Trump’s Massive Oil Deal with Venezuela
Summary
Host Brad Milkey covers the Trump administration’s new oil deal with Venezuela, noting it won’t immediately lower gas prices amid rising inflation and potential Fed rate hikes. The episode also reports on devastating floods in Nepal, where rising death tolls and mass graves complicate recovery efforts. Finally, it highlights the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission expected to revolutionize our understanding of dark matter and exoplanets.
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OnDeck sponsorship and intro
Show intro: Gas prices, Nepal floods, and NASA telescope
Economic update: Iran war impact and Fed Chair Warsh
US-Venezuela oil deal details and strategic reserve
Analysis: Timeline for lower gas prices and political timing
Sponsors: ZipRecruiter and Cozy Earth
Nepal floods: Rising death toll and survivor stories
Nepal aftermath: Rescue challenges and mass graves
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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch and specs
Nancy Grace Roman legacy and telescope mission goals
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