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Federal Executions Set to Resume Jul 26, 2019

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Executions to resume. The Department of Justice has announced that it will resume capital punishment for the first time in nearly two decades. Unlike many states that were having issues with a 3-drug protocol, federal authorities will use a single drug, pentobarbital. Five death row inmates have scheduled executions starting at the end of this year. Jaqueline Thomsen, reporter at The Hill, joins us for more.

Next, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló has announced that he will be resigning next week on August 2. This comes after more than 2 weeks of protests over corruption and mismanagement and the release of vulgar text messages between Rosselló and his inner circle. Andrew Scurria, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for this and how the incoming Governor Wanda Vasquez is already getting calls to resign before she even starts.

Finally, a mysterious occurrence has happened as accused sex trafficker and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was found in his jail cell semi-conscious and with apparent bruising on his neck. Conflicting reports say it could have been a suicide attempt or a ploy to get a transfer to another facility. Harry Siegel, journalist at the Daily Beast, joins us for what we know.

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Was Mueller Day a Dud? Jul 25, 2019

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Mueller Day came and went and it wasn’t the big spectacle that Democrats had hoped for and President Trump had feared. In back to back sessions, Special Counsel Robert Mueller declined to answer questions, appeared confused with certain lines of questioning, and really didn’t seem to move the needle of public opinion. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for how the Mueller testimony went.

Next, the small city of Emeryville, California has the nation’s highest minimum wage at $16.30 and is ground zero for a national debate over how to balance raising the wages of the lowest paid workers, but also making sure that small businesses can keep up, especially restaurants which have been hit hardest as they struggle to avoid raising menu prices. Jim Carlton, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for this minimum wage fight.

Finally, the nation’s biggest on-demand food delivery app, DoorDash, is dropping their current tipping policy which came under scrutiny when customers realized that their tips were being used to meet a minimum payment for a driver rather than what a tip should be, adding to the drivers income. We spoke to Kia Kokalitcheva, tech reporter for Axios, for how the old policy worked, and then I share with you how the CEO of DoorDash has reacted.

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Meet the New U.K. Prime Minister... Boris Johnson Jul 24, 2019

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One of Britain’s most famous and controversial politicians, Boris Johnson, has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His first big task will be to make good on his Brexit promise to lead the country out of European Union. Annabelle Timsit, reporter at Quartz and who is based in London, joins us for all the reaction to the new prime minister.

Next, Sammy, the one-winged bald eagle has been birdnapped. The 35 year old bird has been living a good life at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on Long Island since 1988 when he was shot and had to get his right wing amputated. Now, someone has broken into his cage and taken him. Marisa Nelson, assistant director of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, joins us to share Sammy’s story and call for his return.

Finally, we take a look at what makes ADX Florence the country’s most secure prison. It is all a matter of design. Holding a who’s who of bad guys and now the infamous El Chapo, the Alcatraz of the Rockies is literally built into the side of a mountain. Soundproof cells are made of concrete from top to bottom and only has a disorienting 4-inch wide window to the outside world. Eleanor Cummins, assistant editor at Popular Science, joins us for a look at ADX Florence.

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Thousands Demand for Resignation of Governor in Puerto Rico Jul 23, 2019

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Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans filled the streets to protest and demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello. In a scandal called “RickyLeaks,” over 800 pages of online chats we released where Rossello and others in his inner circle made sexist and homophobic comments and even mocked victims of Hurricane Maria. Ursula Perano, reporter for Axios, joins us for the political crisis in Puerto Rico.

Next, we are currently building the Giant Magellan, the world’s largest telescope. It is being constructed under the football stadium at the University of Arizona, is made from a special glass shipped from Japan, and the resolution will be 10 times greater than the Hubble Space Telescope. Jared Males, astronomer at the University of Arizona, joins us to talk about Giant Magellan and what we hope to discover once it is up and running.

Finally, if Florida is in trouble, then we might all be. The state is feeling the squeeze of environmental change on its beaches, farms, wetlands, and cities and can serve as a preview of what our climate change future may look like. Corinne Iozzio, executive editor at Popular Science, joins us for their special report, The Florida Problem.

