Month: June 2021

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The NewsWorthy - Violent Crime Surge, Great Barrier Reef Warning & Britney Spears Testifies- Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

The news to know for Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021!

We'll explain a recent increase in violent crime and how the White House plans to address it.

Also, it looks like the U.S. will miss that 4th of July vaccine goal, just as a new variant threatens progress in the COVID-19 fight.

Plus, another state made marijuana legal, American airports are getting a boost, and the "free Britney" movement heads to court with Britney Spears getting ready to testify.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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What A Day - For The People Inaction

The vote to open a debate about the For The People Act, which would make it easier to vote, strengthen campaign finance rules, and end partisan gerrymandering, was blocked in the Senate yesterday with all 50 Republicans united against it. With moderate Democrats like Manchin and Sinema refusing to budge on the filibuster, the future of voting rights is uncertain. We spoke with Crooked Media's Political Director Shaniqua McClendon about what might happen next.

And in headlines: Biden won’t hit his July 4th vaccine goal, Teamsters start nationwide project to unionize Amazon workers, and L.A. County wants its residents to stop feeding peacocks.


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Vote Save America: HR1 or We're Fucked – https://votesaveamerica.com/forthepeople/


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The Daily Signal - Woke Corporate Culture Is ‘Social Justice Scam,‘ Author Says

What is “wokeness” in America today? How did we get here? 


Are "woke" corporations a threat to this country? What risk do we run if we don’t push back? 


Vivek Ramaswamy, the author of the forthcoming book "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam," joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss wokeness and the dangers it poses to American society and beyond.


"If wokeism is a religion, then an employer can no longer force that religion down the throat of their employees any more than they could force down Christianity or Islam or any other religion. So, then, that raises the question of, well, 'Is wokeism a religion or not?'" Ramaswamy said.


"And I think on the facts, the answer is abundantly clear ... . There are certain words you can't say, certain clothes you can't wear, certain apologies you must recite, and an excommunication that follows, whether or not you recite it," he added.

We also cover these stories:

  • The White House says it won't meet President Joe Biden’s coronavirus vaccine goal of vaccinating 70% of American adults by Independence Day on July 4. 
  • In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., reaffirms her stance on retaining the Senate filibuster.
  • Black Lives Matter is criticizing Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., for his membership in a reportedly all-white beach club. 



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Short Wave - Loving Sally Ride

Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, shared a passion for getting girls involved in STEM. It led them to co-found Sally Ride Science, a company focused on equity and inclusion in science education. But, there was much more to Tam and Sally's relationship. Tam gives us an intimate look at their decades-long partnership: how they met and fell in love, the pressures they faced as a queer couple, and their long-awaited and public coming out with Sally's death in 2012. We want to know which LGBTQ+ scientists have inspired you! Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Pavement—“Gold Soundz”

Rob explores indie-rock darling Pavement’s critically acclaimed hit “Gold Soundz” by discussing their quirky charm, enigmatic lyrics, and unique fan following.

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Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles

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Amarica's Constitution - They Are Small Colleges

Akhil and Andy continue their tour of the 9 established colleges at the Founding, 7 were in the Ivy League, so the Ancient Eight will inevitably stand out in our survey - but they are not alone, as we discuss. Still it is remarkable that such a tiny portion of the population yielded so many familiar names.  Latter-day scholars from these institutions still loom large as well, from Daniel Webster and Charles Beard to Gordon Wood and Maggie Blackhawk - giants all.  And learn about one of the greats that you may not know well - Douglas Adair.

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Money Girl - Should You Have a Traditional or Roth IRA?

Not sure about how to use an IRA or which type to choose? Money Girl cuts through the confusion and explains the pros and cons of IRAs and how to know if a traditional or Roth account is best for you.

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SCOTUScast - National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston – Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On June 21st, 2021 the Supreme Court decided National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston, a case which concerned whether the NCAA’s prohibition on compensation for college athletes violated federal antitrust law. Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Gorsuch affirmed the ruling of the lower court, holding that the NCAA’s rules restricting certain education-related benefits for student-athletes violate federal antitrust laws under a “rule of reason” analysis. Joining me today to discuss this decision is Michael Murray, former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Divided By A River And Race: Two Towns And The Death Of A Young Black Man

Investigators in Benton Harbor, Mich. are reopening the 30-year-old cold case of Black teen Eric McGinnis’s death, following the emergence of a new eye witness. Chicago author Alex Kotlowitz For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast. And please give us a rating, it helps other listeners find us. For more about Reset, go to wbez.org and follow us on Twitter @WBEZReset
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Consider This from NPR - The Unproven Lab Leak Theory Puts Pressure On China — But It May Backfire

From the beginning of the pandemic, the debate about the origins of the coronavirus was immediately politicized by former President Donald Trump. But now international efforts to investigate and find answers have stalled. NPR's Will Stone explains why.

Despite a new focus on the lab leak theory, many scientists still believe the virus emerged naturally, reports NPR's Geoff Brumfiel.

NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik has also reported on the media's coverage of the lab leak theory.

Listen to Fresh Air's interview with Vanity Fair's Katherine Eban on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pocket Casts. Read Eban's article about the lab leak theory here: The Lab-Leak Theory: Inside the Fight to Uncover COVID-19's Origins.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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