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Hosted by: Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Michael Romero ... @mromero Alyssa McNally … @alyssaamcnally     Connect with Gradient:   Web … Gradient.is/podcasts    Twitter ... @gradientdotis   Facebook ... /gradientdotis

Hosted by: Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar   Tyler Huckabee ... @TylerHuckabee Michael Romero ... @mromero     Connect with Gradient:   Web … Gradient.is/podcasts  Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis    

Hosted by: Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Michael Romero ... @mromero   Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael   Connect with Gradient:   Web … Gradient.is/podcasts  Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis Show Notes:   - Story Five: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series http://atmlb.com/2fzfcW2 - Story Four: Hulu Makes Moves http://usat.ly/2fpLDT3 - Story Three: The Election is Coming!  http://reut.rs/2f7ohn6 - Story Two: Beyonce Performs at the Country Music Awards  http://bit.ly/2esGiYQ - Story One: Dave Chappelle and Tribe Called Quest to Join SNL http://bit.ly/2edsUN9  

This week sees the return of fall television, along with a new season of SNL. Also, Snapchat is changing things up and Elon Musk is thinking dreamily of getting humanity to Mars.   Hosted by: Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Michael Romero ... @mromero Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes Story Five: Snapchat unveils new tech-inspired glasses. What could go wrong? http://grdnt.is/2dtwttR Story Four: ‘SNL’ season 42 kicks off this weekend. Again, what could go wrong? http://grdnt.is/2dxuOJ4 Story Three: Backstreet’s Back. Alright? http://grdnt.is/2d1REDi Story Two: Fall TV is here, and we’re ready to break down the shows you need to be paying attention to: http://grdnt.is/2cHlOKZ Story One: Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars. If that surprises you, you don’t know who Elon Musk is: http://grdnt.is/2d1T6po

This week, Donald Trump Jr. compared refugees to poisonous skittles, Facebook came clean about how popular their videos actually are, Yahoo got hacked and the 5-second rule got debunked.   Hosted by: Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Two separate shootings of unarmed black man kept this nation’s most infuriating, tragic national narrative alive. http://grdnt.is/2cXEHNS Story Four: The five-second rule is done for good: http://grdnt.is/2cXE9ar Story Three: Yahoo got hacked this week, which begs the question: if you got hacked, how would you want to get hacked? http://grdnt.is/2cXXruK Story Two: Facebook’s reporting on how successful its videos are was just slightly off. Just slightly. http://grdnt.is/2cNCfIH Story One: Jeremy Courtney of Preemptive Love Coalition joins us to chat about what the refugee situation is really like: http://grdnt.is/2db12ZI

This week, we predict The Emmy winners, the NCAA championships pull out of North Carolina, scientists got paid to lie about sugar’s effect on the heart, a young woman sues her parents over childhood images on Facebook and dolphins talk to each other.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael    Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Our picks for The Emmy Awards this Sunday. (http://grdnt.is/2cjRNnA) Story Four: The sugar industry paid scientists to blame fat for the cause of heart disease 49 years ago. (http://grdnt.is/2cjReKP) Story Three: Dolphins talk to each other in an advanced language (http://grdnt.is/2cPoyIS) Story Two: Woman sues her parents for childhood pictures on Facebook. (http://grdnt.is/2cFwY3g) Story One: NCAA moves championships because of North Carolina’s civil rights laws. (http://grdnt.is/2cFi2m4)

This week, Apple announces the next iPhone and Apple Watch, Congress fails to pass Zika legislation, Starbucks announces fall drinks featuring the new Chile Mocha, Airbnb takes steps to prevent racial discrimination, and ‘Humans of New York’ shares a powerful story from Hillary Clinton.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael     Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Apple announces new iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2 (http://grdnt.is/2cc0bEm) Story Four: Congress fails to pass Zika legislation once again (http://grdnt.is/2ctTj4D) Story Three: Starbucks announces fall drinks featuring the new Chile Mocha. (http://grdnt.is/2cA0VTf) Story Two: Airbnb is taking steps to prevent racial discrimination (http://grdnt.is/2bY4TUn) Story One: ‘Humans of New York’ shares a powerful story from Hillary Clinton. (http://grdnt.is/2ct4oEz)

