Ready to Launch: Libra, Trump’s 2020 Campaign, and Boaty McBoatface

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🗓️ 18 June 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

It’s only June, but Facebook’s ready for Libra season. The social media giant is about to roll out a new global cryptocurrency called Libra. We’ll explain why Facebook thinks you should turn your $ into ≋. Meanwhile, President Trump will officially announce his re-election campaign tonight at a rally in Orlando. Technically he’s been running ever since he took office in 2017. But there are some nitty-gritty rules sitting presidents are supposed to follow on the campaign trail. We’ll explain. Also on today’s episode: pride flags abound, and Boaty McBoatface is making waves. Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Tuesday, June 18th.
0:03.0	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day
0:07.0	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:10.0	Today we're diving into all the buzz
0:11.7	surrounding Facebook's new cryptocurrency.
0:14.3	We'll connect the dots on what Libras have to do with it.
0:17.7	Then, tonight is the night that President Trump officially
0:20.4	announces his reelection campaign.
0:22.6	We'll give you the details.
0:24.6	And finally, boating mid-boat phase went on an adventure.
0:28.2	Need we say more?
0:29.8	We're here to make your Tuesday smarter.
0:32.0	Let's skim this.
0:38.4	Today's episode is brought to you by Third Love,
0:40.6	a bra company dedicated to helping you find your perfect fit.
0:46.5	The most complicated story today is about Libras.
0:50.2	No, not your chatty artsy friend whose birthday is in October.
0:54.0	We're talking about a new global cryptocurrency
0:57.0	that's being launched by Facebook.
0:59.4	Its name is Libra.
1:00.8	Libra isn't being launched until next year,
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