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An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain

Aug 25, 2026 · 10m

Summary

A new study reveals that at least one in four NFL players have CTE, sparking debate on football safety. The episode also covers Supreme Court rulings on mail-in voting, new US sanctions against Iran, and visa revocations for asylum seekers. Additionally, it discusses experimental cloud-seeding technology in drought-stricken Utah and advises against the BRAT diet for stomach bugs.

Topics discussed

Intro and YouTube Premium ad Study reveals 1 in 4 NFL players have CTE Implications for current players and safety reforms Supreme Court allows mail-in voting restrictions New economic sanctions against Iran announced Visa revocations for asylum seekers on tourist visas Utah tests electrical cloud seeding for drought Why doctors no longer recommend the BRAT diet
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