With all eyes on the Supreme Court today, the gang starts with an explainer of what is happening in the oral arguments of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What’s at stake? Is it as monumental as some are making it out to be? When might we know how the court rules? Plus, a new COVID variant emerges, Russia builds up its military presence near Ukraine, and blue states fail to live up to their own ideals.

Show Notes:

-SCOTUSblog on Dobbs v. Jackson

-TMD on Omicron

-U.S., Allies Warn Russia Over Military Buildup Around Ukraine | WSJ

-David Ignatius’ latest column on Ukraine

-Blue States, You’re the Problem | NYT

-Everyone’s Moving to Texas. Here’s Why. | NYT

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