Believe it or not, Congress apparently does occasionally pass laws still. One such law is the SECURE Act. The stated goals of the legislation involve trying to improve the retirement plans and options for Americans who are struggling to save enough. But was the legislation well-written or will there be unintended consequences? We've got Phil Ferguson of Polaris Financial Planning and host of the Phil Ferguson show to give us the breakdown!
Cato Daily Podcast - Immigrants Remain Less Likely to Use Means-Tested Welfare
When it comes to means-tested welfare programs, immigrants continue to be less likely than native-born Americans to take advantage. Alex Nowrasteh explains how and why.
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The Nod - A Nod to The Nod
The Nod podcast is coming to an end, and this week we are looking back at some of the highlights from the last 2.5 years of the show! It’s just like the moment right before Will turns out the lights in the empty living room at the Banks house. In this jam-packed clip show, Brittany and Eric take a trip down memory lane, and talk about how some of your favorite episodes of The Nod came together.
Be sure to come back next week for the final episode of The Nod podcast! And sign up for updates on the new Quibi show The Nod with Brittany and Eric at thenod.show
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Start the Week - Puritans and God-given government
Oliver Cromwell’s Protectorate in the mid-seventeenth century lasted a mere six years and was England’s sole experiment in republican government. The historian Paul Lay tells Andrew Marr how Cromwell forged both his foreign and domestic policy according to God’s will - including waging wars in the Americas.
Protestant separatists are at the heart of Stephen Tomkins's recreation of the journey of the Mayflower, three decades before Cromwell’s rule. Escaping religious persecution, the Pilgrim Fathers built their version of a brave new world in America.
In the 400 years since the sailing of the Mayflower the USA has become a world superpower. Lindsay Newman from Chatham House looks at President Trump’s foreign policy decisions, especially in relation to Iran, and examines the political ideology that drives them.
It is 70 years since the death of George Orwell. The academic Lisa Mullen explores the contemporary relevance of his writings on political and religious ideology, republicanism and the freedom to express heretical views.
Producer: Katy Hickman
The Intelligence from The Economist - Tripoli crown: the battle for Libya
This weekend’s peace talks in Berlin were a good start, but the situation is still ripe for a longer, messier proxy war. More than a million people die each year on the world’s roads; solutions to the crisis are plain to see, if only governments would seize them. And how curators and conservators are bracing for climate change. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
Strict Scrutiny - Standing Cheese
In the very first live show, Strict Scrutiny goes blue at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor! The full crew recaps two arguments from the January sitting (Kelly v. United States and Thole v. US Bank) and notes some uncomfortable interactions inside and outside of One First Street. They also discuss upcoming student conventions for the American Constitution Society and People’s Parity Project after Leah and Melissa explain to Kate and Jaime what GTL means. Thanks to our hosts, the ACS student chapter at the University of Michigan!
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The NewsWorthy - Gun Rights Rally, Super Bowl Matchup & SpaceX Explosion – Monday, January 20th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, January 20th, 2020!
Today: we're breaking down what to know about the big rally in Virginia today, and why there are worries about violence.
Plus: it's MLK Day, another major Harry & Meghan announcement, why a SpaceX rocket exploded, and the big winners at the SAG Awards...
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.
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Sources:
MLK Day: CNN, Fox News, Volunteer Opportunities
Rally Concerns: Washington Post , Fox News, NYT, NBC News
Tragedy in Honolulu: ABC News, USA Today, Hawaii News Now
Mistake in Puerto Rico: CNN, AP
Harry & Meghan’s Agreement: The Guardian, AP, NBC News
Super Bowl Matchup: ESPN, CBS Sports
McGregor Wins Fight: ESPN
SpaceX Rocket Explodes: Space.com, USA Today, Reuters
Facial Recognition Concerns: NYT, Business Insider, Engadget
Microsoft, T-Mobile Give Back: Windows Central
Starbucks Community Stores: AP
Box Office: Variety, Hollywood Reporter
SAG Awards: PEOPLE
Money Monday - Spending on Plants: Money
The Daily Signal - Alveda King Remembers the Life And Legacy of Her Uncle, Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to remember the life and legacy of one man who changed history forever through his courage and Christian values. In 2019, The Daily Signal spoke to his niece, Alveda King, about her uncle’s enduring legacy. Today, we share that interview once again and remember the courage of Dr. King and those who stood with him in the Civil Rights Movement.
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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy - Sanitary towel
In the early 20th Century, makers of sanitary towels had to find a way to sell an item that some people found too embarrassing to mention. In some parts of the world, that stigma still hasn't gone away. Tim Harford charts the controversial history of a quietly revolutionary product.
Cato Daily Podcast - Population Flows out of High-Tax States
New data highlights the flow of residents from high-tax states to low-tax states. Chris Edwards provides details.
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