Kamala Harris, Ron DeSantis, Barbara Eden & More - 8/23/2024
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Today's Sponsor: YouTube TVhttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv       Today's Rundown:Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump winhttps://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris-807cf9d4a609a18ceaa9eee9c9422af5   Stevie Wonder's DNC performance leaves viewers confused due to teleprompter controversyhttps://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/146574/stevie-wonder-performance-Democratic-National-Convention/amp Russia opens criminal investigation into CNN correspondent for reporting in Ukrainian-occupied Russiahttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/22/europe/russia-cnn-paton-walsh-investigation-intl/index.html  Body of California Woman Found in Cold Storage 1 Year After Hospital Said She Checked Outhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/body-calif-woman-found-cold-144114634.htmlFloridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parkshttps://apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-state-parks-golf-pickleball-development-f6f1e129cdd316207eeabc90edf2aad6   New Study Suggests "Doom Scrolling" Through Short-Form Videos Causes More Boredom And Less Satisfactionhttps://earlygame.com/news/entertainment/new-study-reveals-scrolling-short-videos-can-cause-boredom-and-lower-satisfactionFrench actor Gerard Depardieu should face trial over rape allegations, prosecutors sayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/08/22/gerard-depardieu-trial-rape-assault-request/74903783007/?tbref=hpOne half of gay penguin 'power couple' dies, and his partner Magic leads tribute songhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/gay-penguin-sphen-dies-magic-mourns-song-sydney-aquarium-rcna167723 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject  Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation  TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject  YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube  Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts      ONE DAY OLDER ON August 23:Barbara Eden (93)Shelley Long (75)Rick Springfield (75)  WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1784: Eastern Tennessee declared itself an independent state under the name of Franklin. The step was rejected by the United States Congress one year later.2000: Richard Hatch was the first winner of the TV show Survivor.2012: Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, announced he would not contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s charges of doping, a result of which would include being stripped of all of his Tour de France victories.  WORD OF THE DAY: gale [ geyl ]https://www.dictionary.com/browse/galea very strong windThe sailors braced themselves as the gale roared across the open sea, threatening to overturn their vessel.    DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am A Creator Of My Own Destiny.Reinforces Self-Belief: Affirming that you are the creator of your own destiny strengthens your belief in your ability to shape your future. This enhanced self-belief helps combat negative thoughts and fosters a positive self-image, leading to improved self-esteem and confidence.https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WQBWD1QLPY95&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRYOXILA_fPs_fuXcyiwODc6ZLTRzYtg7HkX2KxYA70.NatQgGVyJVt3ySzvXdHtT8q-IUGRsteKym8W5ZZ27dM&dib_tag=se&keywords=100+affirmations+payne&qid=1724015654&sprefix=100+affirmations+payne%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1  PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Cuban Sandwich Dayhttps://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-cuban-sandwich-day-august-23While the Cubano traditionally consists of ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread, restaurants and home cooks serve up different versions. While the sandwich alone may serve as a satisfying meal, some very flavorful sides complement this globe-trotting sandwich. Like any grilled sandwich, a creamy, dunkable soup makes the perfect complement.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/things-you-might-not-have-heard--2318856/support).