Month: October 2019

The White House is stonewalling the impeachment inquiry. Could that hinder the Democrats’ ability to build a strong public case? We look at this year’s crop of Nobel prizes in the sciences and ask why, once again, all the winners are men. And, Japan’s government-led efforts to match lonely urbanites with rural folk.

The news to know for Thursday, October 10th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's demand before he'll cooperate with Democrats' investigation, the attack on an American ally, and a historic win in Alabama.

Plus: a major power outage, Toys 'R' Us has a new plan, and explaining Uber Pet...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about Hyperloop technology, and how it could revolutionize the way we travel and live.

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Sources:

Impeachment Inquiry: WSJ, FOX News, NYT, Washington Post, Politico, AP

Turkey Attacks: AP, Fox News, Vox, NBC News, CNN, Washington Post

Synagogue Attacked: ABC News, NPR, Reuters, AP

Matt Lauer Allegations: Variety, Page Six, Reuters

Montgomery’s First Black Mayor: Axios, WSJ, NYT

CA Power Crisis: SF Chronicle, The Weather Channel, WSJ

Simone Biles Record: NBC Sports, ESPN

MLB Playoffs: USA Today

Target & Toys R Us: Cnet, USA Today

Uber Pet: TechCrunch, The Verge

 

Haley Halverson of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation discusses pornography crisis in this country, how it's changing us, and what can be done about it.

We also cover these stories:

• Turkey’s military takes action at the Syrian border.
• Two people are killed near a synagogue in Germany on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.
• Thanks to the D.C. City Council, the nation’s capital won’t be celebrating Columbus Day on Monday. 

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Two months after India’s Hindu-nationalist government stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy, 7m people are still in limbo. How will it end? Could America’s angrily partisan politics be explained by a rise in loneliness? We visit the Midwest to find out. And, companies are going big on “financial wellness” initiatives for their employees.

The news to know for Wednesday, October 9th, 2019!

What to know today about the White House's letter to lawmakers,  the major question before the Supreme Court and why the NBA and China aren't getting along.

Plus: YouTube's milestone, a Victoria's Secret first, and who's watching you at work...

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. 

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Sources:

White House Letter: WSJ, Washington Post, NYT (full letter)

Supreme Court Split: USA Today, Vox, ABC News

NBA vs. China: NYT, CNN, USA Today

October Snow Storm: Weather Channel, USA Today, AccuWeather

NorCal Power Outage: CNN

Medicare + Apple Watch: CNBC, The Verge, 9to5Mac

YouTube Surpasses Netflix: The Wrap

YouTube Political Ads: The Verge, WSJ

Google, Move the Music: Variety, Engadget

Victoria’s Secret First: E! News, USA Today, WWD

Lego Recycling: Fox Business, AP

Work Wednesday: USA Today 

 

Heritage Foundation foreign policy expert Jim Carafano weighs in on President Donald Trump’s decision to move troops around in Syria, after talking with the Turkish president. Carafano explains how this will affect the Kurds, whether it could boost ISIS, and why we’re in Syria in the first place.

We also cover these stories:

• Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., says he’s inviting Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s lawyer, to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Ukraine.
• Over half of the country is on board with starting an impeachment inquiry, according to a new poll from The Washington Post and Schar School.
• Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in the United States.

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