The Daily Beat
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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.
Don’t miss a beat!
It’s your daily news roundup courtesy of BTR!
Today on the beat:
Amid carnage of war, Syria readies for Assad re-election
MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT BILL HEADS FOR SENATE VOTE
US ANNOUNCES VISA RESTRICTIONS ON SOME RUSSIANS
Five Afghan soldiers killed in air strike by NATO-led force
Nine-month-old baby may have been cured of HIV, U.S. scientists say
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