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Feb 11, 2015

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Airing on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015: New dietary guidelines say cholesterol-rich foods like eggs, lobster and shrimp aren’t necessarily bad for us after all. What kind of ripple effect will these latest guidelines have in the food business? Plus, with Jon Stewart leaving "The Daily Show," we look at the corporate importance of the program in the Viacom universe. Also, the president wants to commit ground troops to combat ISIS. What does that mean in terms of soldiers and logistical support?

 

Segments From this episode

What Jon Stewart's departure means for Viacom

Feb 9, 2015
His announcement comes at time when ratings are sliding at the network.

Boston's massive snowfall brings in business

Feb 11, 2015
This winter is one of the snowiest ever. and some are cashing in.

Falling asleep and other things you do during meetings

Feb 11, 2015
American workers really, really dislike meetings.

Dietary update: Cholesterol-rich foods aren't so bad

Feb 11, 2015
Eggs are bad for you. No wait, now they may be good for you.

What it takes to get a soldier's boots on the ground

Feb 11, 2015
A military-led operation against ISIS would require significant civilian support.

Is that Greek's finance minister or an action film star?

Feb 11, 2015
Economist Varoufakis radiates "masculinity you usually find only in Greek statues."

Why 3-wheeled cars never caught on

Feb 11, 2015
They're not as safe and don't haul as much as a common auto with four wheels.

Airing on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015: New dietary guidelines say cholesterol-rich foods like eggs, lobster and shrimp aren’t necessarily bad for us after all. What kind of ripple effect will these latest guidelines have in the food business? Plus, with Jon Stewart leaving “The Daily Show,” we look at the corporate importance of the program in the Viacom universe. Also, the president wants to commit ground troops to combat ISIS. What does that mean in terms of soldiers and logistical support?

 

Music from the episode

Tenenbaum The Paper Kites
Swim Until You Can't See Land Frightened Rabbit
Gritty Shaker David Holmes
What You Know Two Door Cinema Club
Baby If This Is Nowhere Over The Rhine
Rolling Stone Passenger
The Banishment Song Fruit Bats
My Silver Lining First Aid Kit
Little Brother The Tallest Man On Earth