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Conspiracy Theories About Nikki Haley's Replacement Oct 10, 2018

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Another shakeup is coming to the Trump administration. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, is resigning from her post and will be leaving at the end of the year. Haley is one of the most respected members of the Trump Cabinet and while at times clashed with the President, she was a strong voice at the UN and avid supporter of the president. Greg Hellman, Defense Reporter for Politico, joins us for why she is leaving and who might fill her post. Next, a new report is shedding light on nursing homes that may be pushing patients into pricey rehab treatments in the final days of their lives. The findings of the study raise some questions about financial motives as for-profit nursing homes were twice as likely to use what are called “ultra-high intensity” therapy than non-profits. Riley Griffin, reporter for Bloomberg News, joins us for what to know about nursing homes trying to cash in. Finally, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and you really need to stop using that free Wi-Fi hotspot… or at least be more careful about it. Using free public Wi-Fi networks can leave you vulnerable to cyber thieves. Marc Saltzman, tech columnist for USA Today, joins us for some tips on how to keep you data safe when using free public hotspots.

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Hurricane Michael Heading to Florida and Google Has Problems Oct 09, 2018

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Well, we are in for it again as Hurricane Michael is set for a collision course with the US. After just going through it with Florence, Hurricane Michael is intensifying and could make landfall as a category 3. Andrew Freedman, science editor at Axios and extreme weather expert joins us what to expect from the hurricane and also a gloomy global warming report from the UN that says preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades. Next, Google just came clean about a bug in their system that exposed the private data of hundreds of thousands of users of its social network Google +. The problem is they opted not to disclose the issue in part because of fears that regulatory scrutiny and reputation damage. Douglas MacMillan, reporter for the WSJ, joins us to talk about the bug and what data was exposed. Finally, chances are you’ve probably noticed someone at work come down with something recently. That’s because flu season is upon us and it’s time to get your flu shot. I know many of you might say I didn’t get the shot last year and I never got sick, or I got the shot last year and was sicker than ever before. Caroline Kee - Health Reporter for Buzzfeed news, joins us for why those excuses mean nothing, and you should still get the flu shot before the season gets into full swing.

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Kavanaugh Confirmed and 5G Updates Oct 08, 2018

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We now have a new Supreme Court Justice after a weekend of votes and protests. And while this chapter is now over, the political divide seems greater than ever. Kavanaugh’s first day on the bench will be Tuesday and in a win for President Trump, the Supreme Court now firmly swings to the right. Ginger Gibson, Political Reporter for Reuters, joins us for the latest and what’s next, the midterm elections. Next, it seems like we get a new 5G announcement every week. The latest being that Verizon recently launched home 5G service in selected areas. People are looking to 5G to usher us into the next era of tech, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, virtual and augmented reality, but the questions is will it live up to the hype and when can we expect it. Kim Hart, Managing editor for Axios, joins us to talk about why we will still be living in a 4G world for a little while longer. Finally, the economy continues to boom, and you need a job! There’s just one thing you need to be aware of… the robots! Robots powered with Artificial intelligence are reading your resumes and deciding whether you make it to the next level. Jill Cornfield, personal finance writer for CNBC, joins us for tips on knowing how these AI and algorithms work, then tailoring your resumes to your advantage.

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WEEKEND EDITION - #MeToo Hits Nobel Committee and Zombie Ants Oct 07, 2018

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

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WEEKEND EDITION - Presidential Alert and The PT Cruiser Bandit Oct 06, 2018

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

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The FBI Report on Kavanaugh and Zombie Insects Oct 05, 2018

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Well it seems that we are on our way to getting a new Supreme Court Justice. The FBI turned in its report on Brett Kavanaugh and Republicans seem more confident that he will be confirmed, while Democrats remain unhappy with the report saying it was not a thorough enough investigation because they didn’t talk to enough witnesses. A procedural vote is set for today and a final vote to confirm Kavanaugh could come this weekend. Daniel Strauss, reporter for Politico, joins us for what we know about the FBI report and the final Senate vote. Next, it’s October, so that means Halloween is around the corner and to get in the mood we are going to talk about zombies. More specifically ant zombies. Matt Simon, writer for Wired, will tell us about a fungus called Ophiocordyceps, which literally takes over the bodies of ants until it eventually kills them. It is a fascinating story of how the fungus grows in the muscles of the ant, uses it to infiltrate the colony, and forces it to its death, only to rain down more fungal spores on the rest of the colony.

