Month: September 2017

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The NewsWorthy - Irma, North Korea & Nordstrom – Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, September 12th, 2017!

Today we're talking about everything from Irma's aftermath and new North Korea sanctions to why Nordstrom's future involves more beer and fewer clothes. Plus much more, of course - all in less than 10 minutes.

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

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Opening Arguments - OA103: We Defend Trump, Part 2!

Today's show discusses the Trump budget, scientist Kevin Folta's defamation lawsuit, and the recent debt ceiling deal struck between Trump and Democrats. In the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the guys encourage you to donate to either (or both) the Red Cross and/or Habitat for Humanity's hurricane relief efforts.  If you do, please post your receipt on Facebook for a chance to win an Opening Arguments t-shirt. We begin with a great question from British listener David Cartwright about the Trump presidency -- and the answer will surprise you! In the main segment, the guys break down Kevin Folta's defamation lawsuit in which he alleges that the New York Times defamed him by publishing a "hit piece" implying that he's in the pocket of Monsanto. Next, we explain the practical and political ramifications of the debt ceiling agreement. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Take the Bar Exam Question #40 regarding jury instructions and the presumption of intent.  Don't forget to following our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None.  Have us on your show! Show Notes & Links
  1. This is a link to the Red Cross's page for donations for hurricane relief; and here is a link to Habitat for Humanity's hurricane relief efforts.
  2. Find out how to win a T-shirt from us by clicking here.
  3. Here is where you can find the recently-created Opening Arguments Facebook Community, which you should definitely join!
  4. This is the full list of all 54 bills that Donald Trump has signed into law.
  5. Here is a link to S.442, the $19.5 billion NASA 2017 budget.  For comparison, this is the NASA press release detailing the agency's 2016 budget.
  6. Click here to read Kevin Folta's lawsuit against the New York Times (which contains the original article as an exhibit).
  7. Finally, the debt ceiling is codified at 31 U.S.C. § 3101.
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The Gist - Nnamdi Asomugha’s Drama School

Former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha sees his time in football as a prep course for acting.  On The Gist, he explains how he learned to study other people while developing his own style. Asomugha stars in Crown Heights, a film based on the true story of a Brooklyn man trying to prove the innocence of his imprisoned friend. Crown Heights is in select theaters and will be available nationwide starting Friday, Sept. 15. 

In the Spiel, why does anyone listen to Ivanka Trump? 

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The NewsWorthy - Irma, IEX & iPhone 8 – Monday, September 11th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Monday, September 11th, 2017!

Today we're talking about Hurricane Irma hitting Florida, why Hillary Clinton is telling it all, a new startup stock exchange called IEX, and what we'll learn about the new iPhone this week. Plus much more, of course - all in less than 10 minutes.

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

 Subscribe now to get new episodes each weekday! Visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com for all the links referenced in each episode.