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🗓️ 30 April 2019

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Infrastructure across the US needs a reboot. President Trump met with top Democrats to try to figure out how to make – and pay for – the fixes. In Venezuela, two people are still calling themselves prez. The US says it wants a “peaceful transition” - but today, things weren’t looking that peaceful. Also on today’s show: Sports Illustrated is making history in its swimsuit issue, and Japan is making history in the Imperial Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Tuesday, April 30th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schemeless.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day
0:06.8	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:09.3	Today we're diving into infrastructure.
0:11.5	Because across the US, it could really use some help.
0:14.5	Top Democrats in the president talked it out at the White House.
0:17.2	It's one thing Dems and Republicans actually agree on,
0:19.9	depending on who fits the bill.
0:21.7	Then there are massive protests happening in Venezuela
0:24.6	led by opposition leader Juan Guido.
0:27.0	We'll give you the details.
0:28.6	And finally, one model has making history totally covered.
0:32.4	We're here to make your Tuesday smarter.
0:34.5	Let's skim this.
0:38.5	Today's episode is brought to you by Calm.
0:40.8	Calm is the number one app to help you reduce your anxiety
0:43.3	and improve your sleep.
0:49.4	The most complicated story today is about infrastructure.
0:52.6	You know, highways, railroads, bridges, airports, tunnels,
0:56.8	waterways, power grids, and how to improve it.
1:00.5	Sounds boring, but infrastructure is the one topic
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