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**The Daily Dive**

Start your day with The Daily Dive. News without the noise, told straight. Explore the most interesting news of the day. Connect with the writers, analysts and reporters that know the real story. Hosted by Oscar Ramirez in Los Angeles, this 20 minute podcast will be ready for you when you wake up. (Posted by 6 AM EST)

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WEEKEND EDITION- The trial of Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York Jan 12, 2020

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This is a compilation of the best stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- President Trump addressed the nation Jan 11, 2020

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25 year-old Michigan man has been murdered, New York City has a garbage problem Jan 10, 2020

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A warning for those listening, this first story is pretty gruesome. A 25 year-old Michigan man named Kevin Bacon has been murdered allegedly at the hands of Mark Latunski. They found each other on a dating app, met on Christmas Eve, and days later Bacon was found in Latunski’s basement hanging from the rafters by his ankles and his throat slit. Latunski also allegedly admitted to cutting off and eating part of Bacon’s body… his testicles. Latunski’s attorney is seeking an insanity defense for his client. For more on this story we speak to Michelle Myers, Kevin’s best friend and roommate, and she’ll tell us more about the loss of her friend.

Next, New York City has a garbage problem and a lot of it has to do with the failures in their recycling program. For nearly two decades New York City has almost completely outsourced its trash burden to other communities and have fallen short on ambitious recycling and waste reduction goals that other major American cities have accomplished. Politico New York has published a five-part series examining all the aspects of why all this garbage has become such a problem in the city. Sally Goldenberg, NY City Hall Bureau Chief, and Danielle Muoio, NY City Hall Reporter for Politico, join us for more.

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No Further Military Conflict With Iran, but Worries Remain on What Happens Next Jan 09, 2020

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President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on an airbase where some U.S. troops were based and announced that there were no casualties and Iran appears to be “standing down.” Instead of any new military escalation, Trump announced new sanctions on Iran. And while a broader conflict seems to have been de-escalated, there is still concern of attacks through proxies, cyber-attacks, and what Iran will do with their nuclear program. Dave Lawler, world editor at Axios, joins us for the fallout of the Iranian strike.

Next, we take a look at some of the newest tech coming out of CES 2020. Sony has developed a concept car and the idea of ambient technology and AI took off. AI is being put everything and everything we use from our devices to our toilets will be connected and learn more about you. Samsung even unveiled its project called Neon, which it is saying are “artificial humans” - AI that you can talk and interact with and looks like a real person. There are also a bunch of other gadgets and fun things at the show. Stan Horaczek, technology editor at Popular Science, joins us for what he experienced at CES 2020.

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High Cost of Having a Baby in America Jan 08, 2020

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A new study is revealing the high cost of having a baby in America. The average new mother with insurance will pay more than $4,500 for her labor and delivery. According to the authors of the study, the real reason for the increase seems to be the rise in high deductibles with women paying a greater share of their childbirth expenses as a result. Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins us for how even if you have insurance, it is costing more to start a family.

Next, a news kind of online service is aiming to help match people who need a co-parent. Someone that wants to have a child, but not necessarily the romance that comes with it, although feelings do sometimes develop. Julie Jargon, family and tech columnist at the WSJ, joins us for how people are using technology to find platonic parenting partners without the love and marriage.

Finally, the Democratic presidential primary is starting to take a dark turn. Candidates are campaigning in Iowa and starting to focus on issues like a possible conflict with Iran and wildfires in Australia impacting climate change. And all these issues are causing an indecisiveness in Iowa voters’ minds as to who is best positioned to win in a general election. David Siders, national political correspondent at Politico, joins us with more.

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Harvey Weinstein Trial Begins in NY, New Charges in LA Jan 07, 2020

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The trial of Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York. The trial is expected to last about 2 months and will be a high profile media spectacle as many will be interested to see if the fallen entertainment mogul can escape punishment. And just as the trial began in NY, new charges of sexual assault were leveled against him in Los Angeles. Eriq Gardner, senior editor at the Hollywood Reporter, joins us for a look at the Weinstein trial.

Next, there is concern and curiosity in eastern Colorado. Reports have surfaced of mysterious drones flying in formation in the night sky hundreds of feet in the air over the Eastern Plains. Local officials don’t know who is operating them and several government agencies have denied any involvement, but the FAA is investigating. Sam Tabachnik, reporter for the Denver Post, joins us for what we know.

Finally, with so many people coming in and out of LAX, there are a ton of crazy things that TSA and Customs teams come across such as dead bodies and snakes in Pringles cans. Brandon Presser, reporter at Bloomberg News joins us for what he learned after working at LAX. Yes, there is a private terminal for those that can afford it and he’ll also tell us where they put your stuff after it’s been confiscated.

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Iran Abandons Nuclear Deal as Tensions With U.S. Continue to Rise Jan 06, 2020

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Tensions with Iran continue to escalate after the U.S. ordered a drone strike killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Now Iran has signaled that they will no longer abide by the Iran Nuclear deal and the Iraqi parliament has passed a resolution calling on the U.S. to expel troops from the country. Both sides have vowed to retaliate if anyone makes a move with the United States targeting 52 Iranian sites, and Iran pointing to 35 U.S. targets. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for more on this and why you don’t have to worry about a draft if World War 3 starts.

Next, to lighten up the mood, we will speak to Elahe Izadi, pop culture writer for the Washington Post, about the 20 defining comedy sketches of the past 20 years. While these sketches might not have been the “best” or even the “funniest,” Elahe identifies some of the top comedy sketches that that held a prominent place within our culture. There are a few criteria in place to help narrow down the list, but it all starts with a little more cowbell!

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WEEKEND EDITION: "Prime Editing" Better Than CRISPR, Cannabis Restaurants Jan 05, 2020

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WEEKEND EDITION- Nocebo Effect, Gift Cards Scams, Personal Hacking Jan 04, 2020

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Munchausen by Internet Jan 03, 2020

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You might have heard of the placebo effect, but what about its evil twin the nocebo effect? It’s when a person experiences negative symptoms from an inert pill or treatment, sometimes even from verbal suggestions. Studies are currently being done to better understand placebo and nocebo effects. Shayla Love, science writer at Vice, joins us to discuss how it all works.

Next, it’s called Munchausen by Internet, the condition of faking illness online. It’s a form of factitious disorder, a mental disorder where people fake illness or actually make themselves sick to get sympathy and attention. But one place online that experiences this at higher rates is in the cancer community. People in online cancer support groups are routinely outed as healthy. It seems almost impossible to think that someone could lie about such a serious illness, but it happens a lot, and those that offered their love, sympathy, and support often feel betrayed. Roisin Lanigan, contributor to The Atlantic, joins us for why the internet has a cancer-faking problem.

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