The Best One Yet - “Pasta vs. Oil” – Uber’s unicorn contract. Oil’s historic 200% plummet. Mobile gaming 2.0.

We noticed Uber snagged a nearly $1B government contract that no one is talking about. The price of a barrel of crude oil was $140 when we were in college — and it just plummeted 200% in one day to cost less than your lunch (spoiler: Negative prices may become a thing). And gaming is having such a moment right now, Facebook Gaming lets you live stream your Fortnite to Facebook. 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.

The Intelligence from The Economist - Symbols’ status: arrests in Hong Kong

Authorities have re-ignited tensions by arresting some of the democracy movement’s most prominent figures—and Beijing seems to be piling more pressure on. Shortages of protective equipment are not just about supply; we look at the global scramble for kit. And Brazil’s universally beloved “telenovelas” are on hold; how will they eventually deal with covid-19? For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer


What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Democrats’ Plan to Win the Senate

No one thought 2020 was going to be a boring election year. Several key Senate seats are in play, presenting Democrats with a real shot at winning back the chamber. However, with an unstable economy and a critical phase of the campaign cycle going virtual, candidates are facing new challenges. 

Guest: Jim Newell, Slate’s senior politics writer

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Short Wave - On Earth Day, What You Can Do For The Environment

Happy (early) Earth Day, Short Wave listeners. We've received many questions from you about climate change, specifically what can individuals and households do to reduce their carbon footprint. So, we consulted two folks who have been thinking about this deeply and developing strategies for over a decade: Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac, two architects of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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What A Day - Mind Your Small Business

As Congress continues to negotiate their next relief bill, Democrats are pushing for a requirement that the administration develop a national testing strategy. Meanwhile, the National Restaurant Association is pushing for an industry bailout.

Then, an update on case numbers around the country and the world. Plus, why Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina think it’s a good idea to reopen right now.

And in headlines: the Supreme Court knocks down split jury convictions, John Stamos has a Dumbo, and Whole Foods' anti-unionization map is revealed.

The NewsWorthy - Trump Banning Immigration, Oil’s Historic Low & “How Can I Help?”- Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

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

What to know today about President Trump’s plan to ban immigration, why some states are randomly testing people for COVID-19, and a new CDC warning about cleaning products.

Plus, the most popular Google searches right now, and the newest docu-series everyone's watching.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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Trump Suspending Immigration: Twitter, Politico, WSJ

Border Restrictions Extended: NPR, The Hill

Case Count: Johns Hopkins

Southern States Start Reopening: NY Times, CNN

More Testing Conflict: AP, LA Times, Twitter, YouTube

Antibody Tests Hint at Higher Infection Rate: LA Times, CNBC, CNN

New York Begins Antibody Testing: NBC New York, Politico, NY Gov

Ohio Prison HotSpot: NPR, NY Times

Oil Prices Crash: CNBC, Business Insider, FOX Business

Top Google Searches: Washington Post, Google Trends

Rise in Poisonings: The Hill, CNBC, CDC

New Uber Delivery Service: VentureBeat, Gizmodo, Press Release

Facebook Gaming: Mashable, Engadget, NYT

Warner Bros Delays Releases: AP, FOX News

Jordan Documentary a Hit: Variety, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter, Press Release

Talk to Me Tuesday - Reduced Lung Capacity? Johns Hopkins Medicine, Business Insider / South China Morning Post, AARC.org

The Daily Signal - How and When Should States Reopen? Rep. Andy Biggs Has Answers

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., a member of President Donald Trump’s congressional task force on economic recovery, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the economy's devastation by the coronavirus and how America should get back to work. The House Freedom Caucus chairman talks about how the nation should balance the contagiousness of COVID-19 with the economic damage, what might happen if the country's reopening is delayed too long, and technology to track those who are infected.


We also cover these stories:

  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the latest site for a massive protest over coronavirus lockdowns.
  • The U.S. continues increased travel restrictions with Mexico and Canada.
  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the federal government should give essential workers a 50% bonus.


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Opening Arguments - OA379: Trump’s Contempt for the Press & Husch Blackwell

Today's episode features a deep dive on a completely frivolous lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against a Wisconsin TV station for simply airing an ad created by Priorities USA that... uses a pastiche of Trump's own words talking about COVID-19. Learn why Trump (and his corrupt lawyers at Husch Blackwell) are transparently trying to silence any public criticism of this President.

First, we begin with an update on the various emoluments clause cases and we learn a) the status of all three cases and b) why none are likely to be decided before the next Presidential election.

Then, it's time for that deep dive into Trump for President, Inc. v. Northland Television d/b/a WJFW-NBC, a nonsense lawsuit designed to intimidate a local TV station for airing a garden-variety attack ad against Trump's handling of COVID-19.

After that, it's time to decipher whether Trump can actually de-fund the World Health Organization (WHO), as he's threatened. (Hint: no.)

Then, of course, it's time for the answer to a thrilling #T3BE involving breach of contract by a beloved aunt and her niece over the ownership of a business, the transfer of a lease, and some slow lawyers. Will Thomas's win streak continue? Listen and find out!

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  1. Whatever you do, don't share out this anti-Trump ad created by Priorities USA on social media, or you might get sued by Trump via his lawyers at Husch Blackwell.
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