New Charges for Floyd’s Death, NBA Season Restart & Sesame Street Town Hall (+ Healing the Racial Divide) - Thursday, June 4th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, June 4th, 2020!

What to know about the new charges filed against all four officers involved in George Floyd’s death and why protests continue around the world anyway.

Also, what a top military leader is saying about President Trump’s response to the civil unrest.

Plus, SpaceX makes a change to its satellites, the NBA has a new plan for its season (that involves Disney World), and Sesame Street’s message to kids this week.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. We’re getting an expert’s take on the protests and how to see real progress.

Head to http://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned.

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Sources:

MN Officer Charges: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, WSJ

Floyd Memorial Service: AP, ABC News

Protests in 50 States, Other Countries: USA Today, ABC News, NY Times

Washington, D.C. Protests: AP, WaPo

Esper Opposes Using Active-Duty Troops: AP, CBS News, CNN

Mattis Denounces Trump: The Atlantic, Reuters, LA Times, Tweet

President Obama Town Hall: NY Times, USA Today, Obama Statement, Obama Town Hall

President Bush Statement: WaPo, Reuters, Bush Statement