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Donald Trump has a meltdown for the ages that includes snubbing Denmark because they refused to sell him Greenland, accusing American Jews of stupidity and disloyalty, caving to the NRA, and blaming everyone else for an economy that Trump says is the greatest. Then Stacey Abrams talks to Dan about her new effort to fight voter suppression and expand democracy.
Ever had your late night revels ended abruptly by the bartender announcing last call just before 2 a.m. here in the Bay Area?
If this strikes a chord, you’re not alone.
California’s 2 a.m. last call frustrates a lot of people. KQED listener Tara Downey even gets a little embarrassed by it when out-of-town friends visit.
“I have friends that live in New York, and so when they come back here it’s a little bit of a shock to them,” she explained. “They’re kind of like ‘OK, where do we go next?’ And… there’s not really an answer for that. We go home.”
Now she wants to know why last call is so early in San Francisco compared to other big cities.
Read the full web version: Think Bay Area Nightlife Ends Early? That Could Be About to Change
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As fires across the amazon basin continue to burn, we speak to the researchers watching from space and from the ground.
Also, new pictures back from the surface of asteroid Ryugu thanks to Germany’s MASCOT lander, part of the Japanese Hyabusa2 mission, give insights into the clay from which the solar system was originally formed, and Greenland’s top geologist gives his valuation of his native island for prospective purchasers.
Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield
(Photo: Wildfires in Amazon rainforest. Credit:REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino)
Last year a staffer in Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s office came forward with allegations of sexual harassment against her superior Kevin Quinn. Now a new report fully outlines the circumstances and situations women have endured for years. And while Madigan himself has not been accused of wrongdoing, the powerful politician has apologized for not seeing it, or responding to these allegations in a timely manner.
Plus Eugene Jones Jr. was the CHA’s 5th CEO in 4 years. Residents liked his accessibility and his can-do spirit. But just a few months after he refuted rumors that he was moving on from the job, Jones turned in his resignation.
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After a decade of scandals and a sprawling corruption investigation, Kwame Kilpatrick faces his most daunting challenge yet: a federal trial that could put him in prison for decades. The former mayor is no longer fighting for his political life or his marriage — now, he’s fighting for his freedom.
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The news to know for Thursday, August 22nd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about another new immigration rule impacting families, and why President Trump just changed his mind about more tax cuts.
Plus: a new type of wristband for people with Autism, a viral Instagram hoax, and a surprising, controversial member of the new 'Dancing With The Stars" cast.
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 explaining the growing concern about drug-resistant 'superbugs.' Experts say superbugs could become a bigger killer than cancer and diabetes in the next few decades. Dr. Erica Shenoy, an infectious disease physician, is sharing how we got here and what both patients and doctors can do about it.
Today's episode is brought to you by www.MMLaFleur.com/newsworthy
Read more:
Migrant Families Rule: Vox, WSJ, NBC News
Trillion Dollar Deficit: AP, CNBC, Fox News
Tax Cut Reversal: WSJ, Washington Post
Global Wildfires: Vox, BBC, CBS News , NYT
Saving Coral Reef: CNN, CBS Miami
ISS New Parking Spot: AP News, Space.com
Wristbands Predict Outbursts: Engadget, Spectrum News
Instagram Hoax: NBC News, The Verge
XFL Teams: Bleacher Report, ESPN, CNN
Highest Paid Actors: Forbes, E News
Dancing With The Stars Cast: People, Inside Edition
On The Gist, Scaramucci was wrong about Trump.
In the interview, journalist David Robson is here to talk about his new book The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes. He and Mike talk the intelligence quotient, the blind spots smart people have, and why it might be a good idea to talk about yourself in the third person.
In the Spiel, Trump as all of America.
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