The Daily Dive

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has a lot on the line with its latest installment of Stranger Things.  New data shows that Netflix subscribers are more likely to leave the service in the first month than subscribers of any other streaming competitors.  Big Media was sleeping on them for a long time, but now offer their own services and have taken their shows and movies with them.  Peter Kafka, senior correspondent at Rec...

This week, in a surprise hearing from the Jan. 6 committee, we heard from Cassidy Hutchinson who was an aide to WH Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.   At the hearing she detailed many instances that Trump knew of the possible violence at the Capitol and some examples of extreme anger from the president too.  She told a story about Trump grabbing the steering wheel of his security detail demanding that...

When it comes to providing more security at schools, especially in the wake of recent mass shootings, one of the conversations always includes arming teachers.  In the small town of Utopia, Texas about 45 mins north of Uvalde, they have been arming teachers since 2013 and parents there they feel safer for it.  Volunteers must have a concealed carry permit and must be approved by the school board. ...

Now that the Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, questions are swirling about what could be next.  Concerns have been expressed about a nationwide ban on abortion, but while it could be possible, the road to get there is difficult.  More Republican gains would have to be made in controlling Congress and the presidency which is why Democrats are using the decision to call on voters to suppor...

Protests overtook the country once again as the Supreme Court ruled to strike down Roe v. Wade.  Pro-abortion advocates were enraged and anti-abortion advocates cheered the decision.  Trigger laws set to be enacted if Roe was struck down took effect in some states and quickly limited women’s access in those areas.  The focus now turns political as President Biden called on people to vote in electe...

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court struck down a centuries-old New York law requiring those that want to carry a concealed weapon for self defense to show a specific need for doing so.  This decision also clears a way for legal challenges to similar laws in other states.  The ruling comes down as the country is grappling with a series of mass shootings and a new gun law making its way through the Se...

President Biden has called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months in an effort to ease prices that have been skyrocketing.  Biden is also calling on states to suspend their gas taxes, but it’s a tough sell as lawmakers and economists are skeptical it will provide enough relief.  He is also pinning the blame on oil and gas companies calling for them to increase oil production....

Gas prices may one of the most visible features of how the economy is doing.  We constantly see the rising prices on every street corner, but even as higher prices are a pain it isn’t really the best metric for understanding the broader economy.  It’s not always the case that the economy is falling apart as prices rise and that it speeds ahead if prices are lower.  Gas prices hit everyone differen...

Workers in the U.S. have a very strange relationship with working and not taking time off.  After going through the pandemic, Covid may have done away with the sick day.  Because of the pace of work or fears of getting in trouble, many people continued to log in for meetings and answered emails.  Managers also weren’t good role models as they took to working while sick too, this is coming despite...

Calling all bargain hunters…stores have too much stuff and will be cutting prices soon.  Large shipments of electronics, outdoor furniture, and loungewear that people wanted during the pandemic are finally coming in, two years late.  That means that retailers that can’t hold big items in their inventory will be slashing prices.  Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter at...

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that over a 10-month period, there were nearly 400 car crashes that involved advanced driver-assistance technology.  Think of Tesla’s Autopilot or Full Self Driving Mode, and other tech like lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control.  Tesla was responsible for about 70% of the crashes, but they also have more vehi...

In an effort to help with inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75 of a percentage point, the largest increase since 1994.  We will see what the impact of this action will be, but many are still dealing with record high prices of goods and gas.  With all that is going on many experts fear a recession could be on the way.  Michelle Singletary, personal finance...

The bear market is here!  The S&P 500 is more than 20% off its peak and its time for investors to reassess their risks in the stock market.  For many, these losses can be felt harder than gains after such a long period of increases.  Tech stocks are down and the crypto market, which was once seen as a hedge against falling markets and inflation is also seeing huge drops.  S...

Did you weather the pandemic storm and stick with your employer over the last couple of years?  Well, you could be underpaid.  The hot job market and Great Resignation has led to a lot of movement and forced employers to lure new candidates with bigger paychecks and that has led to a divide with current employees.  Aki Ito, senior correspondent at Business Insider, joins us for how...

Senate negotiators have reached a deal on guns.  For now, it’s just a framework, a deal on principle.  Legislation still needs to be written, but it mostly centers around giving states incentives to create red flag laws and expanded background checks for those 18-21.  There would also be funding for mental health and school safety.  Ten Republican senators have signed on...

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a compilation of some of the most compelling stories of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of Monkeypox cases keep rising and some changing guidance from the CDC is causing confusion.  Cases are still very low overall and prolonged, close contact is needed to contract the virus, but it can be airborne too.  The CDC recently deleted their guidance for travelers to wear masks to protect themselves, because they say it also caused confusion.  Apoorva Mandavilli, r...

This episode is something special I did in conjunction with 23andMe and the SPIT podcast which you can hear on iHeartRadio.  I took a look into what my DNA says about me.  Beyond what my ancestry says, with a focus on my health.  Throughout this process I learned about two genetic variants that could impact myself or my family and also that I have a typical likelihood of developing...

Another round of primaries across the country teases more of what to expect once we get to the midterms.  In California, we saw a turnout problem for Democrats and a blow to progressive district attorneys with a successful recall of the San Francisco DA.  Crime and homelessness figures to be a top issue in the LA mayor’s race and we’ll tell you how Trump’s picks fared.&...