The Daily Dive

Scammers are always looking for new ways to cheat you out of your money. And one scam in particular that is ramping up are gift card scams. People are posing as grandchildren, government officials, and tech-support agents and ask for payments through store gift cards. Gifts cards are the choice of scammers because purchases can be made immediately and anonymously. Julie Jargon, family and tech col...

First, we speak to Joanna Stern from the WSJ, who asked a certified ethical hacker to get into as many of her webcams as he could. He was easily able to get into her system, snap shots of her and even spy on her child through a Wi-Fi connected baby monitor. Joanna joins us for some tips on how to protect yourself, and the big realization, we are often our own worst enemies. Next, a company call Di...

Americans are spending more money on faster internet speeds on the promise of faster load times and higher quality streaming, but is it really worth it? Recent tests by the WSJ show that a typical household doesn’t use most of their bandwidth while streaming and only get marginal gains from upgrading your speed. Shalini Ramachandran, reporter for the WSJ joins us for why upgrading your bandwidth m...

Scientists have created a new more powerful technique to edit genes. While most people may be familiar with CRISPR, this new method is called “prime editing” and it offers more precise gene cuts with less errors. Jackson Ryan, science editor at CNET, joins us more on this new gene editing technique that could enable treatment for approximately 89% of genetic mutations that cause disease. Next, som...

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Aliens have been in the news a lot recently! An internet campaign to “Storm Area 51” got a lot of attention earlier this year and the Navy just confirmed the authenticity of declassified vides that show “unidentified aerial phenomenon.” Lydia Saad, researcher at Gallup, joins us to discuss their latest survey on Americans thought on UFOs. Most Americans are skeptical, but say the government knows...

Amazon’s home security company Ring has made partnerships with local law enforcement all across the country and the result is starting to look like an Amazon- Ring- Police surveillance network. Amazon gives local police ring products, the police encourage adoption of the ring platform, and then people give police access to their doorbell cams. Caroline Haskins, writer at Vice’s Motherboard, joins...

Every year, millions of Americans head to Christmas tree lots to pick out that perfect tree. But have you ever stopped and wondered how that tree got there? Of course not! What you may not know is that researchers are working to bring you better trees every year and avoid the dreaded coning. Robbie Gonzalez, senior writer at Wired, joins us for the science of growing the perfect tree. Next, Collec...

We got some results from the NASA Twin Study and it’s teaching us about long term space travel. The study focused on identical twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly. Scott spent 340 days in space, while Mark remained on Earth. Comparing their results, NASA found that there were changes to Scott’s DNA, genes, body bacteria and more. Claire Maldareli, Associate editor at Popular Science, joins us for...

Millennials are sick of drinking. Maybe not completely, but it seems that attitudes are changing about drinking and some are trying to cut back. As Millennials are getting married and building families later in life, social life in their 30s is mirroring activities in their 20s. Amanda Mull, writer at the Atlantic, joins us to talk about changing attitudes about drinking and what may be driving th...

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This year many iconic toy brands are hitting milestone anniversaries. Barbie is 60, Sesame Street is 40, Little Mermaid is 30, and SpongeBob is 20. And while no kid wants an old toy, toymakers are repackaging these classics into special-edition versions. Updated toys for the kids, but capitalizing on the nostalgia factor for the parents. Ellen Byron, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for how toy comp...

Historic moment for the United States as President Donald Trump becomes the third president in American history to be impeached. Both articles- Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress, passed along party lines. The next step is to move to a trial in the Senate in the new year where Republicans have said they will not remove him from office, Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters joins us...

Ugly Christmas sweaters have started to take cues from their autumn cousin, the sexy Halloween costume, in their absurdity. Santa Claus is no longer the jolly old fat man, rather he is getting naughtier…pooping down chimneys and telling you about that big package he has for you. There are now hundreds of retailers stocking up on ugly sweaters with varying degrees of raunchiness. Maura Judkis, repo...

After filing for bankruptcy and closing more than 800 stores, Toys “R” us is back with a new format and more surveillance. With 2 new stores in Texas and New Jersey, the new format lets kids play with toys before they buy, but what really caught people’s attention were the new cameras embedded in the ceiling. Louise Matsakis, staff writer at Wired, joins us for how physical retailers are monitorin...

The House will be holding a historic vote this week and is expected to impeach President Trump. After that it all goes to the Senate trial in the new year. Sen. Mitch McConnell is getting a lot of heat for already saying that he will be working with the White House and the president will not be removed from office. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us for more impeachment news a...

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The House Judiciary Committee was debating the articles of impeachment before it is sent over to the full House for a vote next week where President Trump is expected to become the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. Democrats are bracing for some defections from moderates, but still expect to pass it. Juliegrace Brufke, House reporter at The Hill, joins us for more. Next, GEDmatch, t...

16-year-old Greta Thunberg who rose to prominence this year for her passionate pleas for governments to take action on climate change has been named the 2019 Time Person of the Year. The teen has become the leading face of a movement that has inspired millions of young people, speaking before the United Nations, and meetings with numerous heads of state including the pope. Charlotte Alter, nationa...

House Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment against President Trump focusing only on his dealings with Ukraine. He is charged with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. And now the timetable moves fast, the committee votes this week, then the entire House next week. Alex Gangitano, reporter at The Hill joins us for how President Trump is on his way to be impeached in the House...

The Inspector General report into the origins of the 2016 Russia probe is out and it has a little something for everyone. The report says that the probe was not tainted by any political bias, which should dispel notions of a Deep-State, but it also found that there were serious performance failures by some FBI officials, which should make President Trump happy. Brett Samuels, WH reporter at The Hi...

The FBI says it’s working under the presumption that the Florida naval base shooting was an act of terrorism. Investigators are still trying to unlock any motivations and investigating claims that the shooter showed videos of mass shootings at a dinner party only days before the attack. Ginger Gibson, political reporter for Reuters, joins us this and what to expect this week in the ongoing impeach...