Skimm This

Skimm This

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 197:15:33
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Synopsis

In todays world, context is clarity. "Skimm This" breaks down the most important stories of the day and explains why they matter. All in 10 minutes. Every Monday through Friday. All at 5PM.

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Episodes

  • How the Military Handles Sexual Assault

    How the Military Handles Sexual Assault
    07/03/2019 Duration: 12min

    Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) has everyone talking about how to fix the military’s process for handling allegations of sexual assault. We’re breaking down what you need to know. Meanwhile, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is headed to prison … unless the president decides to pardon him. TBD on that. Also on today’s episode: the history of International Women’s Day, and the new Queen of Instagram…  PS: This week, women have been crushing it in the news. Leave us a voicemail at 1.646.461.6370 and tell us which one has your vote for Woman of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Border Crisis: A Family Matter

    The Border Crisis: A Family Matter
    06/03/2019 Duration: 11min

    The federal government is arguing about whether families migrating across the US-Mexico border are a national emergency. We’ll break down what’s going on. In other news from the feds, the FDA just gave a new antidepressant the thumbs up. But it’s got some baggage. Also on today’s episode: Gayle King keeps her composure, and the International Space Station is getting ready to take one giant leap for womankind… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Measles and Mardis Gras

    Measles and Mardis Gras
    05/03/2019 Duration: 11min

    You’ve been hearing a lot about the anti-vaccination movement. We’ll give you the context behind the headlines. In other health news, doctors in London say they’ve helped a second HIV patient beat the virus. But they want you to read the fine print. Also on today’s episode: locals in New Orleans have found a way to put the green icing on the (king) cake, and 21-year-old Kylie Jenner is making money moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • A Tale of Two Presidents: Venezuela’s Political Crisis

    A Tale of Two Presidents: Venezuela’s Political Crisis
    04/03/2019 Duration: 11min

    Two guys are fighting over Venezuela. One’s got the military behind him. The other has … pretty much everyone else on his side. In other fights over presidential power, US Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is breaking with his party. And voting to block President Trump’s emergency declaration. Also on today’s episode: we introduce you to suffragist Ida B Wells, and say goodbye to the star of “Beverly Hills 90210”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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