Monday, March 7 – Hour 1 Podcast
Study says Indiana highest rate of black murders in US
States with most murders
There’s zero correlation with gun laws and murder rates
Scuba diver went on the terrifying ride of his life
Daily Show Prep: Monday, March 7
Study: Indiana Is The Epicenter For Black Homicides – Matt Vespa
The Hoosier State may have some prominent sports franchises and the Indy 500, but it also has been declared as the state with the highest rate of black homicides. Of course, the gun control movement was quick to blame weak gun laws (via KPNX):
Murder Capital Of The US – States With the Most Murders – WorldAtlas.com
It is common knowledge that murder rates in major cities in the United States have been on a decline over the past few years. In California, for instance, 1,699 people were killed in 2014. Though that figure is still high, it indicated a drop of 3% in comparison to the previous year’s figure.
Which Is the Most Dangerous State? An Interactive Map | Rolling Stone
MOST DANGEROUS STATE?
Zero correlation between state homicide rate and state gun laws – The Washington Post
The correlation between the homicide rate and Brady score in all 51 jurisdictions is +.032 (on a scale of -1 to +1), which means that states with more gun restrictions on average have very slightly higher homicide rates, though the tendency is so small as to be essentially zero. (If you omit the fatal gun accident rates, then the correlation would be +.065, which would make the more gun-restricting states look slightly worse; but again, the correlation would be small enough to be essentially zero, given all the other possible sources of variation.)
Scuba Diver Miraculously Survives Horror Ride Through Nuclear Plant Intake Pipe – Yahoo News
A South Florida scuba diver was taken on a terrifying ride through a nuclear power plant’s intake pipe that he feared would end in his watery death.
“Excuse me! I’m talking!” he shouted at the former secretary of state.
What Bernie Sanders still doesn’t get about interrupting Hillary Clinton https://t.co/ZMlljDua7N
— Post Politics (@postpolitics) March 7, 2016
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders received a strong reaction on Twitter Sunday night after being asked during the CNN Democratic debate in Flint, Michigan, to cite his “racial blindspots.”
Most Poor People in America Are White – The Root
According to Census figures in 2013, 18.9 million whites are poor. That’s 8 million more poor white people than poor black people, and more than 5 million more than those who identify as Latino. A majority of those benefiting from programs like food stamps and Medicaid are white, too.
A 16-year-old South Carolina student has been arrested for allegedly stealing and distributing naked photos of his former teacher.
RealClearPolitics – Election 2016 – Michigan Republican Presidential Primary
March 8 (59 Delegates)
Latest Delegate Count For Presidential Candidates | The Daily Caller
On Saturday and Sunday four states and one territory held presidential primary contests. Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Bernie Sanders notched big wins, yet Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton still remain the respective frontrunners of their parties.
Lil Wayne Did Something Amazing With Military Personnel At The Airport
So Lil Wayne came through IND today. At the same time he was due to depart, there was a military C130 arriving. It parked next to the Gulfstream he was on, and about 30 men in uniform crossed the ramp into the lobby. After they walked in front of the G-550, Lil Wayne apparently told his pilots he wanted off. They shut down their engines, and he and his boys got off their plane, came into the lobby, and shook every one of the service men’s hands. There was no press and no one to show off for…just a seemingly genuine act of respect. I know a lot of controversy surrounds him but, today, I was impressed.
Show Prep: Mon, Dec. 21
‘Intentional’ Accident: Oregon Woman Accused in Deadly Las Vegas Crash Identified | TheBlaze.com
Clark County Nevada authorities identified Oregon woman, Lakeisha N. Holloway, as the driver in Sunday’s crash that killed one and injured more than 30 outside of a Las Vegas casino.
The guide is titled “The Language of Identity: Using inclusive terminology at Mizzou” and defines “adultism,” for example, as “prejudice and accompanying discrimination over young people.”
CBS college basketball analyst and radio host Doug Gottlieb took to Twitter on Sunday night, arguing that the Second Amendment isn’t actually in the U.S. Constitution.
Many readers might assume that means gun deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, but the data included in the Post’s own story tell a different story.
Shocker: As Gun Ownership Hits Record Highs, There’s Fewer Murders Than Ever – Christine Rousselle
Electric Vehicles Make Europe Dependent On Fossil Fuels | The Daily Caller
Research shows that the Norway’ growing electric vehicle market forces the country to be more dependent on coal-fueled power plants — but, according to the researchers, this is a good thing for the climate.
Gary teens ask city to ban saggy pants – 953MNC.com
Wearing pants low enough to expose underwear could soon be against the law in Gary, Indiana.
Lindsey Graham Drops Out Of Presidential Race | The Daily Caller
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham announced Monday that he is dropping out of the presidential race.
What Ryan got in his Omnibus – Conservative Intelligence Briefing
1. Obamacare Repeal: Believe it or not, the stage for repeal of this law has now been set. By keeping the 2014 Rubio provision intact, which bars any taxpayer bailout of insurers losing money in Obamacare’s exchanges, this omnibus prevents the Obama administration from wasting taxpayers’ money to delay the Obamacare law’s day of reckoning.
