Month: June 2020

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Belated National Embrace of Juneteenth

Companies from Nike to the New York Times have announced that Juneteenth will be a paid day off this year. What does wider observance of the holiday say about the progress we’re making as a country? 

Guest: Adam Serwer, staff writer for The Atlantic

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Serious Inquiries Only - SIO245: Brandon J. McKoy on #defundthepolice

We're joined this week by Brandon J. McKoy! He's the president of the New Jersey Policy Perspective, a think-tank whose focus is policy change to advance economic justice and prosperity. We discuss what #defundthepolice means to different advocacy groups, what it might look like in practice, and what other potential policy might lead to better policing in this country.

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The NewsWorthy - Murder Charges for Officer, Bolton’s Bombshells & Aunt Jemima Retired (+ Know the Risks in Reopening)- Thursday, June 18th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, June 18th, 2020!

What to know today about the new murder charges against a former Atlanta police officer and what to expect next.

Also, newly-released parts of the former national security advisor’s upcoming book have troubling allegations against President Trump. What they are and how Trump is responding.

Plus, big changes to some well-known brands, how to turn off all political ads on social media, and Lyft goes electric.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview, explaining key things to consider as you choose where it’s safe to venture out again.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned.

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Sources:

Former GA Officer Charged with Murder: NBC News, AP, Reuters, WSJ, CNN

Atlanta Police Calling Out Sick in Protest: AJC, WXIA, Tweet

Details from Bolton’s Book: ABC News, WSJ, AP, FOX News, Schiff Tweet

DOJ Restraining Order: Axios, The Hill, WaPo

Veterans Mental Health Plan: AP, Stars & Stripes, ABC News, WaPo

COVID-19 Mixed Messaging: Axios, WSJ, Daily Beast, Gray DC, CNN, Johns Hopkins

NASA Honors Healthcare Workers: Space.com, AP

Aunt Jemima to Change Name, Brand: NBC News, USA Today, CBS News, MarketWatch

Other Brands Consider Phasing Out Logos: CNN, USA Today, Reuters

Boy Scouts to Create Diversity Badge: NY Times, FOX News, People, Boy Scouts

Netflix Founder Donates to HBCUs: CBS News, NY Times, CNBC

Google Donation, Black Hiring Goal: WSJ, CBS News, CNBC

Facebook and IG Make Political Ads Optional: The Verge, TechCrunch, NY Times, Zuckerberg, Facebook

Lyft to go Electric by 2030: Mashable, FOX Business, CNN

TTKT: Risk Factors in Reopening - Know What to Avoid: Erin Bromage Blog Post, CNN Opinion, PBS

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Short Wave - The Inseparable Link Between Climate Change And Racial Justice

Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson wrote a Washington Post op-ed about the ways the fight around climate change and racial justice go hand in hand. Host Maddie Sofia talks with her about that and how Ayana says the fight against climate change could be stronger if people of color weren't being constantly exhausted by racism.

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What A Day - The Amazing Trace

COVID-19 cases have plateaued in the US at around 20,000 a day as some states are seeing outbreaks grow. That hasn’t stopped Texas governor Greg Abbot from enforcing his executive order that bans cities from making face coverings mandatory. 

The police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, Georgia is now facing 11 charges including felony murder. 

Contact tracers are working around the country to cut off chains of coronavirus transmission. We interview one of them, Alexander Miamen, about what a typical day is like for him and how he speaks to his community’s needs. 

And in headlines: a price-fixing tuna CEO is going to prison, genetically modified mosquitos in Florida, and why you don’t need to buy John Bolton’s book.

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The Goods from the Woods - “The Corona Diaries #43” with Darwin Finch

Three L.A. comedians are quarantined in a podcast studio during a global pandemic. There is literally nothing to be done EXCEPT make content. These are "The Corona Diaries" and this is Episode #43.  Our special guest today is combat athlete and one of the superstars of The Brian Kendrick's Wrestling Pro Wrestling, Darwin Finch! Follow him on Twitter @DarwinFinch3!  Music at the end is "Desert Skies" by Beachwood Sparks. 

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The Daily Signal - Why Juneteenth Is a Uniquely American Holiday

Friday marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day that slaves in Texas found out that they were freed due to President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Professor Lucas Morel, who is the head of the politics department at Washington and Lee University, joins the podcast to discuss the significance of this day, what all the Emancipation Proclamation accomplished, how he thinks it should be celebrated, and more. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below.


We also cover these stories:

  • Senate Republicans introduced a police reform bill on Wednesday. 
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York had some critical words for Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s police reform bill which seeks to enact reform, accountability, and transparency within the police force.
  • Texas Senator Ted Cruz is speaking out against Google’s treatment of The Federalist, a conservative media outlet.



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The Gist - Give Up That Racist Tradition

On the Gist, an officer cooperates.

In the interview, Mike talks with co-host of Slate’s Political Gabfest, CBS 60 Minutes correspondent and contributing editor at the Atlantic, John Dickerson. His new book on the American Presidency, The Hardest Job In The World, details that there are no blueprints around the challenges of governing, and how we need to evaluate candidates and nominees for the job.

In the spiel, a song gets cancelled.

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Consider This from NPR - Which Masks Are Better; The Rich Aren’t Spending (And That’s Hurting The Economy)

While President Trump wants to celebrate an uptick in retail sales as states reopen, there's still a long way to go before the economy is back on track. Part of the problem is that the wealthiest Americans are saving their cash rather than spending it.

More and more people are leaving their home without a face covering, but experts tell NPR's Maria Godoy they really do help — some more than others.

There has been growing support of the Black Lives Matter movement among white Americans. But why now? Police brutality isn't new. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch podcast explains what the pandemic might have to do with it.

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