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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- Bolton Fired, CA Gig Economy Law, Biohacking Your Leg Sep 14, 2019

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

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CA Law Changes "Gig Economy" and C.I.A. Spy Extracted from Russia Sep 13, 2019

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A bill rewriting California employment law has been sent to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom. This law could have far reaching effects in re-classifying independent contractors as employees and could potentially change the business models of “gig economy” companies like Uber and Lyft. Alejandro Lazo, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how this bill could impact business and also what changes may come to workers.

Next, a C.I.A. informant has been extracted from Russia and is now presumed to be living in the Washington D.C. area. This informant had been sending secrets to the U.S. for decades and was instrumental in providing intelligence that Vladimir Putin had personally ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the presidential election. Adam Rawnsley, reporter for the Daily Beast, joins us for what we know about this spy, what to expect when you defect from a country, and also what happened when The Daily Beast visited the home of the suspected C.I.A spy.

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NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Faces Accusations of Rape Sep 12, 2019

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Controversy continues to follow NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. After being dropped by the Oakland Raiders and picked up by the New England Patriots, Brown is now facing allegations that he raped a former trainer. The NFL is considering a range of options which could include making him ineligible to play. Neil Greenberg, sports reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

Next, the popular kids YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview has been hit with an FTC complaint alleging that they are misleading preschoolers into watching ads by not disclosing sponsorship deals. The channel has over 21 million subscribers and brought in $22 million last year. Stephanie McNeal, BuzzFeed News reporter, joins us for this complaint against a YouTube channel featuring a 7 year old.

Finally, Republican Dan Bishop pulled off a critical win beating Democrat Dan McCreedy in a special election to represent North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. It was an important race that was seen as a testing ground for President Trump’s political messaging heading into 2020. Max Greenwood, national political reporter at The Hill, joins us for this critical GOP win.

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Trump Fires National Security Advisor John Bolton Sep 11, 2019

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President Trump has ousted his third National Security Advisor, John Bolton. And in typical Trump fashion, he made the announcement on Twitter. The President asked for his resignation after major disagreements over how to handle big foreign policy issues like Iran, North Korea, and Afghanistan. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios, joins us for how it all played out.

Next, it sounds like a great program... free money with no strings attached. Universal basic income is getting a lot of attention as some 2020 Democratic hopefuls have touted the idea as a way to reduce wealth inequality and cities like Stockton, California and Jackson, Mississippi are currently undertaking pilot programs. Robert Samuels, reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for how one program in Mississippi is working out.

Finally, a long held monster myth may finally be put to rest. New evidence suggests that Loch Ness in Scotland contains no "monster" DNA. Using a new technique to analyze the environmental DNA of the lake, scientists identified 3,000 species of plants, animals, and bacteria... but no monster. Jason Gilchrist, ecologist at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, joins us to talk about the Loch Ness Monster.

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Congress Is Back in Session- What's on the Agenda? Sep 10, 2019

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Congress is back in session and as usual… tons to do and not much time. Top on lawmakers’ to-do list is some type of action on gun control after mass shootings that happened in Texas and Ohio. Democrats are ramping up impeachment talks once again, and another shutdown could be on the horizon. Melanie Zanona, congressional reporter at Politico, joins us for the top things to watch for as Congress gets back to work.

Next, as vaping related illnesses and deaths are getting headlines, the FDA is cracking down on Juul, one of the top e-cigarette companies. The FDA has said that “Juul has ignored the law” because is marketed its products as less harmful than cigarettes without FDA approval. Marisa Fernandez, reporter at Axios, joins us for the vape crackdown.

Finally, there is a growing trend of workers who are leaving big cities and taking their jobs with them to smaller cities. The increase of employees working remotely is causing places like Boise, Idaho to grow fast. And while some people find a higher quality of life by moving, these cities are also going through growing pains. Ben Eisen, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for more.

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U.S. and Taliban Peace Negotiations Have Stalled Sep 09, 2019

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Peace talks between the Taliban and the U.S. have stalled for now after a car bombing last week that killed an American soldier. President Trump also revealed that he had even invited members of the Taliban and Afghan leadership to Camp David to continue negotiations. This drew criticism from many about whether it was an appropriate venue to invite Taliban leadership. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for this, another republican running against Trump, and more protests in Hong Kong.

Next, a story from the biohacker community. There is a new DIY implant called PegLeg that lets you stream movies and music from inside your leg. PegLeg can be accessed by any Wi-Fi enabled device to share and upload files, stream movies and music, and even act as a server for an anonymous chat room. The big question… why would anyone ever want to do this? Daniel Oberhaus, writer at Wired, joins us for what PegLeg is all about and also details his experience with biohacking, he had a chip implanted in his hand.

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WEEKEND EDITION- No More Guns and Ammo at Walmart, Taliban Deal, Social Credit System Sep 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- CA Boat Fire, Border Wall, Vaping Illnesses Sep 07, 2019

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

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Vitamin E Acetate Now a Key Focus in Vaping Illness Investigation Sep 06, 2019

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Vitamin E acetate is now a focus of the investigation into vaping-related lung illnesses. High levels of vitamin E acetate were found in many of the samples tested that contained cannabis, but not in nicotine vaping products. Kristen Jordan Shamus, writer at the Detroit Free Press, joins us for this and the first-in-the nation ban on sales of flavored vape products in Michigan.

Next, CNN hosted a climate change town hall with 10 democratic candidates that lasted for 7 hours. One thing that was clear is that the whole landscape has shifted on the topic. Gone are the days of asking if climate change is real, it is all about the biggest and most ambitious plans to handle the climate crisis now. Ben Geman, reporter for Axios, helps us break it all down.

Finally, a 28-year-old cold case murder has been solved by Philadelphia law enforcement because of some new photo-enhancing technology and a pale yellow sock. Theodore Dill Donahue has been arrested for the murder of his former girlfriend Denise Kulb. Mensah Dean, writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins us for how a sock helped solve a murder.

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Walmart Discontinuing Sales of Handguns and Ammo Sep 05, 2019

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Walmart, the biggest retailer in the world, is discontinuing sales of short barrel rifle ammo, handgun ammo, and handguns altogether after facing backlash for not pulling weapons two deadly shootings in its stores. The CEO of Walmart will also be asking the White House and members of Congress for “common sense” action on guns. Lauren Thomas, retail reporter at CNBC joins us for more.

Next, the Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to build a border wall. This new funding would go toward 11 wall projects and would affect as many as 127 military projects. Sarah Ferris, congressional reporter at Politico, joins us updates on the border wall.

Finally, it’s a big question for a lot of people. Can I fly with my weed? 10 states so far have legalized recreational marijuana but there are many contradictions between federal and state laws and with the booming marijuana tourism industry, it can be very hard to figure it all out. Scott McCartney, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for the good news, the TSA, for the most part, isn’t looking for your pot.

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