Month: May 2019

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The NewsWorthy - New Calls to Impeach, Self-Driving USPS Trucks & ‘New Coke’ – Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why there are new calls for impeachment and why dozens of lawsuits were filed against one of the best known companies in the world…

Plus: the U.S. Postal Service plans to use a new kind of tech, and why Coca-Cola is teaming up with Netflix…

 Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Calls for Impeachment: CNN, AP, NBC News, WSJ VOX, NYT, AP

Tax Returns Memo: The Washington Post

Plastic Trash Research: NBC News, Yahoo! News

McDonald’s “Time’s Up”: Reuters, Vox

NBA Finals: Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports

Stanley Cup Final: NHL, CBS Sports

Comcast Home Sensor: CNBC, Engadget

USPS Self-Driving Trucks: Reuters, USA Today

New Chevy Feature: The Verge, CNET

Urban Outfitters Rentals: WSJ, BusinessInsider

'New Coke' is Back: USA Today, Variety

 

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Philosophers In Space - 0G58: Runaround and Three Laws of Robotics

Here's my story, it's sad but true, about a bot that I once knew. It took my laws, and then ran around, all the science juice pools in town.

This week we're beginning a journey through the robot short stories of Isaac Asimov, beginning with Runaround, the first story where Asimov specifically lays out the three laws of robotics. We discuss the many problems with these laws as well as why they're still important and why it's harder to dismiss them than some might think.

AI top down vs bottom up ethics: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225850648_Artificial_Morality_Top-down_Bottom-up_and_Hybrid_Approaches

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Aaron is also going to be on a panel at NECSS this summer in NYC discussing mutant ethics. Come do some nerdcore philosophy!

CONTENT PREVIEW: ENGAME! We've delayed as long as we could, but the time has come. Obviously we have to actually talk about the thing so go see it if you want zero risk of spoilers.

 

 

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The Gist - What Basketball Gave Felipe Lopez

On The Gist, oh, Ben Carson.

In the interview, Felipe Lopez was once billed the Dominican Michael Jordan. His star power even in high school led the team to play in bigger New York City venues—the better to fit the legions of fans who cheered as he carried Harlem’s Rice High School to a championship victory. But his court domination dwindled in college, and in the NBA. Lopez joins The Gist to talk about the joys brought to him by basketball, not least of which is one that college athletes and recruiters rarely think much of: a degree. ESPN’s The Dominican Dream, a documentary on Lopez by Jonathan Hock, is streaming now on ESPN Plus.

In the Spiel, M&M’s, cannibalism, and the Game of Thrones finale.

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Money Girl - 592 – FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

Which type of retirement account is right for you? Money Girl answers a voicemail question about using a FICA Alternative Plan, choosing the right retirement plan, and reaching your financial goals. Plus, you'll get an explainer about all those payroll taxes deducted from your paychecks.

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The Daily Signal - #467: The Surrogacy Risks the Media Won’t Cover

Surrogacy is touted by some celebrities, including Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, who have had two children via surrogates. But is it as safe as the media coverage suggests? Jennifer Lahl of the Center for Bioethics and Culture breaks down the medical risks the procedure has, as well as some of the legal and personal consequences surrogacy and egg donation have had for some. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is done with dealing with Democrats, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests a "cover-up."•Attorney General William Barr is fed-up with courts issuing nationwide injunctions on Trump administration policies.•A investigation failed to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wore blackface or donned KKK garb in his yearbook photo. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #247 – “RIVERS ON THE ROAD #6: Nashville, TN” with Ben Sawyer

This is the sixth and final episode in our "Rivers on the Road" series in which Rivers Langley drives all over hell and creation doing stand-up and catching up with old friends along the way. Today, Rivers is in Nashville, TN! Specifically, he's the back of a cigar store called "Smoker's Abbey" in East Nashville sitting down with comedian and friend of the show Dr. Ben Sawyer! Ben catches us up on his recent academic goings-on speaking at a conference in Atlanta, GA. Rivers and Ben talk about the current state of American politics and and how it relates back to their shared interest of history. This is a fascinating talk and we think y'all will dig it a bunch! Listen to the podcast he does with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers each week called "Road to Now" and follow Dr. Ben on Twitter @SawyerComedy. Song of the week is "Convenience" by Jonny Moze. Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod. Rivers is @RiversLangley Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly Sam is @SlamHarter Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #247 – “RIVERS ON THE ROAD #6: Nashville, TN” with Ben Sawyer

This is the sixth and final episode in our "Rivers on the Road" series in which Rivers Langley drives all over hell and creation doing stand-up and catching up with old friends along the way. Today, Rivers is in Nashville, TN! Specifically, he's the back of a cigar store called "Smoker's Abbey" in East Nashville sitting down with comedian and friend of the show Dr. Ben Sawyer! Ben catches us up on his recent academic goings-on speaking at a conference in Atlanta, GA. Rivers and Ben talk about the current state of American politics and and how it relates back to their shared interest of history. This is a fascinating talk and we think y'all will dig it a bunch! Listen to the podcast he does with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers each week called "Road to Now" and follow Dr. Ben on Twitter @SawyerComedy.  Song of the week is "Convenience" by Jonny Moze.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Sam is @SlamHarter  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at:  http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod