The Daily Signal - #492: Rep. Paul Gosar, a Dentist Turned Lawmaker, on Health Care Reform

Health care reform isn’t moving in Congress, but for Americans overall, it still registers as a top issue. Rep. Paul Gosar, a former dentist whose time in the practice has given him unique insights into health care reform, joins the podcast to discuss. Plus: A US soccer player won’t visit the White House, and a waiter spits on Eric Trump. What does it all say about our politics? We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says he expects Robert Mueller to have “a profound impact” when he testifies before Congress on July 17. •Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, vowed to resist the U.S. in the wake of new sanctions targeting him and other senior Iranian officials.•Clint Eastwood will make a move in Georgia this summer, despite Hollywood's cries to boycott the state over its pro-life law.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 - Lover or Leaver? How Brexit divided Britons

Exactly three years after the referendum result, it’s clear: Brexit has driven Britain a bit batty. We look into the grand societal divides that the vote exposed. In Istanbul, a repeat mayoral election reaches the same result: the ruling party lost. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan no longer seems so invincible. And, in Kenya, an “Uber for ambulances” saves time and lives.

The NewsWorthy - Deportations Delayed, Mars Discovery & BET Awards – Monday, June 24th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, June 24th, 2019!

Today, what to know about new action against Iran, including a cyber attack, and the deal President Trump is now waiting for Congress to make.

Plus: a new discovery on Mars, delivery-turned-surveillance drones, and who got a standing ovation at the BET Awards...

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:

Iran Latest: AP, NYT, Washington Post, ABC News, WSJ

Deportations Delayed: Politico, CNN, The Hill

Hawaii Plane Crash: CNN, NPR, Hawaii News Now

Severe Weather: Accuweather, ABC News, Weather Channel

2026 Winter Olympics: The Olympic Channel

Women's World Cup: CBS Sports, WSJ

Mars Discovery: NYT, TechCrunch

Surveillance Drones: Reuters, CNet, Business Insider

Toys ‘R’ Us Returns: Bloomberg, USA Today & Mashable

Toy Story 4: Variety, CNBC

BET Awards: Variety, THR, USA Today, Twitter

 

 

The Daily Signal - #490: A Border Patrol Agent Shares What It’s Really Like at the Border

"What was pretty amazing to me ... is just how bold these individuals are when they're crossing the border, giving themselves up knowing that they're going to get released and they're going to get released into the United States and that they're going to be able to disappear into the shadows of society," says Brandon Judd, a Border Patrol agent and president of the National Border Patrol Council.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump is launching new sanctions against Iran.•Britain is forcing a mentally disabled woman to have an abortion against her wishes. •The NBA commissioner is suggesting the league move away from the term "owner." 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 - #489: She Took on the IRS … and Won

On today’s episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we feature an interview with Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote. She explains how her organization took on the IRS and won an important victory in court.Plus, American colleges and universities were at one time highly regarded and trusted institutions. Today, they are more often in the news for suppressing free speech and driving up student loan debt. We bring you a commentary from Lindsey Burke, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy.We also share letters to the editor from our readers about Daily Signal reporter Fred Lucas’ recent article, “19 Arrests Later, a Texas Town Is Torn Apart Over Voter Fraud.” Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.And finally, a good news story about one man who is making a big impact in his community and across the country in a very simple way.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.Help us spread the word about The Daily Signal Podcast. Please give us a 5-star review and share this episode with your family and friends. That will help us make sure we are continuing to grow and reach more listeners.Enjoy the show!

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Blonde ambition: Boris’s bid for power

Charming buffoon or cunning chameleon? Welcoming liberal or snarling Brexiteer? We ask why, despite having no guiding philosophy, Boris Johnson is so likely to become Britain’s prime minister. Our obituaries editor remembers the socialite Claus von Bülow, his sensational attempted-murder trials in America and the enduring question of whether he did it. And, despite appearances, China’s and America’s film markets are growing further apart.

The NewsWorthy - Iran Tensions, Robotic Arm Breakthrough & Toy Story 4 – Friday, June 21st, 2019

The news to know for Friday, June 21st, 2019!

Today, new details about how the U.S. is responding to Iran shooting down its drone.

Plus: a robotic arm that works just by thinking (no surgery required), an Apple recall, the first day of summer and Toy Story 4.

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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Iran vs. U.S. Drone: Reuters, AP, Washington Post, CNN, The Hill

Hope Hicks Testimony: ABC News, CNN

Walmart Settlement: NYT, WSJ, Fox Business

Slack IPO: WSJ, CNN

Stocks High: CBS News

NBA Draft: CBS Sports, NYT

Two-City Team?: ESPN, USA Today

Robotic Arm Breakthrough: Techcrunch, Daily Mail

Skull “Horns”: Fortune, NBC News

Apple Recall: 9to5Mac, Check Your Serial No.

Apple + Best Buy: TechCrunch, CNN

First Day of Summer: Vox, National Geographic, USA Today

Toy Story 4: Box Office Mojo

The Intelligence from The Economist - Hawks, stocks and peril: Iran-America brinkmanship

Iran’s downing of an American drone today is just the latest source of tension between the countries. Where does it end? As facial-recognition technology improves, rising privacy concerns are hampering its adoption. And in Britain, advertisements that play to gender stereotypes are under more scrutiny from regulators and consumers.


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The NewsWorthy - Drone Shot Down, NBA Draft & Voice-Controlled Monopoly (+ Talking Presidential Primaries) – Thursday, June 20th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, June 20th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about Iran shooting down a U.S. drone, and why YouTube is thinking about some major changes.

Plus: a new voice-activated Monopoly board game, and the re-release of one of the most popular movies of all time.

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 the presidential primary debate coming up in exactly one week. Do debates and polls matter? What are the key issues? Jonathan Bernstein, a political scientist and columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, is on the show to answer those questions.

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

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Drone Shot Down: AP

China, North Korea & U.S.: BBC, Reuters, NYT

Clean-Air Rules Overturned: AP, NPR, Washington Post

Interest Rates Steady: Reuters, WSJ, USA Today

Youtube Investigated: Washington Post, The Verge, WSJ

NBA Draft: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports

World Cup: NBC Sports

Heart Attack Detection: Bloomberg, Engadget

AI Monopoly: Engadget, CNET

Avengers: Endgame Re-release: People, Gizmodo

 

The Intelligence from The Economist - Moving stories: the UN’s refugee report

The worldwide count of people forced from their homelands has increased sharply, again. What’s driving these movements, and what are governments doing about incoming refugees? The Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering the world’s second-largest outbreak of Ebola—we ask why it hasn’t been declared an international emergency. And, why Thailand is getting into the weed business.