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Sep 11, 2017•2 min
Hot Mic: Bite-Size News Brief
Direct from Mic's newsroom, stay current with a daily run-down of top stories, breaking news and analysis from our team of journalists. In a world where information spreads at the speed of light, this show provides listeners with the most important narratives and relevant updates to start your weekdays off on the right foot - Monday through Friday at 6 A.M. Eastern.
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Chemical Plant Near Houston May Explode & Russia Must Close Diplomatic Hubs In U.S.
A chemical plant just outside Houston is in danger of exploding. The State Department has announced that it will force Russia to close three diplomatic locations in the United States. Links: • Here’s what’s going on with that dangerously flooded chemical plant near Houston • State Department forces closure of Russian diplomatic hubs in U.S. in retaliatory move Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 01, 2017•2 min
Defense Secretary Clarifies Transgender Ban & Tomi Lahren Joins Fox News
Defense Secretary James Mattis made it clear that transgender military members who are still serving won’t be affected by Trump’s ban...at least for now. Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren is joining Fox News as a contributor. Links: • Defense Secretary Mattis says transgender military members will continue to serve, for now • Pro-Trump commentator Tomi Lahren joins Fox News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2017•2 min
North Korea Missile Launch & Trump’s DACA Decision
North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday morning local time that flew over Japan and landed in the Pacific Ocean. With Trump’s decision on DACA looming, immigrant rights groups are making a last-ditch appeal to the president: They say deporting immigrants is bad for the economy. Links: • North Korea launches missile over Japan • Study: If Trump suspends DACA, more than 1,400 people a day could lose the ability to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 30, 2017•2 min
Trump Loses More Advisers & ACLU Sues Trump Over Transgender Ban
At least 35 people have left their government jobs or advisory roles since President Trump’s response to Charlottesville. The ACLU is suing Trump over his decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military. Links: • Nearly 3 dozen have abandoned White House roles over Trump’s Charlottesville response • ACLU sues Trump over transgender military ban Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 29, 2017•2 min
Trump Pardons Arpaio & Another Right-Wing Rally Shut Down
The first pardon of Trump’s presidency went to former sheriff Joe Arpaio. A far-right rally in San Francisco was shut down by thousands of anti-racist protesters. Links: • Trump pardons former sheriff Joe Arpaio • Thousands in San Francisco shut down yet another far-right rally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 28, 2017•3 min
Hurricane Harvey & Cheaper Whole Foods
Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane the U.S. has seen in 12 years, is expected to hit southeast Texas tonight. Amazon announced that some of the best selling grocery items at Whole Foods Market will have their prices lowered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2017•2 min
Trump Will Probably Pardon Sheriff Arpaio & GoFundMe Campaign Tries To Ban Trump From Twitter
President Donald Trump hinted at his rally in Phoenix that he’s going to pardon a former anti-immigration sheriff Joe Arpaio. A GoFundMe campaign is trying to raise enough money to ban Trump from Twitter. Links: • At Phoenix rally, Trump hints at his intentions to pardon Joe Arpaio, goes after media • Valerie Plame Wilson is attempting to buy Twitter so she can ban Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2017•3 min
Trump’s Afghanistan Strategy & New Poll Asks Americans About White Supremacist Views
President Trump laid out his military strategy for the war in Afghanistan. Nearly 10% of Americans say it’s “acceptable” to have neo-Nazi or white supremacist views. Links: • Trump won’t withdraw troops from Afghanistan, but offers no details on time frame, additional troops • 9% of Americans say it’s acceptable to hold “neo-Nazi or white supremacist views,” according to poll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 23, 2017•2 min
Columbus Monument Vandalized & Edible Coffee Creamer Capsules
The oldest Christopher Columbus monument in the U.S. was vandalized by protesters. Scientists invented milk and creamer capsules that you can drop right into a cup of hot coffee. Links: • Oldest Christopher Columbus monument in the US vandalized in Baltimore • Scientists invented edible coffee creamer capsules to stop plastic waste pollution around the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 22, 2017•2 min
Bannon Resigns & Boston Protesters Shut Down Conservative Rally
Steven Bannon, chief strategist at the White House and one of President Donald Trump’s top advisers, is out. Just a week after the violence in Charlottesville, a conservative rally in Boston was shut down by thousands of counterprotesters. Links: • After leaving White House, Steve Bannon returns to ‘Breitbart News’ as executive chairman • Thousands of protesters shut down controversial “Free Speech Rally” in Boston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 21, 2017•2 min
