The Daily Signal - #472: How to Achieve Racial Unity in America

We live in divided times—that's no secret. And sometimes, those divisions fall along racial lines. Former NFL player Miles McPherson dealt with racism daily growing up in an interracial family. Now as a pastor, he's seeking to build a more perfect and racially unified nation. Today, I'll have Pastor McPherson on the show to share his story, and his hope for America.We also cover these stories:-Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence on the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign.-Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ramps up calls for impeachment.-Another House member blocks disaster aid.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 - Baba Go Slow: Nigeria’s President gets another term

Muhammadu Buhari earned the nickname “Baba Go Slow” for a lackadaisical approach to reform as Nigeria’s president. He mismanaged the economy, failed to tackle corruption and has been unable to restrain the terrorist group Boko Haram. Will he be more effective in his second term? Also, why so many climbers are perishing on the slopes of Everest. And for the first time in football history, clubs from just one nation compete in Europe’s top tournaments. How England’s Premier League teams have outperformed expectations.

The NewsWorthy - Abortion Ruling, Diabetes Data & Apple’s New iPod – Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, May 29th, 2019!

Today, what to know about a record-breaking two weeks of tornadoes, a Supreme Court ruling about abortion, and the diabetes data that has even some doctors stumped.

Plus: a billionaire's major pledge, the type of cannabis now allowed on planes, and Apple's new iPod...

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:

Record-Breaking Tornadoes: AP, The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NYT, USA TODAY

Missouri Abortion Clinic Closing: CBS News, NPR

SCOTUS on Abortion: The Washington Post, WSJ, NYT

Netflix on Abortion: Variety, Deadline

Diabetes Down, Obesity Up: TIME/AP

New Medical Conditions: Quartz, CNBC, CBS News

TSA’s CBD Guidelines: FOX News, NBC News, CNN, TSA

Sports Illustrated Sold: USA Today, NYT

Mrs. Bezos Fortune: CNN, ABC News

Apple’s New iPod: Business Insider, The Verge

Moto Z4 Sold: Droid Life, The Verge, Engadget

The Daily Signal - #473: Rep. Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security

Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs joins the podcast to weigh in on Mueller, impeachment, and a subject very important to his state: border security.We also cover these stories:-President Donald Trump steps up attacks on Mueller.-Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closing shortly.-Fetal "heartbeat bill" sent to governor's desk in Louisiana.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 - #471: Christopher Scalia on the Faith of His Father, Antonin Scalia

Antonin Scalia was a towering Supreme Court justice who left an indelible mark on America. But he was also a man of deep faith, and that faith continues on with his children. We discuss that faith with Christopher Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court justice and the co-editor of a new book, "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer."We also cover these stories:-The Supreme Court upholds part of an Indiana law on abortion.-The court also declines to hear a case about transgender students and bathrooms.-Gillette features a transgender boy in a new ad.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 - Continental breakfast: European elections

Europe’s voters have shown they are not happy with traditional parties. But even as the Brexit Party surged in Britain, populists across the continent found elections to the European Parliament tougher than expected, while the Green Party made a strong showing, buoyed by climate concerns. Despite being "asset-light", some tech companies need property to keep expanding. That’s good news for real-estate investment trusts. And quinoa is the grain getting a new lease of life.

The NewsWorthy - Opioid Trial, Mt. Everest Traffic Jam & Aladdin Wins – Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, May 28th, 2019!

Today, what to know about this week's severe weather and record-breaking flooding, and the first of its kind trial about the opioid crisis.

Plus: a traffic jam on Mt. Everest, Ikea's new augmented reality app, and how the remake of Aladdin did at the the box office.

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:

Oklahoma Tornado/Weather: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel

Trump in Japan: AP, The Hill, Washington Post, CNN

Japan Stabbing: AP, BBC, CNN

Theresa May Steps Down: NPR, BBC, NYT, AP, The Washington Post, NBC News, TIME

Hiker in Hawaii Rescued: USA Today, TIME

Mt. Everest Traffic Jam: CNN, NYT, CBS News

Opioid Trial: WSJ, CBS News, The Washington Post, NPR

Most Expensive Drug: CNBC, Reuters

Indy 500: CBS Sports, NYT

Major Merger?: NBC News, WSJ

IKEA App: Reuters

Snapchat Music: Mashable, WSJ

TikTok Phone: TechCrunch, The Verge

Weekend Box Office: Variety

  

The Daily Signal - #470: Lawmaker Doubles as a Podcast Host to ‘Take Our Message to the American People’

On today's Daily Signal podcast, we talk to Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia who is the host of the Freedom Caucus Podcast and a leading voice on Capitol Hill for conservatism.And we feature an interview with J. Christian Adams, a Department of Justice whistleblower who helped expose the Obama administration’s agenda. He is an election lawyer with the Public Interest Legal Foundation.We also share our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.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 Daily Signal - #469: Singer Mary Millben Shares Her Love of Patriotic Music (Listen to Her Perform, Too)

Today we are featuring an interview with singer and actress Mary Millben, who has performed for three U.S. presidents and whose music is featured in the new film, “The Meanest Man in Texas.”Also on the show:• In honor of Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in service to this nation. We replay President Ronald Reagan’s 1986 Memorial Day speech delivered at Arlington National Cemetery.• Virginia Allen has a good news story celebrating American heroes who sacrifice so much for our freedom.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. Enjoy the show!

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The Intelligence from The Economist - This May hurt: British politics

Britain’s prime minister Theresa May has at last revealed the date she will step down. She had the unenviable task of trying to deliver Brexit, which she failed to, and her successor may not fare any better. President Donald Trump has lost crucial legal battles over his financial records, and more defeats are likely if the cases head to the Supreme Court. And, why is it that some music can give you chills? Additional music: “Try Again” by Posthuman, “Blackwall” by Snakebitesmile.