How medical testing on just men causes problems.
More or Less: Behind the Stats - Zimbabwe?s economy: Are sanctions to blame?
We look at politicians? claims that sanctions are to blame for Zimbabwe?s difficulties.
The Intelligence from The Economist - Servant’s entrance: Ukraine’s elections
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party looks set to make big gains in Ukraine’s parliament this weekend. It must, if it wants to weaken oligarchs’ hold over the country. If space exploration and exploitation is to really take off, there’s one big thing missing: the laws to regulate it. And, we remember João Gilberto, the father of bossa nova, whose rise coincided with an all-too-brief cultural renaissance in Brazil.
The NewsWorthy - Puerto Rico Protests, Apollo 11 & Alexa Board Game – Friday, July 19th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, July 19th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about new tensions with Iran and why so many people are protesting in Puerto Rico.
Plus: what to know about the federal minimum wage, Netflix subscribers, and the first board game made for Amazon's Alexa.
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.
Today's episode is brought to you by Zola.
Sources:
Iran Drone: NBC News, AP, The Washington Post, CBS News
Puerto Rico Protests: ABC News, Reuters, Washington Post
Minimum Wage Increase: CNBC, The Hill, NYT
British Open: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report
50 Years Since Apollo 11: Vox, NBC News, The Verge (events)
Sesame Street Honors: Deadline, LA Times
Netflix Subscribers Drop: CNBC, AP, USA Today
Toys R Us Returns: Business Insider, CBS News, CNN
Alexa Board Game: Engadget, VentureBeat
The Daily Signal - #507: EPA Administrator Wheeler Explains What’s Changed at the Agency Since the Obama Years
For Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler, it's important to make sure states--not the federal government--is making the calls on environmental issues when possible. He joins The Daily Signal for an exclusive interview to explain his views on federalism, regulation, and more. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump condemns the "send her back" chant from the crowd at his rally, in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.•The House passes legislation to hike the minimum wage to $15 an hour. •More kids want to be YouTube stars than astronauts.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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Read Me a Poem - “An Essay on Man: Epistle 1” by Alexander Pope
Amanda Holmes reads an excerpt from section III of Alexander Pope’s “An Essay on Man: Epistle 1.” 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 - OA298: Hope Hicks & Weaponized Ticks
Today's episode tackles the recently-released trove of unredacted documents in the Southern District of New York in Michael Cohen's case and explains why Hope Hicks might have been ensnared by America's greatest legal mind, Stormy Daniels. Oh, and have you heard that the Congress ordered the DOJ to investigate... whether the military weaponized ticks and if so, whether those ticks were released against Americans? It's a weird story that can't possibly be true... can it?
We begin, however, with the resolution to last episode's #T3BE (formerly #TTTBE) controversy regarding the definition and conditions required for assault. Learn the results of whether "hissing" constitutes a physical threat... and whether that even matters!
Then, it's time for long trip up Yodel Mountain. We begin by discussing the... conclusion? of the citizenship question and Andrew lets you know what's still to come in those cases. After that, it's time to discuss the House's resolution of criminal contempt against Bill Barr and Wilbur Ross, and what that likely means going forward. And while we're still on Yodel Mountain... hey, how about those Michael Cohen docs? Now that the other cases have been concluded, the judge ordered the Cohen search warrants to be released in (mostly) unredacted form, and you won't believe what they show.
After all that, it's time for the segment you've all been waiting for: WEAPONIZED TICKS. This is a segment so powerful, you won't believe it (and we won't spoil it here in the show notes)!
And then it's time for a new #T3BE involving the rules of evidence and an oral contract. Think you have what it takes to hang with Thomas? Play along online by sharing out this episode, using our new hashtag, #T3BE, and we will reward one winner with Never Ending Fame & Fortune (TM).
Appearances
Andrew was a guest on the latest episode of the Left at the Valley podcast discussing abortion, as well as the most recent episode of Mueller, She Wrote talking.. well, pretty much everything!
Show Notes & Links
- It's not too late! Click here to get tickets for the Opening Arguments LIVE SHOW, live in New York City on August 10th.
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-And finally, remember that you can email us at openarguments@gmail.com!
The Gist - How Michael Bennet Wants to Fix America
On The Gist, Ivanka Trump is every bit the monster her father is.
In the interview, Senator Michael Bennet is here to talk about his campaign for president and his new book The Land of Flickering Lights: Restoring America in an Age of Broken Politics. He and Mike discuss Bennet’s family plan, the importance of the filibuster, and why centrism needs to work on its branding.
In the Spiel, there is no Spiel!
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Bay Curious - Is Dutch Crunch Bread From the Bay Area?
While the Bay Area is known for its sourdough, it’s often Dutch Crunch that really gets the attention of newcomers. The tasty bread is especially prevalent at local sandwich shops. Where did it come from? How is it made? In this episode of Bay Curious, reporter Amanda Font bakes us an answer.
Find the web story, including images of the baking process: Why Does Dutch Crunch Seem to be the Best Kept Local Food Secret?
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If you’re still craving carbs, check out this Bay Curious episode: What Makes San Francisco Sourdough Unique?
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Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Robert Speight, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.
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Pod Save America - “Get Mitch Or Die Trying.” (LIVE from Denver)
The House votes to condemn the President’s racism, Mitch McConnell’s job and the Senate are up for grabs in 2020, and Governor Jared Polis joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Erin Ryan on stage in Denver, Colorado. Check out: votesaveamerica.com/getmitch