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Media Mystery and What Will Be Done with Facebook and Twitter Sep 10, 2018

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The mystery is still alive as questions continue to swirl about who the anonymous senior administration official is. The main question seems to be how senior is this anonymous person and how much influence do they have over the president? Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us more on this, the return of President Obama, and a wrap up of the Brett Kavanagh confirmation hearings. Next, the Justice Department has announced that it will be investigating social media companies’ alleged political bias amid claims from the President and others that they are stifling conservative voices. Companies like Facebook and Twitter are giants in the social media game and do have a big stronghold in this form of communication. Kevin Collier, cyber security correspondent for Buzzfeed news joins us to discuss the DOJ investigation and Alex Jones being banned by Twitter. Finally, with all this talk about political voices being suppressed and social media companies and the algorithms that decide what you see. DO you actually know how your Facebook news feed works? A new study says over half of users don’t know how it all works. Mike Snider, Money and Tech Reporter for USA Today, fills us in on how your newsfeed works and how to make it give you more of the news you want.

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WEEKEND EDITION - Nike Picks Kaep, The Saga of Johnny Bobbitt, and Weed Wars Sep 09, 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 - Bob Woodward's Book & The NY Times Op-Ed Drama Sep 08, 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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Op-Ed Mania! Sep 07, 2018

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Everyone around the country is asking the same question… Who wrote it? After the NY Times published an anonymous Op-Ed called “I am part of the resistance inside the Trump administration,” the country was left to wonder who this “senior official” is. The news has left the President angry and isolated. Mike Snider, reporter for USA Today, joins us more on this and the flurry of denials from cabinet officials saying they are not the ones who penned the essay. Next, even after California legalized recreational marijuana sales, the illegal weed industry is booming and doing better than ever. While sales of legal marijuana will surpass illegal sales, it is estimated that the illegal market will still be worth over $2.5 billion in 2018. Hayley Fox, contributor to VICE covering the cannabis industry, joins us to talk about why no taxes and no overhead keeps the black market strong. Finally, it’s been done for a long time to help with weight loss, but scientists are now looking at fasting as a way to help you live longer. A recent study by the National Institute on Aging found that mice who fasted, lived up to 40% longer than those that had access to food around the clock. Dalvin Brown, over at USA Today, joins us for the latest study.

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When GoFundMe Goes Wrong Sep 06, 2018

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It started off as a feel good story about a Good Samaritan that has turned into a bitter fight over money. Homeless man, Johnny Bobbitt Jr. helped out Kate McClure when she was stranded without gas on the interstate in Philadelphia. As a way to repay the favor, she set up a GoFundMe page and raised over $400,000 for him. Well now all the money is gone and Bobbitt is accusing McClure and her boyfriend of spending all the money. Lauren Strapagiel, reporter for Buzzfeed, joins us to talk about what happened to all this donated money. Next, as a new book about the Trump administration is ready for release, the White House is ramping up the attacks on famed journalist Bob Woodward trying to discredit the book as nothing but lies. The book paints a picture of chaos and division in the West Wing, but Bob Woodward’s credibility is tough to fight. Bryan Bender, National Security reporter for Politico, joins us for all the latest trash talking and what it all means. Finally, as the average age in developed economies will keep rising in the coming years, one of the next big economic disruptions may be in anti-aging medicines. The new boom could be in drugs that slow, reverse, or prevent age-related diseases. Sam Baker, healthcare editor for Axios, joins us to discuss what this could mean for the future and a new drug hitting clinical trials.

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Just Do It! Sep 05, 2018

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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick continues to make headlines despite not being on the field anymore. Kaepernick will once again be in ads for Nike as they gear up for the 30th anniversary of their Just Do It campaign. It’s part of a campaign that plans to release a Kaepernick inspired shoe, t-shirt and will donate money to his “know your rights” educational campaign. Dan Beyer, managing editor for Fox Sports Radio joins us for more on the deal and all the reaction. Next, have you jumped on the anti-plastic straw bandwagon? Well I have another ocean polluter for you to tackle and its worse. Cigarette butts are the most common item collected on beaches, while plastic straws rank 7th on the list. Josh Ocampo, reporter for Mic, joins us to talk about throwing away your dirty cigarette butts properly, how Americans are terrible at recycling and what happens when you put something in the wrong bin. Finally, the confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court Justice has begun and it started with some chaos. Protesters chanted and were arrested, Democrats interrupted and tried to get the hearing postponed and it all may be for naught as Republicans still maintain a majority. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios joins us for all the fireworks kicking off the hearing.

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Women Poised to Take Over the 2018 Midterms Sep 04, 2018

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The midterm elections are only a couple of months away and state legislatures are poised for big changes. More women are running for office and they have a great rate of victory. In Michigan for example, a woman will appear on the ballot for Governor, attorney general, secrtary of state, and in several house and senate races. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us what this all means for the midterms. Next, nature never seems to amaze. A Revolutionary corn discovery could save fertilizer, limit runoff, and transform the way the way the largest crop in America is grown. Scientists have found a corn varietal in Mexico that goes through a process called nitrogen fixation. It basically creates its own fertilizer. Anna Groves, reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, fills us in on how the process works and if this news can be used for a more sustainable future. Finally, a man known as the “dine and dash dater” has finally been caught after years on the prowl. Paul Gonzales would meet women on dating apps, take them out, order a robust dinner, and then leave and never come back, forcing the women to pay the huge bill. Lauren Strapagiel, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us for how much jail time he may be facing and what was in those dinner orders.

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The Daily Dive's Labor Day Spectacular Sep 03, 2018

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It is Labor Day and while many of you have the day off to relax, we are going to be talking about…jobs. Teens and summer jobs, robots at work, and ghosts at interviews. First, the economy is pumping and there are more jobs than ever, but the share of teens with summer jobs has plunged, and the type of work they do has shifted. Drew DeSilver, Senior writer at the Pew Research Center, joins us for why teens aren’t taking summer jobs anymore and what kind of work they are doing now. Next, experts have warned for years that robots will replace humans in restaurants. In a twist on that prediction, amid the lowest unemployment in years, fast-food restaurants are turning to machines—not to get rid of workers, but because they can’t find enough. Eric Morath, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins us to talk about automation and Flippy the burger flipping robot. Finally, in a move usually reserved for the dating world, jobs seekers are ghosting employers. It’s the hottest job market in decades and workers are holding all the cards. My producer Miranda joins me to talk about ghosting on the job: blowing off interviews, accepting offers but not showing up the first day and even vanishing from existing positions – all without giving notice.

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WEEKEND EDITION - The M Word, Pet Abuse, and Deepfake Technology Makes YOU the Star Sep 02, 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 - Remembering John McCain and What Happened in Jacksonville? Sep 01, 2018

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