The Daily Signal - #501: The Unintended Consequences of Student Loans

Every year, colleges raise tuition prices yet again. That’s helped create the student debt crisis, and it's causing more young people to skip college altogether. But what’s the government’s role here? Is it making things worse? And if so, what’s the solution? Richard Vedder, author of "Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America." shares his thoughts. We also cover these stories:•Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defends his handling of Jeffrey Epstein plea deal. •An appeals court rules that President Trump's hotel isn't violating the emoluments clause.•California is becoming the first state to offer Medicaid to young adult illegal immigrants.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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The Daily Signal - #502: A Conservative Vision for Health Care

Top Democrats have moved way beyond Obamacare and are now pushing Medicare for All—a single-payer, government-run program. Surveys show that Americans like the sound of Medicare for All until they learn what it would do. Daniel recently spoke with Grace-Marie Turner, a leading health care expert from the Galen Institute. She unpacked what’s wrong with Medicare for All and shared a conservative alternative. Today, we play that interview. Plus: Did a top U.S. soccer player lose a World Cup spot because of her Christian beliefs? Kate and Daniel discuss.We also cover these stories:-President Trump announces alternative plan to gather citizenship data-ICE prepares to launch raids on illegal immigrants with deportation orders-House panel issues 12 subpoenas to Trump aides and associatesThe 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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The Intelligence from The Economist - From Russia with launch codes: Turkey’s new hardware

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces increasing pressures at home and abroad, and he’s adding to them—most of all by acquiring Russian missile defences that make Turkey’s NATO allies nervous. As Colombia emerges from a half-century of conflict with FARC rebels, a government push aims to stem cocaine production; so far, it’s not going well. And, we examine the retirement homes for elderly LGBT people that are cropping up. Music courtesy of Lee Rosevere - "Introducing the Pre-roll"

The NewsWorthy - Acosta Controversy, Pentagon’s ‘War Cloud’ & Last VW Beetle – Wednesday, July 10th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, July 10th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the controversy surrounding the U.S. Secretary of Labor, and what a court decided about Trump's Twitter use.

Plus: a new development in the race to space, we're explaining the new 'Uber Comfort' option, and there's another new video subscription service on its way.

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

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Sources:

Acosta Controversy: WSJ, AP, Reuters, The Hill

Ross Perot Died: CNN, WSJ, AP, FOX Business

Trump’s Twitter Ruling: Washington Post, Fox News, USA TodayNew York Times

DMV & Facial Recognition: Washington Post, NPR

Pentagon’s “War Cloud”: AP

Virgin Galactic Going Public: NPR, CNBC, WSJ

Uber Comfort: The Verge, Engadget, CNN

Last VW Beetle: TechCrunch, CBS News

MLB All-Star Game: CBS Sports, USA Today

Friends & HBO Max: People, CNBC

 

The Daily Signal - #500: As Iran Inches Closer to Nuclear Weapon, What US Can Do

Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear program, and that’s creating more uncertainty in the Middle East. So what’s the best way to keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons? Today Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation has some ideas. We also cover these stories:•Democrat leaders call for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign over his 2008 deal with financier Jeffrey Epstein.•President Trump defends Acosta, but says White House is looking at deal.•BET founder Robert Johnson praises Trump on the economy, says Democrat party is becoming too extreme. 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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The Intelligence from The Economist - Late to the parting: Deutsche Bank shrinks

For years, management at Germany’s largest bank knew the firm was in serious trouble. Why didn’t they do more? The massive cuts announced this week may be too little, too late. We consider Texas and California as political and social laboratories: which one looks like the America of the future? And, a bit of monkey archaeology shows our distant cousins have been honing their tools far longer than previously thought.

The NewsWorthy - New Subpoenas, DC Flooding & Stranger Things Record – Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, July 9th, 2019!

We're talking about new subpoenas surrounding President Trump, the flooding that hit the nation's capital, and why you may want to look up to the sky tonight...

Plus: what to know about an upcoming Amazon strike, a new Google coding program, and a Stranger Things 3 record.

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:

Trump's Financial Records: APNYTReuters, Washington Post

Jeffery Epstein Charged: ReutersWSJVoxABC News

Primary Race 2020: The HillCNN, Washington Post

DC Flooding: Weather ChannelNBC NewsAccuWeather

See Saturn: AccuWeatherUSA Today

Coco Gauff Out: ESPNNPRABC News 

World Cup Ratings: VarietyFox Sports

Amazon Strike: EngadgetBloomberg

IG's Anti-Bullying Efforts: The VergeTIMETechCrunch

Google Coding: TechCrunchEngadget

Stranger Things 3 Record: DeadlineCNET

The Intelligence from The Economist - In the after-Ba’ath: Syria’s rising Kurds

For years, Syria’s Kurdish people were largely invisible: their language, flag and festivals were all suppressed. Now, in much of the country’s north and east, they rule over the Arabs who once ruled over them. A brutal murder in a sleepy German village sparks angst about a resurgent far right. And, the surprising trend of American-style debate in China.

The NewsWorthy - World Cup Win, Second Earthquake & Netflix Promise – Monday, July 8th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, July 8th, 2019!

Today, what to know about the World Cup champions and what fans were chanting in the stands when it ended.

Plus: Iran's latest threat, a second earthquake in SoCal, why Starbucks is apologizing, and a new promise from Netflix.

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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Sources:

World Cup Win: CBS Sports, ESPN, NYT

Iran Nuclear Threat: NYT, BBC, AP, Politico

Another Cali Earthquake: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, CBS News 

Deutsche Job Cuts: Reuters, CNBC

Starbucks Apology: Yahoo Finance, FOX News, NPR, Washington Post 

Autonomous Plane: TechCrunch, Engadget

HIV Study: USA Today, CNN, Boston.com

Stevie Wonder Transplant: ABC News, CNN

Netflix Smoking: CBS News, Engadget, Mashable, Truth Initiative 

Box Office: Variety, LA Times, Forbes

The Daily Signal - #499: Her Think Tank Helped Forge the Texas Miracle

In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas economic miracle can’t be told without mentioning the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the leading conservative think tank in the Lone State State. Brooke Rollins built that foundation up to become a policy powerhouse promoting freedom and limited government. She talks about her years in think tank leadership, and how they prepared her for her current role in the Trump administration. Plus: A new poll shows Americans rarely seek guidance from their clergy. We also cover these stories:•Iran is officially in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal.•New York takes another step toward exposing President Trump’s tax returns. •President Trump isn't happy with Britain or Prime Minister Teresa May, after the British ambassador's unflattering comments about the Trump administration were leaked. 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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