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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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 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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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.

The news to know for Tuesday, July 30th, 2019!

What to know today about the second Democratic debate, a major data breach at a big bank, and the Fortnite World Cup.

Plus: contact lenses that can zoom when you blink and Katy Perry's copyright case.

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 Skillshare and UTEP. 

 

Sources:

Democratic Debate: Vox, CNN, AP, TIME, CBS News

NorCal Shooting Update: AP, LA Times, NBC News

Capital One Data Breach: WSJ, Bloomberg, Fox News

UK Record Heat: BBC

Fortnite World Cup: NYT, CNN, CNBC 

Contact Lenses That Zoom: Cnet, Gizmodo

Google Pixel 4: The Verge, Cnet, YouTube

'W' Documentary: ABC News, Deadline

PBS on Youtube TV: The Verge

Katy Perry Copyright Case: AP, Hollywood Reporter

'Old Town Road' Breaks Record: Billboard, NBC News

The Department of Homeland Security expects the number of new illegal immigrants coming to the U.S. to top 1.1 million by the end of the fiscal year in September. The border crisis is much talked about in Washington, but little progress is being made to address it. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) recently took a trip to the border to see for himself what things are like. In today’s episode, he shares his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Rachel.We also cover the following stories:-Trump hits China with new tariffs to take effect in September.-Justice Department will not prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for leaking classified documents.-The Senate passes massive two-year spending deal that busts spending caps.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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Authorities in Beijing held a rare press conference addressing unrest in Hong Kong. That gives lie to the region’s “one country, two systems” governance; fears of a vicious crackdown are growing. Beneath what might seem to be advancements of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia is a mess of contradictions. And, why youngsters are turning away from Facebook—but toward the social-media giant’s other platforms.

The news to know for Monday, July 29th, 2019!

We're talking about a shooting in Northern California, a change in the Trump administration, and what the U.S. Supreme Court said about the border wall.

Plus: what to know about the multi-billion dollar T-Mobile-Sprint merger, an asteroid that came a bit too close to Earth, and Disney's latest record.

 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 Skillshare and UTEP.

 

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