Would You Only Eat “Made in USA” Beef? & Being a Bridesmaid is Becoming Too Costly
Summary
A new species of cat, the Tilkayo tiger cat, was discovered in Bolivia, while the Trump administration explores mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef to appease ranchers. In markets, transportation stocks fell as diesel prices hit record highs due to supply crises, while cybersecurity shares surged following AI safety warnings. The episode also covers the rising financial burden of being a bridesmaid, Merriam-Webster adding 1,400 new words, and Time Out naming Seoul’s Jongno Samga the world’s coolest neighborhood.
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Show intro and host introductions
New cat species discovered in Bolivia
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Beef country-of-origin labeling debate
Stock of the Week: Diesel crisis hits transport
Dog of the Week: Cybersecurity stocks boom
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Rising costs and pressure on bridesmaids
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words
Time Out's coolest neighborhoods list
Munich Oktoberfest facts and brewery drama
Outro and credits
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