Month: March 2018

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The NewsWorthy - Stormy Daniels Sues, 23andMe & Disney World – Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, March 7th, 2018!

Today, a top adviser to President Trump is resigning, North Korea signals it may denuclearize and the President is getting sued.

Plus: an at-home genetic test for genes linked to cancers, Forbes annual billionaires list and a new view of Disney World.

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

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

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

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The Gist - The Scapegoat in Chinatown

On The Gist, Lego business is hurting. 

In Steve James’ latest documentary, the bank is the good guy. New York’s district attorney brought charges against a Chinatown-based bank after the 2008 financial crisis, even though the bank had little to do with subprime mortgages. James is the director of the Oscar-nominated Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.

In the Spiel, the unpersuasive handwringing over putting Sam Nunberg on live TV. 

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Money Girl - 534 – 12 Credit Myths and Truths You Should Know

Building and maintaining great credit is an important part of your financial life. But there are loads of myths and misunderstandings about credit that can hurt your wallet. Laura covers 12 credit myths and truths you should know to save money and improve your finances. Read the transcript at Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW MONEY GIRL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraAdams

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #184 –  “Tournament of Pattys (The Name Game Vol. 2)”

Following the groundbreaking Billy Tournament last week, in this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys sit down to run the same angle but this time with ladies named "Patty" (or "Patti"). Watch what happens when we pit Pattys Smith, Smyth, Hearst, Mayonnaise, LaBelle, and MORE up against one another. Tune in to find out which Patty (or Patti) is the best Patty (or Patti)? Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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The NewsWorthy - Elephant Trophies, Facebook Mistake & The Bachelor – Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, March 6th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the fights over tariffs, elephant trophies and net neutrality.

Plus: Facebook's mistake, Bumble's new policy and The Bachelor finale. 

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

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

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

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Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast - Dr. Richard Broome on Otherness in the Early Carolingian World

Join Glenn as he talks with Dr. Richard Broome about otherness in the early Carolingian world.

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Opening Arguments - OA153: March Madness on Yodel Mountain

Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent FBI investigation into NCAA basketball. First, though, the guys take another trip to Yodel Mountain, stopping at base camp to discuss Michael Rogers, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, Rick Gates, and everyone's favorite villain, Paul Manafort. During the main segment, Andrew and Thomas cover the recent expose by Yahoo regarding college basketball coaches allegedly paying for top talent.  What does this mean for the future of the  sport right before March Madness?   Listen and find out! After that,  we revisit the funniest lawsuit in recent memory, namely, Bob Murray of Murray Energy's defamation lawsuit against John Oliver, which we first covered back in Episode 84. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #65 about an overzealous Eli Bosnick disciple who accidentally poisoned a meat-eater.  Don't forget to follow 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. Here is the link to the New York Times story about Adm. Michael Rogers's testimony.
  2. This is the superseding indictment filed against Gates and Manafort.
  3. This is the Yahoo story on the FBI probe into the NCAA. and these are the NCAA bylaws.
  4. We first discussed the Murray Energy lawsuit in Episode 84 and the amicus brief filed by Jamie Lynn Crofts ("the best legal brief ever written") in Episode 93.

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The Nod - Josephine and The Amazing Technicolor Rainbow Tribe

Josephine Baker is famous for doing outrageous things: dancing in a banana skirt, walking a cheetah on a leash, working as a French spy… But did you know about her attempt to build a racial utopia? This week, we dive into Josephine Baker’s grand plan.

And for all you listeners in Austin, we are going to be at SXSW Monday, March 12! Come out and see The Nod live: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP99701

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The Gist - Ben Carson’s Not Worth the Outrage

On The Gist, if iHeart Media wants to do better, they really ought to change their name.   

Did you watch the Oscars? Did you think they were a little lame? Writer Catie Lazarus provides a safe space for your Academy Awards–related shade. Lazarus is host of the Employee of the Month Show. Come see it live on March 15 in New York with guests Hannibal Buress, Emily Mortimer, Alex Lacamoire, and the Resistance Revival Chorus. 

In the Spiel, don’t let Ben Carson’s $31,000 fiasco distract you from the ongoing travesty that is the White House.

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