The NewsWorthy - Impeachment Hearings, Dem Debate & Solar Breakthrough – Wednesday, November 20th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, November 20th, 2019!

We're breaking down a few of the key moments from the impeachment hearings, and what to expect from tonight's Democratic debate.

Plus: what all Android users need to know, a solar energy 'breakthrough' backed by Bill Gates, and how a selfie can get you free stuff...

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. 

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:

Impeachment Hearing Highlights: AP, NYT, WSJ, The Hill, The Washington Post, ABC News

Dem Debate #5: NPR, Vox, Washington Post

Doctors’ Group Wants Vaping Ban: CNBC, Time, AMA

Android Vulnerability: Forbes, Ars Technica

Solar Breakthrough: Cnet, CNN, TechCrunch

Bill Gates Richest Man: MarketWatch, Bloomberg

First Net-Zero Carbon Flights: CNN, USA Today, AP

Helmets + Free Scooter Rides: Engadget, The Verge

Work Wednesday - Older Workers Hide Age: WSJ

The Daily Signal - Doctor Turned Lawmaker Discusses How to Improve Health Care

 Health care continues to be a top issue for Americans -- but it’s not getting much attention from Congress. Rep. Greg Murphy, a urologist and House member, brings a unique perspective to the health care debate.


We also cover the following stories:

  • Why Chick-fil-A's surrender in the culture wars is so depressing.
  • What happened during Tuesday's impeachment hearings.
  • Colleges students protest economist Art Laffer.


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The Gist - Another Day, Another Impeachment Hearing

On The Gist, the MSNBC and The Washington Post Democratic debate.

In the interview, Mike talks to actor June Diane Raphael of Grace and Frankie about her call to activism after the 2016 election, working with Emily’s List, and encouraging more women to run for office. Her new book is Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World.

In the Spiel, the impeachment saga. 

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Bits in pieces: a fragmenting internet

The early vision for a borderless, unregulated internet has not panned out as its pioneers hoped. How to handle the “splinternet”? Doug Jones is Alabama’s first Democratic senator in a quarter of a century; in his moderate ways our correspondent finds broader lessons for the Democratic Party. And air pollution is a threat the world over—most of all to the well-being of children.

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Short Wave - Saving Water One Flush At A Time

Happy World Toilet Day! Flushing toilets can consume a lot of water, so Tak-Sing Wong, a biomedical engineer at Penn State University, is trying to minimize how much is needed. Wong developed a slippery coating for the inside of a toilet bowl. It can potentially move human waste more efficiently, leaving a cleaner bowl and using less water. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

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The NewsWorthy - Trump to Testify?, Royal Interview Fallout & Google Map’s Local Guides – Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, November 19th, 2019!

Will President Trump testify in the impeachment inquiry? It's possible. What he's now saying about the request.

Plus: a royal family member's questionable interview, Ford's first electric vehicle, and explaining Google Map's new 'Local Guides.' 

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

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Sources:

Impeachment Hearings: CBS News, NPR, USA Today, Politico 

Trump’s Written Testimony: WSJ, NPR, NYT, The Hill

U.S. on Israeli Settlements: CBS News, AP, The Hill

Prince Andrew Controversy: BBC, CNN, The Guardian

Epstein Case: CNBC

AmEx Plan to Expand: WSJ

Ford Mustang Mach-E: The Verge, Cnet, CNBC

Google Maps “Local Guides”: The Verge, TechCrunch

Google Launches Stadia: Yahoo Finance, The Verge

Free Amazon Music Expands: Variety, CNBC

Luke Combs Billboard Record: Billboard

Jeopardy Best of the Best: USA Today, AP

 

The City - Behind the Curtains | S2 E5

A mysterious device shows up at the Wild Orchid, and Kamy is paranoid the city is out to get him. Everyone wants to know what’s happening in the strip club’s VIP rooms—including the courts. 

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