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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we talk with Charlie Copeland, president and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

ISI was founded in the 1950s by William F. Buckley Jr. and is an organization focused on providing college students with an educational background on conservative thought. Copeland weighs in on the state of high education today and what trends he is seeing across university campuses.

Also on today's episode:

• We offer you a preview of The Heritage Foundation's latest podcast, Millennial Myths. It's a podcast for millennials by millennials. From myths about socialism to the Electoral College, Millennial Myths combines “on the street” interviews with personal stories and expert analysis. Check it out: @millennialmyths.

• We also read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com.

• And we share a good news story about a Missouri community that went above and beyond to support a young family during a difficult season.

The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at dailysignal.com/podcasts.

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China’s central government has made an example of the huge, Hong Kong-based carrier. Will the ploy work to quell protests in the territory, or just further rattle the nerves of its international firms? We examine the spectacular rise of Pentecostalism in Ethiopia, and its effects on the country’s politics. And, the plight of the puffin in the Faroe Islands.

The news to know for Friday, August 23rd, 2019! 

What to know today about a meeting between world leaders this weekend and which issue one of them is calling an "international crisis." 

Plus: new efforts in every state to fight robocalls, the Titanic is literally disappearing underwater, and a new logo and name for Android.

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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Read more:

Amazon Fires: The Washington Post, BBC, AP, Twitter, Instagram Post

More G7: CNBC, Axios, Reuters

Robocall Pledge: TechCrunch, WSJ

Sanders + Fox News: Fox News, NYT

Giraffe Trade Regulations: AP, BBC, The Hill

College Football Starts: Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports

US Open: ESPN

DoorDash Tipping Policy: The Verge, NYT

Android OS & Logo: The Verge, Cnet

Apple Rumors: CNBC, Bloomberg

Titanic Decaying: National Geographic, USA Today, Newsweek

 

Facebook hired former Sen. Jon Kyl, senior counsel at the firm Covington & Burling, to investigate allegations of anti-conservative bias at the social media company. In his first interview since the report's release, Kyl tells The Daily Signal what he discovered and how Facebook should move forward. He also responds to criticism of the report. A transcript is available at DailySignal.com.We also cover these stories:• A new jobs number shows job growth hasn’t been quite as robust as previously reported.• Military vets who are permanently disabled will soon have quicker access to loan forgiveness, thanks to a new executive order.• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking heat after calling the Electoral College a “scam” that has a “racial injustice breakdown.” The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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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Britain’s prime minister is on the continent ahead of this weekend’s G7 meeting. We ask whether he’ll be able to ditch the Irish “backstop” that has become Brexit’s stickiest sticking point. We take a look at FedEx, its old-school disrupter founder and how it is itself being disrupted in the age of Amazon. And, economists tease out the long-suspected link between marijuana and the munchies.

The news to know for Thursday, August 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about another new immigration rule impacting families, and why President Trump just changed his mind about more tax cuts.

Plus: a new type of wristband for people with Autism, a viral Instagram hoax, and a surprising, controversial member of the new 'Dancing With The Stars" cast.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're explaining the growing concern about drug-resistant 'superbugs.' Experts say superbugs could become a bigger killer than cancer and diabetes in the next few decades. Dr. Erica Shenoy, an infectious disease physician, is sharing how we got here and what both patients and doctors can do about it.

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Read more: 

Migrant Families Rule: Vox, WSJ, NBC News

Trillion Dollar Deficit: AP, CNBC, Fox News

Tax Cut Reversal: WSJ, Washington Post

Global Wildfires: Vox, BBC, CBS News , NYT

Saving Coral Reef: CNN, CBS Miami

ISS New Parking Spot: AP News, Space.com

Wristbands Predict Outbursts: Engadget, Spectrum News

Instagram Hoax: NBC News, The Verge

XFL Teams: Bleacher Report, ESPN, CNN

Highest Paid Actors: Forbes, E News

Dancing With The Stars Cast: People, Inside Edition

Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has pulled the rug from under the country’s government, betting that his charismatic right-wingery might win him more-complete rule. Will it work? We take a look at Latin America’s state energy giants—and find the shared ills of mismanagement, politicisation and sticky fingers. And, a curious film-making boom in Siberia.

The news to know for Wednesday, August 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's plan to possible cut taxes, his comments about a certain religion, and a mystery in Russia.

Plus: why NASA plans to go to Jupiter's moon, Facebook's newest privacy option, and a new type of wireless headphones.

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.MMLaFleur.com/newsworthy 

  

Read more:

Trump Cutting Taxes?: The Hill, WSJ, Fox Business

Comments about Jews: WaPo, NYT, AP, The Jerusalem Post 

Denmark Trip Cancelled: BBC, CNN

Russia Radiation: NYT, CNN, AP, The Guardian

Jupiter Moon Mission: Engadget, BBC

Facebook Browsing History: Cnet, Business Insider, The Verge

Apple Card Available: CNBC, TechCrunch 

New Wireless Headphones: TechRadar, Cnet

Netflix Season Alerts: The Verge

PayScale’s College Salary Report: CNBC, PayScale, Yahoo Finance

 

Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continue as China flexes its muscles and warns of an intervention. Today, we feature an exclusive interview with Alvin Yeung, a politician from Hong Kong who supports the protests and hopes to achieve reforms. We also cover these stories:•A new report shows the deficit is skyrocketing thanks to the new spending bill.•The Trump administration is taking action to eradicate an immigration loophole.•President Trump discusses the trade negotiations with China. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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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After months of unceasing protests, military leaders have struck a deal to share power with civilians, while Omar al-Bashir, the country’s deposed dictator, is in court. But can Sudan break out of its cycle of violence? We examine the curious notion that the shapes of parliamentary chambers shape the debates within them. And, politics meets choral music at Estonia’s Laulupidu festival.

Additional audio of the International Criminal Court courtesy of ICC-CPI.