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Friday, February 20 2015

• 'The Duff,' 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2,' 'McFarland USA,' and Interviews with the Oscar Nominees February 20, 2015

  It's a jam-packed Movie Date, with reviews of&nbsp;'The Duff,' 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2,' and 'McFarland USA,' as well as&nbsp;interviews with the Oscar nominees! (article)

• Today's Takeaways: Deadly Superbugs, The Best of The Web, and Audio Porn February 20, 2015

  The Takeaway chats with the director of the CDC about drug-resistant bacteria, we look at the hidden treasures you missed online this week, and we explore the rise of audio porn. (episode)

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  • CDC Director on America's Battle Against Deadly 'Superbugs' February 20, 2015

    Drug-resistant bacteria kills at least 23,000 patients in the U.S. each year. The director of the CDC discusses the Obama Administration's measure to combat this growing problem.

  • Half a Million Walmart Workers Finally Get a Raise February 20, 2015

    America's biggest private employer announced this week that nearly half its workforce is getting a raise. Walmart's&nbsp;wage increases tell us a lot about the health of the economy.

  • Ships Head East as West Coast Port Dispute Continues February 20, 2015

    Shipping companies are looking to rely less on West Coast ports and more on ports in&nbsp;New Jersey, Georgia, and Texas.

  • Thanks, Internet: Five Things You Had to See Online This Week February 20, 2015

    Every Friday, Sean Rameswaram, a producer with Studio 360 and host of the podcast Sideshow, rounds up the week in internet phenomena.

  • The 2015 Oscars: Who Will Win & Who Should Win February 20, 2015

    All this week, in the lead up to the Oscars, we've been looking at the films nominated for Best Picture. Today, we talk predictions with our Movie Date Podcast team.&nbsp;

  • Talk Dirty to Me: Audio Porn is Making a Comeback February 20, 2015

    There's a growing subculture devoted to producing and sharing audio porn. Note to listeners:&nbsp;This segment contains content that some might find offensive.