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The UN's $2.4 Trillion Warning on Climate Change Oct 08, 2018

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On Monday, the United Nations put a price tag and a deadline on what it says is needed to avoid the catastrophic damage of climate change. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg sustainability editor Eric Roston on whether the warnings are enough to produce actual change.

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Eric's latest report: How the Climate-Change Debate Has Shifted, Not Ended

You can follow Eric at: @eroston

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TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

How Real Change Can Come to #MeToo Oct 05, 2018

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It has been one year since the New York Times published its first article detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinsten. David speaks to Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman on what has changed over the past year...and what hasn't.

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Jordyn latest report: #MeToo’s First Year Ends With More Than 425 Accused

You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals

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Vanishing Local News Coverage Is Bad for Voting Oct 04, 2018

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A recent Duke University study says the quaintly and quality of local news is dropping. These 'news deserts' across the country are leading to lower voter turnout and unchecked government officials. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News reporter Riley Griffin.

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Riley's latest: Local News Is Dying, and It’s Taking Small Town America With It

You can follow Riley at @rileyraygriffin

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The Life or Death Race to Get Aid to Indonesia Oct 04, 2018

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(Sorry we're late!)

In a race against time, responders and nonprofit organizations are rushing to the city of Palu, Indonesia following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami. David Meyers speaks with Susan Mangicaro, the Emergency Team Lead for International Medical Corps, on her team's efforts to get aid to those who need it.

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You can learn more about International Medical Corps’ relief efforts at: internationalmedicalcorps.org

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TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The Facebook Hack No One is Talking About Oct 02, 2018

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It's the worst data breach in Facebook history. But it's hardly being talked about. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier about the security breach to Facebook's system that affected almost 50 million users and why it's not dominating the headlines.

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Sarah's latest: Facebook's Worst Security Breach Hammers User Trust Once Again

You can follow Sarah at @sarahfrier

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The New and Improved Nafta? Oct 01, 2018

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On Monday, President Trump touted a brand new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that will put an end to Nafta. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove about the winners and losers in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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Josh's latest: Trump Lauds New Nafta Deal, Chides Tariff ‘Babies’

You can follow Josh at @josh_wingrove

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Kavanaugh, Ford and America's Divide: Part 2 Sep 28, 2018

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh's chance to sit on the Supreme Court remains in doubt. The day after an emotional hearing where Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford both told their sides of the story, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination to a full Senate vote...but with a hitch. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on the dramatic turn of events Friday on Capitol Hill and what happens next.

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You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon

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TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Kavanaugh, Ford and America's Divide Sep 27, 2018

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Millions of American's watched Thursday as Professor Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh defended themselves in front of the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece and Bloomberg News Gender and Diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about this watershed moment in U.S. history and what it means for Kavanaugh's nomination.

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Shannon's latest report: Kavanaugh Versus His Accuser: A Showdown for the ‘Me Too’ Era

You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi

Jordyn latest report: It’s a Man’s World Managing Money for the World’s Richest Families

You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals

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TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Why It's Anyone's Guess What Happens After the Kavanaugh Hearing Sep 26, 2018

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The day before Brett Kavanaugh is excepted to face off with his original accuser, a third woman has stepped forward with her own claims of sexual misconduct. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur on how the ongoing scandal is becoming an ongoing problem for the GOP.

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Sahil's Latest: Kavanaugh Battle Squeezes GOP Between Base and Women Voters

You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur

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A Year After Hurricane Maria, Tradition Helps an Island Heal Sep 25, 2018

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Over a year ago, Puerto Rico bore the brunt of Hurricane Maria's wrath. But the small Caribbean island of Dominica was also hit. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Karen Toulon who recently visited the island. She spent time there as a child and reports how its traditions survived the storm as the island rebuilds.

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