Hot Mic: Bite-Size News Brief

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Hot Mic: Bite-Size News Brief

Direct from Mic's newsroom, stay current with a daily run-down of top stories, breaking news and analysis from our team of journalists. In a world where information spreads at the speed of light, this show provides listeners with the most important narratives and relevant updates to start your weekdays off on the right foot - Monday through Friday at 6 A.M. Eastern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. So Long to Hot Mic, and Thanks for Listening

    09/11/2017

    So Long to Hot Mic, and Thanks for Listening

    A quick update on the future of Hot Mic, and details on where to find more great reporting and journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  2. Chemical Plant Near Houston May Explode & Russia Must Close Diplomatic Hubs In U.S.

    09/01/2017

    Chemical Plant Near Houston May Explode & Russia Must Close Diplomatic Hubs In U.S.

    A chemical plant just outside Houston is in danger of exploding. The State Department has announced that it will force Russia to close three diplomatic locations in the United States.Links:• Here’s what’s going on with that dangerously flooded chemical plant near Houston• State Department forces closure of Russian diplomatic hubs in U.S. in retaliatory move Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  3. Defense Secretary Clarifies Transgender Ban & Tomi Lahren Joins Fox News

    08/31/2017

    Defense Secretary Clarifies Transgender Ban & Tomi Lahren Joins Fox News

    Defense Secretary James Mattis made it clear that transgender military members who are still serving won’t be affected by Trump’s ban...at least for now. Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren is joining Fox News as a contributor.Links:• Defense Secretary Mattis says transgender military members will continue to serve, for now• Pro-Trump commentator Tomi Lahren joins Fox News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  4. North Korea Missile Launch & Trump’s DACA Decision

    08/30/2017

    North Korea Missile Launch & Trump’s DACA Decision

    North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday morning local time that flew over Japan and landed in the Pacific Ocean. With Trump’s decision on DACA looming, immigrant rights groups are making a last-ditch appeal to the president: They say deporting immigrants is bad for the economy.Links:• North Korea launches missile over Japan• Study: If Trump suspends DACA, more than 1,400 people a day could lose the ability to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  5. Trump Loses More Advisers & ACLU Sues Trump Over Transgender Ban

    08/29/2017

    Trump Loses More Advisers & ACLU Sues Trump Over Transgender Ban

    At least 35 people have left their government jobs or advisory roles since President Trump’s response to Charlottesville. The ACLU is suing Trump over his decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military.Links:• Nearly 3 dozen have abandoned White House roles over Trump’s Charlottesville response• ACLU sues Trump over transgender military ban Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  6. Trump Pardons Arpaio & Another Right-Wing Rally Shut Down

    08/28/2017

    Trump Pardons Arpaio & Another Right-Wing Rally Shut Down

    The first pardon of Trump’s presidency went to former sheriff Joe Arpaio. A far-right rally in San Francisco was shut down by thousands of anti-racist protesters.Links:• Trump pardons former sheriff Joe Arpaio• Thousands in San Francisco shut down yet another far-right rally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
  7. Hurricane Harvey & Cheaper Whole Foods

    08/25/2017

    Hurricane Harvey & Cheaper Whole Foods

    Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane the U.S. has seen in 12 years, is expected to hit southeast Texas tonight. Amazon announced that some of the best selling grocery items at Whole Foods Market will have their prices lowered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  8. Trump Will Probably Pardon Sheriff Arpaio & GoFundMe Campaign Tries To Ban Trump From Twitter

    08/24/2017

    Trump Will Probably Pardon Sheriff Arpaio & GoFundMe Campaign Tries To Ban Trump From Twitter

    President Donald Trump hinted at his rally in Phoenix that he’s going to pardon a former anti-immigration sheriff Joe Arpaio. A GoFundMe campaign is trying to raise enough money to ban Trump from Twitter.Links:• At Phoenix rally, Trump hints at his intentions to pardon Joe Arpaio, goes after media• Valerie Plame Wilson is attempting to buy Twitter so she can ban Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
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Direct from Mic's newsroom, stay current with a daily run-down of top stories, breaking news and analysis from our team of journalists. In a world where information spreads at the speed of light, this show provides listeners with the most important narratives and relevant updates to start your weekdays off on the right foot - Monday through Friday at 6 A.M. Eastern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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