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Trump Now Calls on China to Probe Bidens Oct 04, 2019

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There are so many fast moving developments in the Trump, Ukraine, and whistleblower saga that it is hard to keep track of it all. Brett Samuels, White House reporter at The Hill, joins us to break down what we know. Trump openly said China should investigate the Bidens, how Vice President Mike Pence been involved, and the former special envoy for Ukraine is also testifying about what he knows.

Next, part of the whistleblower complaint was that the transcript of President Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president was placed in a special computer system reserved for the most sensitive national security secrets. While not illegal, it was characterized as highly unusual. Daniel Lippman, reporter at Politico, joins us for why the White House ordered this system upgraded to prevent leaks.

Finally, for all those wanting to get into the TV business, beware. Right now, story producers for reality TV, those who craft the narrative of your favorite reality TV shows, are facing decreasing wages and tougher working conditions. Tightening budgets are leading these producers to take on more work for the same pay. Katie Kilkenny, associate editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins us for more.

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Whistleblower Protections and Red Meat Controversy Oct 03, 2019

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For years, public health officials have urged people to eat less red meat and processed meats because they have been linked to heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses. Now, a new analysis says that these dietary guidelines are not backed by good scientific evidence. There was immediate backlash and several public health organizations pushed back saying these new conclusions could harm the credibility of nutrition science. Claire Maldarelli, associate editor at Popular Science, joins us for what to know about the latest red meat controversy.

Next, the top story in Washington continues to be the whistleblower complaint against the President. And as Trump continues to cast doubt on the allegations, we are also learning that Rep. Adam Schiff learned the outlines of the whistleblower’s concerns days before he filed his complaint. Whistleblowing has been around since the beginning of the country and has always been a tool to prevent the abuse of power by those who hold it. Allison Stanger, author of Whistleblowers: Honesty in American from Washington to Trump, joins us to discuss what prompted the first whistleblower protection law to be enacted and how protecting them is more important than ever.

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SF Residents Put Boulders on Sidewalk to Fight Homelessness Oct 02, 2019

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The homelessness issue in San Francisco has gotten so bad that in one neighborhood, residents put boulders on the sidewalk to prevent people from setting up camp. What happened next was a battle between activists and residents that resulted in them being removed after it became too much of a problem for the residents who put them there in the first place. Hannah Knowles, reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for how it all played out.

Next, foul balls are hurting hundreds of people at Major League Baseball parks, leading to a discussion of whether more netting should be placed to protect people from errant baseballs. The Phillies are the latest team to say that they will expand safety netting before next season starts. NBC News found at least 808 reports of industries to fans from baseballs. No park shared data for the investigation but 701 of those injuries came from just 4 parks, so the true number of injuries could be much higher. Vicky Nguyen, investigative and consumer correspondent at NBC News, joins us for more on foul ball injuries.

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New CA Law a Game Changer for College Athletes Oct 01, 2019

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law the "Fair Pay to Play Act" on Monday, a first-in-the-nation law that will make it easier for college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness. The law doesn’t go into effect until 2023, but it could be a major problem for the NCAA. Steve Berkowitz, reporter for USA Today Sports, joins us with more.

Next, we got one step closer to our self-driving car future, but there were some hiccups. Tesla released a new feature to some of its customers called “Smart Summon” which would enable the car to leave a parking spot and navigate around obstacles to pick up its owner. The problem is that it didn’t work out to well and led to some fender benders. Andrew Hawkins, transportation reporter at The Verge, joins us for what went wrong.

Finally, America’s first licensed cannabis restaurant is now open to the public. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Café lets you eat a meal, while smoking marijuana or consuming edibles. Budtenders will find the right pairing of weed to match your food, or you can bring your own in for a “toke-age” fee. Jenn Harris, senior writer for the LA Times food section joins us for what to expect.

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The Whistleblower Will Testify Sep 30, 2019

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The whistleblower will testify… House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said that he has reached an agreement with the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower to come before the committee and be grilled by lawmakers. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to discuss the latest controversy for the president and what to expect from this story this week.

