John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy.
Crimetown - S2 E19: From the Ashes
In the Crimetown Season 2 finale, Kwame Kilpatrick begins his 28-year prison sentence. Although he still maintains his innocence, his chances of a retrial are slim. Meanwhile, Detroit is undergoing a remarkable economic transformation. But who is benefitting from the Motor City miracle? And is the era of crime and corruption really over?
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The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Dorian, Dem Debate & Apple Apology (+ History of Slavery) – Thursday, August 29th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, August 29th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on Florida, and what to expect from the next presidential debate, including who just dropped out of the race.
Plus: Pinterest has a new rule, Apple is apologizing, and a viral sandwich is now sold out.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This month marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved people brought to America, so Mary Elliott shares some of the history of slavery and we discuss why it's important to remember today.
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Sources:
Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather, USA Today, The Hill
Dem Debate: Politico, The Hill, NYT
UK Parliament Suspension: NBC News, BBC, Vox, AP, The Guardian
Teen Sails to NY: NPR, CNN, Washington Post
Pinterest Medical Searches: The Verge, The Guardian, AP
Apple Apology: BBC, Fox Business, Axios, Apple
Ring Partners With Police: The Washington Post, Gizmodo, Fox Business
YouTube Kids: TechCrunch, Cnet
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: The Washington Post, CBS News
Highest Paid Women in Music: CBS News, Forbes
Thing To Know Thursday: NYT, NYT
The Daily Signal - #536: A New Citizen Shares Her Journey
This week, we're featuring a few top news item and then an episode of "Problematic Women." This week, Heritage Foundation scholar Romina Boccia talks about what it was like going through the citizenship process and what becoming a U.S. citizen means to her.
We also break down:
—Taylor Swift doubles down on her support for the Equality Act, calling out President Donald Trump and the White House.
—Planned Parenthood’s new ad campaign, “Bans Off My Body,” probably features your favorite band.
—The left’s politicization of billionaire philanthropist David Koch’s death.
—The College Board’s announcement that it won’t move forward with plans to include a “diversity score” with SAT testing.
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The Gist - The Mystery of Ivanka Trump
On The Gist, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober was shocked to realize Chelsea Manning is back in jail.
In the interview, Ober talks with journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis about the new podcast Tabloid: The Making of Ivanka Trump. What’s it like to go from aspiring socialite to familial lackey? Is there any room for pity? And when is she headed for Burning Man?
In the Spiel, female political fashion.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Trump’s “Flimsy” Steel Tariffs Challenged
A case in federal court challenge the Trump Administration over steel tariffs. Cato's Simon Lester and Will Yeatman comment.
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The NewsWorthy - Abortion Law Blocked, Adversity Score & Google Maps Update – Wednesday, August 28th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, August 28th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about a judge blocking a new abortion law, a change to a type of SAT score, and a damaging storm heading for Puerto Rico.
Plus: we're talking about Facebook's new 'local alerts,' Google Maps new ride-sharing feature, and how you can book a flight via text.
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:
Epstein’s Accusers: Washington Post, NYT, ABC News, CNBC
Abortion Law Blocked: NBC News, CNN, The Hill
SAT Score Change: WSJ, NBC News
Dorian Update: CBS News Live Coverage, AP
Facebook Local Alerts: USA Today, Cnet, Local Alerts Request Form
Ninja + Adidas: The Verge, Bleacher Report, Engadget
Spirit Airlines + What’s App: CNBC, FOX Business
Google Maps Update: The Verge, Engadget
Irishman in Theaters: Hollywood Reporter, Forbes
Robot-Proof Your Job: Entrepreneur, CNN, Oxford Economics, Fox Business
The Daily Signal - #535: Recent Grad Details How Colleges Promote Hookup Culture
In the opening weeks of fall, a number of colleges now feature what they call “Sex Week”, a week in which risky and irresponsible sexual behaviors are encouraged and even facilitated. It’s a trend many parents will be stunned to learn about -- to unpack the phenomenon, today we’ll hear from Kara Bell.
We also cover these stories:
• Two U.S. senators say they were denied visas to travel to Russia on a congressional delegation.
• Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's office rejected $22 million in aid money to help fight wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.
• A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a recently passed Missouri law that banned abortion after 8 weeks.
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the memory palace - A Welcome! And Dreamland!
Here in its tenth year in operation, the Memory Palace just got a star turn in the wonderful podcast and radios show, Radiolab. We couldn’t be more delighted.
So, a word of welcome to new listeners and a call to arms for regular listeners and a story perfect for the end of summer.
The Gist - They Tried to Cancel You
On The Gist, journalist Katie Herzog fills in for Mike Pesca and focuses on cancel culture.
In the interview, Herzog interviews filmmaker Rhys Ernst about his new film Adam, and the queer backlash against the film. What’s it like for your own community to try and cancel you? Is all the extra publicity a good thing? And how does attempted cancellation age?
In the Spiel, unproductive Antifa protests.
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