The news to know for Thursday, August 8th, 2019! Today, we're talking about a massive immigration raid, and why Puerto Rico has had three governors within a week. Plus: which tea company is getting into weed, Samsung's new smartphones, and what might be making Netflix nervous... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about dealing with the fear and anxiety that mass shootings can cause, and how to talk with children about these tragic events. Psychotherapist Tristan Coopersmith also shares what mental health professionals are saying about the conversation that tends to follow every mass shooting. Today's episode is brought to you by MM LaFleur.   Sources:  Immigration Raid: AP,  The Hill,  FOX News,  CBS News Trump Visits Texas, Ohio: AP,  WSJ,  NYT,  CNN,  NBC News New Puerto Rico Governor:  NPR,  Reuters Global Interest Rate Cuts:  CNBC,  NYT,   WSJ Tea to Weed:  WSJ,  Business Insider,  CNBC Galaxy Note 10:  The Verge,  Cnet Alexa’s Talking Speed:  The Verge,  Engadget Disney+ Bundle:  Vox,  Cnet,  The Verge Hostless Emmys:  USA Today,  Deadline

Immigration Raids, Weed-Infused Tea & Galaxy Note 10 (+ How to Deal with Tragic News Stories) - Thursday, August 8th, 2019

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Immigration Raids, Weed-Infused Tea & Galaxy Note 10 (+ How to Deal with Tragic News Stories) - Thursday, August 8th, 2019

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