Brian Gongol
Segment 1:
Geosynchronous orbit
They've found a huge pile of diamonds in Russia. Actually, they found it long ago but kept it secret. This is one of several reasons why you don't want a gold standard -- someone could discover a huge supply of it somewhere and instantly de-value every ounce you already have.
Segment 2:
North Korea is a good candidate for the biggest gun-buyback program in history
The facts on North Korea
Segment 3:
Better than raising the minimum wage: Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit. Raising the minimum wage will almost undoubtedly create unintended consequences -- ones that could make future workers poorer, and leave more out of work.
Who earns the minimum wage
Segment 4:
Hope for bringing sight to some blind people