Friends without benefits
Facebook moderators watch suicides, decapitations, and drone attacks so you don’t have to—and they’re paid just a fraction of what the average Facebook employee makes. The Verge’s Casey Newton got a rare glimpse inside “the Trauma Floor.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Maalis 201925min
Terrorism, airstrikes, tea
The long-simmering feud between nuclear powers India and Pakistan is boiling over. Ankit Panda from The Diplomat explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Helmi 201924min
Michael Cohen LIVE
After weeks of delays and drama, President Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified before Congress today. Vox’s Andrew Prokop says his statements amount to much more than blockbuster political theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Helmi 201922min
Your money is under arrest
Police can seize your property without ever charging you with a crime. And you probably won’t get it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Helmi 201922min
Aiding chaos
Venezuela's whole “two presidents” thing has turned lethal. Emiliana Duarte spent the weekend at Venezuela’s border with Colombia where security forces faced off against protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Helmi 201917min
Jussie Smollett's worst enemy
Jussie Smollett was the victim of a racist, homophobic hate crime last month. Or at least that’s what he’d have you believe. The Advocate’s Zach Stafford tells the Smollett saga from its shocking start to its outrageous end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Helmi 201925min
Train takes a bullet
Californians were promised high-speed rail. Eleven years and billions of dollars later, all they have is a fight with President Trump. Vox’s Matthew Yglesias laments a train in vain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Helmi 201920min
HQ2-1
Amazon decided on two headquarters: one in New York and the other in Arlington, Virginia. One deal fell apart, the other just might work out perfectly. Today, Explained’s Noam Hassenfeld finds out why. ************** Clarification: We noted that New York offered $3 billion in subsidies to Amazon. We have clarified that this was a mix of both cash grants and tax incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Helmi 201924min
