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On October 15, 2018 13 year old Jayme Closs went missing in Wisconsin after her parents were killed in their family home. Jayme was missing for 88 days before she was found last week. 21-year old Jake Thomas Patterson was arrested and charged with kidnapping and the murder of her parents. It is an odd story that still has many unknowns. It is unclear why Patterson targeted Jayme, he saw here getting on a school bus and according to investigators, “he knew that was the girl he was going to take.” My producer Miranda joins us for the details we know, including how she was found and the former social worker who kept her safe until police arrived. Next, there is an effort to make hipsters the new hunters. The number of Americans 16 and older who hunt, has dropped 18% from two decades ago and an older generation of hunters is pitching the sport as a way to make sure that the meat you get is local and sustainable. Zusha Elinson, reporter for the WSJ, joins us how hunters are targeting hipsters with slogans like “Hunters are the original conservationists.”

It is now the longest government shutdown in history. Many federal workers that are affected by the shutdown are not being paid, and no one in the political leadership wants to budge. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us for the continued shutdown and two reports about the president and Russia. We learn what triggered a counterintelligence investigation against the president and the extraordinary lengths he went through to hide readouts of his meetings with Vladimir Putin. Next, these are the most dangerous jobs in the US. Electricians, firefighters and police officers are among some of the jobs that carry a lot of risk. But did you know that fishers and fishing related work are also on this list? My producer Miranda joins us for what many of these jobs have in common, working from dangerous heights, contact with dangerous machinery or environments, or driving for long periods of time. Finally, there is a mysterious and stubborn appeal of mass-produced fried chicken. When done right, it’s crispy, salty, juicy and one of the best comfort foods around. We speak to freelance writer Adam Clair about why everyone loves it so much and why so many accomplished chefs call Popeye’s their favorite fried chicken.

Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

With the partial government shutdown getting ready to stretch into its 4th week. Federal workers are starting to feel the pain. It’s payday and many aren’t getting paid. The conversation also continues to revolve around whether the president would declare a national emergency to get the border wall built. Haley Britzky, reporter for Axios joins us for all the ways people are starting to feel the shutdown. Next, the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has gone on for about two months in Brooklyn federal court and is expected to last several more weeks. What we are learning for the trial however is how he and his Sinaloa Cartel smuggled cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs in into the US using cars, trains, planes, submarines, and underground tunnels. My producer Miranda joins us for some trial highlights including the IT guy who helped bring El Chapo down. Finally, hotel fees are starting to get out of hand. Hotels have gotten creative in making you pay mandatory fees with few options for getting out of them. They are often called resort fees, destination fees, housekeeping fees and more. Scott McCartney, travel editor for the WSJ, joins us to talk about why you need to read the fine print about extra fees when booking a hotel.

After years’ worth of accusations of sexual misconduct against R. Kelly, the R&B legend may be about to face legal consequences again. After Lifetime aired a 6 part docuseries called Surviving R. Kelly, officials in Georgia have started investigating him and Illinois officials have also asked for anyone with information to come forward. David Mack, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us to discuss R. Kelly’s past and all the new interest surrounding him. Next, The Consumer Electronics Show is under way in Las Vegas previewing tons of cool gadgets and tech. Jefferson Graham, host of the Talking Tech podcast joins us to talking about some of the best things he’s seen there, including smart shoes that detect when you fall, digital license plates, and so many TVs. We will also talk about home much of this new tech actually makes it to market. Finally, an effort to clean up what is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a patch of trash that has 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic and weighs 88,000 tons, has failed. Ocean Cleanup, a startup with aspirations of capturing the trash and bringing it to land created a floating system that would corral the trash has broken under the stress of the ocean. Matt Simon, science writer at Wired, joins us for what happened.

President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office to persuade Americans on the need for a border wall to address the humanitarian crisis there. He struck a more measured tone using a more emotional appeal rather than trying to use too many facts and figures. The democratic response on the other hand accused the president of using the oval office to manufacture a crisis. Amanda Becker, correspondent for Reuters, joins us to discuss the effectiveness of the address and if it moves the needle at all? Next, storied retailer Sears could be on its way to being done for good. After filing for bankruptcy last October, negotiations have continued to see what can be done to keep the company afloat. Zlati Meyer, Money reporter for USA Today, joins us for what may be the final days for Sears, and the biggest problem, while many feel nostalgic about the company, no one is shopping there. Finally, a follow up to a mysterious story that started in 2016. US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba had complained of bizarre symptoms after hearing strange noises, prompting speculation about potential sonic weapons. The AP obtained audio of the purported sonic attack and now we know what the sound was. Hilary Brueck, science reporter for Business Insider, joins us for what was in the audio… the calling song of the Indies short-tailed cricket.

Today’s podcast is focused on healthcare and the trends that will be shaping the conversation this year. First, there are five big things that you will be hearing about, among them are the battle between Big Pharma and Washington, the Affordable Care Act in legal trouble again, and the ongoing opioid crisis. Sam Baker, healthcare editor for Axios, joins us for what is poised to be a wild year for healthcare. Next, telemedicine is a growing market that is expected to reach revenues of over $13 billion by 2023. And with a growing shortage of mental- health professionals for children and teens, more healthcare providers are turning to technology to help pediatricians fill the gap and provide services to those that need it. My producer Miranda joins us to talk about telemedicine and her experience seeing a digital doctor. Finally, treating your pets for illnesses can be very pricey and some people are going into debt over trying to keep your best friend in good health. Expenses can pile up very quickly and before you know it, you are thousands of dollars into treatment and tests and more may be on the way. We spoke to Elizabeth Ann Entenman, who wrote about her experience for Buzzfeed News, about going into debt because of her dog and why she doesn’t regret it.

