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Putin threatens dissenters, 9 college golfers die in crash: 5 Things podcast



On today’s episode of the 5 Things podcast: Putin warns dissenters

Russia’s president is making new threats against those in Russia who go against him. Plus, economics reporter Paul Davidson explains how the latest jobs report brought good news for Americans without a high school diploma, nine people are dead after a van crash involving college golfers, the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is here and USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Schad reports on fan violence.

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Hit play on the player above to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript below. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text.

Taylor Wilson:

Good morning. I’m Taylor Wilson and this is 5 Things you need to know Thursday, the 17th of March 2022. Today Putin’s threat to dissenters in Russia, plus what to do about a rise in abusive fan behavior, and more.

Here are some of the top headlines:

  1. Two British citizens who had been jailed in Iran for more than five years returned home earlier today. Charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and retired civil engineer Anousheh Ashouri were freed. And a third detainee, Morad Tahbaz, who has US, British and Iranian citizenship, was released from prison on furlough in the same deal. A number of countries have been working to free dual nationals from Iran, which does not recognize their right to hold citizenship in another country.
  2. Jussie Smollett was released from jail yesterday as his lawyers work on his appeal. He was convicted of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
  3. And Freddie Freeman has agreed to a six year $162 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freeman, a long time Atlanta Brave, debuted with the franchise as a 20 year old in 2010. He helped them win their first World Series since 1995 last year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to US Congress yesterday. He pleaded with lawmakers for more help as his country continues to be bombarded by a Russian invasion. And he also called on President Joe Biden to be a leader of peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

See no sense in life if it cannot stop the deaths. And this is my main issue at the leader of my people, brave Ukrainians. And as the leader of my nation, I am addressing the President Biden. You are the leader of the nation, of your great nation. I wish you to be the leader of the world. Being the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace.

Taylor Wilson:

Zelenskyy worked lawmakers emotions, showing scenes of sunny Ukrainian life before the invasion with footage of shellings, children weeping, and refugees fleeing after.

[Clip from the film]

Zelenskyy made his case for a no fly zone over Ukraine. That’s something Western leaders continue to be against. But, President Biden did announce more funding and military aid for Ukraine. Hours after Zelenskyy’s speech, he said the US is sending another $800 million in military aid, bringing that total this week to a billion dollars.



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