Month: August 2021

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The NewsWorthy - Vaxxed People Spread Delta, Tourists Evacuate Turkey & Back to School Shopping – Monday, August 2nd, 2021

The news to know for Monday, August 2nd, 2021!

We're talking about a new CDC report that shows vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19 and why federal health officials say it's important to get your shots anyway.

Also, firefighters are finally making progress on western wildfires, but millions of Americans are now dealing with a different weather threat.

Plus, all this weekend's Olympic action from the pool to the track to the gym, how you can get paid to find biases on Twitter, and why back-to-school shopping is more expensive than ever this year.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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The Daily Signal - Ben Shapiro’s Advice for Resisting America’s ‘Authoritarian Moment’

Authoritarianism is all around us. We see it in government, at work, and even in our local communities and schools. What can we do about it?

Ben Shapiro, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, is the leading the charge against authoritarianism. His new book, “The Authoritarian Moment: How the Left Weaponized America's Institutions Against Dissent,” is already a No. 1 bestseller after debuting last week.

"I think that there's two types of authoritarianism when we think about it," Shapiro says, explaining:

One is a sort of political authoritarianism in which the government continues to exert more and more power in the name of 'doing good.' And then the other sort of authoritarianism, which is unique to our moment a little bit, is the authoritarianism of the culture. The militarization of private institutions on behalf of one particular point of view, and then universally over time. And that one, I will say, is something kind of new.

Shapiro joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to talk about this authoritarian threat and why we should resist conformity. Listen to the podcast interview or read a lightly edited transcript.

Also on today's show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story.

Enjoy the show!


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The Daily Signal - Conservative Editor Brings a Fresh Perspective to Newsweek

It can be very difficult to find common ground in America today. Bitter partisanship feels like the new normal as liberals and conservatives struggle to find even a single topic they agree on.

Josh Hammer, opinion editor and host of "The Debate" podcast for Newsweek, decided to do something about it.

"Newsweek's idea here is that we are going to be the home for [tough] discussions, and we're not going to shy away from the dicey issues. We're going to talk about reparations for slavery, critical race theory, qualified immunity, to defund the police, whatever. We will not avoid the hard-charging stuff here," says Hammer.

Hammer joins this bonus episode of the Daily Signal podcast to discuss how Americans can find the middle ground in an increasingly divided society. 


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Short Wave - Caregiving During The Pandemic Takes A Toll On Mental Health

Caregivers in the "Sandwich Generation" have reported a steep decline in mental health, as did others who had to juggle changes in the amount of caregiving they had to provide to loved ones. Caregivers have struggled with anxiety, depression and PTSD at rates much higher than those without caregiving roles. NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee talks about the study and her reporting with Emily Kwong.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also check out this previous episode, 'How To Reach Out When Someone You Know May Be At Risk Of Suicide.'

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30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - Mantis shrimp and aircraft

S2 Ep6. Bam! The mantis shrimp’s powerful punch could change the way we build cars and planes. The little crustacean has inspired lighter, more impact-resistant materials. These shrimps are ferocious predators which use their forelimbs to hit their prey with one of the strongest weight-for-weight punches on the planet. The design of their punching limb has caught the attention of scientists and could transform the way we create strong materials for the car and aerospace industries. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #30Animals Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Gaming as a Tool of Economic Empowerment

A new essay argues player-driven digital economies create new economic opportunities.

This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.

The broader crypto sector encompasses more than just policies and price action: Decentralized technology has given rise to immersive play-to-earn digital economies where players can maximize their gaming experience.

In this “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW takes a step back from the recent regulatory focus to take a look at the world of gaming. He reads the piece ”A Play-to-Earn Account Beats a Bank Account“ from Beryl Li, co-founder of Yield Guild Games.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Who Was the Greatest Olympian of All Time?

The modern Olympics have been celebrated for over 100 years. Since their beginning in 1896, there have been over 100,000 athletes who have competed at the Olympics and thousands of medals have been awarded. At every Olympics, just like clockwork, the same debate is initiated: who is the greatest Olympian of all time? Join me as I try to answer this unanswerable question, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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