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It Was Only a Test Oct 04, 2018

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We all got the alert yesterday on our phones… The Presidential Alert, a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. The alert is designed to let the White House inform the entire country of a grave public emergency such as a terrorist attack or invasion. But did you know the long strange history of alert systems in the country. My producer Miranda joins us for some of the past systems some of which included buzzers and pink balloons. Next, after months of negotiations, a new bill that will transform the music industry is set to become law very soon. The Music Modernization Act is set to update decades old copyright laws to catch up to the world of streaming music we live in now. Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, joins us to discuss this rare bill in American politics… everyone seems to like it! Finally, the food industry is now will be going through some big changes in the coming years as tech innovations are having an impact on what we eat and how food is made. Annie Gasparro, food reporter for the WSJ, joins us for what’s on the horizon… 3D printed chicken nuggets, fake shrimp made of algae, and the ability to grow anything anywhere.

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Kavanaugh Updates & The PT Cruiser Bandit Oct 03, 2018

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Nothing left to do but just wait. The FBI is getting its investigation into Brett Kavanaugh wrapped up and should be out soon. But the public won’t know what’s in it, unless something leaks. All senators will have a chance to see the report in a secure setting. Kyle Cheney, congressional reporter for Politico, joins us what’s going on in the investigation and when we can expect a vote to confirm Kavanaugh. Next, we have a great story that involves winning the lottery, drugs, bank heists, and a PT Cruiser? Natalie O’Neill, contributor to The Daily Beast, joins us for the story of the PT Cruiser Bandit. A man who hit it big winning 19 million in the lottery, then losing it all and turning to robbing banks out of desperation. It’s been called the lottery curse where you win a ton of money, and then have a spectacular fall, and Jim Hayes was definitely a victim of that curse.

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Nobel Prizes and Goodbye NAFTA! Oct 02, 2018

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It is Nobel Prize time and this year the award for medicine goes to a pair of scientists for their work on cancer. The discoveries of Dr. James Allison and Dr. Tasuku Honjo led to new ways to treat cancer by targeting the body’s immune system rather than cancerous tumors themselves. Peter Loftus, Reporter for the WSJ, joins us for the latest Nobel Prize winners and the impact of their work in the fight to cure cancer. Next, Goodbye NAFTA, hello USMCA! The US, Canada, and Mexico have just agreed to update NAFTA after more than a year of intense negotiations. The deal has a new name, new rules for auto makers, still doesn’t take care of current steel and aluminum tariffs, and sets up the next battle with figuring out our trade disputes with China. Megan Casella, trade reporter for Politico, joins us for what’s in the deal and the potential fight with Congress to get it all approved. Finally, it has been a whirlwind of news for Elon Musk and Tesla. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Musk for tweets related to taking Tesla private. Musk caved and now he has to pay $20M, step down as chairman, and hire a lawyer to approve any tweets he sends out related to the company. Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, joins us on the Elon Musk roller coaster.

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Kavanaugh's Confirmation Circus Oct 01, 2018

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The Kavanaugh confirmation circus continues… for one more week at least. In a stunning turnaround on Friday. Sen Jeff Flake announced that he would vote for Judge Kavanaugh, but wanted an FBI investigation into the credible allegations against him. So that is where we are now, The FBI is going to issue a report on its findings, but make no determination about the allegations. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to make sense of the ongoing Supreme Court drama. Next, a new report has said that the “gig” economy may not be the workforce of the future, but that isn’t stopping rideshare companies from trying to attract new drivers. Lyft has said that you can get a guaranteed $2500/month, even though drivers earn about half as much as they did 5 years ago. Jefferson Graham, host of the talking tech podcast joins us to talk about how much you can make and why you always have to pay attention to the fine print. Finally, we have all been there. You’re in a funk and you can’t get out of it. How about using fear to lift you out. Pushing yourself to complete scary but exhilarating activities can give you a lasting sense of strength and accomplishment and might just be the cure you need. Elizabeth Bernstein, columnist for the WSJ, joins us to talk about using fear to break out of a funk.

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