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Should We Prep for a Democratic Debate Horror Show? Jun 26, 2019

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It all kicks off tonight in Miami! The battle for the Democratic nomination for president and hope for the party to defeat President Trump. The first debate of the season will feature 20 candidates across two days, with 4 of the top 5 candidates going at it on night 2, but some Democratic bigwigs are scared of what might happen if it turns into a slugfest. Holly Otterbein, national political reporter for Politico, joins us for a debate preview.

Next, after an uproar over migrant children being held in filthy conditions at a border patrol facility in Clint, Texas, John Sanders, the acting head of Customs and Border Protection, has resigned. This leaves another critical post without a permanent leader while many issues continue to pop up at the border. Alicia Caldwell, immigration reporter at the WSJ, joins us for this and where we are with the $4.5 billion border aid bill.

Finally, last week we were bombarded with news of the latest way our phones are damaging our bodies. Horns were growing out of young people’s skulls. Because we learn forward to look at our screens, bone spurs were developing on the back of people’s heads. But the research didn’t really support that and there was a possible conflict of interest with one of the researchers. Eleanor Cummins, assistant editor at Popular Science, joins us for why we all need to calm down.

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Deportation Roundup Extended...for now Jun 25, 2019

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After the president announced that there would be mass deportations coming over the weekend, he decided to delay planned immigration raids for two weeks to give Democrats time to change asylum laws. This comes as we find out that the government has had to move almost 300 migrant children from a remote border patrol station in Texas due to poor conditions. Alicia Caldwell, immigration reporter for the WSJ, joins us for the latest immigration news.

Next, as tensions have been running high since Iran shot down an unmanned American drone, President Trump is leveling new sanctions against Iranian leaders. President Trump had previously called off a military strike and thought that this was a more proportionate response. Bryan Bender, Defense editor for Politico, joins us for what to expect from these sanctions and how we got here.

Finally, there has been another fight that has gone viral. This one included parents and coaches at a youth baseball game in Lakewood Colorado. The players were all seven years old, and the parents were upset with a call made by the umpire, who is 13. Six adults have been cited in this fight so far. Jason Gay, sports columnist for the WSJ joins us to talk about why parents get so angry.

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Politics Roundup and RIP Jibo the Robot Jun 24, 2019

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Let’s check in on the world of presidential politics. As we await the first round of debates for the Democratic field to begin this week, the gloves have come off in the battle for the nomination. Former Vice President Joe Biden still leads the field in all the poll and he continues to take hits all around. On the other side, President Trump has said he may not reach out to swing voters instead focusing on turning out his base to win him re-election. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us to break it all down.

Next, we’re going to tell you the story of a little robot named Jibo. People welcomed this social robot into their families, and now they are mourning its death. Jibo launched on Indiegogo but its history traces back to labs at MIT. It was part smart assistant like Alexa, but had a cute little body that could twist and turn and because of facial recognition it would always welcome you when you walked into the room. But now, the servers will be turned off soon and the robot just won’t be the same anymore. Ashley Carman, host of the “Why'd You Push That Button?” Podcast, joins us for how Jibo made emotional connections with its users.

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WEEKEND EDITION - Please Return My Dead Dad's Head, Murder at Costco, and McDonald's by Drone Jun 23, 2019

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

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WEEKEND EDITION - NXIVM Verdict, Iran Updates, and The Downfall of Patrick Shanahan Jun 22, 2019

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

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President Trump Sends a Clear Warning to Iran Jun 21, 2019

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President Trump warned that Iran “made a very big mistake” after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard shot down and American RQ-4A Global Hawk surveillance drone. Iran maintains that the drone crossed their airspace, but the US says that is just not true. Bryan Bender, defense editor at Politico, joins us for more on the drone shoot down and continued tension with Iran.

Next, in the aftermath of the shootings in Parkland last year, prosecutors around the country turned to a zero tolerance policy when it came to students who made threats against a school. This even prompted one prosecutor in Texas, to charge 216 students in 3 months. But now, some are moving away from that because they want to avoid overcharging students in cases that don’t turn out to be serious. Dan Frosch, Reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how priorities are changing.

Finally, we speak to Sarah Zhang, writer at the Atlantic, about the sperm donor who has met 17 of his kids. Tim Gullicksen began donating sperm in 1989 and most of his kids are 18-25 years old now. They found him and other siblings through the Donor Sibling Registry and DNA tests like 23andMe. A new family unit has formed and Sarah helps tell you their story.

