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May 23, 2019

The Intelligence from The Economist - Repeat performance: India’s election

Narendra Modi’s BJP appears to have won a convincing re-election victory. What will that mean for India and the region? We look back on the life of Bob Hawke, a former Australian prime minister who convinced the world that his country deserved a place in global politics. And, why Silicon Valley’s latest obsession is optimising sleepy time.

May 23, 2019

The NewsWorthy - “American Taliban” Released, $20 Bill Design & Send Your Name to Mars (+ Talking E-Scooters) – Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, May 23rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why President Trump stormed out of a meeting and says he'll refuse to work with Democrats, and what to watch for in the world's largest election.

Plus: what to know about changes to the $20 bill, a new way to bury loved ones, and how NASA plans to take people's names to Mars.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about a growing number of e-scooter injuries, and what's being done about it. Hear from Dr. Tarak Trivedi about his own research and how e-scooter companies are coming to him to improve safety.

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

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Sources:

Trump-Pelosi Battle: AP, NYT, The Hill, CNN

Trump’s Financial Records: WSJ, The Hill, Bloomberg, NBC News

“American Taliban” Released: NYT, FOX News, Washington Post

India’s Election: CNN, BBC, The Guardian, NYT

Harriet Tubman Bill: CNBC, The Hill, MarketWatch

NASA Boarding Pass: CNN, NASA ?

23andMe & Airbnb: Vox, Quartz

Human Composting: Seattle Times, USA Today, CNN

Delivery Robot: Reuters, Business Insider, TechCrunch

World's First “Vertical” Theme Park: Daily Mail, AP

May 22, 2019

The Intelligence from The Economist - Ibiza remix: Austria and the European fringe

As a scandal involving Austria’s hard-right Freedom party causes the government to unravel, we examine the fringe parties of Europe and their chances in this week’s European election. As tech billionaires continue to indulge their obsession with space travel, we look at the sketchy economics of moving off-world. And, a stark warning for lovers of avocados: supply concerns make it a volatile brunch choice.

May 22, 2019

The NewsWorthy - New Calls to Impeach, Self-Driving USPS Trucks & ‘New Coke’ – Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why there are new calls for impeachment and why dozens of lawsuits were filed against one of the best known companies in the world…

Plus: the U.S. Postal Service plans to use a new kind of tech, and why Coca-Cola is teaming up with Netflix…

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:

Calls for Impeachment: CNN, AP, NBC News, WSJ VOX, NYT, AP

Tax Returns Memo: The Washington Post

Plastic Trash Research: NBC News, Yahoo! News

McDonald’s “Time’s Up”: Reuters, Vox

NBA Finals: Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports

Stanley Cup Final: NHL, CBS Sports

Comcast Home Sensor: CNBC, Engadget

USPS Self-Driving Trucks: Reuters, USA Today

New Chevy Feature: The Verge, CNET

Urban Outfitters Rentals: WSJ, BusinessInsider

'New Coke' is Back: USA Today, Variety

May 22, 2019

The Daily Signal - #467: The Surrogacy Risks the Media Won’t Cover

Surrogacy is touted by some celebrities, including Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, who have had two children via surrogates. But is it as safe as the media coverage suggests? Jennifer Lahl of the Center for Bioethics and Culture breaks down the medical risks the procedure has, as well as some of the legal and personal consequences surrogacy and egg donation have had for some. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is done with dealing with Democrats, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests a "cover-up."•Attorney General William Barr is fed-up with courts issuing nationwide injunctions on Trump administration policies.•A investigation failed to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wore blackface or donned KKK garb in his yearbook photo. 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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May 21, 2019

The Intelligence from The Economist - In a heartbeat: abortion in America

The strict anti-abortion bills cropping up in multiple American states aren’t expected to become the law of the land—but proponents want them to chip away at Roe v Wade, which is. Attacks on albinos have risen ahead of Malawi’s presidential election; we discuss the superstitions driving the violence. And, why young Americans are having so little sex.

May 21, 2019

The NewsWorthy - Subpoena Battles, 5G Race & AI Fights Cancer – Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, May 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the White House winning one subpoena fight today but losing another.

Plus: a ban on a major Chinese company, how AI could help fight cancer, and yes, another mistake on the most popular HBO show ever...

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:

McGahn Testimony: ABC News, CNN, AP

Financial Records: CNBC, Washington Post, The Hill, WSJ

Google & Huawei: AP, CNN, Bloomberg

T-Mobile/Sprint Merger: CNBC, WSJ, The Verge

AI Spots Lung Cancer: Engadget, NYT

Ford Job Cuts: NBC News, WSJ

Little Caesars Impossible Pizza: The Verge, Fox Business

Game of Thrones Water Bottles: Gizmodo, USA Today, Variety, Business Insider

May 21, 2019

The Daily Signal - #465: This Congresswoman Warns High Schoolers About Socialism

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., joins The Daily Signal to discuss the disconnect between her constituents in Washington state and Washington, D.C. Plus, she speaks about her efforts to reach out to high schoolers, social media, and the booming economy. We also cover these stories in the podcast:•U.S.-Iran tensions continue to simmer.•Ford announces it's slashing 7,000 jobs.•State officials in Colorado and Maryland are banning government employees from traveling to Alabama for work purposes.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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May 20, 2019

The Intelligence from The Economist - Battle for legitimacy: Afghanistan v the Taliban

After 18 years and almost a trillion dollars to fight the Taliban, Afghanistan’s government still struggles for legitimacy; we ask why. A list of the world’s ultra-rich reveals a disproportionate number of self-made female billionaires from China—but the trend isn’t set to continue. And we examine why presidential libraries are so controversial, and why Barack Obama’s is no exception.