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It is Nobel Prize time and this year the award for medicine goes 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 for the latest Nobel Prize winners and the impact of their work in the fight to cure cancer. Next, Goodbye NAFTA, hello USMCA! The US, Canada, and Mexico have just agreed to update NAFTA after more than a year of intense negotiations. The deal has a new name, new rules for auto makers, still doesn’t take care of current steel and aluminum tariffs, and sets up the next battle with figuring out our trade disputes with China. Megan Casella, trade reporter for Politico, joins us for what’s in the deal and the potential fight with Congress to get it all approved. Finally, it has been a whirlwind of news for Elon Musk and Tesla. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Musk for tweets related to taking Tesla private. Musk caved and now he has to pay $20M, step down as chairman, and hire a lawyer to approve any tweets he sends out related to the company. Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, joins us on the Elon Musk roller coaster.

The Kavanaugh confirmation circus continues… for one more week at least. In a stunning turnaround on Friday. Sen Jeff Flake announced that he would vote for Judge Kavanaugh, but wanted an FBI investigation into the credible allegations against him. So that is where we are now, The FBI is going to issue a report on its findings, but make no determination about the allegations. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to make sense of the ongoing Supreme Court drama. Next, a new report has said that the “gig” economy may not be the workforce of the future, but that isn’t stopping rideshare companies from trying to attract new drivers. Lyft has said that you can get a guaranteed $2500/month, even though drivers earn about half as much as they did 5 years ago. Jefferson Graham, host of the talking tech podcast joins us to talk about how much you can make and why you always have to pay attention to the fine print. Finally, we have all been there. You’re in a funk and you can’t get out of it. How about using fear to lift you out. Pushing yourself to complete scary but exhilarating activities can give you a lasting sense of strength and accomplishment and might just be the cure you need. Elizabeth Bernstein, columnist for the WSJ, joins us to talk about using fear to break out of a funk.

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

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

It was emotional, exciting, angry, and in the end I’m not sure we are any closer to the truth or consensus. Both Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee to tell their stories and try to establish credibility. Ford’s testimony was emotional and tense as she described an alleged sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee. Brett Kavanaugh was angry, defiant, and also shed some tears during his testimony. Christine Blasey Ford walked away looking credible, and Kavanaugh walked away strong in his denial and with lots of republican support. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for a full analysis of all the testimony and what’s next.

It is a huge day in Washington and the stakes could not be higher. Both Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford are set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, this will happen as there has now been another woman accusing Kavanaugh of misconduct. Rod Rosenstein is also meeting with the President to decide the fate of his career in the Justice Department. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for a preview of what to expect at the hearing. Next, there have been many pet owners who have taken their dogs to be groomed only for them to die shortly after. People are pointing the finger at practices and negligence at PetSmart locations as the cause for their pet’s deaths. NJ.com conducted a 9 month investigation into these deaths and detailed their findings in their report Groomed, then gone. They spoke to pet owners who had dogs that died and current and former PetSmart employees. Sophie Nieto-Munoz and Alex Napoliello, reporter from NJ.com join us for a wrap up of the investigation.

The spectacular fall for a man once known as America’s Dad is complete for now.  Bill Cosby has been 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. Claudia Rosenbaum, reporter for Buzzfeed News, joins us for more on the sentencing and Cosby’s classification as a sexually violent predator. Next, President Trump is once again at the top of the World Stage as he delivered an address to the UN General Assembly touching on a wide variety of topics. Trump had tough words for Iran, defended his trade policies, rejected globalism, and promoted the sovereignty of the US and other countries.  Nahal Toosi, foreign affairs correspondent for Politico joins us for what the President said and what caused some in the audience to laugh at during his speech. Finally, it seems Millennials are actually doing something right.  They are staying married.  According to a new analysis, younger couples are causing the divorce rate to plummet.  They are being pickier about who they marry and tying the knot at older ages when education, careers and finances are on track. My producer Miranda joins us for why marriages today have a better chance of lasting longer than 10 years ago.

Thursday will continue to be the biggest day in Washington this week. Christine Blasey Ford will testify about sexual assault allegations she made about Brett Kavanaugh. We now find out that they is another accuser, and possibly more. Kavanaugh continues to deny all. Thursday will also host a meeting between Rod Rosenstein and President Trump about his future at the justice department after news came that Rosenstein was ready to resign. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us to break it all down. Next, DNA comes through again! Sacramento police arrested the man known as the NorCal Rapist, and the investigation was almost identical to that of the Golden State Killer. DNA was entered into genealogy website GEDmatch.com and investigators followed the family tree until they zeroed in on their suspect. Sam Stanton, reporter for the Sacramento Bee, joins us for how investigators did it again. Finally, in a story of survival with a happy ending, an Indonesian teenager was rescued after surviving 49 days out at sea with little to no supplies. Aldi Novel Adilang was working on a floating fish trap when his tether snapped and wind pushed him out to sea. He survived by catching fish and drinking sea water he squeezed from his clothes. My producer Miranda joins me to discuss how Aldi was finally rescued.