Next, having your flight delayed and canceled is a nightmare, but imagine if that nightmare happened for three days straight. American Airlines Flight 988 from Peru to Dallas, was plagued by problems leading passengers to be stranded in Peru for days. Scott McCartney, Middle Seat columnist for the WSJ, tells us how it happened and what you should do in similar circumstances.

Finally, a U.S. adventurer recently became the first person to reach the world’s deepest spots. Called the Five Deeps mission, Victor Vescovo, a Texas businessman, traveled solo to the deepest points of five oceans. The expedition discovered over 40 new species, corrected underwater maps and more. Josh Dean, contributor to Popular Science joined Victor at one of his missions and tells us his story.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Face Transplant, Border Communities, DNA from Hair Sep 29, 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- Impeachment Inquiry, Trump Transcript, Whistleblower Complaint Sep 28, 2019

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

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Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Abuse of Power and Cover-Up Sep 27, 2019

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The whistleblower complaint against President Trump has been released and it is alleging that Trump is using the power of the office to solicit interference from a foreign government in the election. Furthermore, it alleges a cover-up by the White House to “lock down” records of the call. Brett Samuels, White House reporter at The Hill, joins us for what is in the complaint and a recap of testimony from the DNI Joseph Maguire.

Next, the upcoming movie Gemini Man pits a 49-year-old Will Smith against a 23-year-old clone of himself. To get it all done, 500 artists at six visual effects studios were tasked with creating a completely digital version of Smith. They are not simply de-aging him. This is a Will Smith comprised of nothing but data. Darryn King, contributor to Wired, joins us to talk about this game-changing tech.

Finally, a quick story about how the creator of the Labradoodle says the dog breed is his life’s regret. Wally Conron, spoke to the “Sum of All Parts” podcast and explained why he created the breed to begin with and why he is unsure if what he bred was a “designer dog, or a disaster.” My producer Victor Wright joins us for more.

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Trump Transcript at Center of Impeachment Inquiry Is Released Sep 26, 2019

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So much is happening in Washington right now and no signs of slowing down. An impeachment inquiry has been launched by Democrats, a declassified transcript summary has been released by the White House of a phone call Trump had with the Ukrainian President, and we are waiting to learn more about the whistleblower complaint that started it all. Morgan Chalfant, White House Reporter at The Hill, joins us for more on what was said in the phone call.

Next, you’ve heard all about the crisis at the border and influx of migrant families seeking asylum, but what happens after they are released into the US and waiting for the next step in the process? Often times they are exhausted, sick, out of money, and it is up to the local border communities to pick up the tab for helping them out. Alan Gomez, immigration reporter for USA Today, tells us how local governments are spending millions caring for migrants released by the Border Patrol.

Finally, earlier this summer, an asteroid narrowly missed the Earth and internal NASA emails show that scientists were completely caught off guard by its rapid approach. This near-miss resurfaced the long running conversation of how to build a reliable way to detect potentially hazardous asteroids. Dan Vergano, science reporter at BuzzFeed News, joins us for more on this sneaky space rock.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces Impeachment Inquiry Sep 25, 2019

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ordered a formal impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump after mounting pressure from fellow Democrats. But what prompted all of this? A controversy about a phone call that President Trump had with the Ukrainian president about investigating Joe Biden and his son in exchange for military aid. Ben Schreckinger, national political correspondent for Politico, joins us to discuss the latest Trump controversy that finally led to an impeachment inquiry.

Next, Carmen Blandin Tarleton is possibly facing another face transplant. 12 years after the attack that left her disfigured and 6 years after getting a face transplant, Carmen’s immune system is rejecting her face. She is now faced with two possibilities, get another transplant, but if the tissue fails rapidly, she might have to return to the disfigurement of her original face. Alex Horton, reporter for the Washington post, joins us for more.

Finally, there are a lot of reasons why couples combine their finances, and a lot of reasons why it can be difficult too. Some fear a loss of control of their own money, others are nervous about how their partner manages money and different financial goals. Cheryl Winokur Munk, contributor to the WSJ, joins us for when my money and your money becomes our money and what to do about it.

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