Former president Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.
So how do you prep for a big, televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?
That's been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be on stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
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Consider This from NPR - A Trumpless Debate
Former president Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.
So how do you prep for a big, televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?
That's been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be on stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
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So how do you prep for a big, televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?
That's been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be on stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
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The Daily Signal - Biden’s Controversial Statement While In Maui, New White House Counsel Appointed, Top Republicans Concerned About Reported Biden Administration Deal With Iran | Aug. 22
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- The Biden administration announced a new White House Counsel today: Ed Siskel
- Hawaiian locals react to President Biden’s remarks about the wildfires.
- Three top House Republicans are concerned about a reported hostage deal the Biden White House has done with Iran.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - One Alderman’s Push To Protect Abortion Patients
A city law is supposed to protect abortion seekers from harassment by anti-abortion protesters as they enter clinics, but enforcing the buffer zone around the medical facilities has been a challenge. Reset hears from 34th ward Alderman Bill Conway about changes he says could strengthen the so-called “bubble ordinance” in Chicago.
Lost Debate - Debate Preview, America Got Rude, Canceling Sex Ed
The first Republican primary debate is tomorrow. Ravi and Rikki take stock of who’s in, who’s out, and predict the winners and losers.
In a new piece in The Atlantic, David Brooks asked why Americans have become so mean. Is he right? The hosts debate this question and what we should do about what Brooks calls a “morally inarticulate, self-referential world”.
Finally, Rikki and Ravi take stock of the movement to ban sex education. They break down whether the movement is real, its origins, and the evolution of sex ed instruction across the country.
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00:43 - Debate Preview
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36:34 - Canceling Sex Ed
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Motley Fool Money - Retail Shrink Gets Bigger?
Dick’s is the latest retailer to feel the pinch of shrink – just remember all theft is shrink, not all shrink is theft.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Zoom’s customer-driven approach to AI and how the company’s cash hoard is showing up in its earnings. - How a decrease in DIY is impacting Lowe’s results. - Dick’s management joins the ranks of retailers dealing with theft affecting results.
Companies discussed: ZM, LOW, DKS
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The Bulwark Podcast - Tom Nichols: Our Surreal Moment
Trump's co-defendants don't even dispute what they're accused of doing—they just claim it wasn't illegal. Plus, will the debate penetrate Fox's hermetically sealed silos, despite the ex-president's attempt to counter-program? Tom Nichols joins Charlie Sykes today.
Federalist Radio Hour - Bill Courtney’s Amazing Stories Of ‘Normal Folks’
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Coach Bill Courtney, founder and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods and the subject of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary "Undefeated," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his dive into coaching football, explain why the world needs "An Army Of Normal Folks," and share the success story of his dedicated friend and coworker Sam Quinn, who he recently lost to cancer.
Read Courtney's tribute to Quinn here.
Read Courtney's tribute to Quinn here.
CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Binance’s Reported Russia Risk; Coinbase Squares Circle
The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics in crypto, including the Wall Street Journal reported at least 5 Russian-based blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for crypto exchange Binance. Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial and six new blockchains will integrate with USDC. Thailand's government issues a new warning against Facebook's parent company Meta. And, Shiba Inu developers are slowly working towards a Shibarium network reopening.
See also:
Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains
Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion
Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch
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First Things Podcast - From Saad to Glad
In this episode, Gad Saad joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life.”
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