“Skimm This” is a weekly news program that breaks down important stories from the past week and adds context and clarity to answer the questions on your mind. Every Thursday evening.

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Introducing: Skimm This

March 08, 2019 0:00:30 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The news is constantly changing, and in today's world, context is clarity. Skimm This is here to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Military Handles Sexual Assault

March 07, 2019 0:12:06 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) has everyone talking about how to fix the military’s process for handling allegations of sexual assault. We’re breaking down what you need to know. Meanwhile, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is headed to prison … unless the president decides to pardon him. TBD on that. Also on today’s episode: the history of International Women’s Day, and the new Queen of Instagram…  PS: This week, women have been crushing it in the news. Leave us a voicemail at 1.646.461.6370 and tell us which one has your vote for Woman of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Border Crisis: A Family Matter

March 06, 2019 0:11:03 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The federal government is arguing about whether families migrating across the US-Mexico border are a national emergency. We’ll break down what’s going on. In other news from the feds, the FDA just gave a new antidepressant the thumbs up. But it’s got some baggage. Also on today’s episode: Gayle King keeps her composure, and the International Space Station is getting ready to take one giant leap for womankind… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Measles and Mardis Gras

March 05, 2019 0:11:13 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

You’ve been hearing a lot about the anti-vaccination movement. We’ll give you the context behind the headlines. In other health news, doctors in London say they’ve helped a second HIV patient beat the virus. But they want you to read the fine print. Also on today’s episode: locals in New Orleans have found a way to put the green icing on the (king) cake, and 21-year-old Kylie Jenner is making money moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tale of Two Presidents: Venezuela’s Political Crisis

March 04, 2019 0:11:45 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Two guys are fighting over Venezuela. One’s got the military behind him. The other has … pretty much everyone else on his side. In other fights over presidential power, US Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is breaking with his party. And voting to block President Trump’s emergency declaration. Also on today’s episode: we introduce you to suffragist Ida B Wells, and say goodbye to the star of “Beverly Hills 90210”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices