The Daily Beat

Premiere DateOct 16, 2014
Series Page Download Sponsor: AT&T
Categories Culture Politics Talk
00:00 The Daily Beat Intro
00:26 The Daily Beat pt. 1
03:01 PROMO
03:38 The Daily Beat pt. 2
06:03 PROMO
06:23  The Daily Beat pt. 3
08:36 Black Hearted Brother Stars Are Our Home
15:14 Finish

You’ve just tuned in to The Daily Beat!

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:

Iran, US say some headway made in ‘difficult’ nuclear talks

Syria Kurdish official appeals for arms for Kobani

Hong Kong leader hopes for fresh talks after night of clashes

Existing protocols might not be enough for Ebola

New U.N. rights boss says in talks with China on Tibet visit

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