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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 - DNA Detective Victory, Border Report, and Social Media Data Mining Jul 06, 2019

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

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The Secret World of Fake Medical Information Online Jul 05, 2019

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Facebook and YouTube have been overrun with bogus cancer treatment claims and tech platforms are tweaking algorithms and cutting off advertising for pages and videos promoting dubious information. The problem is that the amount of misleading info is so extensive and publishing on these platforms is so easy, it’s hard to get a handle on it. Daniela Hernandez, digital science editor at the WSJ, joins us for more.

Next, data brokers are selling your secrets and now states are trying to stop them. Vermont has implemented a new data broker registry, but it is highlighting the difficulties of regulating these secretive firms. Douglas MacMillan, business reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for how data brokers buy and sell the personal information of millions of Americans.

Finally, the military may soon have to be on a diet and might have to ban beer and pizza. The military is studying whether the keto diet can help lower obesity rates and boost the physical and mental performance of soldiers in the field. But in order for this to work, soldiers may have to stick to the diet even in their off time. Krisitne Froeba, reporter for the Military Times, joins us for Keto in the military.

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Happy Independence Day! Jul 04, 2019

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Tanks, flyovers and fireworks! President Trump is planning a Fourth of July Celebration that he says will be “like no other.” Trump will deliver a speech at the Lincoln Memorial which is not a usual occurrence for an American president and critics will be watching to see if he politicizes the event. My producer Miranda joins us for all the details you need to know.

Next, along with all the fireworks, there will be plenty of grilling going on and you should grill anything you want to your hearts content. But some top chefs have weighed in on foods you should never grill and we got the list. Shockingly burgers and some other grill staples make that list! It is all about preserving fat and flavor. Kate Krader, food editor at Bloomberg News, joins us for the Do Not Grill List.

Finally, the FDA has named 16 brands of dog food that have been linked to canine heart disease. The FDA isn’t suggesting that pet owners stop feeding their dogs these brands just yet, but some vets are advising against “grain free” foods. Rachel Feltman, science editor at Popular Science, joins us for what pet owner should know.

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Horrific Imagery From the US Border Detention Centers Jul 03, 2019

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A new report from the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General has discovered extreme overcrowding, prolonged detention stays, and health risks at several Border Patrol stations in south Texas. The Associated Press has also released a video of a 12 year-old girl describing the poor care at a Border Patrol station in Clint, Texas. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios, joins us for more on the situation at the border.

Next, the House Ways and Means Committee has sued the Treasury Dept. and the IRS for six years of President Trump’s tax returns, setting off a legal battle that could end up at the Supreme Court. The administration has fought all efforts to release Trump’s financial records and has called the effort to obtain them politically motivated. Joshua Rosenberg, tax correspondent for Law360, joins us for what to know.

Finally, World UFO Day was yesterday and a new report by SatelliteInternet.com has listed the states with the most UFO sightings. If you’re interested in spotting something you might want to head up North. My producer Miranda joins us for where to spot UFOs, and what are the “5 Observables” that UFOs exhibit.

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Victory for Genetic Detectives - First Guilty Verdict in California Cold Case Murder Jul 02, 2019

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Genetic genealogy has been used to identify more than 40 murder and rape suspects in some cases at least 50 years old. There was always questions as whether using this investigative technique would hold up in court and now we have an answer. William Talbot II was tracked down through DNA that two cousins uploaded to a genealogy site, and was just found guilty of the murder of a young Canadian couple in 1987. Megan Molteni, science writer for Wired, joins us for the big win for genetic genealogy.

Next, as plastics continue to overtake the world, scientists are making progress in developing new ways to break down plastic and keep them out of landfills and the ocean. Scientists have now created a biological enzyme that can digest plastic into their chemical components so that it can be re-used. Corinne Iozzio, executive editor at Popular Science, joins us for the latest on plastic eating enzymes.

Finally, it’s almost the 4th of July… and with that comes fireworks. While nothing says America quite like bright exploding lights in the air, it can cause a terrible situation for the thousands of people that get hurt when they go off, birds in the air, and man’s best friend. Caitlin Gibson, feature writer for the Washington Post, joins us for why you should always be careful during the holiday and watch out for ruptured globes.

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One Small Step for Man, One Large Step for Diplomacy Jul 01, 2019

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President Trump had another history making moment over the weekend as he became the first sitting president to step into North Korea. Trump shook hands with Kim Jong Un and the two agreed to revive stalled talks about denuclearization. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for this, what happened at the G-20 and Sen. Kamala Harris surging in the polls.

Next, after a yearlong investigation that became the largest sex crimes inquiry involving a single person in LAPD history, George Tyndall, the gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct toward hundreds of USC students was arrested and charged last week with more than two dozen felonies. Brianna Sacks, former USC student and Buzzfeed News reporter joins us for all the details that led to his arrest.

Finally, we are in a global plastic crisis of our own making. Plastics made from oil and natural gas have become part of our daily lives from cell phones, to shipping materials and more, but the problem is we use many plastics only once then discard them and it is showing up in our oceans, mountain peaks, and our food. Andrew Freedman, science editor at Axios, joins us more on our plastic planet.

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WEEKEND EDITION - Trucking to Become a Desk Job, RIP Jibo, and Crazy Sports Parents Jun 30, 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 - Debate Recap and Mueller to Testify Jun 29, 2019

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

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Democratic Debates: Standouts and Shutdowns! Jun 28, 2019

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We got through it! 2 nights, 20 candidates, 4 hours, lots of Trump bashing, and lots of policy. The first round of democratic debates has ended and there were some clear winners and losers. All the front runners remain intact, Julian Castro raised his profile and Kamala Harris looked strong in a serious exchange with Biden, but how did the front runner Joe Biden fare at the end of it all? There was also an interesting moment of honesty from Pete Buttigieg. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us from the Democratic debate spin room to break it all down.

Next, a Supreme Court ruling that is considered a setback for the Trump administration. The will not be able to ask U.S. residents the status of their citizenship on the 2020 census, at least for now. It is being kicked down to a lower court for more explanation from the administration, but time is running out, and now Trump is asking if the census can be delayed. Nicole Narea, senior immigration reporter for Law 360 joins us for more.

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Robert Mueller Agrees to Testify Jun 27, 2019

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It’s the moment that Democrats have been waiting for… Robert Mueller will testify before two House committees in back to back open sessions. It will be a must-see-TV event and it’s going down on July 17. Darren Samuelsohn, senior reporter at Politico, joins us for how this will play out and the other cast of characters that Dems want to interview…all of the prosecutors that worked on Mueller’s team.

Next, get ready for the next big job you can do from behind a desk… truck driver. Automated freight delivery is expected to begin long before self-driving cars are here, and one company in Florida just did the first unmanned, high speed test of a heavy- duty commercial truck on a public highway. Joann Muller covers automated vehicles for Axios and joins us for what this test looked like and the future of freight delivery.

Finally, a story about the border wall, but not the one you are thinking of. This is the controversial, crowdfunded half-mile long wall built along the New Mexico border. The city of Sunland Park, New Mexico, says that the wall was illegally constructed lacking the proper permits, and the landowner could face some jail time. Sal Hernandez, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us what to know about this border wall.

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