Month: October 2020

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Continents

How many continents are there? That sounds like a really easy question. After all, there are only so many giant landmasses on the planet and we can easily count them with our fingers. Yet, for something seemingly so simple, the answer to the question can be surprisingly complicated. Learn more about the continents on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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Start the Week - China and the global order

The pandemic has exposed serious weaknesses in Western governments, according to John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg and former editor of The Economist. In The Wake-Up Call he argues that the Covid crisis has accelerated a shift in balance of power from the West to East. Micklethwait tells Andrew Marr that unless the West can respond more creatively to what is happening, the prospect of a new Eastern-dominated world order, with China at the centre, will be inevitable.

But the historian Rana Mitter argues that China is increasingly presenting itself as the creator and protector of the international order, rather than its threat. In China’s Good War he explores how the country is revisiting its role as an Allied Force in World War II, to assert newfound confidence abroad and to shape a new nationalism at home.

And Katya Adler, the BBC's Europe Editor, looks at the problems facing the EU, including the relationship of China and the impact of coronavirus. She assesses how Macron, Merkel, Ursula von der Leyen and other leaders have handled this year's challenges.

Producer: Hannah Sander

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The NewsWorthy - New COVID-19 Record, Early Winter Weather & Credit Scores Rising- Monday, October 26th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, October 26th, 2020!

What to know about:

  • how daily COVID-19 cases hit a new record high
  • where there are now overwhelmed hospitals and strict new restrictions
  • Judge Amy Coney Barrett being one vote away from joining the U.S. Supreme Court
  • millions of Americans dealing with snow and record cold temperatures
  • the first Black American cardinal 
  • new progress in the fight against murder hornets
  • why credit scores are going up in an economic crisis

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

New One-Day COVID Record: Vox, NY Times, WSJ, Johns Hopkins

El Paso Curfew: Texas Tribune, NBC News, KFOX, WaPo

Pence Staffers Test Positive: WSJ, USA Today, WaPo, CNN

Full Senate Vote on Amy Coney Barrett: NY Times, WaPo, AP, Vox

Cyberattack in Louisiana: Reuters, Politico, New Orleans Advocate

Early Winter Weather: CNN, WaPo, Weather Channel

FB Prepares for Election Unrest: WSJ, FOX Business

Tech CEOs to Testify Over Election: The Verge, TechCrunch, CNN, U.S. Senate

First Black American Cardinal: NY Times, WaPo, AP, Axios

Tennessee Titans Fined for COVID Violations: WaPo, AP, ESPN

AA to Give Customers 737 Max Tours: CNBC

Crews Gather ‘Murder Hornets’ from Nest: AP, CBS News, FOX News

Monday Monday - Credit Scores on the Rise: WSJ, USA Today, IBT

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Outlawry

I’m sure everyone is familiar with the word outlaw. It mostly used as a synonym for “criminal”.  However, if I can paraphrase Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride, “that word does not mean what you think it means.”.  Learn about the ancient punishment of outlawry, and how it was used throughout the world and throughout history, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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Curious City - Chicago Residents Say Rats Are A Problem, So What Is The Solution?

We’re back on the rat beat! Through WBEZ’s Citizens’ Agenda project, Chicagoans expressed concerns about the large number of rats in their neighborhoods. So we walk you through what you, your neighbor and your elected officials can do to tackle Chicago’s rat problem. Later in the episode, hear from Chicago-based professional wrestler Colt Cabana, who wants to know your questions about the city’s wrestling history.

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Curious City - Chicago Residents Say Rats Are A Problem, So What Is The Solution?

We’re back on the rat beat! Through WBEZ’s Citizens’ Agenda project, Chicagoans expressed concerns about the large number of rats in their neighborhoods. So we walk you through what you, your neighbor and your elected officials can do to tackle Chicago’s rat problem. Later in the episode, hear from Chicago-based professional wrestler Colt Cabana, who wants to know your questions about the city’s wrestling history.