Why the GOP (Secretly) Fears the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

News Items Podcast with John Ellis - A podcast by The Recount

Here are the news items: Google lays out an idea for voice-based search, involving AI trained on the page results.  Researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have developed a lab concept for a rechargeable cement-based battery. John explains the politics surrounding the Democrats’ attempt to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The International Energy Agency says the world can reach net zero emissions by 2050 – and simultaneously increase global GDP. Rebecca explains why this push for renewable energy will be less moralistic than the last. A conservative opposition party in Japan wants to replace much of the country's welfare with a universal basic income. PLUS: In the wake of the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will review a Mississippi law restricting abortions to pregnancies before 15 weeks, John and Rebecca discuss how overturning Roe v. Wade could backfire politically for the GOP. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com