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The Daily Show: Howard Schultz's 2020 Bid, a Facebook-WhatsApp Merger & Peace Talks in Afghanistan
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considers a 2020 run; Mark Zuckerberg plans to merge Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp; and the U.S. begins peace talks in Afghanistan.
America Needs Common Sense Phone Control
Social media is stirring up standoffs, spreading false information and creating conspiracies. Neal Brennan slides in to break down why society could benefit from applying common sense gun control to smartphones and internet use.