What You Need to Know is the economy is up, up, up! Jobs numbers Friday were spectacular, and the media is struggling to find ways to criticize it. Numbers to watch as economic indicators are four total: Dow Jones Average, unemployment rate, consumer confidence, and small business owners confidence. Plus, some new statistics to watch? 

Michael Pack, producer and director, tells me about his new film on Clarence Thomas Created Equal. 

Robert Marks, author and artificial intelligence expert, tells me about his book Killer Robots: Why America’s Military Needs to Continue Development of Lethal AI. 

Ross Marchand, of Taxpayers Protection Alliance, tells me that the Postal Service starts 2020 with a huge hit to taxpayers. 

Wrap up: Good guys knew it — Schnucks grocery chain supports good values.

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