This week, Chris Brown and Chipotle got into some hot water, but not as much as the African population of elephants. Donald Trump got in trouble too but what else can you expect?   Hosted by: Bradford Davis ... @_bwd_ Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee     Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Chris Brown got busted, duh: http://bit.ly/2c4Fa0q Story Four: Chipotle is getting sued, big time: http://bit.ly/2cgKH1v Story Three: SNL is on the hunt for new hosts: http://bit.ly/2cu8QGh Story Two: Elephants are vanishing at a terrifying rate: http://bit.ly/2cu9gMS Story One: Donald Trump’s big pivot was not a pivot at all: http://bit.ly/2c5qhte

Today we react to Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Nye on Netflix, Africa’s elephant population and Trump’s visit to Mexico.     Hosted by: Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael    Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: https://t.co/ZH1DnrK6uU https://t.co/i6vzU3uIaw http://bit.ly/2bWeH3X https://t.co/uK0lHDN2lR

Today we react to De La Soul, Chinese 'Jason Bourne' viewers, the family of an ISIS hostage victim, and Oklahoma City Thunder fans   Hosted by: Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael    Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: http://grdnt.is/2bv2Ngj http://grdnt.is/2c1Wu6F http://grdnt.is/2bmkYGs http://grdnt.is/2bFtC0p

This week, Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’ was canceled, Aetna announced it was mostly leaving Obamacare, Louisiana was flooded and disconcerting news was reported about the sex habits of millennials.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee Bryony Cole ... @bryonycole   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show got the axe. http://grdnt.is/2b6tkii Story Four: Aetna is mostly pulling out of Obamacare. http://grdnt.is/2bsPDTg Story Three: What was the song of the summer? http://spoti.fi/2b3odE2 Story Two: The Louisiana floods were ignored until they couldn’t be ignored any longer. http://grdnt.is/2bsP8IZ Story One: Millennials are having less sex than previous generations. The host of our upcoming sex and tech podcast Bryony Cole explains why that might be. http://grdnt.is/1Ug9AMl

This week, President Obama relaxed laws about medical marijuana, a new all-female ‘Ocean’s 11’ reboot was announced and SNL shook up its cast a little. Also, the Department of Justice released a damning report on the Baltimore police department.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Simones Biles and Manuel dominated the Olympics. https://t.co/qcCahxMuw4 Story Four: President Obama is making it easier for scientists to study the effects of marijuana. http://grdnt.is/2bdBMRS Story Three: Ocean’s 11 is being remade as Ocean’s 8, starring an all-female cast. We try to figure out who’s going to play who. http://grdnt.is/2aRodIy Story Two: The Department of Justice’s report on Baltimore’s police department is horrifying. http://grdnt.is/2bmFXrD Story One: SNL is axing two longstanding cast members. Good luck, fellas! http://grdnt.is/2b4wnK6

The Olympics kick off in Rio this week, so who better than Gradient’s resident sports expert Tyler Huckabee to give us the inside scoop for what to expect from this year’s games, the controversies surrounding Rio’s preparedness, and who will take home the gold?   Hosted by:   Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis

This week, the DNC nominated a woman for the presidency, Netflix’s spooky new series became an instant hit, Apple bought ‘Carpool Karaoke’ and scientists discovered the benefits of cockroach milk.    Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The Democrats nominated Hillary Clinton to be President of the United States: http://grdnt.is/2aeivLu Story Four: Apple’s taking a big gamble on ‘Carpool Karaoke’: http://grdnt.is/2aa4zS3 Story Three: Scientists discovered what the rest of us have known for years: cockroach milk is nutritious: http://grdnt.is/2awEfnt Story Two: Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Of course you do. Turns out, it was all worth it: http://grdnt.is/2auoXkL Story One: ‘Stranger Things’ is Netflix’s excellent new hit, and we’ve got an expert to give you the lowdown: http://grdnt.is/1sxLbHJ

This week, Twitter finally banned @Nero, Facebook took some early steps towards providing internet access to undeveloped countries and Republicans nominated someone for president.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The Republicans decided that Donald Trump should be President of the United States. http://grdnt.is/29Uat9E Story Four: The brain has been mapped like it has never been mapped before. http://grdnt.is/2aBASKZ Story Three: Lots of great television has been launched in the past few days, like Mr. Robot. Especially Mr. Robot. http://grdnt.is/29UlHuG Story Two: It took a while, but Twitter has finally, thankfully, beautifully banned the awful, awful Milo Yiannopoulos: http://grdnt.is/29RMBcn Story One: Facebook is launching drones to bring the internet to people who don’t have it yet. http://grdnt.is/29R2UVq

