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How the F Is That Legal?! Facebook, South Dakota, NWSL Abuse

How the F Is That Legal?! Facebook, South Dakota, NWSL Abuse

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How the F Is That Legal?! Facebook, South Dakota, NWSL Abuse

FromSkimm This

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

First up: We’ve got the latest on a groundbreaking new malaria vaccine, the Facebook whistleblower in front of Congress, the abortion battle in Texas, and how South Dakota became a global tax haven.
Next: It might start taking longer — and costing more — to mail a letter. And that’s not all: it’s getting pricier to catch an Uber and heat your home (with natural gas). We’ll break down why.
ICYMI: Tech companies are in a war for your attention at work, and Microsoft came to flex … with a lot of notifications.
Then: Three coaches from the National Women’s Soccer League have been fired since August over allegations of misconduct, including one bombshell case of sexual coercion. We’ll talk to a former player about how the system leaves women’s soccer players vulnerable, and why that needs to change. 
Finally: If you binged ‘Squid Game’ last weekend … us too. We’ll chat with a culture writer about why we’re all so obsessed.

P.S., If Squid Game left you craving more, here are a few recs for what to watch next.

On this episode, you’ll hear from: 


Alexandra Samuel, freelance tech correspondent and author, "Remote, Inc."


Haley Kopmeyer, former NWSL goalkeeper, integrated partnerships manager, Just Women’s Sports



Hanh Nguyen, senior culture editor, Salon


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Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Luke Vargas, and Ciara Long, with help from Sagine Corrielus. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear.
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Released:
Oct 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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“Skimm This” is a weekly news program that breaks down important stories from the past week and adds context and clarity to answer the questions on your mind. Every Friday morning.