Germany’s Refugee Debate and Press Freedom Under Fire

Explore the heated political debate in Germany over the future of one million Syrian refugees amidst upcoming elections. Delve into the Senate GOP's blocking of a bill to protect journalists, following opposition from Donald Trump. Plus, uncover the latest felony charges against Trump's team in Wisconsin over the 2020 election, and the implications of Andrew Ferguson's appointment as FTC chair on Big Tech regulation. This episode offers a comprehensive look at pivotal issues shaping global and national politics.

Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7kxn6p878o
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/10/politics/senate-gop-blocks-press-protections-bill/index.html
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-lawyers-and-aide-face-additional-felony-charges-in-wisconsin-over-2020-fake-electors
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/10/politics/trump-selects-andrew-ferguson-federal-trade-commission-chair/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Germany's one million Syrians at centre of fierce political debate over future
(00:04:21) Senate GOP blocks bill to protect journalists after Trump opposes it
(00:08:24) Trump lawyers and aide face additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors
(00:11:22) Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair