Month: September 2019

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The NewsWorthy - ‘Historic’ Storm, Starship Rocket & Apple in Theaters – Monday, September 30th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, September 30th, 2019!

Today, we're providing several updates about the whistleblower complaint investigation, including what to expect this week. Also, we're talking about a "historic" winter storm impacting parts of the U.S.

Plus: what to know about space tourism, Rent the Runway's notice to customers, and reported plans for Apple to debut movies in theaters.

Those stories and more -- in less than 10 minutes!

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...

Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Use the code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartner 

Also, thanks to our "Money Monday" sponsor, MyWallSt.

 Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

 

Sources:

Whistleblower Update: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News, 60 Minutes, The Hill

Hong Kong Protests: CNN, NPR, CBS News

Winter Storm in September: ABC News, Weather Channel , AccuWeather, AP

MLB Records: CBS Sports, USA Today, ESPN, MLB

WNBA Finals: Sports Illustrated

Space X Rocket: WSJ, Reuters, Space.com

Tesla Update: The Verge, CNN

Rent the Runway Problems: Business Insider, WSJ

Forever 21 Bankruptcy: AP, CNN, 

Box Office: Variety, Forbes

Apple Feature Films: WSJ, Reuters

Rosh Hashanah: USA Today, Chabad.org

Money and Happiness: CNBC

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The Daily Signal - ‘Despite the Liberal Media’ Narrative, My Community Is ‘Very Conservative,’ Says Black Strategist

Raynard Jackson is the president and CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates and a political strategist in Washington, D.C.


Jackson joins The Daily Signal podcast to explain why the values of the African-American community are conservative at their roots, and how those on the Right should seek to communicate with communities of color.


Also on today's episode:


• We also read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com.


• And we share a good news story about one child sponsorship organization that has just flipped the script on their sponsorship model. Watch these videos to learn more: World Visions New Model & Mary's Sponsorship Story.


The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at dailysignal.com/podcasts.


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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs - BONUS: Question and Answer Episode 2

This week’s episode of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs is the second of two bonus episodes answering listener questions at the end of the first year of the podcast. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a bonus podcast, answering even more questions.

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Unexpected Elements - Global climate inaction

This week’s IPCC report on the state of the world’s climate looks very much like their earlier reports on the subject. The document cautiously expresses a picture of a future with greater climate extremes. Activists are frustrated by the lack of action. We look at why the scientific message is often hampered by politics.

Fish could provide micronutrients to the world poor, but as we’ll hear this would need a major shift in commercial fishing practices globally.

Baby bottles from thousands of years ago suggest Neolithic people gave animal milk to their children.

And when did the Sahara develop? New findings in deposits from volcanic islands provides some evidence.

The number of vegans is on the rise in many parts of the world, with many people swearing by the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. But is a vegan diet really better for your health? Is there any evidence to show that vegans are likely to live longer?

And what about the new, highly processed meat analogues becoming increasingly available in supermarkets and restaurants menus? They look, feel and taste just like meat products but what affect are they having on our health? To find out more, we talk to the experts and join listener Samantha in following a vegan diet.

(Image: Greta Thunberg. Credit: AFP/Getty Image)

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Curious City - Chicago’s Hidden Indie Rock Archive

Over three decades, Aadam Jacobs obsessively documented Chicago’s indie rock scene. His collection includes the early work of Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins, Jeff Tweedy, New Order, Naked Raygun, Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and much more. Today, the future of his roughly 10,000 live recordings is unclear. We took a peek into Jacob's archive.