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The Daily Beat is a daily news podcast inspired by the power of social media to spark social change. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. as BTR’s social media director, DJ Jen, culls the “Twitterverse” and “blogosphere” to bring you the top stories regarding social justice and human rights issues.
Not to mention, we’ll also feature some of BTR’s top tracks.
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Today on the beat:
5 KILLED IN BLAST IN SOUTH BEIRUT
Czech police find weapons at Palestinian mission
CAMBODIAN TROOPS QUASH PROTEST AT GARMENT FACTORY
‘Only’ 1,067 vehicles torched in France over New Year’s Eve
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