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US Oil Exports Surge to Record High & What to Know About the Hantavirus

May 8, 2026

Summary

The hosts celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and discuss a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three passengers. They analyze record U.S. oil exports driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure and mixed consumer spending signals from companies like Whirlpool. Google’s new $100 Fitbit Air is highlighted as a competitor to Whoop, while other topics include the NCAA tournament expansion, a San Marzano tomato fraud lawsuit, and a massive petition to sell Kylian Mbappe.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: HydroJug and Amazon Ads Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday Sponsor: AT&T Business Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Stock of the Week: US Oil Exports Dog of the Week: Whirlpool Earnings Sponsors: AFLAC, Public.com, Tropicana Google Fitbit Air vs. Whoop NCAA Tournament Expansion to 76 Teams Sento Tomato Fraud Lawsuit Petition to Sell Kylian Mbappe Outro and Carvana Ad
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