This week, a terrorist attack devastated Nice, France, Modern Family managed to get a spot in the Emmy nominations, and Carmelo Anthony used the ESPYs as a platform for social reform.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Bradford William Davis ... @_BWD_   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Terrorism struck in Nice, France this week leaving nearly 84 dead. grdnt.is/29YAsPr Story Four: Forbes released their highest paid celebrity list with Taylor Swift at the top. grdnt.is/29DZkPI Story Three: The Emmy nominations are in, and we are all confused why Modern Family still manages to make the list. grdnt.is/29BN7W9 Story Two: At the ESPYs, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and other NBA stars call for an end to violence. http://grdnt.is/28YffCj Story One: A new dating app with a twist is in the marketplace: Ohlala. http://bit.ly/29ZiuMt

It’s been a tragic week in our country, plus a lot of our team is out traveling, so this episode is just a quick update. Here are a few important articles from Gradient about the events of the past week: http://www.gradient.is/will-we-run-out-of-words-for-black-lives-lost/ http://www.gradient.is/before-you-quote-martin-luther-king-jr/ http://www.gradient.is/reactions/dallas-cop-shooter-micah-johnson-identified-by-police-defying-multiple-stereotypes/   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis

This week, IKEA volunteered to recall some potentially lethal dressers, VINYL got scratched, self-driving cars have to start making some tough choices and people mourned terrorism in Istanbul. Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Terrorism struck in Istanbul this week, leaving nearly 50 dead. http://grdnt.is/29csvc4 Story Four: IKEA recalled millions of dressers in the wake of six deaths. http://grdnt.is/29jx44e Story Three: Vinyl was renewed for a second season, and then canceled. We get right to the important question here: What’s next for Ray Romano? http://grdnt.is/28Nkpk7 Story Two: Barnes and Noble is going to put the LIT back in literature by selling booze. http://grdnt.is/28YffCj Story One: Self-driving cars are going to have to make some tough moral decisions on the road. How will they do that? http://grdnt.is/298723c

Since we're all traveling this week, we decided to have a conversation with our friend, regular Gradient contributor and constitutional expert Joseph Williams on to discuss just one issue this week: the legislative battle over increased gun control regulation.   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis  

This week, the Democrats held a 14-hour filibuster, Apple announced its new iOS, Gladwell announced his new podcast, and America’s favorite Mexican food chain is not very good.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Chris Murphy led Senate Democrats on a 14 hour marathon filibuster for increased gun control measures following the Orlando tragedy. http://grdnt.is/1UEc0k2 Story Four: Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference and rolled out a bunch of new software your annoying friends are going to want, like, immediately. http://grdnt.is/1Ugmfki Story Three: Malcolm Gladwell started a new podcast, just a little too late to make our list of the year’s 16 best podcast episodes. http://grdnt.is/28C5xA1 Story Two: Moe’s Southwestern Grill is America’s most popular Mexican chain. Better luck next year, Chipotle. (http://grdnt.is/1tue6wl) Story One: Studies suggest Americans are now more generous than they’ve ever been, so there, Bernie. (http://grdnt.is/261Rl4s)  

This week, the Democrats mostly decided on a nominee, a judge came under fire for his ruling in the Stanford case, Buzzfeed made a tough advertorial call and The Greatest went home.     Hosted by: Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee Bradford William Davis ... @_BWD_   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Hillary Clinton is officially the first female candidate of a major party: (http://www.gradient.is/muhammad-ali-was-miraculous/) Story Four: A federal judge is under fire for giving a former Stanford athlete just six months in jail for raping an unconscious woman. (http://www.gradient.is/reactions/before-brock-turner-stanford-had-a-rape-every-two-weeks/) Story Three: Pretty much everyone got hacked on Twitter this week. Sorry, everyone! (http://www.gradient.is/reactions/3-ways-the-nfl-hacker-could-have-dramatically-improved-his-nfl-hacking/) Story Two: Buzzfeed called off an ad deal with the Republican Party over its impending nomination of Donald Trump. (http://grdnt.is/1UlNoR0) Story One: The late, great Muhammad Ali called himself the Greatest, and deserved it. (http://grdnt.is/1UqQL54) 