A tentative deal has been reached… and it’s going down on Thursday.  Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford have agreed that she will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide a firsthand account of her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. Ford’s testimony is the last thing standing in the way of Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.  Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for what to watch for and whether the President will fire Rod Rosenstein. Next, School districts across the country are modernizing dress codes, signaling the end to standards that have been around for a while.  After backlash that dress codes are sexist and unfairly target girls, some schools are beginning to allow spaghetti straps, midriff baring shirts, miniskirts and short shorts. Lauren Meier, reporter for Axios joins us for the new school dress code, just make sure you’re wearing a bottom, a top, shoes, and covering those private parts. Finally, let me introduce you to the helicopter parents of 2018, The Lawnmower parent.  These are parents that mow down all of a child’s challenges, discomforts, and struggles, leaving them ill-equipped to deal with the real stuff once they become adults. Justin Worsham, host of The Dad Podcast, joins us to discuss this new parent label, and what to do to avoid being a lawnmower parent.

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

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

The rollercoaster ride that is the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court took another twist as we found out that indeed Christine Blasey Ford is open to testify, just not on Monday, and only if the terms were fair and her safety could be ensured.  Ben Shrekinger, National Political Correspondent for Politico joins us for more details and also how those that know Ford and Kavanaugh are split in their support. Next, we touch base again with Wilmington, North Carolina and see how people are coping in the aftermath of Florence. Flooding still persists and more may be on the way.  Some are just getting power back and others are just exhausted from the whole ordeal.  Alex Riley, reporter for the Wilmington Star News, fills us in on how the recovery efforts are going in an area hit hardest by the storm. Finally, after the Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico mysteriously closed earlier this month and scientists were evacuated, people were left wondering if dangerous solar flares were to follow or if aliens had anything to do with it.  Well we now know what happened.  The facility was closed due to an FBI investigation about child pornography.  We found out that the janitor was up to no good at night. Brianna Sacks, with Buzzfeed News joins us for all the details.

The FBI is embarking on an effort to better understand the psychology behind mass shooters. In a sign of how common these types of killings have become a new study would mirror past research on serial killers and assassins. Zusha Elinson, reporter for the WSJ joins us to talk about a proposed FBI study that would interview mass shooters to find patterns in their background, thinking, and behavior. Next, Elon Musk continues to be in the news, but not always in the best ways. He is feeling heat from all over right now as he faces two investigations by the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission over tweets he made about taking Tesla private. Lauren Meier, reporter for Axios, joins us to talk about why “funding secured” may be the two costliest words ever tweeted and also who will be going on the first SpaceX Moon voyage. Finally, we all want a deal when looking to fly. Especially if we are trying to fly overseas.  There recently has been a rise in the low cost, long haul airlines with deals that may be too good to be true. Soo Youn, Business and tech reporter for ABC News joins us for a story that is just that.  Imagine booking a cheap ride to Paris, showing up to the airport, and finding out your flight doesn’t exist anymore.

With all the twists and turns that we have with the Brett Kavanaugh confirmations we find out what's next… A Monday hearing with Christine Blasey Ford who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault and Democrats want Republicans to call other witnesses to testify under oath, while President Trump says that he is not a man that deserves this. Alayna Treene, political reporter with Axios, joins for more details including what Anita Hill has to say about all this. Next, the President has ordered the declassification of documents related to the early days of the FBI’s Russia investigation. Specifically, the President wants to declassify the surveillance application that targeted former campaign adviser Carter Page and a bunch of texts from James Comey and others in the FBI that could show a bias against the president. Kyle Cheney, congressional reporter with Politico, joins us for what this means for the midterm elections. Finally, a recent scientific mission into the secret ocean lair of California’s great white sharks has provided some clues into why these sharks migrate every winter and spring to an area that seemed to be a big empty void in the sea. Peter Fimrite, environmental writer for the SF Chronicle, fills us in on an area that has become known as the White Shark Cafe

The process of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation has been thrown into turmoil following accusations of sexual assault decades ago. What once seemed like a slam dunk and another win for President Trump, may now possibly be delayed. Both Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford have said they would testify before the Senate Committee. Alayna Treene, political reporter with Axios, joins us what is next and why it is all about timing. Next, as communities continue to deal with the aftermath of Florence, recovery efforts and flooding are what we need to keep an eye on. But today we spoke to one of those people that fly straight into the eye of the hurricane to monitor wind speeds and track the trajectory of storms. Dr. Heather Holbach, a hurricane hunter working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration joins us for what it’s like to fly through a hurricane.  Finally, many are hyping up 5G to be the next big technological advancement that will increase internet speeds and allow us to transmit larger amounts of data. Automakers are also looking toward 5G to pave the way for driverless cars. Chester Dawson, senior reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins us to talk about how 5G will change your driving experience and when it might happen.