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Hurricane Dorian on the Move After Devastating the Bahamas Sep 04, 2019

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A weakened Hurricane Dorian was headed northwest and the threat to South Florida has diminished after claiming the lives of 5 people and devastating the Bahamas. The next spot for worry could be coastal Georgia and the Carolinas. Andrew Freedman, deputy weather editor at the Washington Post, joins us for more on what to expect from Dorian.

Next, a mysterious tragedy the CA Bay Area where a diving boat caught fire and sank, taking with it 34 people, most who were caught below deck when the fire broke out and most likely had no means of escape. Only five crew members survived when they jumped off the boat. My producer Victor Wright, joins us for what we know so far.

Finally, the Trump administration has reached an “agreement in principle” with the Taliban to withdraw over 5,000 troops from Afghanistan over the next five months. It would all depend on the Taliban meeting certain requirements such as a reduction in violence in the area. Deirdre Shesgreen, foreign affairs reporter for USA Today, joins us for concerns and details about this deal with the Taliban.

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Debate Stage Set and Silicon Valley Social Credit System Sep 03, 2019

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It’s official! Only 10 candidates qualified for the next Democratic debate meaning they all fit on one stage and it will only be one night. We are also finally get that Biden vs. Warren matchup that didn’t happen in the first two debates. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for this, the democratic gamble of taking some far left positions, and also the policy legacy that President Trump is leaving behind… many of his legislative wins could be cemented with another term or easily reversed if he doesn’t win.

Next, China has a social credit system that rewards good citizens and punishes others for things like failing to pay debts, excessive video gaming, and criticizing the government. Punishments can range from bans on leaving the country, not letting your kids into private schools and even being put on a public blacklist. While this system plays out there, Silicon Valley is building a parallel system brought on by tech industry user policies. Insurance companies can base premiums on what they find in your social media. A company called PatronScan can also put you on a blacklist for getting into bars across the U.S and even abroad. Mike Elgan, contributor to Fast Company, joins us for the Silicon Valley social credit system.

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Values That Matter Most to Young Americans Are Changing Sep 02, 2019

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Americans attitudes have shifted on what values matter most to them. Patriotism, religion, and having children are less important to young people now than young people two decades ago. One thing that hasn’t changed, is that most still value hard work. My producer Victor Wright, joins us for more on Americans changing values.

Next, we are going over some of the scientifically proven sources of sex appeal. Ben Healy, columnist at The Atlantic, looked over a wide range of studies to compile some interesting aspects of attraction. For instance, if you’re looking for a long term relationship, you might want to find a guy with a beard. Ben joins us to explore some of the studies on attraction.

Finally, as millennials are in their prime age for getting married, more couples are veering away from traditional ceremonies and even hiring ghostwriters to write their vows. Couples are looking for customized, personal weddings and are challenged with creating ceremonies from scratch. Fleming Smith, reporter for the WSJ, joins us to talk about why some are outsourcing their vows to outside consultants.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Race for Quantum Tech, Leather Industry Is Losing, Chicken Sandwich Wars Sep 01, 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- J&J Held Accountable in Opioid Crisis, Vaping Is Bad, Microplastics in Water Aug 31, 2019

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

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Popeyes Wins the Chicken Sandwich Wars... for Now Aug 30, 2019

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The “chicken sandwich wars” are over… for now. Popeyes had the most successful product launch in their history with their new chicken sandwich. All it took was a couple of tweets between them and rival Chick-fil-A and the wars started, leading to long lines and eventually selling out completely. Kate Taylor, retail correspondent for Business Insider, joins us for the chicken sandwich craze and also how Popeyes employees hated life during the past two weeks.

Next, the Justice Department’s inspector general has concluded that former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Trump which led to the appointment of a special counsel. He broke the rules by giving a friend one of the memos with directions to leak it to the media. Olivia Beavers, national security reporter at The Hill, joins us for more.

Finally, what happens when you don’t pay a hospital bill? About 43 million Americans have unpaid medical debt typically from seeing out-of-network doctors, hospital stays, and ambulance rides. Olga Khazan, writer at the Atlantic, joins us for some of the lengths that hospitals and debt collectors go to get you to pay up.

