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Nov 24, 2014

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Update: Added some information on the St. Louis County grand jury, which has declined to charge Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.

We devise a job description for a new Secretary of Defense that reflects the demands of the modern world. Plus, we examine the potential impact of the new immigration policy on higher and lower education. 

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Macy's new target: Millennials

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 21, 2014
Macy's new strategy hopes millennials can revive sales.
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The problem with fracking

by Scott Tong
Nov 24, 2014
Fracked oil wells decline in output quickly -- requiring more fracked wells
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The hidden dangers of low oil prices

by Dan Weissmann
Nov 24, 2014
Whole states lose out, and, also, global warming.
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Clydesdales go missing from Budweiser's holiday ads

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 24, 2014
The brewing company is partnering with Jay-Z to try to appeal to younger costumers.
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Immigration policy could change the education equation

by Amy Scott
Nov 24, 2014
The new policy could reduce stress and increase parent involvement in schools.
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I've Always Wondered ...

Who gets the money made by dead celebrities?

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 24, 2014
Even celebrities in financial trouble can make tens of millions after death.
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Help wanted: Versatile executive to lead Department of Defense

by Adam Allington
Nov 24, 2014
Rewriting the job description for the Pentagon CEO
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Update: Added some information on the St. Louis County grand jury, which has declined to charge Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.

We devise a job description for a new Secretary of Defense that reflects the demands of the modern world. Plus, we examine the potential impact of the new immigration policy on higher and lower education. 

Music from the episode

School is Back Coconut Records
Escapee Architecture In Helsinki
Slave to the Rhythm Michael Jackson
Clap Song The Stationary Set
Modern Jesus Portugal. The Man

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