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House Judiciary Debates Impeachment Articles Before Full Vote Next Week Dec 13, 2019

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The House Judiciary Committee was debating the articles of impeachment before it is sent over to the full House for a vote next week where President Trump is expected to become the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. Democrats are bracing for some defections from moderates, but still expect to pass it. Juliegrace Brufke, House reporter at The Hill, joins us for more.

Next, GEDmatch, the genealogy website that helped crack the Golden State Killer case has been sold to a forensic genetics firm that wants to make tools for DNA analysis and allow access to their database. The deal shows how this still developing field is drawing interest from those looking to profit. Peter Aldhous, science reporter at BuzzFeed News, joins us for more on Verogen, the new owner of GEDmatch.

Finally, property owners once saw short-term rental sites like Airbnb as threats, but now they are embracing the business model. Startups are leasing blocks of furnished apartments under long-term rentals and then renting those out to travelers for stays of a few weeks to as short as one night. Konrad Putzier, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for how apartment landlords are becoming the new hoteliers.

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Time Person of the Year and Gadgets of the Decade Dec 12, 2019

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16-year-old Greta Thunberg who rose to prominence this year for her passionate pleas for governments to take action on climate change has been named the 2019 Time Person of the Year. The teen has become the leading face of a movement that has inspired millions of young people, speaking before the United Nations, and meetings with numerous heads of state including the pope. Charlotte Alter, national correspondent for Time, joins us for why Greta Thunberg is the person of the year.

Next, as we approach the end of the decade, let’s take a look at the gadgets that made an impact. The story of tech in the 2010s is the story of gadgets being present in all parts of our lives all the time. The Verge has compiled a list of the top 100 gadgets of the decade that range from small mundane gadgets that we used to pass the time to smartphones that set precedent for all other phones for years to come. Jake Kastrenakes, editor at The Verge, joins us for more.

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Articles of Impeachment: Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress Dec 11, 2019

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House Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment against President Trump focusing only on his dealings with Ukraine. He is charged with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. And now the timetable moves fast, the committee votes this week, then the entire House next week. Alex Gangitano, reporter at The Hill joins us for how President Trump is on his way to be impeached in the House.

Next, the Merriam-Webster word of the year… is They. Lookups for they increased 313% in 2019 over the previous year. While it is a very common word, more recently they has been used to refer to one person whose gender identity is nonbinary. Other words that made the list for the top of 2019 include quid pro quo, crawdad, and tergiversation. Emily Brewster, senior editor at Merriam-Webster, joins us for more on the words of the year.

Finally, at the same time that House Democrats are trying to impeach the president, they are also delivering him a political victory. Nancy Pelosi announced that there is an agreement on the USMCA, the trade pact to replace NAFTA. After winning the endorsement of the president of the AFL-CIO labor union, it is on track to be passed before the Christmas break. Ian Kullgren, reporter at Politico, joins us for more.

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IG Report: FBI Justified in Probing Trump-Russia, but Found Other Failures Dec 10, 2019

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The Inspector General report into the origins of the 2016 Russia probe is out and it has a little something for everyone. The report says that the probe was not tainted by any political bias, which should dispel notions of a Deep-State, but it also found that there were serious performance failures by some FBI officials, which should make President Trump happy. Brett Samuels, WH reporter at The Hill, joins us for the top takeaways.

Next, American factories are starting to demand a white collar education for blue collar work. Within three years, U.S. manufacturing workers with college degrees will outnumber those without. The shift toward automation and efficiency has opened the door to more women and reduced the prospects for lower skilled workers. Austen Hufford, manufacturing reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

Finally, the impeachment of Donald Trump seems to be close on the horizon. The Judiciary Committee heard from counsel outlining the impeachment case against the president and Democrats are preparing formal charges. Bart Jansen, justice reporter at USA Today, joins us to recap the hearing full of protester outbursts and lawmaker fights.

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Naval Base Shooting Being Looked at as an Act of Terrorism Dec 09, 2019

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The FBI says it’s working under the presumption that the Florida naval base shooting was an act of terrorism. Investigators are still trying to unlock any motivations and investigating claims that the shooter showed videos of mass shootings at a dinner party only days before the attack. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us this and what to expect this week in the ongoing impeachment inquiry. We may have articles of impeachment ready to be voted on soon.

