The number of overdoses from fentanyl continues to soar, as do concerns from those in Washington. Immigration authorities say illicit fentanyl is flowing into the U.S. from Mexico through official ports of entry.
Not everyone believes that's the full story.
NPR's Joel Rose traveled to the border to find out what's really happening.
Fentanyl is largely smuggled by U.S. citizens and other authorized border crossers. We hear the story of one of the smugglers.
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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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What Do You Think A New Illinois Flag Should Look Like?
Gov. JB Pritzker approved a commission to explore whether or not Illinois needs a new flag. The current one — which has been the same for about a century — has a lot going on. An American eagle clutching a stars-and-stripes-decorated shield while taking a bite out of a red banner in the foreground. There’s a yellow sun over blue water in the background, and a gray rock bearing the years 1818 and 1868. But what would an updated flag look like now? What should it look like? We turn to a longtime flag maker for his take. Reset talks to Carl “Gus” Porter III, owner of WGN Flag Company for insight on what makes a flag iconic.
The Daily Signal - Biden Hit with Corruption Allegations, FBI Director May Have Lied, Pro-Life Movement Suffers Blow in Ohio Special Election | August 9
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- President Joe Biden continues to be hit with corruption allegations by House Republicans who have been digging into the Biden family’s business dealings.
- Tyler O’Neil reports that FBI Director Christopher Wray may have lied under oath concerning the FBI Richmond office’s Jan. 23 memo citing the Southern Poverty Law Center in urging investigation of “radical traditional Catholic hate groups,” Rep. Jim Jordan suggested in a letter sent Wednesday.
- Tyler’s article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/08/09/fbi-director-lied-oath-memo-targeting-radical-traditional-catholics-new-memo-suggests/
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used an executive order on Wednesday to suspend Monique Worrell, the state attorney for the state’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, for under prosecuting criminals in her district.
- The pro-life movement has suffered a loss in Ohio.
- After a seven-year legal battle that ended with a victory at the Supreme Court, Joe Kennedy will be back on the field Sept. 1 coaching football and taking a knee in prayer.
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State of the World from NPR - A meeting of experts on the front lines of Ukrainian cyberdefense
NPR's Jenna McLaughlin attended a meeting of Ukrainian experts in cyberdefense where they discussed lessons learned and the challenges they face.
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Motley Fool Money - Follow the Cash: Celsius, Chegg, Nelnet
Earnings from Chegg, Celsius, and Nelnet show why it pays to watch cash flow and how businesses can shore up when there’s cash on hand.
(00:21) Jim Gillies and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Celsius incredible top and bottom line results, but why investors should pay attention to the energy drink maker’s relationship with Pepsi and accounts receivable. - Whether Chegg can harness AI for its education offerings. - Why Nelnet’s slow and steady Berkshire approach continues to pay off.
Companies discussed: CHGG, NNI, CELH
Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Jim Gillies Engineers: Dan Boyd
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Cato Daily Podcast - China Reshuffles Its Rocket Force
What does a shakeup in the highest levels of China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force mean for U.S. commitments to Taiwan? Cato's Eric Gomez offers his analysis.
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Federalist Radio Hour - ‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 58: Primary Fight
The 2024 GOP primary is heating up. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the differences between the Trump and DeSantis campaigns, explain what the 1972 Olympic men's basketball final and the 2020 election have in common, analyze the well-funded effort by outside activists to greenlight abortion on demand in Ohio, and discuss the explosive account of former President Barack Obama's fraudulent legacy. Mollie and David also share their movie picks for the week including "Dirty Harry," "The Gambler," and "Living" and discuss Mollie's record cabinet.
Chapo Trap House - Movie Mindset 11 – Cutthroat’s Anthem: Hangin’ with Hawks
A chance meeting of Will & Hesse at a screening in NYC brings you a special bonus episode of Movie Mindset. In lieu of covering this summer’s cinematic event of Barbie/Oppenheimer, we discuss two westerns by American movie master Howard Hawks: 1959’s Rio Bravo and 1966’s El Dorado. We examine the essential place of The Western in American consciousness, and how the western is essentially about taking a bath with the homies.
The Bulwark Podcast - Will Hurd: Don’t Kiss Your Opponent’s Butt
The former Texas congressman says he's running for president because America deserves a sane conservative party—while Trump is running to stay out of prison. And licking Trump's boots is no way to beat him. Hurd joins Charlie Sykes today.
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Planet Money - Summer School 5: Tech and the innovator’s dilemma
For anyone running a business, technology is both threat and opportunity. Today, we run through techniques entrepreneurs can use to take advantage of new tech or defend against the dangers. It's not just about the product you're selling. It's about consumer psychology, and ethics, and taking calculated risks to navigate uncertainty.
But, since this is Planet Money Summer School and we want to set your business on the path to riches, we're going to talk about how to use tech to dream big. Maybe more than anything, technology creates opportunities for the little guys where the big established companies can't be so nimble or have too much to lose.
Take the classic concept of the innovator's dilemma: a company that innovated and succeeded, now faces a choice about any disruptive new technology. Do they risk tossing out their existing advantage and switch to the new tech, or play it safe and risk becoming obsolete?
Most new technologies don't end up disrupting an industry. So it is totally rational for the big existing companies to ignore each new flash in the pan. But nobody wants to end up like Kodak: sticking with film while the digital camera takes off. So what to do?
Our friendly professor has a few ideas – for the little guy and the big old company. He'll explain the shape of how new technology gets adopted, sometimes called the S curve. We'll also hear examples of what stops promising new tech from taking off: from dishwashers to driverless cars, and even the humble elevator.
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But, since this is Planet Money Summer School and we want to set your business on the path to riches, we're going to talk about how to use tech to dream big. Maybe more than anything, technology creates opportunities for the little guys where the big established companies can't be so nimble or have too much to lose.
Take the classic concept of the innovator's dilemma: a company that innovated and succeeded, now faces a choice about any disruptive new technology. Do they risk tossing out their existing advantage and switch to the new tech, or play it safe and risk becoming obsolete?
Most new technologies don't end up disrupting an industry. So it is totally rational for the big existing companies to ignore each new flash in the pan. But nobody wants to end up like Kodak: sticking with film while the digital camera takes off. So what to do?
Our friendly professor has a few ideas – for the little guy and the big old company. He'll explain the shape of how new technology gets adopted, sometimes called the S curve. We'll also hear examples of what stops promising new tech from taking off: from dishwashers to driverless cars, and even the humble elevator.
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