Barcelona Terror Attack & Bannon’s Interview
At least 13 people are dead after a van swerved into pedestrians in Barcelona. Steve Bannon’s candid interview with a progressive magazine gave us a rare look into his agenda. Links: • Everything we know so far about the apparent terror attack in Barcelona. • 4 key takeaways from Steve Bannon’s surprising ‘American Prospect’ interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 18, 2017•2 min
Trump Disbands CEO Councils & Hope Hicks Named Interim Director of Communications
President Donald Trump announced that he would be ending two business councils following a series of resignations by a number of CEOs. A White House official confirmed that Hope Hicks will act as interim director of communications. Links: • Trump tweets that he is disbanding two CEO councils after spate of high-profile departures • Hope Hicks named White House interim director of communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2017•2 min
Trump Goes Back to Blaming “Both Sides” at Charlottesville
President Donald Trump, once again, blamed both sides at the protests in Charlottesville for being violent. Links: • In stunning turn, President Donald Trump admonishes “alt-left” for violence at Charlottesville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2017•3 min
‘Daily Stormer’ Can’t Find a Host & Trump Condemns Hate Groups
The white supremacist website Daily Stormer can’t find a new home after GoDaddy gives it 24 hours to find a new host. President Trump condemned specific white racial hate groups two days after the protests in Charlottesville. Links: • Google says it will not host domain name for neo-Nazi site ‘Daily Stormer’ • After weekend of violence, Donald Trump rebukes racism as evil; names specific hate groups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 15, 2017•2 min
The Charlottesville Protests
Police identified the woman who died in Charlottesville when a car slammed into a group of anti-racism protesters. President Trump was heavily criticized for his vanilla statement condemning violence during the protests. Links: • Heather Heyer, 32, named as slain victim in Charlottesville car attack • Trump gets slammed “on many sides” as David Duke rips Charlottesville response Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 14, 2017•2 min
The Opioid Crisis & Ivanka Trump’s New Store
President Donald Trump told reporters that he is declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency, but there’s no official word yet from the administration. Ivanka Trump’s label is opening a stand-alone store in Trump Tower after getting dropped by other retailers. Links: • Donald Trump on opioids: “We’re going to make it a national emergency” • Ivanka Trump is opening a stand-alone store in NYC this fall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 11, 2017•2 min
The North Korean Threat & Educational Mobile Games for Syrian Children
President Donald Trump warned North Korea that any threats to the United States would be met with “fire and fury,” further escalating tensions between the two nations. A Norwegian agency is trying to use mobile games to educate Syrian children displaced by the country’s civil war. Links: • When Donald Trump threatens “fire and fury,” he ratchets up the tension that could cause nuclear war • Inside the mission to bring educational mobile games to children in conflict zones around the world Hosted...
Aug 10, 2017•5 min
Most U.S. House Internships Don’t Pay & Trump TV Presents “Real News”
About 90% of members in the House of Representatives don’t regularly offer paid internships. Two “real news” videos have been posted to Trump’s Facebook page as part of his re-election campaign. Links: • Mic Investigation: About 90% of US House members don’t pay their interns • “And that is the real news”: Trump TV is realized as part of re-election campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 09, 2017•3 min
Chicago Sues Trump Administration, Gamers Roast Scarborough & Swastika T-Shirts Aren’t Cool (Duh)
Chicago will sue the Trump administration over its policies on sanctuary cities. Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough is getting roasted online for a tweet about gaming obsessions in today’s youth. A European design company faced fierce backlash for its swastika emblazoned products. Links: • Chicago is suing the Trump administration over its policies on sanctuary cities • Joe Scarborough criticized young people for choosing video games over war. It didn’t go over well. • No, the swastika will never ...
Aug 08, 2017•3 min
Senate Protects Mueller, Pence’s 2020 Plans & Miss Universe Pageant
Two bipartisan groups of senators have put forth bills that would make it harder to fire Mueller. According to a New York Times report, Vice President Mike Pence is gearing up for a presidential run in 2020. A Muslim woman made history at the Miss Universe qualifier competition by wearing a kaftan during the swimsuit round. Links: • A bipartisan group of senators is already planning how to thwart attempts to fire Mueller • VP Mike Pence shuts down suggestion he’s eyeing 2020 run following ‘New Y...
