animal was reportedly unharmed.

[Zach Jewell]

Intermittent fasting may not be the panacea that health advocates hoped for. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details.

[Health Expert]

Intermittent fasting rose to popularity about a decade ago and has become increasingly popular. Many believe it offers specific health benefits such as reducing inflammation and extending lifespan. However, research shows that while fasting can lead to eating 200 to 500 fewer calories a day, which does aid weight loss, it can also make it harder to maintain muscle mass. Experts say that while fasting can be effective for cutting calories, the bigger factor in improving overall health is still what you eat, not when you eat.

[Zach Jewell]

And it's likely to be the most watched event of the weekend. Millions of people are expected to tune in for the Jake Paul Mike Tyson boxing match. Jake Paul is a 27 year old social media star turned boxer who will face off against against 58 year old legend and heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson spoke to a sports reporter about what's being billed as a generational showdown.

[Mike Tyson]

Hey listen, my intention is to go in there and fight hard and hurt him. I was just born to do this. I was built for this stuff. I was just born to sell out of the stadium. This is what I always wanted to do my whole entire life.

[Sports Reporter]

Take me through the first round. How are you coming out of the corner?

[Mike Tyson]

Like a rocket.

[Zach Jewell]

The fight is streaming live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Texas, where 80,000 people will be in attendance. The action begins at 8pm Eastern and is part of Netflix's push into live programming.

[Georgia Howe]

Those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and for more in depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune into our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.