The Daily Beat

Premiere DateSep 17, 2014
Series Page Download Sponsor: AT&T
Categories Culture Politics Talk
00:00 The Daily Beat Intro
00:27 The Daily Beat pt. 1
02:59 PROMO
03:36 The Daily Beat pt. 2
06:21 PROMO
06:46 The Daily Beat pt. 3
09:50 Tomas Barfod Aftermath (feat. Nina K)
15:09 Finish

You’ve just tuned in to The Daily Beat!

The Daily Beat is a d aily 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:

Exclusive: Syria reveals more chemical weapons facilities to watchdog – sources

GAZA WIDOW OFFERS INSIGHT INTO WORLD OF SPIES

Ebola could drain billions of dollars from African economies: World Bank

WARY LAWMAKERS READY TO OK ARMS FOR SYRIAN REBELS

Islamic State campaign tests Obama’s commitment to Mideast allies

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