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What's going to happen in the Justice Department investigation of the death of Jeffrey Epstein? Is there any hope for his victims to get justice yet? And what about the high-profile figures with ties to Epstein? Heritage Foundation's John Malcolm joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration is prioritizing immigrants who are less likely to use government welfare programs.•Attorney General William Barr speaks out on Epstein's death.•A California mayor is calling on gun owners to carry insurance, like car owners do. 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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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we examine why America is so polarized—or is it? If you were to believe the national news media, our country is more divided than ever. But research from More in Common, an organization focused on building a more united America, suggests there's hope for the future. We speak with Stephen Hawkins, the global director of research, about the "perception gap" and "hidden tribes" of America. Plus, it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. So how are we doing? Genevieve Wood brings us a commentary.We also read your letters to the editor, and share a good news story about how one simple purchase at Payless Shoes led a family to provide thousands of pairs of shoes for kids in need.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 http://dailysignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show!

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America’s envoy claimed “excellent progress” in negotiations ahead of the country’s planned exit from Afghanistan. But stickier talks await, between the Islamist militia and the Afghan government. A promising new vaccine may at last tackle typhoid fever, which claims 160,000 lives every year. And, we travel to Scotland and hop on the world’s shortest scheduled flight. 

The news to know for Friday, August 9th, 2019! 

What to know today about about the gun debate, big tech in Washington, and a new United Nations report about the effect of climate change on the global food supply.

Plus: a first-of-its-kind baseball game, Google Maps offers augmented reality directions, and 25 years of 'Friends.' 

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. 

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

 

Sources: 

Gun Laws Debate:  NBC News, Washington Post, 

White House & Big Tech: WaPo

U.S. Intelligence Leader: AP 

UN Report: NYT, NPR, CBS News

Hajj & Eid al Adha: CNN, Newsweek, Independent

Field of Dreams Game: ESPN, MLB

Uber’s Largest Loss: The Verge, WSJ

Postmates Robots: TechCrunch, Engadget

Google “Live View”: TechCrunch, Android Police

Friends Lego Set: Geek.com, USA Today

 

Deforestation is on the rise and Brazil’s government is all but encouraging it. Beyond a certain threshold, the world’s largest rainforest will dry out into a savanna—with dire consequences. We ask why Malaysia’s reformist coalition isn’t doing much reforming of the country’s illiberal laws. And, Norway’s growing scourge of fish-smuggling.

The news to know for Thursday, August 8th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a massive immigration raid, and why Puerto Rico has had three governors within a week.

Plus: which tea company is getting into weed, Samsung's new smartphones, and what might be making Netflix nervous...

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 talking about dealing with the fear and anxiety that mass shootings can cause, and how to talk with children about these tragic events. Psychotherapist Tristan Coopersmith also shares what mental health professionals are saying about the conversation that tends to follow every mass shooting.

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

 

Sources: 

Immigration Raid: AP, The Hill, FOX News, CBS News

Trump Visits Texas, Ohio: AP, WSJ, NYT, CNN, NBC News

New Puerto Rico Governor: NPR, Reuters

Global Interest Rate Cuts: CNBC, NYT,  WSJ

Tea to Weed: WSJ, Business Insider, CNBC

Galaxy Note 10: The Verge, Cnet

Alexa’s Talking Speed: The Verge, Engadget

Disney+ Bundle: Vox, Cnet, The Verge

Hostless Emmys: USA Today, Deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has gutted the autonomy of the restive and disputed Jammu & Kashmir. India’s only majority-Muslim state is locked down and fearful of a vast demographic reshuffle. We meet the deep-sea divers of the oil industry, finding that their work is as dangerous as it is dependent on oil prices. And, what is a “deepfake”, how are they made and what risks do they pose?

The news to know for Wednesday, August 7th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's travel plans, and what kind of gun safety legislation could pass Congress.

Plus: a new way to delay menopause by 20 years, Apple officially launches a credit card, and the rise of remote work.

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

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Read More:

Trump Visits El Paso, Dayton: Vox, ABC News, AP

Red Flag Law: NPR, NYT, Reuters

Gilroy Shooting Update: LA Times, AP, NBC News

Toni Morrison Died: NYT, ABC News

Delaying Menopause: The Guardian, CBS News 

Apple Credit Card: Engadget, TechCrunch, Cnet

Barney’s Bankruptcy: CNN, Reuters, CNBC

Self-Driving Shuttle: TechCrunch, Engadget

Amazon Delivery Robots: VentureBeat, USA Today

AT&T + Spotify: Digital Trends, The Verge

Remote Work: Boston Globe

 

Obamacare is old news for the political left. Now, the big item is Medicare for All—a single-payer, government-run health care system. But what kind of impact would that have on Americans’ lives? In this episode, we discuss that and more with the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, who joins us for an exclusive interview. Plus: The New York Times caves to pressure from the left by changing a front page headline, putting President Trump in a more negative light. We’ll discuss.We also cover the following stories:-Gun-control advocates surround Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home.-Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., strikes bipartisan deal aimed at reducing the threat of mass shootings.-Pentagon says it won’t overreact to North Korea’s renewed missile tests.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, and 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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China’s central government held another press conference to address increasingly chaotic unrest in Hong Kong. A close listen reveals language that may be presaging a military intervention. There’s much to be said for employee share ownership—but a push from left-leaning politicians to mandate its availability is creating controversy. And, the dirty secret behind the exorbitant costs of music-gig tickets.

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