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Back to School: Social Media Monitoring and Prescriptions for Playtime Aug 21, 2018

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School is back in session and while better test scores may be at the top of the list for many administrators, security is also key. With the latest instances of violence in schools, no one wants to be next, so schools are mining students social media posts for signs of trouble. Tom Simonite, Senior writer at Wired, joins us to talk about the companies that are diving into students socials in an effort to keep kids safe. Next, it’s finally come to this… doctors may soon be prescribing playtime. A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending more playtime for kids as a way to build everyday life skills that they will need as adults. Melissa Healy, Health reporter at the LA Times, joins us to discuss the latest advice from doctors on how to raise a successful kid, and it all starts with playtime. Finally, as talks of trade wars and tariffs dominate the news, you might be surprised to find out what one of America’s hottest exports is. Because of a high supply and regulations regarding the industry, American sperm is in high demand. So is Danish sperm. Soo Youn, journalist and contributor to the Guardian, joins us to breakdown the laws and why America is so popular.

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President Trump's White House Lawyer Cooperating with Mueller Aug 20, 2018

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The President is once again railing against the NY Times for the news that White House counsel Don McGahn is cooperating extensively with Robert Mueller’s investigation. McGahn’s testimony is particularly important because he was involved in many of the events being investigated and is setting up the mind-set of the President during his decisions. Ginger Gibson, Political reporter for Reuters joins us for this and more on the security clearance revolt around John Brennan. Next, school is back in session, but some kids are still getting an extra day off. One of Colorado’s largest school districts is switching over to a 4-day school week. Officials say that it is a cost cutting measure and the district can save upwards of $1 million. Nicole Brady, Anchor and reporter for Denver 7 joins us to talk about what the new school week looks like and if more districts in the country might be turning to this new schedule. Finally, as more states are legalizing marijuana for both medicinal and recreational uses, a new job industry is blooming. Ohio, set to open its doors to medical marijuana sales later this year are already looking for budtender, bud trimmers, cannabis chefs, and master growers. Randy Tucker, reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins us for how much you can make in these jobs and the type of credentials you might need.

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WEEKEND EDITION - Omarosa's Tapes, Golden State Killer Updates, and San Francisco's Poop Patrol Aug 19, 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 - RIP Aretha Franklin and Nebraska's Historic Execution Aug 18, 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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Farewell to The Queen of Soul Aug 17, 2018

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There are few people who have such a huge impact on music, culture, and the world as did the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and we just lost her. She died at age 76 surrounded by family in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. With her impassioned gospel rooted voice she leaves behind a huge catalogue of classic songs that spans many genres. Mo’Kelly, Los Angeles radio host and music industry veteran, joins us to discuss her legacy. Next, the bill for President Trump’s big military parade keeps growing. The price has just gone up 80 million, to a total of $92 million. Inspired by a military parade he saw in France, it is expected to have tanks, helicopters, fighter jets, and more! Amanda Macias, National Security reporter for CNBC, joins us for why the price tag is so high and what else to expect. Finally, a popular club drug is being used in more studies to treat PTSD. Although it still has a negative perception as a party drug, researchers are finding out that MDMA helps break down the barriers needed for PTSD victims to process their emotions in better ways. Thor Benson, reporter for The Daily Beast tells us the story of one veteran who says MDMA saved his life.

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Pennsylvania Churches Protected Hundreds of Predator Priests Aug 16, 2018

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A horrible situation has come to light in Pennsylvania as a grand jury report alleges that Catholic Church officials systematically covered up the sexual abuse of more than 1000 children by more than 300 priests in the past 70 years. John Luciew, reporter for PennLive, joins us for more on the report including how the diocese helped avoid scandal by terms as sick leave and health leave when priests were removed or relocated because of abuse allegations. Next, President Trump has revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan citing “erratic conduct and behavior.” The news comes on the heels of recent tweets from Brennan that were critical of the president for calling Omarosa Manigault Newman a dog and also calling his meeting with Vladimir Putin treasonous. Caitlin Owens, reporter for Axios, joins us for more and also the news that the administration is considering revoking clearances for other former intelligence officials. Finally, it might win the prize for the worst job in America. San Francisco has decided to form a Poop Patrol, to keep the sidewalks clean. Between the beginning of the year and this past Monday, San Francisco residents have called the city to report feces on the street a whopping 14,597 times, and it’s not all animal poop. As the homelessness problem persists in the city, officials have decided that a Poop Patrol is the answer to keeping streets clean.

