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Warning to Pet Owners: Algae Can Poison Your Dog Aug 15, 2019

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Warning to pet owners: A toxic algae bloom has killed three dogs in a matter of hours. Owners Melissa Martin and Denise Mintz took their dogs to play in a nearby pond, only one dog swam in the water, but he got the other two wet. Hours later they died after seizing and showing signs of liver failure. Alex Guarino, reporter for WECT in North Carolina, joins us to talk about the toxic bacteria that is popping up more and more.

Next, rapper A$AP Rocky and two associates were found guilty of assault in a Swedish court but will not face any more jail time, ending a case that has drawn international attention. Rocky and his crew spent about a month in jail. The case caught the attention of celebrities and even President Trump who sent his top hostage negotiator to monitor the trial. Alex Marshall, reporter for the NY Times, joins us for how the judge ruled.

Finally, earlier this week the Trump administration announced changes to the way the Endangered Species Act would be enforced and many fear that it would lead to less protections for endangered plants and animals and would clear the way for new mining, oil and gas drilling, and development in areas where protected species live. Kiona Smith, reporter for Ars Technica, joins us for the new rules.

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Ebola Drugs so Effective That Doctors Say It's Now Curable Aug 14, 2019

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Amid the second deadliest outbreak of Ebola in history, doctors and scientists have been running a clinical trial of new drugs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two of the experimental treatments have been so effective that the trial was cut short and some are saying that Ebola is now curable. Jamie Ducharme, health reporter for Time Magazine, joins us for what we know.

Next, the Trump administration has decided to delay imposing more tariffs on laptops, cell phones, and a wide range of other products made in China. President Trump said they delayed tariffs because of Christmas, so that consumers would not face higher prices for the holidays. David Shepardson, reporter at Reuters, joins us for more.

Finally, Millennials are struggling at work. Many of them aren’t engaged and at least 60% are open to new job opportunities. Part of the problem is that expectations are unrealistically high, and want career advancement in months vs. years. Tess Brigham, psychotherapist and contributor to CNBC joins us for how to lose the ‘I hate my job mentality.’

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Epstein Found Dead As AG Barr Rips Failure of Prison Officials Aug 13, 2019

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After finding registered sex offender and multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein dead in his prison cell over the weekend, Attorney General William Barr ripped federal detention center officials in New York saying it was a “failure to adequately secure” Epstein and that the case would continue on against any co-conspirators. Devlin Barrett, national security reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for what we know.

Next, the Trump administration is tightening the rules that could deny green cards or citizenship to immigrants who need public assistance. The “Public charge” rule would impact immigrants who are more likely than not to receive certain public benefits for 12 months out of a 36 month time period. Things like food stamps, welfare or housing assistance. Ted Hesson, immigration reporter at Politico, joins us for how this new rule would work.

Finally, Simone Biles has just reasserted herself as the greatest gymnast ever winning her sixth U.S. national championship and landing a move on the floor exercise that no other woman and very few men have landed before, the triple twisting-double somersault. Nancy Armour, columnist for USA Today Sports, joins us for what makes Simone Biles one of the best athletes today.

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Where Do 2020 Candidates Stand on Gun Violence? Aug 12, 2019

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The conversation about what to do about guns and mass shooters has intensified after two tragedies killed 31 in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. The president has signaled that he wants to do something, but has offered no specifics and is getting warnings from the NRA to be careful or alienate his supporters. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us for where the 2020 Democrats stand on gun violence and who is the front runner after the second round of debates.

Next, a great story of how scorned women and a cop nicknamed Casanova caught the infamous ‘Dine-and-Dash Dater’ in Los Angeles. Paul Gonzales would meet women on dating apps, invite them out to top restaurants for dinner and order lavish meals, and a lot of it too. Then he would excuse himself to the bathroom and never come back, leaving the women with the bill and full of embarrassment. Jeff Maysh, writer and journalist, caught up with Paul Gonzales and tells us what going through his mind and why he did what he did. Part of it was that only fine foods could make him feel better from his physical ailments.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Cow-Free Dairy, Dangerous Drugs, Best Skip Tracer in the World Aug 11, 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- Mass Shootings, Red Flag Laws, Ice Raids Aug 10, 2019

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

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Ice Raids Arrest 680 in Mississippi Aug 09, 2019

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U.S. immigration officials conducted raids on several food processing plants in Mississippi Wednesday detaining 680 mostly Latino workers in what was the largest workplace raid in at least a decade. About 300 parents with small children have been released, but the raids still caused a lot of anxiety and fear in the community. Alissa Zhu, reporter for the Mississippi Clarion Ledger joins us for more.

