After chaotic scenes in the National Assembly, it seems the country’s legislature has two leaders. Has Juan Guaidó’s chance at regime change run out of steam? Allegations against Harvey Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement; as he stands trial in New York we examine how the movement is progressing. And unpicking the weird theories for Sudan’s nasty traffic. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
Omnibus - Byzantine Rhinokopia (Entry 170.JB4102)
In which the Byzantine throne is contested by various Machiavellian schemes willing to mutilate the noses of their political rivals, and John reveals which Marx brother he is most sexually attracted to. Certificate #34954.
The Best One Yet - SmileDirectClub goes to Walmart — Taco Bell’s owner devours hamburger chain — The taser creator could split in 2
SmileDirectClub abandoned its direct-to-consumer ways to launch in Walmart stores, but it’s missing one big thing: Its core product. Taser-inventor Axon acquired a rival last year, but now it’s been accused of running a taser monopoly. And Yum Brands happens to own Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, but now it’s acquiring a burger chain — so why burgers, why now?
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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #280 – “Far East Hypebeast” with Anna Valenzuela & Stuart Thompson
In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are kicking off the New Year right by sitting down with two of the funniest comics in L.A.: Anna Valenzuela and Stuart Thompson! Anna and Stuart have just recently gotten back from an amazing comedy trip to East Asia where they traveled and performed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand and they're here to all us all the juicy details. This episode is so damn funny and it's also a PERFECT way to settle into 2020. Follow Anna on social media @AnnaVisFun and follow Stuart @StuartBThompson. 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
The Goods from the Woods - Episode #280 – “Far East Hypebeast” with Anna Valenzuela & Stuart Thompson
In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are kicking off the New Year right by sitting down with two of the funniest comics in L.A.: Anna Valenzuela and Stuart Thompson! Anna and Stuart have just recently gotten back from an amazing comedy trip to East Asia where they traveled and performed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand and they're here to all us all the juicy details. This episode is so damn funny and it's also a PERFECT way to settle into 2020. Follow Anna on social media @AnnaVisFun and follow Stuart @StuartBThompson. 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
What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – Bernie Could Win This Thing
Right now, when it comes to fundraising, it certainly looks like Bernie Sanders is winning. In the last three months, his campaign has raised more money than any other Democrat in the field. And with just a few weeks left before the Iowa caucuses, Sanders is in a three-way tie for the lead alongside Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg. How is he pulling this off?
Guest: Ryan Grim, D.C. bureau chief at the Intercept. Read his latest story is about the Sanders campaign.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Bernie Could Win This Thing
Right now, when it comes to fundraising, it certainly looks like Bernie Sanders is winning. In the last three months, his campaign has raised more money than any other Democrat in the field. And with just a few weeks left before the Iowa caucuses, Sanders is in a three-way tie for the lead alongside Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg. How is he pulling this off?
Guest: Ryan Grim, D.C. bureau chief at the Intercept. Read his latest story is about the Sanders campaign.
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What A Day - Confessions Of A Dangerous Bolton
- Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton said that if he’s subpoenaed by the Senate, he’d be willing to give up the goods. We discuss the GOP reaction and what else is new in Trump’s impeachment.
- Film producer and accused rapist Harvey Weinstein went to trial in New York yesterday. At the same time, he was indicted for similar crimes in Los Angeles. Things are not looking good for Harvey.
- And in headlines: memories of Pier 1 Imports, Judge Judy gavels for Bloomberg, and helping out in Australia with the power of nudes.
Short Wave - Food Waste + Poop = Electricity
Some dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste and manure to create renewable energy. Each farm produces enough to power about 1,500 homes. Not only does this process create electricity, NPR Science Correspondent Allison Aubrey tells us it also prevents the release of methane, a greenhouse gas. Follow Short Wave's Emily Kwong on Twitter @emilykwong1234. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
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The NewsWorthy - Iran’s New Threats, Toyota’s ‘City of the Future’ & Jeopardy’s Greatest – Tuesday, January 7th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, January 7th, 2020!
We've got an update today about the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, what to know this week about the Senate impeachment trial, and new charges against Harvey Weinstein.
Plus: a new flying ride-hailing company, Toyota's 'city of the future,' and how Jeopardy will name its greatest champ of all time...
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U.S.-Iran conflict latest: NYT, AP, ABC News, WSJ, Washington Post
Bolton says he’d testify: NYT, The Hill, NBC News
Harvey Weinstein’s new charges: CNN, ABC News, LA Times
Puerto Rico hit by earthquake: NPR, AccuWeather,CBS News
Pier One closing half its stores: CNN, CNBC
Tumblr’s digital literacy campaign: The Verge, Engadget
Latest from CES: Cnet, TechCrunch, Axios, The Verge, Engadget,
Toyota builds “city of the future”: The Verge, TechCrunch
Jeopardy’s “Greatest of All Time”: Jepoardy.com, GMA