Month: February 2019

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The Daily Signal - #406: From Atheist Marxist to Christian Conservative: Sohrab Ahmari Shares His Journey

Sohrab Ahmari grew up in Iran. Then as a teen, he immigrated to America, and became an atheist and a Marxist. But as a young man, his path took another twist: he found himself interested in Christianity. Ahmari, author of the new book "From Fire, by Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith,” joins us to share his complicated path. We also cover these stories:•President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen will testify to the House Oversight Committee today.•Trump is reportedly putting together a group of scientists to address climate change, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to defund it -- even before it’s begun.•Ivanka Trump criticizes the Green New Deal. 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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Pod Save America - “The Green Book New Deal.”

Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and Senator Dianne Feinstein debates the Green New Deal with some student activists. Then one of the architects of the Green New Deal, Rhiana Gunn-Wright, talks to Jon Favreau about why the ambitious proposal is such an urgent necessity. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.

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Start the Week - Populations and contested lands

Amol Rajan explores how geology and demography have shaped the modern world. Paul Morland argues that we have underestimated the crucial impact of population changes on global events. He looks at how demography has had a major influence, from world wars to China’s rise; and from the Arab Spring to Brexit.

In the distant past people could walk all the way from continental Europe to England through the ancient region of Doggerland. Julia Blackburn scours the Suffolk coastline for this lost land which was submerged by rising sea levels around 5000 BC.

As the debate around the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland continues to dominate discussions on Brexit, the historian Diarmaid Ferriter explains how this line became a political battleground. The meandering boundary which cuts through fields and crosses rivers was once dotted with watchtowers and military checkpoints to stop movements of people and goods.

Producer: Katy Hickman

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The NewsWorthy - Second Summit, NFL Owner Charged & Oscar Winners – Monday, February 25th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, February 25th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about preps for a second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader. Also, the most successful NFL owner of the season is now facing criminal charges. 

Plus: highlights from the Oscars and a mystery box of tech...

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

Today's episode is brought to you Hello Fresh. Go to www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 for $60 off.

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Second Summit Preps: AP, The Washington Post, Reuters, FOX News, USA Today

 

Trade Talks: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News

 

All-Male Military Draft: The Hill, USA Today, FOX News

 

Patriots Owner Charged: AP, NYT

 

Kelly in Jail: NBC News, CNN, FOX News, AP

 

Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, NBC News, AccuWeather, CBS News

 

Virgin Galactic History: The Verge, Reuters, Engadget

 

Academy Awards: CNN, Variety, Brit+Co, THR (Complete Winners List)

 

Smollett Latest: USA Today, Deadline

 

More Foldable Phones: TechRadar, CNET, The Verge

 

Verizon’s Mystery Box: The Verge, Mashable

 

 

 

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The Daily Signal - #405: Gov. Matt Bevin Believes the American Dream Still Exists–Because He’s Lived It

Health care. Covington. President Donald Trump's attention to what governors think. Abortion extremism. School safety. On today's podcast, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Gov. Matt Bevin, R-Ky., on all these topics and more. Talking about Medicaid work requirements, Bevin shares details about his own rise from poverty--and why he still thinks the American Dream exists. Plus: Our producers, Michael Goodin and Thaleigha Rampersad, weigh in on the Oscars this year. We also cover these stories:•Vice President Mike Pence says "There can be no bystanders in Venezuela's struggle for freedom" and "Nicolas Maduro must go."•The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution to block Trump's emergency declaration.•Last month, only 20 percent of Democrats said they were pro-life. Now, it’s up to 34 percent -- a 14-point swing.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 Daily Signal - #404: ‘Thanks for Nothing, AOC’

On today’s podcast, we’re featuring an interview with Alfredo Ortiz. He’s the president and CEO of Job Creators Network, a group that advocates for small businesses. Ortiz and his organization played a critical role in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. Now he’s working to defend it and fight back against proposals like the Green New Deal.Ortiz made headlines last week when Job Creators Network purchased a “Thanks for Nothing, AOC” billboard in Times Square calling out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for her opposition to Amazon’s New York headquarters.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman talks to Janine Stange about a letter-writing campaign for Medal of Honor recipients. Stange was the subject of a Daily Signal profile for signing the National Anthem in all 50 states. If you’d like to contribute a letter, visit Stange’s website: https://www.janinestange.com/moh• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205The 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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