Morning Wire Congress May Ban Stock Trading & Censoring Joe Rogan
Jan 31, 2022
A new bipartisan bill aims to stop Congress members from trading stocks, stirring up discussions on accountability and ethics. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan faces intense scrutiny over his controversial COVID commentary, with celebrities and politicians pushing Spotify for action. The podcast also delves into the complexities of misinformation on social media and how it impacts freedom of speech, especially for athletes at the Beijing Olympics amid serious human rights issues and strict protocols.
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Congressional Stock Trading Ban
- A bipartisan effort aims to ban Congressional stock trading due to insider trading concerns.
- Several proposed laws would force members to use blind trusts and forfeit profits or pay fines.
Lockheed Martin Stock Purchases
- Democrat Kathy Manning bought Lockheed stock before a major contract announcement.
- Republican Kevin Hearn also profited, highlighting potential insider trading.
Pelosi's Microsoft Stock Purchase
- Nancy Pelosi bought Microsoft stock just before it spiked after a military contract.
- This incident further fueled calls for stricter regulations on Congressional stock trading.