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The news to know for Monday, December 9th, 2019!

What to know today about a shooting at a Florida naval base, a new report from the Justice Department, and a volcano eruption in New Zealand.

Plus: remembering an up-and-coming rapper, Disney's $10 billion milestone, and the mishap at the Miss Universe pageant.

Those stories and many more -- in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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

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Sources:

Shooting at Navy Base: NPR, NBC News, Washington Post, AP, CNN

New Impeachment Report: CNN, NYT, Fox News, The Hill, Politico 

New Justice Dept. Report: AP, LA Times, USA Today, The Hill

Volcano Eruption: BBC, AP

Largest Hong Kong Protest: Reuters, WSJ

Elon Musk Wins Trial: CNBC, CNN, Business Insider

College Football Rankings: ESPN, CBS Sports, NCAA

Highlighting Well-Lit Roads: Engadget, Digital Trends

SnapChat Cameo: TechCrunch, USA Today

Juice WRLD Dies: LA Times, PEOPLE, TMZ

Caroll Spinney Dies: People, USA Today

Disney’s $10B Milestone: Variety, Hollywood Reporter

Miss Universe 2019: USA Today,  PEOPLE, EONLINE

Money Monday - House Hacking: Money, Forbes

It is no secret that Americans love to shop! Whether in department stores, small boutiques, or online - America is a powerhouse of consumerism. But it was not always this way. Professor Josh McMullen, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA explains the rise of consumer culture in America. McMullen delves into the striking similarities between advertising then and now, the influence of transportation and department stores on consumerism, and the importance of consumption in the battle against communism in the mid-1900s.

 

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• And we share a good news story about the “Mountain Man Santa” in Kentucky that delivers gifts to the poor.  

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Our correspondent walked the length of Hadrian’s Wall, in northern England, finding shifting party alliances and surprising views on Brexit. We take a look at the phenomenon of Japan’s hikikomori, who shut themselves in for years on end. And why a plague of rats in California is likely to get even worse. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

The news to know for Friday, December 6th, 2019! 

What to know today about the impeachment timeline and two heated exchanges making headlines. Also, a massive strike in France shuts down major cities and an unprecedented safety report from Uber.

Plus: so-called 'mighty mice' head to space, a digital driver's license coming soon, and the future of iPhones.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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

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Sources:

Impeachment Timeline: AP, The Hill, Washington Post, ABC News

Heated Exchanges: The Hill, CNBC, CBS News

National Strike in France: NPR, CBS News, BBC

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: AP, USA Today

Uber’s Safety Report: Washington Post

Lyft Lawsuit: NYT

Amazon & NFL Team Up: WSJ, Engadget

“Mighty Mice” in Space: Space.com, CNN, AP

Digital Driver's License: Cnet

Apple Phone With No Ports: Engadget, CNBC

Fastest Growing Brands: Mashable, Morning Consult

Brad and Hilary Scott run a family jewelry business. They sell jewelry across state lines – and that’s become a huge liability. A recent Supreme Court says they—and other businesses—have to pay sales taxes to other states, which could potentially ruin small businesses like theirs. Daniel Davis recently spoke to them at the annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council in Phoenix.

We also cover the following stories:

• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces the House is moving forward on impeachment.
• Pelosi also has a heated exchange with a reporter.
• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promotes the importance of religious freedom.

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A massive, rolling, national strike begins today, in protest against proposed reforms of the sprawling pension system. But details of the changes haven’t even been published yet. Our correspondent visits the conflict-ravaged Darfur region, and sees a historic opportunity for peace. And a look at how best to let entrepreneurial immigrants get back in business. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

The news to know for Thursday, December 5th, 2019!

What to know today about the constitutional law experts who testified about President Trump and impeachment, and the new rule impacting people on food stamps.

Plus: we're talking about once-a-month birth control, McDonald's coffee in car parts, and Uber's new feature to choose your 'favorite' drivers.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about holiday shopping trends in 2019 - from what's changing to Amazon's impact. Our guest today is Sam Yagan. He's the CEO of ShopRunner, known as the "Amazon Prime for everyone else."

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode.

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Sources:

Legal Experts Testify: Washington Post, NBC News, NYT

NATO Summit Drama: Politico, USA Today, WSJ, FOX News, AP

Pearl Harbor Shooting: CNN, NBC News, AP

New Rule for Food Stamps: Reuters, CBS News, The Hill

Famous Tree Lightings: FOX News, Thenationaltree.org, National Park Services

Once-a-Month Birth Control: AP, Wired

Coffee for Car Parts: CNBC, Cnet

Uber’s “Favorite Driver” Feature: Engadget, Uber.com

First Official Craigslist App: Gizmodo, TechSpot

Instagram Requires Birthdates: Reuters, The Verge

Schools are increasingly moving in a radical direction on sex-ed, LGBT activism, and more, "When we're talking ... about the transgender issues and education, you have to realize that you can bring those subjects up in any area. It can be taught in history, it can be taught during reading time," says Lydia Gutierrez, a second grade teacher, and chair of the National Education Association Conservative Educators Caucus.

She wants to help parents understand how to both help their own children and how to work within the system for change.

We also cover the following stories:

• We cover the highlights of Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee impeachment hearing.
• The Trump administration takes action on food stamps.
• The incoming Georgia senator says the "abortion on demand agenda is immoral."

The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, Pippa, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The House Judiciary Committee will now take up the inquiry into President Donald Trump. But will any of it matter to uninterested voters? The probe into the mysterious death of an investigative journalist is now haunting Malta’s halls of power. And a look back on the life of a beloved athlete who never quite won cycling’s biggest prize. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

The news to know for Wednesday, December 4th, 2019!

What to know about today's impeachment hearing, who just left the race for president, and what happens now as Google's co-founders step down.

Plus: a potato shortage, a smart TV warning, and some of the best entertainers of the year (and decade)...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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

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Sources:

Impeachment Latest: The Hill, WSJ, AP, Washington Post , CNN

NATO Update: New York Times, AP

Kamala Harris Drops Out: Politico, ABC News, USA Today, The Hill

Google Co-Founders Step Down: NBC News

Elon Musk on Trial: Reuters, CBS News, Business Insider

Potential French Fry Shortage: Bloomberg, Fox News, People

Cyber Monday Record: Cnet, NBC News, Business Insider, Engadget

SmartTV Spying: CNN, TechCrunch

Best of Awards:

Irishman: Variety, Deadline

Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist: Entertainment Weekly

Apple Music Awards: Apple, SF Chronicle  

Work Wednesday - The Economist, CNBC