Month: October 2018

The news to know for Thursday, October 25th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the FBI's "highest priority" case, a different way to fight climate change and a new flu treatment. Plus: an Uber Eats secret.

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 all the stories and topics mentioned in today's episode. Find today's date under the section titled 'Episodes.'

Also, hang out after the news for "Thing to Know Thursday." This week's bonus interview is with Scott Fowler. He's the sports columnist for the Charlotte Observer who has covered every twist and turn of ex-NFL player Rae Carruth's story -- from the wide receiver being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1997 to his release from prison this week.  For the past year, Fowler conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with the families, friends, lawyers, investigators, and even the killer behind the most notorious crime in Charlotte history. The new podcast Carruth reveals the true story of the crime that shocked the sports world.

Fowler has won more than a dozen national awards for his sportswriting and is also the author of eight books.

 

Today's episode is brought to you by Crickstart.com Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 20% off. 

 

One out of four deaths in America are from cancer, and every year, over half a million of our citizens lose their battle with cancer. Terminal illness has provoked a debate over assisted suicide: whether it should be allowed, and what it means to truly protect human dignity. We speak to Kristen Hanson, who lost her husband, J.J., to brain cancer last year. Plus: College students were so upset over the 2016 election results a considerable portion are at risk for developing PTSD. We also cover these stories:--Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was a “heinous crime that cannot be justified.”--The Trump administration is taking more action to curb the opioid epidemic. President Trump discussed the crisis Wednesday, and signed related legislation.--The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is launching a new course titled “Trumpaganda: The war on facts, press and democracy.”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 nations of Africa have a long memory of European colonialism, and those memories are not good. Colonialism left in the 1960s, but one pro-life activist says it’s back in the form of pro-abortion ideology. Today we sit down with Nigerian activist Obianuju Ekeocha to discuss how Western nations are importing socially liberal values into Africa.We also cover these stories:--More suspicious packages turned up in the mailboxes of prominent Democrats on Thursday.--President Trump tweeted about the caravan, “I am bringing out the military for this national emergency. They will be stopped!”--Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, asks the Justice Department to investigate Julie Swetnick, who brought forward accusations of inappropriate conduct against Brett Kavanaugh, and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti.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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