Month: January 2020

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The Best One Yet - “‘Mealkitting’ never became a verb” — HelloFresh vs Blue Apron. Signet Jewelers’ 40% surge — Microsoft pulls a Sierra Club

We’ve got a new #1 in the US meal kit market — HelloFresh is beating Blue Apron (even though mealkitting may be in trouble). Zales/Kay/Jared’s owner Signet Jewelers watched its stock pop 40% last week, but its “Path to Brilliance” plan may not be working. And Microsoft is acting more like a non-profit, announcing it’s not just going carbon neutral… it’s going carbon negative (mic drop). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Why Trump’s Anti-Refugee Policy Could Backfire

A new executive order from the Trump administration was meant to curb refugee resettlement and further polarize the country. But most Republican governors have snubbed the policy. How did this particular anti-immigrant scheme backfire?

Guest: Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer for The New Yorker. 

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Short Wave - Mighty Mice Return From Space

Some very unusual mice with big muscles are back on Earth after a month on the International Space Station. NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton shares the story of the two researchers behind the experiment. What they learn could help people with disabling bone and muscle diseases and another group with muscle problems, astronauts. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

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What A Day - Trump’s Stellar Legal Team

  • The impeachment trial for President Trump officially kicks off today in the Senate. We’ll see if it goes exactly the way Mitch McConnell wants it to or if justice can find a way.
  • At yesterday’s Brown and Black Forum in Iowa, an impressively direct group of moderators asked the Democratic candidates some questions of concern to the black community. We discuss the event’s history and some of the day's biggest moments. 
  • And in headlines: computer buildings, less plastic in China, and Superyacht: Boat of Steel.

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The NewsWorthy - Trial Begins, China’s New Virus & Wave to Pay – Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020!

What to expect at the first big day of the impeachment trial (and why President Trump is thousands of miles away for it), and what to know about a new virus spreading in China.

Plus: we're talking artificial intelligence, linking credit cards with your hand, and the record ticket prices for the Super Bowl...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Impeachment Trial Starts Today: CNN, NYT, The Hill, CBS News

World Economic Forum Starts: BBC, USA Today, NBC News, Fox News

Virginia Rally Ends Peacefully: ABC News, AP

New Coronavirus Spreads in China: WSJ, NPR, Washington Post

China Bans Plastic Bags: NBC News, BBC

Alphabet CEO Calls for AI Regulation: The Verge, The Financial Times

Credit Cards Linked to Hands: WSJ, Engadget

Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams: ESPN

Super Bowl Ticket Prices: CBS Sports, SeatGeek.com

 

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #282 – “Weird Video Games” with Scott Howard

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined by comedian, writer, and podcaster Scott Howard to talk about some of the weirdest and worst video games of all time. We start off by talking about the SUPREMELY WEIRD new trailer for an upcoming "first-person healer" called "I Am Jesus Christ". We then talk about weird classics like the human-faced fish sim "Seaman" and a fighting game called "Arm Joe" which features characters from the musical 'Les Miserables'. We also read y'all's comments from Twitter and BOY were there some good ones. Thanks again for writing-in and we hope y'all enjoy this episode! Follow Scott on all forms of social media @TheBestIsScott. Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock   Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Subscribe on Patreon for a Bonus Episode every week! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod 

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The Daily Signal - Pro-Life is Pro-Woman.

Life Empowers: Pro-Life is Pro-Woman. That is the theme of this years national March for Life in Washington, DC set to take place on January 24. Since 1974, March For Life has gathered in our nations capital to remember the lives lost since the passage of Roe v. Wade and to remind America that each life has value.


President of March for Life Jeanne Mancini joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss what to expect at this years march and where the pro-life movement as a whole is headed in 2020.


Learn More about March March for Life: https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/.


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