About this episode

The episode covers President Trump's remarks about Pope Leo, calls from Tennesseans to halt an execution for DNA tests, hidden tax breaks for data centers in North Dakota, and visibility for queer older adults in Oregon.

President Trump takes a new shot against Pope Leo; Tennesseans urge governor to halt the Carruthers execution for DNA tests; New research finds ND keeps data center tax breaks hidden; Boosting visibility for queer older adults in Oregon.

Topics covered

• politics
• executions
• DNA testing
• data privacy
• LGBTQ+ issues

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tennessee, North Dakota, Oregon

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