This week, Paul Ryan finally caved to Donald Trump, Kit Harington spoke out about how hard it is to be handsome in Hollywood, and people started to get real about the Zika virus.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The NBA Finals are in full swing, and we’ve all got thoughts. (http://grdnt.is/25F3tbA) Story Four: Just because we knew Paul Ryan would eventually cave doesn’t make it any easier to talk about. (http://grdnt.is/1RRKQnH) Story Three: Jump Ball: What TV shows are we streaming this summer?  Story Two: The Zika virus has finally started to get some real attention. (http://grdnt.is/1t6nBlT) Story One: It’s very hard out there for people who are as beautiful as Kit Harington says Kit Harrington. (http://bit.ly/1TOPnyT)

In the premiere episode of "The Sports with Tyler Huckabee," Gradient's resident expert in all non-sports related things gives us his unique take on the NBA Finals.   Hosted by:   Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis

This week, a new wrinkle in Hulk Hogan’s Gawker lawsuit, and a new trailer for the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake. Also, Millennials are living at home more (surprise!) and we talk about the new seven-hour OJ Simpson documentary (bigger surprise!).   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee Bradford William Davis ... @_BWD_   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Millennials just can’t seem to move out of their parents’ house. (http://bit.ly/1P0Alnv) Story Four: An elusive billionaire funded Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker. (http://bit.ly/1Wq3bQE) Story Three: Beauty and the Beast has a live action remake in the works, starring Emma Watson. (http://bit.ly/1sxIiGk) Story Two: ‘The Biggest Loser’ has some very serious accusations being thrown its way. (http://bit.ly/1OTfqCM) Story One: ESPN has dropped a new seven-hour OJ Simpson documentary and it’s fascinating. (http://bit.ly/24bzUs3)

This week, ‘The Good Wife’ came to a close, Washington Post released a controversial new study on the Washington Redskins, Facebook met with Conservative leaders and one of Nigeria’s missing girls was found.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: One of the missing Chibok girls was found: (http://bbc.in/1TkpnLr) Story Four: Facebook meets with Conservative leaders over accusations of news suppression. (http://bit.ly/1TjVo6i) Story Three: ‘The Good Wife’ calls it a quits, and we talk about other spinoffs we’d like to see (http://eonli.ne/20gHvVa) Story Two: Terrorist action is suspected in an AirEgypt’s crash into the Mediterranean Sea. (http://bit.ly/1qwZHO1) Story One: A new poll found that nine out of ten Native Americans aren’t offended by the Washington NFL team’s mascot. (http://bit.ly/20bI4zy)

This week, Pope Francis said he’d explore the idea of female deacons in the Catholic Church, while Chance the Rapper took the whole world to church with his new album. Also, Lyft had to seriously up its settlement, and Paul Ryan began to swallow a bitter pill.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Bradford William Davis ... @_BWD_   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Paul Ryan has a closed door meeting with Trump that went fine, just fine, no more questions. thanks. (http://bit.ly/1R0rz2V) Story Four: Pope Francis is exploring the idea of allow women to be deacons in the Catholic Church. (http://cnn.it/1s84wyA) Story Three: Instagram has a new logo and a lot of people are not feeling it. (http://onforb.es/1NtBIL1) Story Two: Lyft is still trying to pay its drivers more, sort of. (http://bit.ly/1rI7gmo) Story One: Chance the Rapper released a new album this week and oh my God. (http://chanceraps.com/)  

Just a short update to ICYMI listeners about some big goings-on in the Gradient world, and what to expect from the future.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar     Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis

This week, Johnny Manziel was indicted, Cleveland’s police union continued to make things so much worse for the family of Tamir Rice, India debuted a new plan for empowering women against violence and Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ changed the world as we know it.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The Cleveland police union tells Tamir Rice’s family how to use their settlement. (http://grdnt.is/1QD65sO) Story Four: Johnny Manziel was indicted in an alleged assault of his ex-girlfriend. (http://grdnt.is/1NXbSJL) Story Three: Hillary Clinton plans on making her cabinet at least half female. (http://grdnt.is/1Qz0PWU) Story Two: India introduced a new panic button on its smartphones for women. (http://grdnt.is/1SBJvD3) Story One: Ever heard of Beyoncé? She released a new album this week. (http://grdnt.is/1SHFK12)  

This week, Shapchat made a very stupid attempt to celebrate 4/20, United Health dealt the Affordable Healthcare Act a serious blow, and America’s $20 bill got a significant upgrade. Also, we said goodbye to Prince, one of the most perfect pop stars of all time.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee Bradford William Davis ... @_BWD_   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Jackson gets booted to the back of the $20. (http://grdnt.is/20YiZZT) Story Four: Amazon Prime gets serious about competing with Netflix: (http://grdnt.is/1rbjCDA) Story Three: What’s the best channel on television right now? (http://grdnt.is/1STVOd8) Story Two: Snapchat tries and fails to honor Bob Marley’s legacy. (http://grdnt.is/1r0Em0y) Story One: United Health is pulling out of Obamacare. (http://grdnt.is/1ppgmT6) Epilogue: Rest in peace, Prince (1958-2016) (http://grdnt.is/1rpUpp2)

