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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.

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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. 

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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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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The news to know for Tuesday, August 6th, 2019!

We're sharing updates today about the two mass shootings and talking about why the U.S. just labeled China a "currency manipulator." 

Plus: JUUL goes high-tech, Google goes green, and Disney plans another live-action Little Mermaid.

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 MM LaFleur. 

 

Read More:

Mass Shootings Updates: Washington Post, AP, ABC News, NBC News (shooting victims), CNN, FOX News, The Hill / 8Chan: Reuters, NYT / How to Help: CBS News 

Stocks Drop: CNBC, WSJ, NYT

Kashmir Unrest: Vox, BBC, NYT

July Hottest Month: CNN, Weather Channel

Google’s Recycled Hardware: The Verge, Engadget, Cnet

Juul App: Engadget, BBC

CVS Delivery: CNBC, Fox Business

Audi Scooter: The Verge, Forbes

The Little Mermaid Live: Deadline, LA Times, THR

 

We explore the trials and tribulations of domestic workers in Africa; Dozens die in Libya drone attack; And the human breast milk bank newly opened in Nairobi.

Two mass shootings over the weekend add to the unrelenting stream of gun violence in America. We look at the political and social forces that ensure it will continue. The collapse of Venezuela’s infrastructure has left its people desperate for medical care. We meet some of the women crossing into Colombia to seek help. And, the politics behind the ever-shifting travel advice dispensed in the Middle East.

The news to know for Monday, August 5th, 2019!

What to know today about the two mass shootings within 13 hours over the weekend: what happened, what conversation is happening now and how community members are helping out.

Then, we'll lighten things up with other news, like a record-breaking hoverboard flight, a name-change to Instagram 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 MM LaFleur.

 

Sources:

2 Mass Shootings: AP, NBC News, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, USA Today

Hong Kong Strike: NYT, CNN, Washington Post

Record Hoverboard Flight: CNN, Gizmodo, The Guardian, Thrillist

Flying Car Demonstration: AP 

Instagram Name Change: The Verge, TechRadar, The Information, CNET 

Victoria’s Secret Transgender Model: Harpers Bazaar, Hollywood Reporter

A$AP Released: NBC News, TMZ

Box Office: Variety, Deadline

 

On today's episode, we talk with Daily Signal reporting interns Carmel Kookogey and Kaylee Greenlee about their summer in Washington, D.C. They share highlights from their internship and offer some advice to other college students aspiring to move to Washington.We also share letters to the editor and a story about how one generous man gave the gift of a college education to 33 strangers.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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