The Daily Beat
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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.
Don’t miss a beat!
It’s your daily news roundup courtesy of BTR!
Today on the beat:
Wal-Mart and allies in face-off with Apple Pay over mobile payments
Peshmerga troops start entering Syrian border town
Exclusive: Canada spy agency must improve information sharing – watchdog
Maine nurse defies Ebola quarantine with bike ride
Kerry says reported U.S. slur of Israel’s Netanyahu ‘damaging’
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