This week, Mark Zuckerberg and Stephen Hawking teamed up to talk space travel while an all-men’s club at Harvard defended itself from accusations of sexism in probably the worst way possible. Also, Bono had a novel approach to stopping ISIS, Buzzfeed is struggling to make ends meet and the NBA had a night for the ages.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The future of space travel. (http://bit.ly/1Nn0K8R) Story Four: Harvard’s men’s only club (http://bit.ly/1TVxRqW) Story Three: Bono wants to send comedians after ISIS. (http://bit.ly/1NobrYI) Story Two: Buzzfeed misses its financial projections. (http://cnnmon.ie/1Sbj5Yz) Story One: Kobe Bryant calls it a day. (http://grdnt.is/1Sctgyo)

This week, Twitter got rights to stream Thursday night NFL games, WhatsApp’s new encryption blocked out the FBI and the Panama Papers became the largest information leak in history. Also, we recap The People VS OJ Simpson’s finale. No spoilers!   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Alyssa McNally ... @alyssaamcnally Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes:  Story Five: The End of The People VS. OJ Simpson: http://grdnt.is/1Ve8aD5 Story Four: Twitter wins rights to stream NFL games: http://grdnt.is/1XlUpA4 Story Three: Jump Ball: Spain is cancelling the afternoon siesta http://grdnt.is/1S1YTdL Story Two: WhatsApp’s new encryption blocks out the FBI: http://grdnt.is/1UOkB8P Story One: The Panama Papers shines a light on how the wealthy avoid taxation: http://grdnt.is/23iN4Ix

This week, the NFL demanded The New York Times retract a story about their football players and concussions, journalists criticized the Obama Administration’s lack of transparency, Oculus Rift tried (and failed) to make a splash, and white people complained that Hamilton put out a casting call for nonwhite actors.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The NFL Requests a New York Times Retraction (http://grdnt.is/1RRngxS) Story Four: President Obama Called Out For Lack of Media Transparency (http://grdnt.is/1pQUr82) Story Three: Judson Decodes the Culture: Oculus Rift (http://grdnt.is/1MH7MtZ) Story Two: Instagram Changes Its Photostream (http://grdnt.is/1PKeTfP) Story One: Hamilton Accused of Discrimination Against Whites (http://grdnt.is/1ooF7hV)

This week, Speaker of House Paul Ryan apologized for some previous views he held about the poor, some of VICE Media’s practices get called into question, new research proves that dogs are smarter than we thought and one of hip-hop’s true greats passed away. We also recap the horror in Belgium, and take a look at how global leaders responded.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Paul Ryan admits he was wrong. (http://grdnt.is/1T6LbIE) Story Four: Brussels recap. (http://grdnt.is/1Rx6SfF) Story Three: Dogs are smarter than we thought. (http://grdnt.is/1RDjDM2) Story Two: VICE’s ethics called into question. (http://grdnt.is/25oiKLh) Story One: Phife Dawg passes away. (http://grdnt.is/1q2duwr)

This week, President Barack Obama introduced his SCOTUS nominee to the Senate, Amazon announced a new selfie-centric payment method, Apple introduced a gamble to make mixtapes lucrative and the NFL finally admitted something literally everybody knows.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Apple launches a new way to make mixtapes lucrative. http://bit.ly/1UHnO8u Story Four: The NFL fesses up to their company’s link to concussions:http://bit.ly/1RpHZbM Story Three: A quick recap of all the election news of the week: http://bit.ly/1TUL0RI Story Two: Amazon announces a new way to pay with your face: http://bit.ly/1pRarqW  Story One: President Obama nominates Merrick Garland to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court:http://bit.ly/1Vkxl64

