On The Gist, Necco Wafers are out this Valentine’s Day, but don’t shed a tear.
In the interview, some movies live for the twist. Steven Knight’s latest film, Serenity, is ostensibly about a sea captain’s Melvillian obsessions. Knight joins us to talk about how Matthew McConaughey gets it right, Saint Lucia, and writing screenplays in a detached state of mind (“It’s almost like accessing whatever the hell it is that creates dreams”).
In the Spiel, journalists are losing their jobs. And there’s some BS out there about why that is.
Trump’s shutdown has plunged the country into crisis with no end in sight, Michael Cohen refuses to testify because the President intimated his father-in-law, Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces for president, and Joe Biden has some Republican friends. Then we hear from listeners who called in to talk about how Trump’s shutdown is affecting their lives. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.
The news to know for Thursday, January 24th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is causing more delays - and not just at the airport.
Plus: Amazon's newest delivery robot and those popular conversation candy hearts won't be on shelves this Valentine's Day.
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, after the day's news: we're talking about trends and challenges in the cannabis industry in 2019. Co-founder and CEO of CanopyBoulder, Patrick Rea, is here to share his insights.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
The news to know for Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court decision affecting transgender troops, and what lawmakers will vote on this week to try and end the shutdown.
Plus: the Super Bowl ad you won't see, a new service like Uber and the two ways Netflix just made history.
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 under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
For years, Crocs were ridiculed as America’s ugliest shoes. The’ve been called “pock-faced,” “plastic hoofs,” and the “garden gnome of fashion.” But now, they're actual fashion, thanks to some help from top name designers and celebrities. Crocs are in. How did that happen? PLUS: Are Crocs edible?
When Jessica Hopper started out writing about music, trolls and affronted fans didn’t tweet at you; they wrote you a letter. The world’s move to digital has changed that, and helped bring about the #MeToo movement (notice the hashtag?). But despite R. Kelly’s fall, Hopper says the rest of the music industry may prove resistant to change. Hopper is the author of a new memoir, Night Moves.
In the Spiel, the Covington Catholic teens aren't the disease, they’re a symptom.
Trump offers the Democrats a deal they can’t accept, Buzzfeed defends its story about Trump suborning perjury, and Kamala Harris announces her candidacy for president. Then Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks to Jon Favreau about why she’s running for president, and what she’ll do if she wins. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.
Today, we're talking about a new record at airports during the government shutdown, and why Google faces a record-setting fine.
Plus: Facebook's solar-powered drones and an unexpected Lego figurine.
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.
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