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Nebraska Execution Used Controversial Fentanyl Cocktail Aug 15, 2018

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The state of Nebraska just experienced a series of firsts Tuesday morning. It was the state’s first execution since 1997, the first execution by lethal injection (prior to this the state used the electric chair), and the first death sentence in the country carried out with the use of the opiod fentanyl. Brent Martin, News director for the Nebraska Radio Network joins us for a fascinating conversation about Nebraska’s strange history with the death penalty, abolishing it in 2015 and reinstating it a year later, the use of fentanyl as states are running out of drugs used in lethal injection cocktails, and also who was the inmate on death row, Carey Dean Moore. Next, the war of words continues between the White House and former aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman. The President continues to rail against her calling her a dog, and she remains defiant continuing to release audio tapes of the President and others within the White House as she tours the media in advance of her new book. Andrew Restuccia, White House reporter for Politico, joins us for the latest in the battle, the Trump campaign has filed for arbitration saying she violated a non-disclosure agreement.

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New Updates in the Golden State Killer Case Aug 14, 2018

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He goes by many names, the Golden State Killer, The East Area Rapist, and the Visalia Ransacker, but now Joseph James DeAngelo has been charged with his 13th murder. In 1975 he shot and killed Claude Snelling as he tried to prevent DeAngelo from kidnapping his 16 yr old daughter. Sam Stanton, reporter for the Sacramento Bee joins us for the latest charges that are believed to be the first murder of the Golden State Killer. Next, the FBI has fired Peter Strzok, the counterintelligence agent who had become emblematic of a Deep State effort to undermine President Trump. In communications with FBI lawyer Lisa Page, Strzok said “No he won’t, We’ll stop it” when asked if trump would become president. Eli Stokols, White house reporter for the LA Times, joins us for more on the firing and Peter Strzok’s GoFundMe page! Finally, have you ever wondered why your Uber driver is taking the long way home? It’s an age old practice coming out of the cab industry called 'longhauling', but now it’s made its way to ride-sharing. Drivers say that it isn’t taking advantage of consumers since Uber has to pick up the tab for the extra mileage. Greg Bensinger, reporter for the WSJ, tells us about longhauling and why drivers say it’s an easy way to make some extra money.

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Omarosa and Unite the Right 2 - What a Wild Weekend Aug 13, 2018

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A year after violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, which ended with the death of a counter protester, white nationalists are at it again. They gathered for a white civil rights rally called Unite the Right 2. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters was at the rally and filled us in on the scene there and also the news that you can trust no one in the White House. Omarosa is back with a new book and secret recording of her firing. Next, there is a fierce battle over your bed. The mattress industry is being turned upside down, and it might be the perfect time for you to buy a new bed. The world’s largest mattress retailer is under threat of bankruptcy and online bed-in-a-box retailers are planning to open brick and mortar locations. Nathan Bomey, reporter for USA Today joins us for more on the unstable mattress industry where there are more locations to buy a mattress in the US than there are McDonald's. Finally, David McCabe, reporter for Axios, joins us for the wild west of children’s entertainment. Gone are the days of Saturday morning cartoons, kids can access an endless amount of children’s programming with on demand platforms and streaming services. Children’s content is still largely unregulated on these streaming platforms and it is bringing new challenges for producers, policymakers, and parents.

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WEEKEND EDITION - New Mexico Compound Raid, Parkland Shooter Confession, and the Return of Ebola Aug 12, 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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