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ANOTHER Democratic Candidate Joins the Race Mar 18, 2019

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Over the weekend, President Trump issued the first veto of his presidency rejecting legislation to overturn his declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall. A dozen Republican Senators broke ranks with the president, but it still doesn’t mean they don’t support his immigration efforts. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for the veto and more Democrats jumping into the 2020 race.

Next, in the midst of a nearly day-long outage for Facebook and Instagram last week, it is easy to think most people are just mad they can’t get some fresh memes or cyber stalk their crush, but what you may not realize is that when Facebook goes down an economy goes with it. Ashley Carman, tech reporter for the Verge joins us to talk about the people who build business on these platforms and lose out when Facebook is offline.

Finally, you’ve been hearing a lot about addiction to smartphones and how to limit your time in front of screens. The ironic trend happening now is people getting more tech? People are opting for getting a companion device, a second minimalist phone, with limited functions so they can ditch the larger phones. Sarah Krouse, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how more tech, could help you break your smartphone addiction.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Shooting in New Zealand Mar 15, 2019

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Special report as New Zealand has suffered from the deadliest mass shooting in their history. At least 49 people have been killed at two mosques in Christchurch. The man accused of attacking the mosques has been described as an Australian citizen and as an “extremist, right-wing terrorist.” What makes this story more horrifying is that the gunman live-streamed 17 minutes of his rampage online and through social media. He has been taken into custody and charged with murder. Leaders around the world have condemned these attacks that have no place in our world today. My producer Miranda joins us for all the details we have so far and what was in the shooter’s 74 page manifesto posted to social media.

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WEEKEND EDITION: Beto Joins the Race, Death Penalty Stall, and Bones for Sale Mar 15, 2019

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

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WEEKEND EDITION: Operation Varsity Blues and The Roadkill Diet Mar 15, 2019

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How a Pump and Dump Scam Unraveled the Massive College Admissions Conspiracy Mar 15, 2019

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Another heavy hitter has gotten into the race. Beto O’Rourke has officially announced his bid for the presidency in 2020. There has been months of speculation as to whether he would jump in and what he has to offer. As a former congressman from El Paso, he is uniquely positioned to make the border one of his top priorities. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios, joins us to tell us what Beto is all about.

Next, the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the Justice Department is the story that keeps on giving. We are now learning what started the off the whole investigation. A Yale dad who was being investigated in a securities fraud case offered up a tip to get leniency in his case. He wore a wire, offered a bribe to a Yale soccer coach, and now we have 50 people charges with crimes, lawsuits filed, and the fate of students caught up in the scandal. My Producer Miranda joins us to break down the latest.

Finally, Happy Birthday to the World Wide Web. This past week the web celebrated its 30th birthday. It has changed the way we buy goods, get information, and much more, but the web’s inventor is not happy with the way things are going. Tim Berners-Lee says it is no longer a force for good. Elizabeth Schulze, tech correspondent for CNBC joins us to say happy birthday to the web.

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Now Trending: Amateur Roadkill Chefs Mar 14, 2019

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Big death penalty news yesterday as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order granting temporary reprieves to all 737 inmates on California’s death row, which is the largest in the nation. The order will also close the execution chamber at San Quentin State Prison. Phil Willon, reporter for the LA Times, joins us to discuss the governor’s decision to shut down the death penalty regardless of the voter’s decision to keep it.

Next, another really bad day for Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman. After being sentenced in Virginia last week to just under 4 years in prison for bank and tax fraud, a judge in D.C. slapped another 3.5 years on him bringing his total to just about 7.5 years. Daniel Lippman, reporter for Politico, joins us for all the details on his sentencing, including new charges coming out of NY, where if he is convicted, the president wouldn’t be able to pardon him there.

Finally, it could be the newest foodie trend, road to table. Right now over 20 states allow roadkill salvage, and California might be the next state to let people take the meat from the roadkill they see on the road. More than 20,000 deer are hit by cars on CA’s roadways annually. Eleanor Cummins, assistant editor at Popular Science joins us for this and also concerns about that pesky zombie deer disease.

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Operation: Varsity Blues Mar 13, 2019

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Boeing’s back to back 737 MAX 8 crashes have become a nightmare. First there was the Lion Air crash last October that killed 189, then just this week another crash in Ethiopia killed 157. Various countries and airlines have grounded the 737 MAX planes and there are growing calls for the FAA and the US to do the same. While we won’t know what caused the crash in Ethiopia for months, Boeing is already making adjustments after the Lion Air crash by issuing a software update. Andrew Freedman, science editor at Axios, joins us to break down everything we know about these two crashes,

Next, Operation Varsity Blues. Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of wealthy parents including two Hollywood actresses with bribing college coaches and SAT testing administrators to get students admitted to elite colleges under false pretenses. The man behind it all is William Singer who owned Edge College & Career Network. In all 50 people are charged with over 30 parents funneling at least $25 million to Singer. My producer Miranda joins us for all the details and how the scheme worked, including details on actress Lori Loughlin’s daughter, Olivia Jade, who was admitted to USC under this scheme and is already making money off the whole thing.

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The Delivery Wars Are Heating Up... Mar 12, 2019

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The food delivery wars are heating up and companies are looking to create superusers out of you. They want to convert the casual user lured in by discounts into everyday users who rely on them for takeout and groceries. While convenience is king in ordering delivery, some companies are pitching subscription services that waive individual delivery fees to lock you in. Heather Haddon, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for the food delivery wars.

Next, President Trump sent a record $4.75 trillion 2020 budget proposal to Congress. While the budget will most likely be rejected, it highlights the administrations priorities for 2020. The White House is requesting and additional $8.6 billion for the border wall and also looking at cuts to the Education Department. Marisa Fernandez, reporter for Axios, joins us for details on the budget.

Finally, file this under things not to do when taking a selfie: Pose with a Jaguar. One woman in Arizona crossed a barrier at the Wildlife World Zoo to take a selfie, when the big cat reached out and dug its claws into her arm. A good Samaritan came to her rescue and helped her get free, but her arm was still damaged. Jessica Boehm, reporter for the Arizona Republic, joins us for the 90 seconds of terror this woman went though

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Instagram's Human Bone Trade Mar 11, 2019

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Are you in the market for a human skull? Maybe a full skeleton? Would you be surprised if I told you to check Instagram? The sale, purchase, and trade of most human bones in the US is largely legal, and people are connecting on Instagram to find what they need. While some might want that perfect centerpiece for a collection, should these remains be treated as consumer products or objects with archaeological or anatomical value? Brian Switek, author of Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone, joins us to talk about the human bone trade.

Next, what do you think the most important job in the world is right now? As our society continues to play out on online platforms, the content and comment moderator play one of the most vital roles on the internet. Recent stories show how tough the job actually is, FB content moderators coping with PTSD symptoms and resorting to doing drugs and having sex on the job to deal with the stress. Ryan Broderick, Buzzfeed News reporter and former content moderator himself, joins us for why this job is so important.

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WEEKEND EDITION: HIV Breakthrough, Special K for Depression, and What's Up with R. Kelly? Mar 10, 2019

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