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The NewsWorthy - Shooting Update, Florida Recounts & Disney+ – Friday, November 9th, 2018
The news to know for Friday, November 9th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about a shooting and wildfires in California, a new rule about asylum and the Florida midterm races that could need recounts.
Plus: Girl Scouts, Disney+ and Walmart AI.
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 under the section titled 'Episodes.'
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Read Me a Poem - “One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop
Amanda Holmes reads Elizabeth Bishop’s poem, “One Art.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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Opening Arguments - OA225: Elections Have Consequences… for Jeff Sessions
Today's Rapid Response Friday covers the two things that are definitely on everyone's minds: (1) the midterm elections, and (2) the fate of the Mueller investigation and more in light of President Trump's decision to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Elections have consequences... don't they?
We begin with a roundup of the outstanding legal issues in connection with the midterms.
After that, it's Yodelin' time. What happened to G. Zachary Terwilliger? Is the Mueller investigation in trouble? What can we do?? Listen and find out!
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The Gist - In a Political Bind? Call Bradley Tusk
On The Gist, the Democrats’ big win.
Bradley Tusk has been in the background everywhere. His hand guided the rise of big political and tech brands, from advising Rod Blagojevich not to extort Rahm Emanuel to facilitating Uber’s explosive growth. He joins us to discuss his political savvy saving campaigns and startups and why he’s so passionate about voting with your smartphone. Tusk’s new book is The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups From Death by Politics.
In the Spiel, misunderstanding democracy and trying to correct someone else’s tweet.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - What to Watch After Sessions’ Ouster
Ben Wittes of Lawfare and the Brookings Institution tells us four things to watch for in the wake of the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. For more from Wittes on this, check out the latest episode of The Lawfare Podcast. Plus, Mary McCord, who used to lead the National Security Division at the Department of Justice, explains why she remains hopeful that her old agency can keep its blinders on and stay above politics.
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Bay Curious - There Were Once More Than 425 Shellmounds in the Bay Area. Where Did They Go?
These mounds were used by Ohlone as burial sites for their ancestors, to help navigate bay waters and as a gathering place.
Reported by Laura Klivans. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Katie McMurran and David Weir. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
CoinDesk Podcast Network - The SEC Sends a Shot Across the Bow
Cato Daily Podcast - The ‘Protectionist Moment’ That Wasn’t
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Cato Daily Podcast - The ‘Protectionist Moment’ That Wasn’t
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