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After filing for bankruptcy and closing more than 800 stores, Toys “R” us is back with a new format and more surveillance. With 2 new stores in Texas and New Jersey, the new format lets kids play with toys before they buy, but what really caught people’s attention were the new cameras embedded in the ceiling. Louise Matsakis, staff writer at Wired, joins us for how physical retailers are monitoring your every move in new ways.
Next, The Supreme Court refused to hear a major case on homelessness and let stand a ruling that protects the rights of homeless people to sleep on sidewalks or public spaces if no shelter is available. Critics say that this will cripple the ability of local governments to maintain the health and safety of their communities. David Savage, reporter for the LA Times, joins us for more.
Finally, with the impeachment vote in the House coming this week, the tribalization of politics will be almost complete. We’ve seen is play out in the process so far as Republicans and Democrats continue to support or oppose the president along party lines. Gerald Seib, executive Washington editor at the WSJ, joins us to talk about how divided the parties are.
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After filing for bankruptcy and closing more than 800 stores, Toys “R” us is back with a new format and more surveillance. With 2 new stores in Texas and New Jersey, the new format lets kids play with toys before they buy, but what really caught people’s attention were the new cameras embedded in the ceiling. Louise Matsakis, staff writer at Wired, joins us for how physical retailers are monitoring your every move in new ways.
Next, The Supreme Court refused to hear a major case on homelessness and let stand a ruling that protects the rights of homeless people to sleep on sidewalks or public spaces if no shelter is available. Critics say that this will cripple the ability of local governments to maintain the health and safety of their communities. David Savage, reporter for the LA Times, joins us for more.
Finally, with the impeachment vote in the House coming this week, the tribalization of politics will be almost complete. We’ve seen is play out in the process so far as Republicans and Democrats continue to support or oppose the president along party lines. Gerald Seib, executive Washington editor at the WSJ, joins us to talk about how divided the parties are.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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