The partial government shutdown is now in its third week and still no end in sight. The only concession coming from the White House is that the president would be willing to ditch the concrete wall for a steel fence. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for the politics of the shutdown and the real test, when federal workers start seeing zeroes on their paycheck this week. Next, as we continue with the tightest labor market in decades, companies are looking for ways to attract and retain new workers and are willing to pay for your college degree. This is not necessarily a new thing, the change up now is that companies are paying for it upfront and in full. Kelsey Gee, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how to take advantage of these programs and get a free college education. Finally, as the ride sharing economy continues to grow, new sectors are growing out of the industry and it is focusing on kids. A growing crop of ride services is offering rigorously vetted drivers who can transport your kids where they need to go as well as babysit. Rebecca Heilweil, covering this story for Wired, tells us about companies like Kango and HopSkipDrive that are trying to be the “Uber for kids.”

Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

Welcome to the Daily Dive: WEEKEND EDITION. This is a compilation of the most compelling stories of the week

We have another possible spy mystery on our hands. This time an American named Paul Whelan has been arrested in Russia where the Russian Federal Security Service said he was caught during an espionage operation. There a few more twists and turns in this story that make it so intriguing. Kristen Shamus, reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins us for what we know about Paul Whelan and the response from the US to get him back. Next, the new Congress has been sworn in and it is the most diverse congressional class in history. Nancy Pelosi has regain the speakership of the House and it is setting up a showdown with the administration as she will be the main counterbalance to President Trump. Stef Kight, reporter for Axios, joins us to talk about all the new diversity and the agenda for democrats this year. Finally, Los Angeles has become the first city in the US to deploy an earthquake early warning app for the public. The app is called ShakeAlertLA and it uses a network of seismic sensors to detect earthquakes and send warnings to smartphones hoping to give seconds or tens of seconds of notice to residents before an earthquake hits. Ron Lin, reporter for the LA Times joins us for more on this new early warning system.

We are about two weeks in to the partial government shutdown and there still seems to be no end in sight. President Trump continues to stand firm that he need $5 Billion for border security and Democrats begin their control of the House and hold firm that they will not give him the money. The President also hit back on Mitt Romney and Jim Mattis. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us to discuss the government shutdown impasse. Next, NASA has made space exploration history observing the most distant space object ever and it looks like a lumpy red snowman. The New Horizon’s space craft traveling at 32,000 mph did a flyby of a space object called Ultima Thule which is about 4 billion miles from Earth. Andrew Freedman, science editor at Axios, joins us to discuss this great space achievement to start the year off and what to expect in 2019. Finally, it’s a new year and everyone is concerned will health and wellness and those New Year’s resolutions that you never keep. On top of a lot of peoples lists however is getting some better sleep. The secret to that might be figuring out your chronotype. Are you a morning person or night owl or something in between? Shana Lebowitz, reporter at Business Insider, joins us to talk about the four main chronotypes: bears, dolphins, lions, and wolves.

Today we speak to a guy that most people love and hate. He is the inventor of the touchscreen keyboard autocorrect for the original iPhone. Sometimes autocorrect saves your life, other times it just gets in the way. We will speak to Ken Kocienda who was a software engineer and designer for more than 15 years and he has a new book out about working during the Golden Age of Steve Jobs. I’ll even ask why auto correct always writes out DUCK when you’re trying to type ****. Next, it was a spectacular fall we all witnessed for a man once known as America’s Dad. Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand and was taken away after his hearing in handcuffs, an image that many thought they would never see. Cosby was accused of sexual misconduct and rape by 60 women. Claudia Rosenbaum, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us for more on Cosby and his classification as a sexually violent predator.

This past year brought us a lot of awareness of new cancer treatments making a difference in people’s lives. The Nobel Prize for medicine went to a pair of scientists for their work on cancer. The discoveries of Dr. James Allison and Dr. Tasuku Honjo led to new ways to treat cancer by targeting the body’s immune system rather than cancerous tumors themselves. Peter Loftus, Reporter for the WSJ, joins us to talk about the impact of their work in the fight to cure cancer. Next, one of the more bizarre stories to hit the news. It was the story of 11 malnourished children found in a compound in New Mexico. It was weird to begin with, but then took a turn. According to prosecution documents, the remains of a boy were found and the man who is at the center of it all was allegedly training one of the children in the use of an assault rifle in preparation for a future school shooting. National Security analyst Ryan Mauro, joins us for more on this story. Finally, one of the big jerks of the year was a man known as the “dine and dash dater.” He was finally caught after years on the prowl. Paul Gonzales would meet women on dating apps, take them out, order a robust dinner, and then leave and never come back, forcing the women to pay a huge bill. Lauren Strapagiel, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us for how much jail time he is facing and what was in all those dinner orders.