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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.
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Today on the beat:
Islamic State kidnaps 40 men in Iraq’s Kirkuk region: residents
FAST-FOOD PROTESTERS CUFFED AT HIGHER-PAY RALLIES
Fire from fighting in Syria hits Israeli-held Golan, Israel shoots back
UKRAINE, REBELS SAY THEY ARE READY FOR CEASE-FIRE
U.S. court says BP ‘grossly negligent’ in 2010 spill, billions in fines loom
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