U.S.S. Lincoln Begins 13,000-Mile Journey Home, and the Shortage That Could Take Down the Grid
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s shift toward economic warfare against Iran, his appointment of political allies as federal inspectors general, and the critical shortage of power grid transformers. It also explores primate behavior regarding pet ownership and concludes with a news quiz on US living costs, Tommy John’s baseball legacy, and Prince Harry’s memoir.
Topics discussed
Ad Council message on gun violence conversations
Trump's economic threats against Iran and military de-escalation
USS Lincoln departs Middle East amid crew fatigue reports
Trump appoints political allies as inspectors general
Transformer shortage risks nationwide power grid blackout
Primates keeping pets: evolutionary roots of companionship
Quiz: Most expensive US cities for living expenses
Quiz: Baseball legend Tommy John and his pioneering surgery
Quiz: Prince Harry's return to UK and memoir titles
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