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Iran Seizes British Tanker, Genetic Genealogy First, and FaceApp Privacy Jul 22, 2019

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The release of an audio recording has shed new light on the seizure of a British tanker on the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Another escalation in tensions on this critical waterway where one-fifth of the global oil exports pass through as Iran continues to struggle with sanction that are crippling their economy. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us for this, Trump vs. The Squad, and upcoming Mueller testimony,

Next, genetic genealogy has been used to help solve cold cases involving suspected killers and rapists, but now it has been used to exonerate Christopher Tapp for the rape and murder of Angie Dodge in 1997. Experts now say this technique could be used to clear others who have been wrongly convicted. Sal Hernandez, reporter for BuzzFeed News, joins us for another first for genetic genealogy.

Finally, the viral face aging app, FaceApp was nothing but good fun until reports came out that the company was owned by Russians and that the app could potentially get all the photos on your camera roll, but is there anything really to worry about? Geoffrey Fowler, tech columnist for the Washington Post, took a look under the hood of this app and lets us know if you should worry about your privacy.

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WEEKEND EDITION- Elon Musk's Neuralink, Let's See Them Aliens, Apollo 11 Jul 21, 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: Drone Shoot-down, El Chapo, Eric Garner Jul 20, 2019

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

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Drone Shoot-down and Apollo 11 Anniversary Jul 19, 2019

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President Trump informed reporters on Thursday that the USS Boxer, operating in the Strait of Hormuz, shot down an Iranian drone after it had approached and closed within a threatening range. Tension has been unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz, which provides passage for about one fifth of the world’s oil every day. In recent weeks it had been suspected that Iran seized a tanker from the UAE and also tried to stop a British vessel. Dave Lawler, world news editor for Axios, joins us for details.

Next, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20. It was an incredible feat that had not been accomplished before, was the result of eight years of work by more than 400,000 people and cost billions of dollars. While this was a huge achievement, there was some uncertainty the landing would happen because of an error code that triggered an alarm and some worry. Dr. Lance Eliot, AI expert and contributor to Forbes, joins us to tell the story within the story about the Apollo 11 moon landing and lessons we can learn from it 50 years later.

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El Chapo Sentenced To Life Jul 18, 2019

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The saga of El Chapo, the notorious drug kingpin and leader of the Sinaloa cartel, is over for now. He was just sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years. Over his 30-year criminal career, he smuggled more than $12 billion worth of drugs and caused the deaths of dozens of people. Lisa G. reporter for NBC News Radio Network, joins us for where El Chapo will be going, the Alcatraz of the Rockies.

Next, Elon Musk has unveiled plans by Neuralink to connect the human brain with AI, with the goal of possibly implanting devices in paralyzed humans, allowing them to control phones or computers. The plan involves implanting flexible threads into the brain that are capable of transmitting high volumes of data. Elizabeth Lopatto, deputy editor at The Verge, was there for Musk’s presentation and will give us all the details.

Finally, yesterday was World Emoji Day and the new crop of emoji coming soon to an iPhone and Android near you will be a lot more diverse. There will be dozens of new skin tone, gender and couple combinations as well options to represent people with disabilities and over course a yawning smiley. Ina Fried, chief tech correspondent at Axios, joins us for more.

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No Federal Charges in Eric Garner Death Jul 17, 2019

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Today is the 5th anniversary of the death of Eric Garner and yesterday we found out that the Justice Department will not bring federal charges against Daniel Pantaleo , the New York City police officer who put Garner in a chokehold that later led to his death. Carl Takei, senior staff attorney at the ALCU, joins us to discuss why no charges were filed and if there is any other disciplinary action yet to come for Pantaleo.

Next, as Operation Varsity Blues works its way through the courts with parents and coaches who were charged in the college admissions cheating scandal we take a look at how USC is investigating the students who have been connected to the scandal. 33 students are under investigation to see what they knew or if they lied on their applications. Joel Rubin, reporter for the LA Times, joins us for a look inside the admissions investigation.

Finally, a cash shortage may soon be squeezing the huge Democratic field of presidential candidates. Nearly half of the candidates spent more campaign cash than they raised in the second quarter of the year. Early money is more important than ever because candidates are forced to spend heavily to meet polling and donor thresholds to qualify for debates. David Siders, reporter for Politico, joins us for who is in danger.

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