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One More Thing: How to Create a Virtual Traffic Jam Feb 10, 2020

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Imagine how many times you are on your way anywhere and you pull out your traffic app only to see the dreaded red line signaling a traffic jam. You trust the app and rely on it so much that you find another way, but what if it was all a lie. A Berlin-based artist wanted to demonstrate the pervasive, real-life influence that modern tech has on our lives and he did it all with a little red wagon and 99 phones. In a video he called “Google Maps Hacks” he tricked the app and caused a fake traffic jam. The result was the dreaded red line Google Maps and no cars on the streets he was walking. For more on this we spoke to Kate Cox, reporter at Ars Technica, for how this artist tricked Google Maps.

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Next Stop for Democrats... New Hampshire Feb 10, 2020

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The next contest in the Democratic nominating process is Tuesday as New Hampshire has its primary. The attacks are staring to heat up between sanders and Buttigieg with Joe Biden also joining the fray as he seeks to remain in the running after the Iowa caucus. Trevor Hunnicutt, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for this and impeachment aftermath, President Trump outs officials who testified against him.

Next, east Africa is facing a locust swarm of biblical proportions. It is the worst it has been in decades and could get 500 times worse by June! The swarms threaten farms and crops and could cause a food shortage in the area. Matt Simon, science reporter at Wired, joins us for the scary science behind these huge swarms… Locusts change colors, eat toxic plants, and even grow extra muscles as then band together to wreak havoc.

Finally, scientists at Northwestern University are working in collaboration with the U.S. Army to improve military uniforms to protect soldiers against chemical weapons. They are creating fabrics that could absorb and quickly neutralize deadly nerve agents. Sophia Chen, contributor at Wired, joins us for how it all works.

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WEEKEND EDITION- President Trump Takes a Victory Lap, The Future of Breakfast Is Bright, Kratom Is the New Popular Drug of the Internet Feb 09, 2020

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WEEKEND EDITION- The Impeachment Is Over, Iowa Caucus Debacle, Charges Dropped on Famous OC Couple Feb 08, 2020

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President Trump Takes a Victory Lap After Impeachment Acquittal Feb 07, 2020

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The victory lap was classic Trump. After being acquitted in the Senate on two impeachment charges, the president gave a wide ranging speech where he knocked his foes like Mitt Romney and Nancy Pelosi, praised his allies and called the investigations into him BS. The big question that remains is how the country moves forward after so much division. Meredith McGraw, White House reporter at Politico joins us for Trump’s celebration speech.

Next, most popular restaurant chains are going all in on breakfast spending millions and hiring thousands to expand their offerings and win the battle for the growing breakfast market. With the rise of food delivery apps, we are seeing foot traffic diminish for lunch and dinner at many places and companies see huge growth potential with breakfast. Erica Pandey, reporter at Axios, joins us for more.

Finally, the original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, is having one of the strongest starts for a new daytime talk show in seven years averaging about 1.9 million daily viewers. While she doesn’t have the usual training of a talk host, her authenticity and covers of popular music on the show are proving to be a hit with the audience. Kevin Fallon, senior entertainment reporter at the Daily Beast, joins us for why the Kelly Clarkson Show is killing it in daytime.

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Impeachment Over: Senate Acquits President Trump on Both Articles Feb 06, 2020

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The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is now over. The Senate has voted to acquit the president on both articles of impeachment. The votes were along party lines with only Sen. Mitt Romney voting guilty on abuse of power charges. After many senators voiced concern and made clear that they did not condone the actions of the president, they ultimately decided that Trump did nothing wrong and that voters should decide if they want to vote him out of office. Daniel Lippman, White House reporter at Politico, joins us for how it all played out.

Next, the district attorney in Orange County, CA has decided to drop charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend who were accused of drugging and sexually assaulting several women. It was a case that gained international attention for all the salacious details… A well-off, good looking couple who liked to party, who were in the swinging scene, were drugging and assaulting women and recording it on video. At the time the allegations came out, authorities said there could have been 1,000 victims. Corbin Carson, reporter for KFI News in Orange County, joins us for how the case fell apart and why charges are being dropped.

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State of the Union and Iowa Caucus Debacle Feb 05, 2020

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President Trump has delivered his third State of the Union address in a busy political week that will see him acquitted in the impeachment trial in the Senate. With the theme of “The great American comeback” President Trump touted his accomplishments and also had a few made for TV moments when he awarded a young girl a scholarship and reunited a soldier with his family. Judy Kurtz, In the Know Columnist at The Hill, joins us for the top takeaways from the State of the Union.

Next, the Iowa caucus has turned into a huge mess for the Democratic Party. A new app meant to speed up the reporting of caucus results failed spectacularly and the Iowa Democratic Party said it was due to a “coding error.” It wasn’t until the following day that results from 62% of the precincts were reported and it showed former Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the lead followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, and Amy Klobuchar. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, was on the ground in Iowa while all this played out and joins us for how it all went down.

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Coronavirus Continues to Spread and Limbaugh Announces Lung Cancer Feb 04, 2020

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The news surrounding the coronavirus outbreak continues to change rapidly. There are now 11 confirmed cases in the U.S. as well as the second person-to-person transmission. While officials in many countries try to get a handle on the spread of the virus, it could have the potential to be a pandemic. Marissa Fernandez, reporter at Axios, joins us for the latest developments.

Next, congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs for winning their first Super Bowl in 50 years. Leading the team to a comeback victory, Patrick Mahomes is also leading a new generation of quarterbacks and a new age of offenses where the new norm is scoring a lot… and fast. Andrew Beaton, sports reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how Mahomes is changing the NFL.

Finally, conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has announced that he has advanced lung cancer. He will be taking some time off for more medical tests and treatment, but hopes to return to the airwaves soon. One of the most influential voices among conservatives, Limbaugh reaches millions of people with his show weekly. My producer Victor Wright, joins us for more on Limbaugh’s announcement.

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Busy Week for Politics and Kratom Culture Takes Off Feb 03, 2020

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We have a huge week for politics as the Democratic nominating process begins Monday with the Iowa caucus. Tuesday, President Trump will deliver his third Sate of the Union address with the theme of the ‘great American comeback.’ Wednesday, the Senate will vote on impeachment with an expected acquittal of the president, and Friday will bring us to another Democratic debate. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us to lay it all out.

Next, the drug Kratom is gaining in popularity across the country and some say that there could be between 10 and 15 million users in the U.S. alone, with a thriving culture of Kratom users online. People are taking Kratom for everything from chronic pain relief to replacement of their morning coffee and even to get high. Available in head shops and some gas stations, the federal government has been considering a total ban after finding it in the system of some who have died of drug overdoses. Emma Grey Ellis, writer at Wired, joins us for what Kratom is all about.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Kobe Bryant and 8 Others Die in Tragic Helicopter Crash, We Finally Know the Connection Between Stress and Gray Hair, Investors Are Pouring Money Into the Fertility Industry Feb 02, 2020

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