$40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer
Summary
This episode covers the U.S. national debt crisis, noting failed efforts by administrations to curb borrowing despite rising costs for war and entitlements. It reports on Israel launching criminal investigations into high-profile killings in Gaza, while peace talks remain stalled over Hamas disarmament. In science news, Merck and Moderna announce promising results for personalized mRNA cancer vaccines. Finally, the UK begins an experiment to reduce aviation’s climate impact by altering flight paths to minimize heat-trapping contrails.
Topics discussed
Park Avenue Armory presents The Cherry Orchard
U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion
Israel opens criminal investigations into Gaza killings
Kushner's stalled Gaza peace and disarmament talks
Merck and Moderna's breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine
UK experiment to reduce aviation contrails
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