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The REAL Crisis at the Border Jan 18, 2019

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As the government shutdown continues, it seems that the conversation is starting to veer away from the actual issues… The humanitarian crisis at the border and the border wall itself. A new report says that possibly thousands of migrant children were separated from their families and released before officials started officially counting them, and we have no idea with who or where they are. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios, joins us for more on what is happening at the border.

Next, there is a controversial startup called Ambrosia that is charging $8,000 to fill the veins of older people with the blood of younger people as a way to combat aging… and they accept PayPal. Erin Brodwin, science reporter for Business Insider, joins us to talk about the murky science behind this idea and where clinics are set up to get your treatment.

Finally, what are you doing this weekend? Probably not going to Church. According to a new survey, two-thirds of young people say they have stopped going to church and 96% of them say life changes are the main reason why they don’t go anymore. Holly Meyer, religion reporter for the Tennessean joins us for all the reasons young people just aren’t in to church anymore.

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The State of the Union is Closed Jan 17, 2019

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It is the 27th day of the partial government shutdown and it seems like things are going backwards. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked President Trump to reschedule the State of the Union Address originally scheduled for Jan.29 citing security concerns. At the same time a bipartisan group of senators is pressing Trump to re-open the government. Daniel Lippman, reporter for Politico, joins us to discuss the politics of the ongoing shutdown.

Next, President Trump has signed a bill guaranteeing back pay for federal workers, but not until the government re-opens, in the mean time workers will still see zeroes on their paycheck. While this may be a relief to many, what happens if you are an essential worker and get sick, or the vacation and sick time you accrue for working? Jay Willis, writer for GQ, joins us for a look into the effects of the shutdown on federal employees.

Finally, Netflix has announced that it is raising the subscription prices for its streaming services and experts say that you should brace yourself for more increases in the future. More competition from new streaming services and the need for more original content is causing Netflix to spend more money than it brings in. My producer Miranda joins us for a breakdown of the price hikes.

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Cotton Grows on The Moon, YouTube Facelift, and The Green New Deal Jan 16, 2019

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There seems to be another space race on our hands. While the US is working to sending Astronauts into space again and establishing commercial flights, China has ventured to the far side of the moon. Already an accomplishment getting there, China’s lunar lander has successfully sprouted cotton plantsmarking the first time humans have grown plants on the lunar surface. Loren Grush, science reporter at The Verge, joins us for more on this achievement. Next, YouTube is taking a page out of the Tinder handbook and now lets you swipe through videos on its mobile app so you can endlessly watch videos… they hope. Eleanor Cummins, assistant editor at Popular Science, joins us for a project 2 years in the making which is known to employees by its internal name “swipey watch.” Finally, you’ve been hearing a lot about freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex and a lot of talk about a ‘Green New Deal,’ well get ready to hear a lot more. It is a new proposal to decarbonize the American economy, create jobs, and tackle climate change. Mike Grunwald, senior writer for Politico Magazine, joins us to talk about what a “Green New Deal” looks like and lessons learned from the past.

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The Disappearance of Jayme Closs Jan 15, 2019

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On October 15, 2018 13 year old Jayme Closs went missing in Wisconsin after her parents were killed in their family home. Jayme was missing for 88 days before she was found last week. 21-year old Jake Thomas Patterson was arrested and charged with kidnapping and the murder of her parents. It is an odd story that still has many unknowns. It is unclear why Patterson targeted Jayme, he saw here getting on a school bus and according to investigators, “he knew that was the girl he was going to take.” My producer Miranda joins us for the details we know, including how she was found and the former social worker who kept her safe until police arrived. Next, there is an effort to make hipsters the new hunters. The number of Americans 16 and older who hunt, has dropped 18% from two decades ago and an older generation of hunters is pitching the sport as a way to make sure that the meat you get is local and sustainable. Zusha Elinson, reporter for the WSJ, joins us how hunters are targeting hipsters with slogans like “Hunters are the original conservationists.”

