Month: July 2019

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The Best One Yet - Tesla plummets 10%, Dunkin’ democratizes Beyond Meat, and UPS jumps 9% on “do-everything” strategy

With another huge day of earnings, Tesla fell 10% because one of its top cars is cannibalizing sales of another. Dunkin’ is launching a plant-based sausage sandwich with Beyond Meat, highlighting how Dunkin’s become the great trend democratizer. And UPS popped 9% as it tries a new strategy for growth: A try every strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Nothing new to report: Robert Mueller testifies

As promised, the special counsel revealed no more than appeared in his report into Russian election-meddling and obstruction of justice. The story hasn’t moved on, but Democrats would be wise to. Economists are returning to an old idea: that cultural forces should figure into their theories. And, a look at the blindingly fast hands—and feet, and robots—of Rubik’s Cube competitions.


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Mueller Speaks

Special Counsel Robert Mueller appeared determined to do two things in his House testimony on Wednesday: carry no water for partisans, and communicate the national security threat of Russia’s interference in U.S. elections.   

Guest: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick, who predicted the Mueller testimony would be a “game of chicken between chickens.”

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The NewsWorthy - Mueller Recap, Breast Implants Recall & Teen Beats Phelps Record (+ Talking Deepfakes) – Thursday, July 25th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, July 25th, 2019!

Today, there's a lot. We're breaking down some key moments from Mueller's testimony, and we're talking about the historic announcement from Puerto Rico's governor.

Plus: breast implants recalled, another new video streaming option, and the teen who beat Michael Phelps' world record.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about "deepfake" videos: what they are and why it matters. SRI International researcher Aaron Lawson joins me to explain.

 Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect.

And check out the Pantsuit Politics podcast.  

 

Sources: 

Mueller Testimony: AP, Fox News, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News

Puerto Rico Governor Resigns: AP, NBC News 

Breast Implants Recall: CNN, USA Today, New York Times

New Prosthetic Arm: Gizmodo, NPR

Facebook Fine: CBS News, CNBC

AT&T TV: Cnet, The Verge

Swimming Record: People, CBS Sports

Olympic Medals: The Verge, Sports Illustrated

 

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Ologies with Alie Ward - Cnidariology (CORAL) with Shayle Matsuda

Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology/UH Mānoa takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become you favorite cnidariologist.

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The Gist - Mueller Is No Showman

On The Gist, Robert Mueller was a bit of a broken record in his congressional testimony. 

In the interview, David Wolman once happened upon a small Hawaiian museum dedicated to a small crew of cowboys in the state—and that was the first he heard of them. He teamed up with Julian Smith to dig into the fascinating history of these cowpokes and how they dazzled the world at the 1908 World Rodeo Championships. Their new book is Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World’s Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West.

In the Spiel, we’ve perhaps seen the last of Robert Mueller’s public statements. And the impeachment needle hasn’t moved one bit.

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Opening Arguments - OA300: Mueller Testifies!

It's Mueller Time! Today's episode drops early to give you our instant reaction to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. (This only covers the testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, not the subsequent testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.)

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We break down everything that transpired -- the high points, the low points, and whether anything Moved The Noodle(TM). Specifically, we point out the factual and legal background underlying Mueller's testimony, the 24 OLC memorandum that is the subject of Mueller's declination decision, and the standards for indicting a person under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c).

Plus, you'll learn the totally misleading takes that right-wing sources are sure to run with, and we'll equip you with everything you need to rebut those.

After a lengthy breakdown of the day's events, we head to #T3BE, which involves a breach-of-contract claim against a bar exam tutor and a rather disappointed new lawyer.

Appearances

Andrew was a guest on the latest episode of the Registry Matters podcast discussing the Supreme Court, as well as the most recent episode of Mueller, She Wrote from the live show in Philadelphia talking.. well, pretty much everything!

Show Notes & Links

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  2. Click here to read the Mueller Report.
  3. Click here to read the OLC opinion.

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