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The US Capitol and stage are lit as the Sun begins to rise before events get underway before the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021.
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This month's Capitol siege meant a lot more security. Who foots the bill?
Speeches were made, the parade’s all done and President Joe Biden got to work this afternoon, signing 17 executive orders and other memos ahead of a big concert tonight. But who pays for all the festivities on Inauguration Day, especially with the heightened security just two weeks after the pro-Trump siege at the Capitol? That’s just one of the questions we’re answering on this Whadda Ya Wanna Know Wednesday. Plus: Clubhouse and Section 230.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- “Will Capitol attack hike security costs for Biden inauguration?” from Marketplace
- “How Much Will the Inauguration Cost, and Who’s Paying?” from The New York Times
- “Speech on the internet: The First Amendment and Section 230 are different” from Marketplace
Finally: We need your voice memos! Tell us what you think of the show or ask a question for Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood to answer! Here’s how to do it.
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