Next, Puerto Rico has a new governor, its third in less than a week. Former Secretary of Justice Wanda Vazquez was sworn in after the Supreme Court ruled that Pedro Pierluisi was sworn in on unconstitutional grounds. Still there is much unrest as the people of Puerto Rico do not want Vazquez to be the governor either. Samantha Schmidt, reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for what’s next for Puerto Rico.

Finally, something fun to end the week with. After the new 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer dropped a few weeks ago we were treated with a look at some of the newer jets that will be flying in the movie. Rob Verger, assistant tech editor at Popular Science, joins us for everything we know about the old Tomcats and the newer Super Hornets Tom Cruise will be flying in the movie.

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Can Red Flag Laws Help Stop Mass Shootings? Aug 08, 2019

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After the latest two tragedies, many lawmakers are being pressured to do something to help stop the senseless violence taking the lives of so many. While measures like expanded background checks and assault rifle bans are harder to sell, “red-flag” laws often have bipartisan support, but do they stop mass shootings? Jon Schuppe, reporter for NBC News Digital, joins us to discuss how they work.

Next, in recent years there have been a ton of alternatives to conventional cows’ milk hit the market, things like soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk, but the new frontier may be lab made dairy. Creating the proteins that make dairy… dairy. And then using it to make cheeses and other products that never came from an animal. Inja Radman, molecular biologist and founder of New Culture, joins us for the quest to make cow-free dairy.

Finally, we’ve reached peak baby in bars. The rise of craft brewing and taprooms has made family-friendly drinking establishments more common and it is becoming a new place to take the kids. But while it can be all for fun, it can make some people feel awkward, and then there’s that whole drink responsible thing. Stephie Grob Plante, contributor to Vox, joins us to explain the rise of babies in bars.

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Currency Manipulator and Best Skip Tracer in the World Aug 07, 2019

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Earlier this week, the United States took the rare step of formally labeling China as a currency manipulator. This comes after increased trade tensions as the President also decided to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods. Talks to end the trade war have repeatedly failed and the new tariffs are set to take place on September 1st if no deal is made. Doug Palmer, senior trade reporter at Politico, joins us to explain what it means when China devalues their money.

Next, we get to talk to one of the best skip tracers in the world. A combination bill collector, bounty hunter, and private investigator, a skip tracer finds people and things that have disappeared and don’t want to be found. Most people would be very surprised to find out that the best bounty hunter in the world is only 4’11”. Skip tracer, Michelle Gomez specializes in hard to locate recoveries and joins us to talk about how she got involved of the world of skip tracing, some of the methods she uses to hunt people down, and one of her biggest cases… tracking down Ryan Mullen, who at one point was on the FBI’s most wanted list.

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President Trump Vows Action After Mass Shootings Aug 06, 2019

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Addressing the nation after shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, President Trump vowed to take action and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to the recent mass shootings. He blamed mental illness and video games for glorifying violence, but made no mention of limits on the sale of guns. Marisa Fernandez, reporter at Axios, joins us for how the president wants to combat the problem.

Next, FBI Special Agent Scott Garriola is nearing retirement, but before he goes, he is asking for the public’s help to find 12 fugitives that have escaped justice. These people were all accused of committing violent crimes or murder and most are believed to have escaped to Mexico. Scott Garriola joins us to talk about his own 12 most wanted list. Learn more about who is on that list here: https://tinyurl.com/FBIfugitives

Finally, Amazon’s home security company Ring has made partnerships with local law enforcement all across the country and the result is starting to look like an Amazon- Ring- Police surveillance network. Amazon gives local police ring products, the police encourage adoption of the ring platform, and then people give police access to their doorbell cams. Caroline Haskins, writer at Vice’s Motherboard, joins us for more.

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