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OxyContin Maker Wants to Settle Opioid Cases with Bankruptcy Aug 29, 2019

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More news on the thousands of lawsuits brought forth by state and local governments hoping to hold drug manufacturers accountable for the opioid crisis. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family are in talks to settle the cases in a deal valued between $10 and $12 billion. Sara Randazzo, reporter for the WSJ, joins us with details on the deal.

Next, the doorbell-camera company Ring has quietly partnered with more than 400 police forces across the country to gain access to homeowners’ cameras forming a “new neighborhood watch.” Privacy experts have sounded alarms on giving police more surveillance access and contributing to an endless stream of suspicion. Drew Harwell, AI reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for more on the rapid growth of this program.

Finally, the CDC is investigating the link between vaping and a mysterious lung disease in teens and young adults. Health officials are looking into 193 cases in 22 states that all have one commonality, all the patients reported vaping in the weeks and months before they got sick. There has also been one death linked to e-cigarettes. Rachel Feltman, articles editor for Popular Science, joins us for what to know.

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Biden's Electability Argument Hits a Snag Aug 28, 2019

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Former Vice President Joe Biden has enjoyed front-runner status among the 2020 Democrats since the beginning, but his electability argument may have just hit a snag. A new poll shows that he is in a three way tie with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Biden is also having trouble connecting with younger voters. Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent at The Hill, joins us for more.

Next, we are living on a planet increasingly overrun with plastic. More specifically, microplastics are showing up everywhere, even in drinking water. Good news is that the WHO looked at the available data on microplastics and as it stands, there is no evidence that drinking these microplastics is a threat to human health. Dan Vergano, science reporter for BuzzFeed News, lets us know why we don’t need to worry, at least for now.

Finally, we are starting to get a better picture of how Democrats want to change the tax system to generate money for all of the policies they are proposing. Instead of just taxing salaries and income that are generated from assets, Democrats want to shift toward taxing the wealth of the richest. Richard Rubin, U.S. tax policy reporter for the WSJ, joins us for the top three democratic plans on taxes.

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Johnson & Johnson Held Accountable for Opioid Crisis in Oklahoma Aug 27, 2019

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In the first case to go to trial of more than 2,000 lawsuits brought on by state and local governments seeking to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for contributing to an opioid-addiction crisis, Johnson and Johnson must pay $572 million dollars to Oklahoma for creating a public nuisance, exaggerating the benefits of painkillers and minimizing addiction risks. Daniel Siegal, senior trials reporter at Law360, joins us for what this ruling means.

Next, the Lungs of the World are burning. The Amazon rainforest is burning at an unprecedented rate with over 40,000 fires in the Amazon this year. These fires are not wildfires or caused by climate change, instead they set by farmers and ranchers clearing existing farmland and increased deforestation. Rachel Feltman, editor at Popular Science, joins us for what to know about these fires.

Finally, it was all a hoax! Last week fear spread in Lancaster, California that a sniper could be on the loose targeting police. Sheriff Deputy Angel Reinosa put out a call for help that he had been shot which led to a huge police presence and manhunt for the shooter. But cracks almost immediately began to show in the deputy’s story until he admitted he made it up. Hannah Knowles, reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for more.

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G-7 Summit News and Quantum Technology Wars Aug 26, 2019

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The fears of an economic slowdown loomed over the G-7 Summit over the weekend as President Trump sought to encourage economic growth in other countries to avoid a global recession. This comes at a time when the trade tensions with China are only increasing. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for a G-7 roundup and a new Republican challenger to President Trump.

Next, China is pouring billions of dollars into research and development of quantum technology, hoping to dominate a field with big economic and military applications. While the U.S. still leads where it matters most, quantum computers, China is pulling ahead in quantum communications and satellites. Jeanne Whalen, reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for the race to lead in quantum tech.

Finally, the rise of athleisure and “vegan” clothing is speeding the decline of the leather industry. Americans are also eating more beef than they have in a decade which results in a higher number of hides available to manufacture leather products. In some cases it costs more to process the hides for leather than they are worth. Lydia Mulvany, reporter for Bloomberg News, joins us to talk about how leather is losing.

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