Ursula von der Leyen has a tough task ahead, pressing a broad agenda in a fragmented European Parliament. We take a look at the vast international collaboration that is weather prediction, where it’s heading and how climate change could make it harder. And, why the villages of Japan are where to head if you love getting close to bears.
Today, we're talking about the final decision in the Eric Garner case, and what lawmakers are saying now about Facebook's cryptocurrency.
Plus: Elon Musk explains his newest vision for brain implants, the military has a warning about a fake facebook event, and how Game of Thrones just broke another record.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
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A dispute about industrial chemicals reveals tensions that have remained unresolved since the second world war—and threatens the global electronics market. In the Indian state of Assam, a trumped-up rule on citizenship singles out Muslims for detention and deportation. And, a look at why American and European working hours have diverged so much.
Is it fair to distribute electoral college votes and congressional seats by counting all people, not just citizens? Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., is suing the federal government because he thinks Alabama will be hurt because of the current methodology of the census. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration announces new asylum rules.•President Trump defends his "go back" tweets, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemns him. •Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley call on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate social media companies' practices.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!
House Democrats are poised to pass a $15 minimum wage this week—a policy that’s become more and more mainstream within the Democratic Party. But would it actually help workers? What effect would it have on the economy? And what effect has it already had in places where it’s been tried? We ask those questions and more in today's conversation with Rachel Greszler, a labor expert at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" removes a controversial scene depicting teen suicide. We discuss.We also cover these stories:-President Trump denies racism in weekend tweets, while Republican offer divided response-Justice Department decides not to bring civil rights charge against New York police officer in death of Eric Garner-Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduces bills aimed at reining in college tuition and student loan debtThe 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!
There was little evidence this weekend of the widespread immigration raids long promised by President Donald Trump. But his campaign of sowing fear seems to be working. Many of China’s infrastructure projects in Africa have been costly flops, and China is tightening its purse strings. Also, Colombia’s centuries-old ceremonies under the influence of a hallucinogenic brew are bringing in tourists and new problems.
Today, we have an update about a hurricane that hit over the weekend, and what you need to know about President Trump's tweets about four Congresswomen.
Plus: we're talking Serena Williams, Amazon Prime Day and the indie film that is breaking records at the box office.
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.
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Jeanne Safer, author of the new book "I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics," joins the podcast to discuss how we can maintain relationships with friends and family despite political differences.Safer, a psychologist, should know: while liberal herself, she has long been married to National Review senior editor Rick Brookhiser. "Never start any conversation with, 'how could you possibly think...'" Safer explains, "even if you're not shouting. Or 'did you hear the obnoxious tweet or the stupid thing this person said?' These are not conversation starters, they are insults. And your partner, the person you care about, will interpret them that way." We also cover:•The Heritage Foundation’s Nick Loris dispels some environmental myths.•We share letters about last week's episode, "She Survived China’s Forced Labor Camp. Now She’s Urging Americans to Reject Socialism." •We tell the story of how one man created a very simple way for prison inmates to stay connected with their families during incarceration.The Daily Signal Podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show!
The delicate diplomatic dance that America is performing during Tsai Ing-Wen’s visit hints at the island’s strategic importance. Two of the deadly blazes of Australia’s “Black Saturday” were deliberately set; we ask what makes someone start fires. And, the hunt for a cheap holiday read in France: by law books must be sold at full price, but sellers are finding ways around that.