Next, an investigation done by Columbia Journalism Investigations is showing that many popular dating apps do not conduct any criminal background or identity verification checks and known sex offenders have been found using these apps and assaulting women. Tinder, Plenty of Fish, OkCupid and other free dating apps owned my Match Group are not checking users and potentially leaving some vulnerable to sexual assault. Elizabeth Picciani, a fellow at Columbia Journalism Investigations joins us for more on this story and what happens when you report an instance to Match Group.

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WEEKEND EDITION- HIV Vaccination May Be Coming Soon, McDonald's Enters Chicken Sandwich Wars, Witnesses to the Nimitz UFO Encounter Dec 08, 2019

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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WEEKEND EDITION- House Moves Impeachment, DMV Selling Your Personal Information, Adderall in Baseball Dec 07, 2019

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This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week.

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House Moves on Articles of Impeachment Dec 06, 2019

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It’s on now! Speaker Nancy Pelosi has instructed House committee chairmen to move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump. The timeline will move fast as articles could be ready next week with a vote before Christmas. President Trump for his part says he wants to get it over quickly and move on the trial in the Senate. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House reporter at The Washington Post, joins us for how impeachment is ramping up.

Next, the huge success of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ has launched dozens of stars and now Hollywood is catching on to the booming drag queen economy. Drag queens have come up from primarily doing nightclub shows to selling out arenas, getting on the Billboard charts, and even doing red-carpet appearances for films like ‘Frozen 2.’ Katie Kilkenny, associate editor at the Hollywood Reporter, joins us for how the queens are blowing up.

Finally, as internet culture has become everyday culture, and we are living in the days of viral everything, many people have come to love viral pets even though they have never met them. And what happens when those animals pass away? We also grieve their deaths. Most recently, cute cat Lil Bub passed away and the internet world mourned. Abby Ohlheiser, reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

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Adderall in Baseball... PED or Legitimate Medication for Some Players? Dec 05, 2019

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First there were “Greenies” in baseball, then there were steroids, but now, Adderall seems to be the performance-enhancing drug of choice. The pills are easy to get, hard to test for, and provide that boost of focus and energy that is needed to play the game. Kendall Baker, sports editor at Axios, joins us for the big problem…While many believe taking Adderall is cheating, some players need it for legitimate reasons, so what should be done?

Next, while the impeachment inquiry is still underway and 2020 Democratic candidates are fighting for the nomination, what is the Trump campaign doing to fight back against anti-Trump animus? Trotting out Mike Pence. Trump can handle the big rallies and Pence will be out making the case for another term with seniors, suburban women, and swing-state voters. Gabby Orr, White House reporter at Politico, joins us for more.

Finally, now that many people have cut the cord and are spending more time with streaming platforms, you have to be careful about all that binge-watching. Some internet providers put a data cap on what you consume and the autoplay feature could be a major culprit. Jefferson Graham, host of the Talking Tech Podcast joins us for why too much binging could cost you more.

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DMVs Are Making Millions Selling Your Personal Information Dec 04, 2019

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You might not be aware, but the DMV is selling your personal information. DMV’s are selling the personal data you give them when you apply for a driver’s license or register a vehicle and to thousands of businesses and even private investigators and it’s all perfectly legal. Joseph Cox, senior staff writer at Vice’s Motherboard, joins us for how DMVs are making millions off of your personal information.

Next, we are keeping an eye on two reports. First: the House Intelligence Committee has released its impeachment report and accused President Trump of misconduct and obstruction. Second: the Inspector General’s report on whether the FBI was justified in investigating former Trump campaign associates, its due out next week. Brett Samuels, White House reporter at The Hill, joins us for what to know about both.

Finally, Cyber Monday has come and gone and consumers spent $9.4 billion, the largest online shopping day of all time. But what comes next is the scramble to deliver all those packages. And with the tight holiday-season calendar, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and the Post Office are in overdrive to make sure you get your packages on time. Paul Ziobro, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how it’s going to get done.

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