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World News Podcast: Thailand Democracy Protests, Supreme Court Seat Vacancy Battle

D/W Radio News 24/7 reports: Thousands demonstrate against monarchy in Thailand, political battle to replace Supreme Court seat, and other top world news.

News Podcast: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies At 87, Mail-In Ballot Ruling In Michigan

NPR News Now reports: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg dies at 87, Michigan court rules to allow mail-in ballots post-marked the day before the election, and other top news.

Morning News Podcast: Reassessing Forests And Fires, College Reopenings

Nearly 3.5 million acres of land have burned in California, making this the largest wildfire season recorded in the state’s history – and it’s only September. Fires are still raging up the entire west coast, air quality remains unhealthy, and entire forests have been decimated.

Our relationship with forests and fire is changing and will play a big role in how forests evolve.

  • Plus, how colleges are reopening without a surge in infections.
  • And, with the start of the Jewish New Year, synagogue High Holy Day services are going virtual.

Guests: Axios’ Bryan Walsh, Alison Snyder, and Erica Pandey and Benjy Renton, senior at Middlebury College.

Morning News Podcast: Tropical Storm Sally Rainfall, West Coast Fire Smoke Health Issues

This Morning With Gordon Deal reports: Hurricane Sally weakens to tropical storm, smoke from West Coast fires spurs health advisories, and how parents and students can navigate the technical challenges of online learning.

World News: The Demise Of Offices, Third World Land Reform, Mexico’s Jet

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, is the office finished? Land reform in poor countries (09:55), and Mexico’s unsellable presidential jet (18:10). 

Morning News Podcast: Oregon Fire Damage, Bob Woodward Book

Extreme heat and 50 mile per hour wind gusts are fueling major fires across 11 Western States. Two towns in Oregon are completely burned down. Also, the president told famous Watergate journalist Bob Woodward in early February that he believed coronavirus was “deadly” despite offering reassuring public statements.

And, a whistleblower at the Department of Homeland Security says he was ordered to alter intelligence reports on white supremacists, Russia and China, all to please the president.

Morning News Podcast: Facebook ‘Fake News’, Joe Biden & Unemployment

On Tuesday’s episode of “Axios on HBO,” Mike Allen questioned Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook’s content moderation policies before the November election – and what they’re doing to stop the spread of misinformation.

  • Plus, Joe Biden’s struggle to reach Hispanic voters.
  • And, the number of unemployed Americans has surpassed the amount of open jobs in all 50 states.

Guests: Axios’ Mike Allen, Hans Nichols and Erica Pandey.

Morning News Podcast: Wildfires Rage, President Trump & Joe Biden Spar

Wildfires rage in California, stoked by extreme heat, President Trump and Joe Biden go on the offensive, and renegotiating your bills.

Morning News Podcast: Covid-19 Cases, High Heat And Fires IN California

Health experts are warning that with Labor Day celebrations in full swing, the US could see another COVID-19 spike. Also, rescue operations continue after a record heat wave in California intensifies wildfires trapping campers in the Sierra National Forest this weekend. And, Beirut’s search for survivors ends as the country continues to recover one month after a massive blast tore through the city.