This episode also moves through some of the biggest local and national stories in the news. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show to discuss investigations inside the city’s housing department, the tense relationship between his office and Inspector General Isabel Cumming, and the city’s progress on homicide reduction. The hosts also examine how Baltimore is handling homelessness, Harbor Place redevelopment, and overdose prevention efforts. Later, the show turns to a major warning from the AI world, where a former Anthropic researcher says artificial intelligence could become an existential threat within the next decade. The episode also covers Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, a Rhode Island bridge upset, and Buc ee’s decision to avoid blue states, creating a wide-ranging discussion about politics, technology, and the economy.