Category: 2-DailyNews

On today’s show, our colleagues Kate Trinko and Daniel Davis interview Mohammed Khalid, who made the record books as the youngest person in the U.S. to be prosecuted for terrorism. Khalid now is an activist who fights Islamist extremism. We also cover these stories:—A suspect armed with what police say were two large “machete knives” goes on a stabbing spree Wednesday in Southern California.—Some customers of Equinox Fitness and SoulCycle call for boycotting the companies over the owner’s plan to hold a fundraiser for President Donald Trump.—Universal Pictures pulls ads for a new movie that shows billionaires hunting “deplorables” for sport.

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As America abandons the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty we examine the future of arms control. New weapons abound and new countries are using them, but new treaties will be hard to come by. With Baltimore in the news as President Donald Trump’s latest point of provocation, we ask how the city’s crime rates got so high, and what can be done. And, the surprising rise of rosé wine in France.

The news to know for Friday, August 2nd, 2019! 

What to know today about President Trump's surprise announcement in the trade war with China, and why there's so much uncertainty in Puerto Rico.

Plus, one of the biggest names in esports makes a major move, Apple plans some policy changes, and a new "epic" theme park coming soon...

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. 

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Sources: 

New Tariffs: AP, NYT, Fox Business, CNBC, The Washington Post, NRF

Budget Deal: NPR, NBC News, WSJ, Politico

Puerto Rico Governor: NPR, NBC News, AP

Saudi Arabia’s New Law: WSJ, BBC

Ninja Leaves Twitch: ESPN, The Verge, Geekwire

Apple, Siri & Privacy: TechCrunch, The Verge, The Guardian

Alexa Fitbit?: The Verge, Engadget

Google SOS Button: Engadget, Google

Epic Universe: CNBC, Gizmodo

 

As aid workers battle the second-worst outbreak in history, they face violence and disbelief. A history of conflict, suspicion of the rich world and wild conspiracy theories make fighting a difficult battle far harder. Architects are tackling the dark, loud, violent nature of jails to make them more about rehabilitation than retribution. And, the increasingly absurd language of job adverts.

The news to know for Thursday, August 1st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the interest rate cut and the impact from it, the Democratic debate (night two), and what happened to Osama bin Laden's son.

Plus: the FDA weighed in on the plant-based Impossible burger and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle starts a new venture.

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 CBD: what it is, where it's legal, and what scientific studies actually say about it.

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Sources: 

 Interest Rate Cut: NYT, NBC News, WSJ, CNBC, AP News

Dem Debate Night 2: NPR, NYT, CNN, Vox, Politico, FOX News

Osama bin Laden’s Son: NBC News, NPR, The Guardian 

Greenland Heat: CNN, Washington Post

Women’s World Cup: FIFA, ESPN

NFL Preseason: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report

FDA on Impossible Foods: TechCrunch, CNBC

Meghan Markle Fashion Line: People, CBS News

Hal Prince Dies: NYT, CNN, Deadline

Woodstock 50 Canceled: USA Today, Yahoo

 

Mass shootings like the one in California last weekend have caused many to wonder what’s going wrong with our young men. Dr. Warren Farrell has a book out on this. He calls it “the boy crisis.” Today, Farrell joins the podcast to explain what's driving young men toward despair—and to outline a path to recovery.We also cover the following stories:-HUD Secretary Ben Carson speaks out on the Baltimore controversy. -Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008 amid trade war.-Osama bin Laden's son and heir is reportedly dead.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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Canada’s prime minister may not have an easy campaign ahead; we sit down with Justin Trudeau to discuss his tenure so far. The country’s role as a liberal bastion seems safe, for now. Bayer is now reckoning with the problems presented by its latest acquisition, Monsanto—and it may emerge stronger. And, we meet a Mongolian band on a heavy-metal mission. Track “Remember Your Thunder” courtesy of SnakeBiteSmile

The news to know for Wednesday, July 31st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the Democratic debates, a new election law that could impact President Trump during the primaries, and two hurricanes nearing Hawaii.

Plus: a lawsuit over a controversial sports call, a way to type just by thinking, and the connection between positivity and productivity at 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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Sources:

Dem Debate: CNN, Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, Vox

CA Election Law: CBS News, The Hill, Politico

Korea Missile Tests: NBC News, Vox, Washington Post

Hurricanes Near Hawaii: AccuWeather, USA Today, Weather Channel

NFL “No Call” Lawsuit: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

Soccer Coach Resigns: US Soccer, ESPN

Facebook’s Brain Implants: TechCrunch, CNN

Artificially Conceived Rhino:  AP

No More Mini Toiletries: CNN, BBC, Market Watch

Netflix Movies: WSJ, Business Insider

Military aggression is no surprise coming from Russia—it’s what Russia’s been doing for generations. But Americans might be surprised to learn the motivations behind that aggression. What’s going through Putin’s mind when he invades Crimea and wages war in eastern Ukraine? Today, we address those questions and more with Nolan Peterson. He’s the Daily Signal’s foreign correspondent who lives in Ukraine and has been covering Russia’s aggression in that country for several years.We also cover the following stories:-Trump continues to rail on Baltimore as "corrupt."-Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. women's soccer team actually earned more than the men's team.-America's approval of tech companies has plummeted.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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The fields of American presidential candidates just keep getting bigger, and party rules incentivise extreme views and dark-horse entrants. That might not be what’s best for either party. The fast-shipping arms race sparked by Amazon is radically reshaping how stuff gets around the world. And, on a visit to Shanghai’s flagship Lego store, we ask what makes the bricks so popular in China.