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Coronavirus Jan 23, 2020

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A SARS-like virus has killed at least 17 people, quarantined millions in China, and made its way to the United States. Vox’s Julia Belluz explains what's known and what's next. (Transcript here.)

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A George Washington Bridge too far Jan 22, 2020

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The Supreme Court is trying to settle the fight over the biggest traffic jam in the history of American politics once and for all. WNYC's Matt Katz, author of "American Governor: Chris Christie's Bridge to Redemption," explains. (Transcript here.)

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The Senate trial begins Jan 21, 2020

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Vox's Andrew Prokop explains everything you need to know as President Trump's Senate impeachment trial gets underway. (Transcript here.)

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The 100 year fight for equal rights Jan 17, 2020

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Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment this week. Now, Congress is the only thing standing between the 28th amendment and the Constitution of the United States. (Transcript here.)

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Ukraine International Flight 752 Jan 16, 2020

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Canada now has the unfortunate job of dealing with the collateral damage from the conflict between Iran and the United States. (Transcript here.)

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Booker blames the rules Jan 15, 2020

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Senator Cory Booker tells Sean Rameswaram why he never stood a chance and Vox's Ella Nilsen explains why Senators Warren and Sanders are fighting. (Transcript here.)

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Elizabeth Warren needs a poster boy Jan 14, 2020

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Elizabeth Warren’s best bet to fight the opioid epidemic might be stealing a page from the battle against AIDS. Vox’s Jillian Weinberger explains how for The Impact. (Transcript here.)

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One billion animals dead Jan 13, 2020

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Australia is suffering unprecedented damage from months of bush fires, but the country remains divided on the politics of climate change. (Transcript here.)

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Megxit Jan 10, 2020

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Meghan Markle and her husband have announced their own personal Brexit. (Transcript here.)

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The (first) trial of Harvey Weinstein Jan 09, 2020

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Irin Carmon from New York magazine explains how #MeToo is on trial alongside Harvey Weinstein. (Transcript here.)

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