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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:
Ebola cases may be kept within tens of thousands, WHO says
MORE CHILDREN LIVE TO AGE 5, WORK STILL TO BE DONE
Ukraine ratifies EU deal, offers special status to rebels
DEMPSEY: IF CAMPAIGN FAILS, GROUND TROOPS POSSIBLE
New global plans unveiled to crack down on corporate tax avoidance
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