In which a Colorado housewife and her tractor dealer friend jump-start the 1950s "reincarnation" fad, and Ken ponders whether or not he was "Endora" in a past life. Certificate #29314.
The NewsWorthy - One Week to Election Day, Record-Breaking Spacecraft & Apple’s Event – Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
The news to know for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about why President Trump's visit to Pittsburgh is controversial, why 5,200 troops were sent to the U.S.-Mexico border and things to know one week before Election Day.
Plus: NASA broke some space records and Apple hosts a big event.
Those stories and 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 today (or see below).
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Opening Arguments - OA222: Entire WV Supreme Court Impeached?!
Today's episode tackles an issue you've all been writing about: what exactly is going on in West Virginia, where the entire state supreme court has been impeached? We break it down for you!
First, though, we start off with a roundup on voter suppression, including Georgia's "exact match" requirement being used to deny new registrations.
After that, it's time to go deep, deep down the rabbit hole in West Virginia. It's... kind of amazing, actually.
Then, we move to a breaking story involving Andrew's first political crush. Yes, before there was Liz Warren, we had "Atari Democrat" Gary Hart. Find out what's in the news regarding Hart.
After all that, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #99 regarding the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule. Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!
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The Gist - For Every Brand, a Backstory
On The Gist, surprise surprise, right-wing commentators aren’t apologizing for getting the mail bomber story totally wrong.
In the interview, brands don’t make it big by mistake. Behind the success of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte and Jell-O are stories worth hearing. Dan Bobkoff’s podcast for Business Insider, Household Name, explores the odd origins of TGI Fridays, the reason there’s a Mattress Firm on every corner, and how a Donald Trump ad may have saved Pizza Hut (it’s all about the stuffed crust).
In the Spiel, the Pittsburgh shooter was fueled by hate. But just as importantly, he was armed with an AR-15. It’s time to ban it.
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Ologies with Alie Ward - Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) with Kaeli Swift
Crows have funerals? CROWS HAVE FUNERALS. The inky black bird with the big brain warns and maybe mourns around their fallen friends and Dr. Kaeli Swift is here to tell us all about it. As an avid wildlife researcher and corvid specialist, she's observed death behaviors that will shock you to your bones and ruffle your hackles -- while somehow also making you cry about peanuts. Also: so much inspiration to keep being yourself and to work hard toward what you love. She is a hero.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Words Matter
Slate’s April Glaser explains the futility of expelling bigots from one social media platform, only to see them find safe harbor on another.
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Pod Save America - “From Charlottesville to Pittsburgh.”
Right-wing conspiracies echoed by Trump and some Republicans help fuel an anti-Semitic massacre in Pittsburgh, and the President responds by attacking Democrats and the media. Then Tommy talks to Democratic candidate J.D. Scholten about his race for Congress against white nationalist Steve King.
CoinDesk Podcast Network - Bitstamp Acquired
- Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by NXMH, an investment firm based in Belgium and owned by South Korean conglomerate NXC
- The Korean government made waves last year when it moved to ban initial coin offerings from taking place in the country.
- Blockchain payments startup Ripple Labs has hired former Google executive Amir Sarhangi as its vice president of products.
- After nearly two weeks stagnating at around $6,400, bitcoin has finally made a move – to the downside.
- Cryptography startup StarkWare just closed a $30 million equity funding round led by Paradigm and featuring a number of other major investors, according to an announcement made Monday.
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The Nod - Eric Goes Full Witch
In this week's bonus outtakes, Brittany explains why Disneyland is the best place to get drunk, and Eric dabbles in the occult.
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The NewsWorthy - Synagogue Shooting, World Series Champs & Lavender Study – Monday, October 29th, 2018
The news to know for Monday, October 29th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about two big hate crimes in the U.S., the people arrested for them and the groups trying to help.
Plus: the World Series champions, the weekend's top movie and why lavender was just compared to Valium...
Those stories and 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 today (or see below).
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