The Gist - Is AOC Post-Truth Too?

On The Gist, the empty political rhetoric that is “everyday people.”

In the interview, fact-checking is big business in the age of Trump. But one politician diametrically opposed to the president—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—is playing fast and loose with statistics too, and journalists have noticed. Should she be called out? NY Magazine’s Eric Levitz says it’s complicated.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Line of control: India-Pakistan

Air strikes by India and Pakistan this week represent a worrying flare-up of tensions that have simmered for years. We examine the forces and politics at play between the nuclear-armed powers. What’s causing the chill in the global manufacturing sector, and how to escape it? And, under the threat of a potentially costly infectious disease, Denmark is building a border wall.


What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Gun-Owning Doctors Changing the Gun Debate

Last fall, doctors from all over America took to social media with the hashtag #ThisIsMyLane (or #ThisIsOurLane). They sent pictures of themselves in blood-drenched scrubs and shared stories of treating victims of shootings. They were responding to a tweet from the NRA chiding them for speaking out about gun violence. Who are these doctors who have seen the worst results of gun violence—and still own guns? Guest: Dr. Brendan Campbell, pediatric surgeon at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.  This episode first aired on Nov. 15, 2018.  Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sending an email to whatnext@slate.com. Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Anna Martin.

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The NewsWorthy - No Deal, Chicago Mayor & A Star is Born (+ The Future of Drones) – Thursday, February 28th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, February 28th, 2019!

Today, we're talking results from the two-day summit with North Korea's leader, and what two countries are on the brink of war.

Plus: Chicago makes history, a teen video app in trouble and A Star is Born makes a comeback in theaters...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Today, we're talking all about drones, from airport dangers to Amazon deliveries. Arthur Holland Michel is a founder and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone, a research institute at Bard College in New York State.

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...

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Sources: 

 

Vietnam Summit: AP, FOX News, The Hill

 

Cohen Testimony: CNN, AP, C-Span

 

India-Pakistan Conflict: Reuters, BBC

 

Chicago Mayor: USA Today, Chicago Tribune

 

Oregon Rent Control: NYT, NPR

 

TikTok Trouble: TechCrunch

 

Tesla CEO Trouble: Forbes, FOX Business

 

Tesla Rival: The Verge, CNBC

 

A Star is Born Comeback: ET