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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:
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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