Month: December 2018

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The NewsWorthy - Troops Withdrawal, Facebook Lawsuit & Safest Cars (+ Talking Good News with Branden Harvey) – Thursday, December 20th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Thursday, December 20th, 2018! 

Today: a surprise announcement from the White House affecting troops in Syria and an update about the possible government shutdown.

Plus: new research about Saturn's rings, Pinterest has a new plan for 2019 and the safest cars list.

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. 

 Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday. This week we're talking about the most popular good news stories of 2018 with guest Branden Harvey of Good Good Good. 

See links and sources for all the stories referenced in today's episode at https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

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The Gist - Adam Keeps Ruining Everything

On The Gist, the government shutdown and Santa.

In the interview, Adam Conover joins us to discuss the latest season of Adam Ruins Everything, how they ruin things like guns and mattresses, the mistakes they’ve made along the way, and if there are any topics they aren’t allowed to cover. Adam Ruins Everything airs on Tuesday nights on truTV.

In the Spiel, Alice Walker, the New York Times, and narratives.

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The Daily Signal - #369: Exclusive Interview With Dr. Ben Carson

Dr. Ben Carson is the 17th secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. After a successful career in medicine and a presidential run in 2016, he joined President Donald Trump to lead an agency that focuses on housing issues and lifting Americans out of poverty to a better life. The Daily Signal’s Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano spoke to Carson about his tenure at HUD and how’s he’s making a difference.Also on today’s show:• A touching story about boy who lost his father and then got a Christmas gift that changed his outlook on life.• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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The NewsWorthy - Bump Stocks Banned, Tunnel Reveal & Mary Poppins Returns – Wednesday, December 19th, 2018

The news to know for Wednesday, December 19th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about why President Trump's foundation is closing and the bill that got Congress to compromise.

Plus: a Hollywood legend remembered, Elon Musk reveals his underground tunnel and the competition begins at the box office.

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 any of the stories mentioned. Look under the section titled 'Episodes.' 

Today's episode is brought to you by the podcast, Techmeme Ride Home, a daily news roundup of tech news in minutes.