This week, Hulk Hogan started the fight of his life against Gawker in the courtroom, NASCAR President Brian France took heat for endorsing Donald Trump, the legendary “fifth Beatle” passed away and Dos Equis began its search for the new Most Interesting Man in the World.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Hulk Hogan sues Gawker over the release of his sex tape. (http://nyti.ms/1UU6mxX) Story Four: George Martin passes away. (http://cnn.it/1QD1ryt) Story Three: Dos Equis on the hunt for a new Most Interesting Man in the World. (http://usat.ly/1nvWQ6y) Story Two: NASCAR endorses Donald Trump. (http://bit.ly/1RbcewZ) Story One: Sony to release Dr. Luke from his contract. (http://bit.ly/1QDZGB8)

This week, we take a look at a small hiccup in Google’s plan to rollout self-driving cars, a big hiccup in the GOP establishment’s plan to slow Donald Trump’s march towards the nomination and discuss how Chris Rock handled the Oscars.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Chris Rock hosts the Oscars (http://bit.ly/1VMkesv) Story Four: Google’s Car Crush (http://bit.ly/21L4JrM) Story Three: Tidal’s bumpy year (http://bit.ly/1TDp77K) Story Two: AT&T’s new plan for cable (http://usat.ly/1QtZpSu) Story One: Donald Trump’s march towards the nomination. (http://53eig.ht/1QNYXKA)

This week, we take a look at President Obama’s new push to close Guantanamo Bay, USA Today’s scathing report on Hollywood’s diversity problem, Amazon’s move into the fast fashion industry and Kesha’s denied injunction bid against Dr. Luke.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Astronauts heard music (sort of) on the moon (sort of.) (http://bbc.in/1UmQHXy) Story Four: The looming Gitmo battle. (http://cnn.it/1QvRVKg) Story Three: No end in sight for Hollywood’s failing diversity issue, (http://usat.ly/1SXr8gw) Story Two: Amazon’s move into fast fashion. (http://cnnmon.ie/1QfgIXe) Story One: Kesha’s denied injunction bid against Dr. Luke. (http://bit.ly/1LdlZhx)

This week, we look at what the Grammys got right and wrong, Katie Holmes maybe sort of throws Scientology under the bus, Kanye keeps himself in the news and we get an expert to explain Apple’s potentially huge beef with the FBI   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: Deadpool breaks all the records (http://onforb.es/1orDyQE) Story Four: Katie Holmes kicks off a promising comeback: (http://bit.ly/1OiJ6lH) (http://theatln.tc/1NP7MUA) Story Three: Taylor Swift takes home the Grammy for Album of the Year (http://bit.ly/1Tolx2A) Story Two: Kanye West drops The Life of Pablo (http://on.thegrio.com/1KtggnJ) Story One: Apple CEO Tim Cook refuses to grant FBI requests (http://apple.co/1Lt7ReW)

This week we discuss the real winners and losers of the New Hampshire primary, work through some ideas on how to fix Twitter and admit that Kanye got us to finally sign up for Tidal.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show Notes: Story Five: The New Hampshire primaries (http://bit.ly/1o7Kq5y) Story Four: Kanye debuts Yeezy Season 3 (http://nyti.ms/1TXoxSV) Story Three: Deadpool and the best superhero movies of all time (http://apple.co/20t9QqB) Story Two: Tamir Rice’s family (http://nyti.ms/1PIddVt) Story One: Fixing Twitter (http://bit.ly/1T8AxjM)  

The debut episode from Gradient’s ICYMI. We explore the historical precedent for President Obama's visit to a Baltimore mosque, Ryan Murphy's excellent new OJ Simpson show, and whether or not Amazon should start opening actual stores.   Hosted by: Michael Romero ... @mromero Josh Babyar ... @joshbabyar Chad Michael Snavely ... @chad_michael Tyler Huckabee ... @tylerhuckabee   Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis   Show notes: Story Five: Iowa Caucus (http://nyti.ms/20navzd) Story Four: Obama visits mosque (http://nyti.ms/1PWGIbC) Story Three: Super bow halftime shows (http://bit.ly/1Q01eIv) (http://bit.ly/1zIi4TY) Story Two: Amazon opening stores (http://bit.ly/1L3nvxl) Story One: OJ Simpson show (http://bit.ly/1Qwd1Na) (http://bit.ly/1Q01p6y)  

In Case You Missed It is a podcast from Gradient. Every week, Gradient’s team of writers and editors will catch you up on the most important stories from the week that was with the perspective only Gradient can bring. Whether it’s from the world of politics, pop culture, science, sex, tech, business, sports or really anything else, we’ll explore what it was and why it matters. New episodes will be released each Friday.     Connect with Gradient: Web ... Gradient.is Twitter ... @gradientdotis Facebook ... /gradientdotis