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"If you ask the question, ‘Who am I?’ — up until the sexual revolution, that was not a hard question to answer," says Mary Eberstadt, author of the new book, "Primal Screams." She joins the podcast to discuss identity politics, the "pre-rational emotional expressionism" present in our political discussions today, and more.

We also cover these stories:

• Walmart is changing its gun policies.

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he could schedule a vote on gun control legislation if the White House expresses support.

• Sen. Ted Cruz and activist Alyssa Milano are planning to have a meeting on gun control, after a series of tweets.

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Workplace raids catch many undocumented migrants in one place. But they do nothing to tackle the criminal element that the Trump administration has so vilified. Many of the 2,000 Turkish citizens that fought alongside jihadists in Syria now want to return; the whole region is struggling with its expat extremists. And, a “culinary balance of trade” reveals which cuisine has most conquered the world’s menus.

The news to know for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019!

What to know today about Hurricane Dorian's damage so far and where it's heading next, and we're updating you about another mass shooting.

Plus we're talking about the fun stuff, too: a record number of home-runs, Facebook considers hiding 'likes,' and the American Idol of Netflix...

Those stories and 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...

Today's episode is brought to you by M.M.LaFleur.

 

Sources:

Hurricane Dorian: AccuWeather, Weather Channel, AP, CBS News, USA Today

Texas Shooting: CNN, NPR, AP, NYT, NBC News, USA Today

California Boat Fire: AP,  NBC News, LA Times, Fox News

Hong Kong School Strike: BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Reuters

US Open: ESPN, Bleacher Report

MLB Home Run Record: CBS Sports 

Hiding Facebook Likes: TechCrunch, Cnet, The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Fold: Engadget, Business Insider

Apple Watch: The Verge, 9to5Mac

Kevin Hart Injured: People, CBS News

Netflix Talent Series: Engadget, Deadline

Box Office: Variety, Forbes

Taylor Swift Record: Billboard

 

The territory’s authorities have used live rounds, pepper spray and water cannon with blue dye to mark participants in ever-growing protests. What else might they resort to? The Baltic states, worried about Russian expansionism, are countering the old-school spycraft of the Kremlin’s agents. And, drag acts sashay into the mainstream.

Are the fires in the Amazon rainforest, dubbed the "lungs of the earth" by environmentalists, a crisis? The Heritage Foundation’s Nick Loris joins us to discuss what’s really happening—and add some much needed context.

We also cover these stories:

• Former FBI director James Comey mishandled sensitive, non-public information, according to a new government report.

• Senate Republicans are asserting that the Supreme Court will remain composed of nine justices.

• Kansas University professors are protesting Chick-fil-a.

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There is a push in America to subscribe to a “no first use” policy on nukes, in a bid to reduce risks and anxiety. But could that actually make things less stable? We tour through South Asia, where the annual monsoon is increasingly disrupted by climate change. How will the region cope? And, a look at Taylor Swift’s off-again, on-again “Love Story” with streaming services.

The news to know for Friday, August 30th, 2019! 

What to know today about Hurricane Dorian's path as it could become a Category 4 storm.

Plus: plans for a U.S. Space Command, new warnings about e-cigs, and when Apple will likely announce the new 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...

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news.

 

Read more:

Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NBC News, CBS News, NYT

Methane Restrictions: NYT, USA Today, Reuters 

Comey FBI Violation: AP, WSJ

US Space Command: Politico, NPR, Washington Post

Juul Investigations: The Verge, WSJ

Juul’s New System: Business Insider, Engadget, Gizmodo

Vaping Health Concerns: The Washington Post, CNN, Bloomberg

E-Scooter Danger: Bloomberg, The Verge

Apple Event: Engadget, USA Today

Alex Trebek Back: Deadline, Today, Variety

Labor Day Weekend: History, NBC News

Boris Johnson, Britain’s prime minister, sparked widespread outrage by suspending Parliament in the run-up to Brexit. What recourse do lawmakers still have? Taiwan’s deal to buy American fighter jets reveals wide political support for tooling up against Chinese aggression. And, the exceptional efforts to save New Zealand’s chubby parrot, the kakapo.

The news to know for Thursday, August 29th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on Florida, and what to expect from the next presidential debate, including who just dropped out of the race.

Plus: Pinterest has a new rule, Apple is apologizing, and a viral sandwich is now sold out.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This month marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved people brought to America, so Mary Elliott shares some of the history of slavery and we discuss why it's important to remember today.

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news.

 

Sources:

Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather, USA Today, The Hill

Dem Debate: Politico, The Hill, NYT

UK Parliament Suspension: NBC News, BBC, Vox, AP, The Guardian

Teen Sails to NY: NPR, CNN, Washington Post 

Pinterest Medical Searches: The Verge, The Guardian, AP

Apple Apology: BBC, Fox Business, Axios, Apple

Ring Partners With Police: The Washington Post, Gizmodo, Fox Business

YouTube Kids: TechCrunch, Cnet

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: The Washington Post, CBS News

Highest Paid Women in Music: CBS News, Forbes

Thing To Know Thursday: NYT, NYT

 

 

This week, we're featuring a few top news item and then an episode of "Problematic Women." This week, Heritage Foundation scholar Romina Boccia talks about what it was like going through the citizenship process and what becoming a U.S. citizen means to her.

We also break down:

—Taylor Swift doubles down on her support for the Equality Act, calling out President Donald Trump and the White House.

—Planned Parenthood’s new ad campaign, “Bans Off My Body,” probably features your favorite band.

—The left’s politicization of billionaire philanthropist David Koch’s death.

—The College Board’s announcement that it won’t move forward with plans to include a “diversity score” with SAT testing.

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