The NewsWorthy - Big Tech, Tiananmen Square & Billionaire Jay-Z – Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, June 4th, 2019!

We're talking about what happened 30 years ago that will be remembered around the world today, and which government wants Tinder to hand over a bunch of user data.

Plus: some highlights from Apple's big event, how a historic game show winning streak ended, and the first billionaire rapper. 

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:

Disaster Bill Passes: The Washington Post, FOX News, NPR

Mueller Report Hearing: The Hill, CNBC, Politico

Big Tech Probe: AP, NYT, TechCrunch, Reuters

30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square: The Guardian, CNN, History.com

Russia Demands Tinder Access: Business Insider, WSJ, AP

Eid al-Fitr: Al Jazeera, CNN, USA Today

Apple WWDC Highlights: The Verge, TechCrunch, NYT

Quest Diagnostics Leak: WSJ, CNN, NBC News

Jeopardy WInning Streak Broken: USA Today, NYT

Jay-Z First Billionaire Rapper: Forbes, The Guardian

The Daily Signal - #476: This New Social Media Platform Aims to Protect Your Beliefs and Privacy

Facebook has become so big that even one of its initial founders says it’s time for government to break it up. But what if the market solved the problem -- and offered users better free speech protection? Enter AllSocial -- a new social media platform designed for everyone, with minimal censorship. We speak to Rolfe Carawan, who runs business development for AllSocial.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump talks about Brexit's future.•The Trump administration announces major new restrictions on travel to Cuba.•Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam is calling a special session of the state legislature to consider a package of gun control bills. 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 - Get pomped up: Trump’s British visit

President Donald Trump kicks off his state visit to Britain with some opening shots at London's mayor Sadiq Khan. But larger issues will take center stage. Amid Brexit, a leadership contest and simmering security tensions, we discuss the strains to the “special relationship”. We consider how regulators and the tech giants can tackle the wilds of the internet to make browsing safe for children. And, a Ramadan drama in Saudi Arabia that reveals how the crown prince wants his kingdom to be perceived.

The NewsWorthy - Virginia Beach Shooting, Goodbye iTunes & $4.5 Million Lunch – Monday, June 3rd, 2019

The news to know for Monday, June 3rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about another mass shooting and the email that came just hours before, and what to know about the president's trip to Europe.

Plus: get ready to say goodbye to iTunes, ESPN's new test for teens, and the lunch worth more than $4.5 million...

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...

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Sources:

Virginia Beach Shooting: AP, USA Today, NYT, Washington Post, CNN

Trumps to UK: VOA, BBC, ABC News, AP, The Sunday Times, The Sun

New Visa Requirement: TechCrunch, Bloomberg

U.S. vs. Google: WSJ, NYT, The Washington Post

Goodbye iTunes & WWDC: The Verge, CNBC, Bloomberg

MLB Draft: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report

ESPN Test for Teens: Variety, Cybercultural

Warren Buffett Auction: Reuters, WSJ

Box Office Winner: Variety, USA Today

 

The Daily Signal - #475: Why Capitalism, Not Socialism, Encourages Morality, According to a Former CEO

Andy Puzder grew up in a blue-collar home. He went on to be the CEO of a major fast-food company and he credits capitalism for helping him improve his lot in life. Now he wants young Americans to understand that socialism isn’t just ineffective, but is morally inferior to capitalism. We also cover these stories:•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues a warning to China on the thirtieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. •Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is warning U.S. against imposing tariffs, saying they would be counterproductive.•A former Democratic governor, John Hickenlooper, is booed for speaking out against socialism. 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 - #474: Training the Next Generation of Solutionists

On today’s podcast, we are featuring an interview with C.J. Sailor, director of programs and development for The Gloucester Institute. He’s helping to train the next generation of leaders to be solutionists in their own communities. Find out how his own journey helped shape his career.Also on the show:• We share your letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• Conservative high school student Savanna Zumbado spent a month as a volunteer at The Heritage Foundation. We’ll hear from her about what it’s like to be a young conservative and how to expand the movement.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Protectionist racket: trade-war rhetoric

As President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Mexican goods, retaliatory ones between China and America are starting to bite. That puts China’s party leaders—and their hardening nationalist message—in a tricky spot. We examine how the global grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX planes might change air-safety regulation. And a visit to Venice’s Biennale, where immigration and climate change are taking centre stage.

The NewsWorthy - Mexican Tariffs, Spelling Bee Octochamps & Star Wars Land – Friday, May 31st, 2019

The news to know for Friday, May 31st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new threat of tariffs and what it has to do with illegal immigration.

Plus: a historic National Spelling Bee with *eight* winners, when at-home deliveries are expected to double, and a billion dollar Star Wars Land...

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...

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Sources: 

Mexican Tariffs: WSJ, FOX News, USA Today, NBC News

Reactions to Mueller: NYT, AP, CBS News, NPR

Death Penalty Ban: NPR, Washington Post, VOX

Measles Milestone: AP, CNN, WSJ

FDA on CBD: CNBC, NBC News

JUUL Stores: CNBC, Reuters

Sunday Delivery: WSJ, Fox Business, CBS News

Historic Spelling Bee: ESPN, Twitter

WorldPride in NY: World Pride NYC, CNN, Chicago Tribune

Harry Potter eBooks: CNET, BBC

$1B Star Wars Land: CNET, MarketWatch, WSJ

 

The Intelligence from The Economist - Likudn’t: Israel’s political crisis

For the first time since Israel’s founding, efforts to form a government have failed. What will the resulting snap election mean for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu? Alleged meddling in the Czech judiciary has sparked protests; it seems that challenges to the rule of law are proliferating in eastern Europe. And, we visit Crimea’s winemakers, who are struggling after annexation by Russia.