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President Trump Announces Permanent Ceasefire in Syria Oct 24, 2019

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President Trump on Wednesday announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey and also said that the ceasefire in northern Syria is now permanent. The safe zone in the area will now be enforced by Russia and Turkey. Missy Ryan, national security reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for the latest details and the Trump foreign policy doctrine.

Next, scientists have created a new more powerful technique to edit genes. While most people may be familiar with CRISPR, this new method is called “prime editing” and it offers more precise gene cuts with less errors. Jackson Ryan, science editor at CNET, joins us more on this new gene editing technique that could enable treatment for approximately 89% of genetic mutations that cause disease.

Finally, who are all those strangers that are watching your Instagram stories? While we may like the extra attention, it may be part of a new account promotion strategy. Some social media agencies are enlisting bots to make it look like their clients are watching millions of stories a day. It’s called “mass storyviewing” and people are just hoping that you follow them back. Jane C. Hu, contributor to Slate, joins us for those strangers watching your stories.

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Top Ukraine Diplomat Testifies and 9-Year Old Boy Facing Five Counts of Murder Oct 23, 2019

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The top American diplomat in Ukraine, William Taylor, described in closed-door testimony to impeachment investigators a quid-pro-quo pressure campaign by President Trump to withhold security aid and a White House meeting unless the Ukrainian President publicly pledged to investigate the Bidens and 2016 election interference. Taylor also Rudy Giuliani as being at the center of an “irregular policy channel” that was at odds with normal foreign policymaking. My producer Victor Wright, joins us for some of the details of William Taylor’s testimony.

Next, a crazy story coming out of Illinois. A 9-year old boy is facing five counts of murder and arson charges stemming from a fire he started back in April. At his arraignment, the judge had to slow things down multiple times to help the boy understand the charges against him. The boy did not know what “alleged” or “arson” meant. The boy is too young to go to jail, but if convicted he could be put on probation for five years and sent to a detention center if that is violated. Phil Luciano, reporter for the Peoria Journal Star, was in the courtroom for the boy’s arraignment and tells us what he saw.

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Checking Your Kids' Grades Online Is the Latest Parental Obsession Oct 22, 2019

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For parents with kids in school, you might already be aware that many middle and high schools offer online gradebooks where the status of quizzes, homework, and overall grades can be monitored…and it’s quickly becoming the latest parental obsession. Julie Jargon, family and tech columnist at the WSJ, joins us for how watching the steady stream of test and homework scores is too tempting for some.

Next, Democrats are increasingly getting worried about the amount of money that President Trump and the RNC have raised so far and what it could mean for the general election. This year, they have raised about $300 million for his re-election effort, more than any sitting president in history at this point in the campaign. David Siders, national political correspondent at Politico, join us for money in the campaign and how it’s used.

Finally, U.S. tourism has had a good run for about a decade and small historic cities are starting to feel the pain of this prolonged boom and locals are directing some of their anger at hotel developers. Local city leaders are even passing moratoriums on new hotel construction and hoteliers are feeling unjustly targeted. Mike Sasso, economics reporter at Bloomberg News, joins us for more on these cities overrun by tourists.

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Mick Mulvaney Damage Control and Great American Cannabis Experiment Oct 21, 2019

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Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney was trying all weekend to walk back comments he made at a press conference where he seemed to say there was a quid pro quo in holding up military aid to Ukraine. Also, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that troops leaving Syria will not come home, instead they will go to Western Iraq. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for all the big political news over the weekend.

Next, we check in on the great American cannabis experiment. Now almost seven years old, it was in 2012 that Washington and Colorado chose to make cannabis legal for recreational use. But with every new state that legalizes, the contradictions between state and federal laws become more apparent. While marijuana continues to remain illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, the cannabis industry is growing and generated over $10 billion in sales last year. What all this means is that some Americans are making money producing and selling cannabis, while others are being arrested and charged for the same activity. Natalie Fertig, reporter at Politico, joins us for more.

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WEEKEND EDITION- UAW and GM Strike Proposed Deal, Virgin Galactic Spacesuits, Cheetos Marketplace Oct 20, 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- Ceasefire in Syria, New Products from Food Waste, Democratic Debate Recap Oct 19, 2019

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

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VP Mike Pence Announces Pause in Turkish Military Operation Oct 18, 2019

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Vice President Mike Pence announced that Turkey will pause its military operation in Syria for 5 days to allow for the Kurds to withdraw from the area. While President Trump called it a victory, critics still say Turkey got everything they wanted and the whole ordeal has diminished the standing of the U.S. in the area. Dave Lawler, Axios world editor, joins us for the ceasefire.

Next, the world’s longest flight is leaving New York Friday and arriving in Sydney during its Sunday morning. It will be providing fresh insight into the physical and emotional toll these long haul flights have on the crew and passengers. Angus Whitley, reporter for Bloomberg News and one of the passengers who will be on this long haul flight joins us for what to expect from this 20-hour flight.

Finally, an entire marketplace has sprung up online where people put Cheetos that looks like things up for sale, sometimes for hundreds and thousands of dollars. After the Harambe Cheeto sold for $100,000, people have been trying endlessly to make money off of these cheesy puffs. Tove Danovich, journalist and contributor to TheOutline.com, joins us for the collectible Cheetos market.

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GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement to End Month-Long Strike Oct 17, 2019

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GM and the United Auto Workers union have finally struck a proposed agreement to end a month-long strike of about 46,000 GM union workers at 55 facilities in 10 states. One of the last sticking points in the negotiations had been commitments by GM to build vehicles in U.S plants. Phoebe Wall Howard, automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins us for how workers on the strike line feel about the latest developments.

Next, Virgin Galactic has unveiled the jumpsuits that space tourists will be wearing on their flights to the edge of space. The new suits made by Under Armour, are included in the $250,000 price tag for the flight. Virgin Galactic is in the final testing stages and is planning flights for next year. Michael Sheetz, space reporter at CNBC, joins us for more.

Finally, more women are flocking to another industry primarily dominated by men, and they are coming for the equal pay. More women are becoming truck drivers because they are typically paid by the mile, per load, and experience, not by gender. Cristina Roca, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how many women are moving into trucking.

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LeBron Speaks out on China and Democratic Debate Recap Oct 16, 2019

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The NBA and China have been in a weird spot since Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters. Now, NBA star LeBron James has waded into the controversy and it might have made things worse after saying Morey was “misinformed.” Mike Sykes, sports reporter for Axios, joins of for the latest in the NBA’s troubles with China.

Next, we watched all three hours of the Democratic debate so you didn’t have to. Kicking the whole thing off were questions about impeachment and it led to former Vice President Joe Biden defending his and his son’s actions with regards to Ukraine. Sen. Elizabeth Warren feeling the front-runner status, defended herself from all sides and struggled to answer how she would pay for her Medicare-for-all plan. And of course, Sen. Bernie Sanders has to answer questions about his health and whether he can keep going in the race, to which he teased a special guest at an upcoming rally. Sources say A.O.C. will be endorsing him. Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent at The Hill, joins us to break down the democratic debate.

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Trump Announces Sanctions Against Turkey for Attacks on Kurds Oct 15, 2019

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