Aug 07, 2017•2 min
Voters Don’t Support Transgender Ban, Trump’s Call Transcripts & World Overshoot Day
President Trump’s ban on letting transgender people serve in the military is not very popular among voters. Transcripts of phone calls from early in Trump’s presidency show he knew Mexico would never pay for his border wall. World Overshoot Day fell on August 2 this year, earliest it’s ever been. Links: • Voters broadly support transgender people serving in the military, poll finds • 5 of the most damning quotes from Trump’s conversations with the leaders of Mexico, Australia • World Overshoot D...
Aug 04, 2017•3 min
Immigration Bill, Russia Sanctions & Refugee Dress Controversy
President Trump announced a new bill that would cut down on the number of immigrants allowed in the U.S. President Trump signed a bill that imposes new sanctions on Russia, but he wasn’t all that happy about it. A fashion brand faced backlash for its “refugee dress.” Links: • Trump announces support for immigration system that favors high-skilled, English speaking applicants • Trump finally signs Russia sanctions bill — behind closed doors • A Brooklyn brand sold a $119 “refugee dress.” Shoppers...
Aug 03, 2017•3 min
FBI Director Confirmed, Cory Booker’s Weed Bill & 13 Reasons Why
The senate confirmed Christopher Wray as the next director of the FBI. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is introducing a bill that would take marijuana off the controlled substance list. A new study revealed that internet searches using the word “suicide” went up after the show r13 Reasons Why released on Netflix. Links: • Senate confirms Christopher Wray as next FBI director • Sen. Cory Booker wants to take marijuana off the federal controlled substance list • Internet searches about suicide went...
Aug 02, 2017•2 min
Scaramucci Resigns, Women Still Underrepresented in Hollywood & iPhone 8 Face Detection Rumor
Anthony Scaramucci is no longer the communications director for the White House. A new report finds that women are still underrepresented in the biggest Hollywood films, especially if they’re over the age of 45. A new rumor suggests that you might be able to unlock the iPhone 8 with your face. Links: • Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director, 10 days into his tenure • Hollywood is ignoring women over the age of 45, and these experts know why • iPhone 8 Release Features: ...
Aug 01, 2017•3 min
Priebus Resigns, GOP Healthcare Fails & New Sanctions Anger Russia
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus resigns. After their repeal efforts fail, Senator Susan Collins says Republicans should focus on fixing Obamacare. In response to new sanctions, Vladimir Putin says he’ll expel 755 U.S. diplomats from Russia. Links: • With a tweet, Trump replaces chief of staff Reince Priebus with Homeland Security Sec. John Kelly • Republican Sen. Susan Collins just rejected her party’s premise that the ACA can’t be reformed • In response to US sanctions, Putin expels 7...
Jul 31, 2017•2 min
Transgender Policy, Boy Scouts Apologize & Senators Defend Sessions
Military leadership has said there won’t be any changes to the military's current policy on transgender service members. The chief of the Boy Scouts of America apologized for Trump’s controversial speech. Senate Republicans have had enough of the president’s attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Links: • Despite Trump’s tweets, military leaders say there will be no changes to transgender policy, for now • Boy Scouts chief apologizes for Trump’s politically charged speech • Senate Republican...
Jul 28, 2017•3 min
Military Transgender Ban, GOP Healthcare Struggling & Video Games Relieve Work Stress
President Trump announced that the U.S. military would no longer allow transgender people to serve in any capacity. Republicans put forth two amendments to the health care bill and both failed. A recent study suggests that taking a break to play some video games might be one of the best ways to relieve stress at work. Links: • The White House is leaving everyone in the dark as to how its transgender military ban will work • Straight Obamacare repeal bill fails in the Senate in yet another setbac...
Jul 27, 2017•3 min
GOP Healthcare Lives, Trump Angry With Sessions & Manafort Subpoenaed
Senate Republicans got the votes they needed to move their health care legislation to debate. President Trump is reportedly thinking about firing Jeff Sessions. Paul Manafort has been subpoenaed to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Links: • Senate Republicans advance Obamacare repeal effort to debate • Trump turns up his Twitter attack on his own attorney general, Jeff Sessions • Paul Manafort is meeting with Senate investigators. Here’s what we know about his Russia ties. Hosted on ...
Jul 26, 2017•3 min
Charlie Gard, Human Trafficking & Kushner Denies Russian Collusion
Charlie Gard’s parents announced that they would end their legal battle to send him to the U.S. for treatment. The driver of a tractor-trailer that was found with 30-40 people trapped inside has been charged with human trafficking. Jared Kushner denied any collusion with Russia after being questioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee. Links: • Charlie Gard’s parents end legal fight to continue treatment for terminally ill son • Driver charged with human trafficking after 30-40 people found lo...
Jul 25, 2017•3 min
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