“The fact-checkers at this time say there is no proof that ISIS used Trump in their videos… But, We’ll leave that aside.”
Hillary Clinton roundly CONDEMNED for LYING about ANOTHER FRICKIN’ VIDEO!! » The Right Scoop –
Even CNN couldn’t help her out on this one:
There is an ISIS recruitment video which features a prominent American politician, but it’s not Donald Trump. It’s Hillary’s husband, Bill Clinton.
For the record… Obama and Kerry also were shown in the video – NOT Trump.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders apologized to Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton at the ABC News debate in New Hampshire Saturday night.
Hillary’s Debate Fact-Check Request Backfires | The Daily Caller
And such a review reveals that the biggest donors to Clinton’s 2016 campaign committee, Hillary for America, come from the legal, business services, and securities and investment industries. The education industry is the fifth largest source of contributions to the Democratic front-runner’s effort.
Maryland girl writes notes to her parents after they tell her Santa is not real
In an off-the-record meeting with journalists on Tuesday, Obama said that he did not watch enough cable news to fully recognize the extent of people’s fears, sources with knowledge of the meeting told CNN.
Convicted Killer Sues Over Waffles and Grilled Cheese. Here’s How a Judge Reacted. | TheBlaze.com
A Michigan killer imprisoned for murdering his brother with a butcher knife is suing the former food-service provider of the state Department of Corrections. The reason? Unsatisfying food options.
New proposed steps by the FDA would prevent sunlamp products from being used by minors and reduce the risk of using these devices for adults.
CDC investigating another outbreak of different E. coli strain at Chipotle
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill hit a 52-week low Monday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it is investigating another, more recent outbreak of a different strain of E. coli linked to the restaurant chain.
Kenyan Muslims shield Christians in Mandera bus attack – BBC News
A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist gunmen protected Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses.
Show Prep: Fri, Dec. 18
Indiana lawmakers may consider regulating daily fantasy sports sites like FanDuel – 953MNC.com
Indiana lawmakers are considering the possibility of regulating daily fantasy sports sites.
Toy Guns Banned in New York | Truth Revolt
College Student Suspended for Stating Opinion: Black Women ‘Not Hot’ | Truth Revolt
What started off as raising awareness quickly became “mud slinging,” Pryor told The College Fix in a phone interview. When someone wrote “#blackwomenmatter,” Pryor said he joined in, anonymously replying, “They matter, they’re just not hot.”
UPDATE: School Canceled After Backlash from Making Students Write ‘No God But Allah’ | Truth Revolt
Yet, according to the announcement, there was no threat whatsoever:
School Kids to Sing ‘Allahu Akbar’ at Holiday Concert | Truth Revolt
Minnesota are not happy that a holiday concert at their children’s high school will feature a song celebrating Ramadan in which their kids will sing, “Allahu Akbar.”
Hey! Let’s see if the Freedom From Religion Foundation is pitching a fit over these Islamic assignments in schools.
Nope.
A man imprisoned for 28 years after a woman said she dreamed that he raped her could be freed after a Denver judge overturned his conviction, saying he would likely be acquitted at a new trial because someone else confessed to the crime.
UPDATE: HERE’S THE ROLL CALL VOTE — HOUSE PASSES OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL » The Right Scoop –
The House of Representatives just passed the incredibly huge omnibus spending bill and according to the AP, the Senate will vote for it later today and then send to Obama for his signature:
Here Are the 95 Republicans Who Opposed the Omnibus Spending Bill
Ninety-five Republicans split with House GOP leadership to vote against the spending bill. Another 150 Republicans supported it, while just 18 Democrats opposed the legislation.
Show Prep: Wed, Dec. 16
Lawmakers offer alternative to cold medicine prescription proposal to combat meth – 953MNC.com
Two Indiana lawmakers have unveiled a proposal that they say will curb sales of a common cold medicine used to make methamphetamine but would not penalize sick people by requiring prescriptions for the drug.
Review ‘re-affirms’ Clinton emails ‘top secret’…
The sources described the dispute over whether the two emails were classified at the highest level as a “settled matter.”
Woman tricked into having sex with transexual tells how she was manipulated – Telegraph
Makiyah-Jae has worn the shirt to Popps Ferry Elementary many times, but recently came home from school in a different shirt than the one she left the house wearing. Concerned, Jolly called the principal.
The 45 Communist Goals – The Burning Truth
Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights.
Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates | Fox Business
The policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates by 0.25% to a range of 0.25%-0.50%, not a whole lot but enough to test the still-weakened U.S. economy’s ability to absorb the higher borrowing costs that will follow the increase.
Mistrial declared in first Freddie Gray case as jurors deadlock on all counts | Fox News
The judge announced a mistrial Wednesday in the case of the first officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray, after jurors in Baltimore announced they could not reach a unanimous decision.
** Last week Swiss officials captured ISIS operatives transporting explosives and TOXIC GAS for an alleged terrorist attack.
Hoosiers can buy alcohol on Christmas for the first time since Prohibition | Fox 59
This is the first Christmas Day that Hoosiers will be able to buy alcohol on since Prohibition, according to our partners at the IndyStar.