Month: August 2020

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Republicans Are Freaking Out About Kansas

Tuesday’s Kansas Senate primary has Republican party leadership concerned. Polls show that Barbara Bollier, a former Republican turned Democrat, stands a chance in the general election against one of the leading Republicans in the primary, Kris Kobach. So much so in fact that a pro-Democrat super PAC has been running ads in favor of Kobach, hoping to face off against him in November. How would a Kobach win on Tuesday upend the battle for control of the Senate? And what are Republicans doing to stop him?

Guest: Dave Weigel covers politics for the Washington Post.

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Land of the Giants - World War Stream

The "streaming wars" are here, but they're not what you think—or rather, where you think. While competitors are duking it out in the US, Netflix wants to take over the world.


Hosts: Peter Kafka & Rani Molla

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The NewsWorthy - Isaias Makes Landfall, Teachers Protest & “The Rock” Buys XFL- Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

The news to know for Tuesday, August 4th, 2020!

We have updates about:

  • Hurricane Isaias: where it made landfall and where it's expected to go next
  • President Trump's TikTok ultimatum: meet one condition or be banned in the U.S.
  • Boeing's new plan to get troubled jets back in the air
  • the pro sports league Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just purchased
  • what you can now buy from the failed Fyre Festival

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

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Sources:

Latest on Hurricane Isaias: AP, USA Today, CBS News, Axios

Teachers Protest Reopenings: Reuters, Al Jazeera, NPR, NJ.com, NY Times

COVID-19 Status, Lockdown Debate: Johns Hopkins, WaPo, Reuters, CNBC

Trump Fraud Investigation: NY Times, Reuters, AP

Trump on TikTok Sale: CNN, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ

Boeing 737 Max Jets Next Steps: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times

Google Unveils 5G Phones: Reuters, The Verge, Business Insider, Axios

XFL Sold: CNN, Axios, AP, CBS Sports

Fyre Festival Merch Auction: CNN, The Verge, AP, Auction

Trivia Tuesday: National Geographic, Visit Scotland

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What A Day - Work From Homeroom

The school year is officially beginning in some states and there have already been disruptions due to students and staff testing positive for Covid-19. A huge number of students will learn remotely for now, with only 6 of the nation’s 25 largest school districts saying they will do in-person teaching.

Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington all have primaries today. We highlight some noteworthy races and ballot initiatives to watch out for. 

And in headlines: several parts of the world face extreme weather, thousands of Germans protest Covid-19 restrictions, and some thought-provoking updates from the first cruises to set sail since the pandemic began.

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The Goods from the Woods - UNLOCKED – Patreon Episode #16 – “The Bargain Bin 4” with Kevin Anderson & Joe Kaye

Hey y'all! Today we're unlocking one of our all-time favorite Patreon episodes! Recorded pre-pandemic on February 22, 2020, we had a full damn house in the studio for this one as we talk about our trip back to the Record Parlour record store in Hollywood for another deep dive into their sun-warped, outdoor $2 vinyl crates! In this one, we pulled up some true folksy weirdness like a song that's all about "Morning Corn" as well as some Yacht Rock and, naturally, some Christian Prog Rock! This episode is truly one of the funniest episodes (Patreon or otherwise) we've ever done. Along for the ride on this one, comedians Kevin Anderson (@KBAndersonYo) and Joe Kaye (@JoeCharlesKaye). For more than 50 hours of content just like this, join the Tower of Power TODAY by signing up for our Patreon now for only $5 a month! http://www.Patreon.com/TheGoodsPod

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The Daily Signal - How Police Unions Protect Bad Cops

Do police unions protect bad cops? How do collective bargaining agreements keep bad cops on the job? Where is there room for reform in this aspect of police departments? Charlyce Bozzello, communications director at the Center for Union Facts, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to break it down. 


We also cover these stories:

  • President Trump says he will challenge Nevada’s decision to send mail-in ballots to every resident in the state before the November election. 
  • The president signs an executive order that will put green card holders and U.S. citizens ahead of foreign workers for high-skilled contract work.
  • House Democrats subpoena four of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s top aides. 



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