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The Longest Shutdown, Best/Worst Jobs, and FRIED CHICKEN SECRETS Jan 14, 2019

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It is now the longest government shutdown in history. Many federal workers that are affected by the shutdown are not being paid, and no one in the political leadership wants to budge. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us for the continued shutdown and two reports about the president and Russia. We learn what triggered a counterintelligence investigation against the president and the extraordinary lengths he went through to hide readouts of his meetings with Vladimir Putin. Next, these are the most dangerous jobs in the US. Electricians, firefighters and police officers are among some of the jobs that carry a lot of risk. But did you know that fishers and fishing related work are also on this list? My producer Miranda joins us for what many of these jobs have in common, working from dangerous heights, contact with dangerous machinery or environments, or driving for long periods of time. Finally, there is a mysterious and stubborn appeal of mass-produced fried chicken. When done right, it’s crispy, salty, juicy and one of the best comfort foods around. We speak to freelance writer Adam Clair about why everyone loves it so much and why so many accomplished chefs call Popeye’s their favorite fried chicken.

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WEEKEND EDITION - R. Kelly's Sex Cult, Garbage Patch Cleanup Failure, and Workplace Perks Jan 13, 2019

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Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

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WEEKEND EDITION - Border, Shutdown, and Uber for Kids Jan 12, 2019

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Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

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President Trump at the Border, The Secrets of El Chapo, and Hidden Hotel Fees Jan 11, 2019

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With the partial government shutdown getting ready to stretch into its 4th week. Federal workers are starting to feel the pain. It’s payday and many aren’t getting paid. The conversation also continues to revolve around whether the president would declare a national emergency to get the border wall built. Haley Britzky, reporter for Axios joins us for all the ways people are starting to feel the shutdown. Next, the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has gone on for about two months in Brooklyn federal court and is expected to last several more weeks. What we are learning for the trial however is how he and his Sinaloa Cartel smuggled cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs in into the US using cars, trains, planes, submarines, and underground tunnels. My producer Miranda joins us for some trial highlights including the IT guy who helped bring El Chapo down. Finally, hotel fees are starting to get out of hand. Hotels have gotten creative in making you pay mandatory fees with few options for getting out of them. They are often called resort fees, destination fees, housekeeping fees and more. Scott McCartney, travel editor for the WSJ, joins us to talk about why you need to read the fine print about extra fees when booking a hotel.

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The Case Against R. Kelly, CES Dispatch, and The Ocean Cleanup Failure Jan 10, 2019

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After years’ worth of accusations of sexual misconduct against R. Kelly, the R&B legend may be about to face legal consequences again. After Lifetime aired a 6 part docuseries called Surviving R. Kelly, officials in Georgia have started investigating him and Illinois officials have also asked for anyone with information to come forward. David Mack, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us to discuss R. Kelly’s past and all the new interest surrounding him. Next, The Consumer Electronics Show is under way in Las Vegas previewing tons of cool gadgets and tech. Jefferson Graham, host of the Talking Tech podcast joins us to talking about some of the best things he’s seen there, including smart shoes that detect when you fall, digital license plates, and so many TVs. We will also talk about home much of this new tech actually makes it to market. Finally, an effort to clean up what is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a patch of trash that has 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic and weighs 88,000 tons, has failed. Ocean Cleanup, a startup with aspirations of capturing the trash and bringing it to land created a floating system that would corral the trash has broken under the stress of the ocean. Matt Simon, science writer at Wired, joins us for what happened.

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The President's Address, What's up with Sears, and Crickets are to Blame Jan 09, 2019

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President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office to persuade Americans on the need for a border wall to address the humanitarian crisis there. He struck a more measured tone using a more emotional appeal rather than trying to use too many facts and figures. The democratic response on the other hand accused the president of using the oval office to manufacture a crisis. Amanda Becker, correspondent for Reuters, joins us to discuss the effectiveness of the address and if it moves the needle at all? Next, storied retailer Sears could be on its way to being done for good. After filing for bankruptcy last October, negotiations have continued to see what can be done to keep the company afloat. Zlati Meyer, Money reporter for USA Today, joins us for what may be the final days for Sears, and the biggest problem, while many feel nostalgic about the company, no one is shopping there. Finally, a follow up to a mysterious story that started in 2016. US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba had complained of bizarre symptoms after hearing strange noises, prompting speculation about potential sonic weapons. The AP obtained audio of the purported sonic attack and now we know what the sound was. Hilary Brueck, science reporter for Business Insider, joins us for what was in the audio… the calling song of the Indies short-tailed cricket.

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