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The Verdict is in for Sex Cult Leader Keith Raniere Jun 20, 2019

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NXIVM leader Keith Raniere has been found guilty on all charges related to the sex cult he started under the guise of a self-help group. Among the charges he was found guilty of were forced labor conspiracy, sex trafficking, and child porn charges. Pilar Melendez, reporter for the Daily Beast, was in the courtroom for the verdict and joins us for how it all went down and highlights from the trial.

Next, a shooting at a California Costco involving an off-duty police officer and an intellectually disabled man is sparking a debate about proper use of force. Two different stories are emerging about what went down in the food tasting line at Costco, but the off-duty cop discharged his weapon and it resulted in the death of Kenneth French. His parents were also shot and are still in the hospital. Hannah Fry, reporter for the LA Times, joins us for this complicated story.

Finally, while the fast food industry as a whole has been flat, Chick-fil-A has experienced double digit growth. It has moved up the ranks from the seventh largest restaurant chain in the US to become the third. While the company is not without its challenges, people love it for the waffle fries and their legendary customer service. Laura Reiley, the business of food reporter for the Washington Post, joins us for why Chick-fil-A is so popular.

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How Domestic Violence Cost Patrick Shanahan His Job as Defense Secretary Jun 19, 2019

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Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is out and will withdraw from the nomination process to be permanent Defense Secretary after it was reported by USA Today that the FBI is examining a 2010 domestic fight between Shanahan and his former wife, where accounts differ as to who the aggressor was. Army Secretary Mark Esper will take over for Shanahan. Tom Vanden Brook, Pentagon correspondent for USA Today joins us for all the details.

Next, President Trump in a tweet signaled that mass immigration arrests are starting next week. It was a plan that was being formulated, but the operation was not imminent. The arrests will target individuals who have final deportation orders and will include families. Maria Sacchetti, immigration reporter for the Washington Post, details what we know about the plan.

Finally, the future of food delivery may be starting this summer and Uber wants your next Big Mac to be delivered by drone. The food delivery business is expected to be $76 billion in 2022 and Uber is betting that drone deliveries will be a big part of that, which could even change the way kitchens operate. Kate Krader, food editor at Bloomberg News, was at the first test flight and will tell us how it all works.

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Consider This Your Primer on The Iran Escalation Jun 18, 2019

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Tensions in the Mideast have been escalating recently and got another push as Iran announced that it will break uranium stockpile limits set under the 2015 nuclear deal within the next 10 days. This comes at a time when the U.S. has blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the US is weighing a range of options for how to deal with Iran. Marisa Fernandez, reporter for Axios, joins us for more.

Next, an odd story of a man suing a Scottsdale cryonics company for $1 million and the return of his dad’s frozen head. Kurt Pilgeram’s father paid a company called Alcor Life Extension Foundation to preserve his body at subzero temperatures in the hope that future technology might be able to restore his life, it is called cryonics. Kurt thought that his father’s full body was to be preserved, but was shocked when the company sent back the ashes of his body and only froze his head. Karl Puckett, reporter for the Great Falls Tribune, joins us for Pilgeram’s fight to get all of his father’s remains.

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Trump's 2020 Re-Election Bid Begins on Tuesday Jun 17, 2019

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The 2020 campaign season officially kicks off on Tuesday when President Trump takes the stage in Orlando to announce his bid for re-election. But things are different this time… He’s the incumbent, he has millions of dollars in his war chest and a far more sophisticated campaign apparatus. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for this and winners and losers of the Democratic debate lottery.

Next, one of the most important issues people deal with is healthcare and the rising costs, which is why politicians are constantly trying to get a handle on it. But healthcare monopolies exists everywhere. Even the behind-the-scenes parts of the industry are controlled by a few companies, which drives up the costs for everyone. Sam Baker, Healthcare Editor at Axios, joins us for a healthcare system full of monopolies.

Finally, there is a fake meat gold rush in the fast food industry. Restaurants are rushing to add meat-free burgers to their menus, but suppliers are struggling to keep up. Rapid growth in demand is straining the ability of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods to fulfill all the orders. In turn, they are ramping up production, while fast food restaurants are happy to provide higher priced meat alternatives to their customers. Heather Haddon, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for more.

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