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The Recount Daily Pod

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Just like The Recount is the can’t-miss news source on Twitter, The Recount Daily Pod is the morning news source you’ll want to plug into every day. Hosted by journalist Reena Ninan, each episode breaks down important information in politics, tech, business and culture. Ninan interviews journalists who break news and give listeners the crucial context necessary to understand why these stories are important.

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21:33

Racial Tensions in Southlake: The Conversations We Need

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/28

In 2018, a video filmed at Carroll High School in Southlake, TX went viral. In it, several teenagers from the affluent, mostly white, suburban town were chanting the n-word. NBC's hosts of the podcast "Southlake," Antonia Hylton and Mike Hixenbaugh, join Reena to share their experiences diving deeper into the culture wars taking place across much of small-town America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:31

COVID and Kids: Can They Ever Recover?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/27

While the pandemic has been difficult for all of us, the impact has been especially hard on K-12 students. Most fell behind in math and reading. Many suffered the consequences of limited socialization. Kids experienced severe emotional and psychological stress. Can they ever recover? Lauren Camera, Senior Writer at U.S. News & World Report, helps break it down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:51

Will the Toxic Gaming Culture Change?

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2021/09/23

After a two-year investigation by California's Division of Fair Employment and Housing, the state agency filed suit against Activision Blizzard for sexual discrimination and sexual harassment. The bombshell lawsuit is forcing a reckoning in the gaming industry. Will it succeed in changing the culture? Cecilia D'Anastasio, staff writer at WIRED, shares her insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:14

Retirement at 50?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/22

Retirement is a huge milestone — a time to put down your career and enter your sunset years. For older generations, the magic number for retirement is 65. But for younger people, the goal is 50. Can they succeed? Bobbi Rebell, host of the podcast "Money Tips for Financial Grownups," joins us to answer that very question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:52

Using DNA Science to Level the Playing Field for Kids

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/21

The vast majority of Americans believe that every child should be given an equal opportunity to succeed, in school and life. Yet, according to our guest, American psychologist and behavior geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden, DNA itself gives some kids a leg up while making it really hard for others. Can we level the playing field through policy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:13

Climate Change Reality Sinks In: Are We Prepared?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/20

When it comes to climate change, the U.S. has experienced a summer like none before. Fires raged in the west. Massive flooding washed away homes, cars and lives. Hurricanes left devastation and destruction in their wake. Are we prepared for this new reality? Washington Post Climate and Science reporter Sarah Kaplan helps us dig into it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:58

Home Alone: Pandemic Pets Cope With Separation Anxiety

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/17

For many, September has marked a return to a new sort of normal. Workers are starting to head back to the office and the majority of kids are back in school. That leaves many pets now facing a stark new reality: spending most of their days home, alone, for the first time in 19 months. What can you do to help your pet cope? Animal behaviorists Dr. Nicholas Dodman and Dr. Stephen Zawistowski share their advice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee

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21:39

The World of Cults: A Deep Dive

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/16

Americans' fascination with cults has been piqued in recent years by a deluge of podcasts and documentaries about the phenomenon. But what exactly is a cult? How do they recruit their members? And why are people so attracted to them? Author and cult expert Rick Alan Ross joins us to share his insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:01

Ten Killed in Afghanistan: Was it ISIS-K or Innocents?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/15

On August 29th, as the deadline for the U.S. to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan approached, the U.S. military carried out a deadly drone strike in Kabul. While the Pentagon claims it hit ISIS-K, a New York Times reporter investigated and found evidence of only a heartbroken family with 10 dead, including 7 children. Mattieu Aikins, the journalist who broke the story, joins us to dig into it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener

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20:53

Afghan Refugees: A Humanitarian Crisis

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/14

The Taliban's rapid takeover of power in Afghanistan precipitated an exodus like none ever before. It was the largest airlift evacuation in U.S. history with many tens of thousands of refugees now facing an uncertain future. What are the biggest challenges they face? JC Hendrickson, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at the International Rescue Committee, joins us today to explain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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18:14

Biden's Ambitious Agenda: NYT's Nicholas Kristof...

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/13

New York Times Columnist and thought leader Nicholas Kristof has been writing about poverty, education, women's rights and immigration for 20 years. President Joe Biden promises to advance an agenda that many progressives like Nick hold dear. Can he succeed? Nick Kristof joins us today to share his impressions on the progress so far and the road ahead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:51

Rep. Charlie Crist on Florida's War Against COVID

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/09

Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) is on the political frontlines of the US fight against COVID, a battle that is playing out in media across the nation. Crist joins us to talk about how his state is faring against the virus, the fight against climate change and his upcoming challenge to current Governor Ron DeSantis.List of websites with links for 9/11-related events:Flight 93 National Memorial: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/9/11 Memorial and Museum: 911memorial.org/webinar9/11

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22:06

Are UFOs real?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/08

In 2017, a bombshell report surfaced that the Department of Defense was funding a secret $22 million program for investigating UFOs. Are UFOs real and what does the government know about them? A new docuseries on Showtime called "UFO" delves into these questions and more. Series Director Mark Monroe and one of the show's featured guests, Penn State University History Professor Greg Eghigian, join us to dig into it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee

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17:55

COVID and Kids: Should We Mandate Vaccines?

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/07

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases nationally, children are, or will soon be, largely back to in-person education. The issue of vaccinating them has risen to the forefront of the debate on how to keep both them and us safe. Should vaccines be mandated? UC Hastings Law Professor Dorit Reiss joins us to break down the legal and persuasion arguments on both sides. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:08

In the Age of Remote Work, Tech Workers Relocate

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/02

When the pandemic forced technology workers across the US to work from home, many reconsidered their location options. Some moved to cheaper cities, others to be near family. What does this mean for the tech industry and how will it change cities? Jessica Lessin, founder of The Information, joins us today to help us make sense of the trend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:13

Coping with Stress and Trauma

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/09/01

Stress and trauma are normal parts of life that only rarely get the level of attention they deserve. The past 18 months have given us all experience with the former, some of us with the latter as well. How we process these complex emotions is crucial to getting through a challenging time. Psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins today to share her insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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22:27

The Theranos Trial

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/08/31

Back in 2015, Elizabeth Holmes was a media darling, a tech startup figure who was the world's youngest self-made billionaire. Her company Theranos promised to revolutionize the blood testing business. Turns out, it was a lot more hype than reality. Rebecca Jarvis, host of “The Dropout'' podcast and ABC News chief business, technology & economics correspondent, helps us dig into the details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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20:08

Lies and Deceit: How Social Media Fuels Misinformation

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/08/30

Whether it's about US elections or COVID vaccines, misinformation continues to spread like wildfire on social media with very real and, in some cases, dire consequences. But some people are more vulnerable than others. Why? And what can be done to keep people safe? Bhaskar Chakravorti, dean of global business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:24

The Future for the Women and Girls of Afghanistan

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/08/26

The issue of how the Taliban intends to treat women and girls under its rule has garnered international attention and scrutiny. A generation of women and girls have grown up with liberties and rights unimaginable under the previous Taliban regime. The new regime claims that they will respect women's rights. But can we trust them? Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "The Dressmaker," joins us to lay out the stakes. Learn more about your

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20:10

One Man's Vision for a Trump-less Future Republican...

The Recount Daily Pod ·

2021/08/25

While there is little disagreement among political pundits that Trump is still the leader of the Republican party, some party stalwarts see a different path forward. In "Two Roads Diverged," former South Carolina Congressman and Governor Mark Sanford lays out his vision for how the Republican party can reclaim its conservative ideals while reaffirming its place in American politics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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