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Trade Talks, Two Farewells & Flying Taxis (+ Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) - Thursday, August 30th, 2018

Trade Talks, Two Farewells & Flying Taxis (+ Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) - Thursday, August 30th, 2018

FromThe NewsWorthy


Trade Talks, Two Farewells & Flying Taxis (+ Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) - Thursday, August 30th, 2018

FromThe NewsWorthy

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

All the news to know for Thursday, August 30th, 2018!  Today, we're talking about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, tech controversy with Google and President Trump and two famous farewells. Plus: the longest flight in the world, self-driving cars with 'eyes' and flying taxis... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.   Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with marine biologist and Ocean Collectiv founder, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, about the trend for cities and businesses to ban plastic straws. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.
Released:
Aug 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!