We used a Geiger counter to see if we could detect any radiation footprint from the site of the first sustained nuclear chain reaction.
The NewsWorthy - Census 2020, SoCal Earthquake & MoviePass Hiatus – Friday, July 5th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, July 5th, 2019!
Today, what to know about the ongoing fight over the 2020 census, the president's Independence Day celebration, and the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in two decades.
Plus: a new feature on FaceTime, which movie service is shutting down for now, and which singer will star in the next Little Mermaid.
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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Trump’s Celebration: WSJ, NYT, Washington Post
SoCal Earthquake: LA Times, ABC News
Tour De France: BBC
World Cup: CBS Sports
Hot Dog Eating Contest: CNN
FaceTime Update: TechCrunch, The Verge
Uber Eats Dine-In: CBS News, The Verge
Facebook, IG Down: USA Today, Cnet, CNBC
MoviePass Hiatus: Variety, Deadline
Holiday Box Office: Variety, THR
Little Mermaid: Vox
Read Me a Poem - “Our Casuarina Tree” by Toru Dutt
Amanda Holmes reads Toru Dutt’s poem “Our Casuarina Tree.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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Bay Curious - Yes, Your ‘Tropical’ Mai Tai Was Invented Here in Oakland
You might think the iconic rum cocktail was born in Hawaii. We set off to discover its true roots.
Crimetown - S2 E11: The Hip Hop Mayor
To his supporters, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is a new breed of politician: young, cool, and in touch with black culture. To his critics, his flashy appearance and taste for nightlife are evidence of his immaturity. Rumors about Kilpatrick begin to swirl: sky-high spending, an out-of-control entourage, and wild parties at the mayoral mansion. Is Kwame Kilpatrick in over his head? Or is he being targeted because of his race?
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The NewsWorthy - Border Report, Salute to America & Movie Subscriptions – Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about a new government report that takes a closer look at conditions at the border, and what to expect from President Trump's Fourth of July celebration.
Plus: the World Cup final, a balloon that provides internet service, and a new Instagram feature.
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:
Gov’t Watchdog Report: CBS News, FOX News, NYT
Ruling on Asylum Seekers: AP
Census Citizenship Question: CNBC, ABC News, Vox
Lawsuit for Tax Returns : NPR, AP, NYT
Salute to America: Washington Post, CBS News
World Cup: CBS Sports, ESPN
Anheuser-Busch Inbev IPO: CNBC, CNN, WSJ
Loon Balloons: TechCrunch, CNet, Reuters
Regal Cinemas Unlimited: Business Insider, Deadline
Instagram Story Sticker: The Verge
Independence Day: History.com
The NewsWorthy - Border Patrol Investigation, Bixby Marketplace & Total Solar Eclipse – Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019!
What to know about Iran breaching an international agreement and a secret facebook group that's now caused a federal investigation.
Plus: the youngest player at Wimbledon, how Samsung is now competing with Amazon's Alexa, and where to watch today's total solar eclipse.
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:
Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal: CBS News, FOX News, Vox, AP, NYT
Border Patrol Facebook Group: ProPublica, Axios, The Hill
Trump’s July 4th: CBS News, The Washington Post, NBC News
Antarctic Ice Melting: AP, , The Guardian
Alaska Heat: USA Today
Youngest Wimbledon Player: USA Today, CNBC
Tyler Skaggs Dies: ESPN
Total Solar Eclipse: CNet, Engadget, Watch Live
The Nod - Conscious Rap: The Birth and the Backlash
The turbulence and violence of the late 1980s pushed hip-hop away from its party music roots, giving birth to a new subgenre: conscious rap. Groups like and Public Enemy and artists like KRS-One became stars, creating music that emphasized pro-Black political messaging. But just as conscious rap was reaching its height, one song threatened to bring the whole movement crashing down.
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San Antonio Storybook - Chapter 5: The Secret Life of Mascots, Part 1
Attending a baseball game at Wolff Municipal Stadium is a memorable event. Each player on the Missions’ roster has a story, but in this chapter of the San Antonio Storybook we aren’t going to tell the story of the person who plays shortstop or first base. Instead, we’re going to tell the story of the person who plays the mascot.
The NewsWorthy - Historic North Korea Visit, Sports Betting & Tiny Drones – Monday, July 1st, 2019
The news to know for Monday, July 1st, 2019!
Today, what to know about President Trump's historic, last-minute meeting with North Korea's leader.
Plus: which state is now considered the sports betting capital of the country, the Army's plan for new tiny drones, and the top movie at the weekend box office...
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.
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:
Historic North Korea Visit: AP, NBC News, CNN, NYT
China Trade Talks: Reuters, CNBC, Fox Business, NYT
Hong Kong Protest: The Guardian, Washington Post,
Public Safety Emergency: USA Today
NJ Sports Betting: Sports Illustrated, ESPN
World Cup: ESPN, CBS Sports
NBA: CBS Sports
Army’s Tiny Drones: The Verge
Apple’s Diabetes Monitor: CNBC, CNET
Weekend Box Office: Variety