They discuss the hard numbers to energy transition and really appreciate the National Review article that put them all together with some analysis. They smoke the Mayans MC Flathead with Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey.

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/some-things-to-remember-about-the-energy-transition/

They discuss the CNBC article covering the possibility that a new Lithium Ion battery plan may be built in Texas. Of course, more about the need to be more free of international supply chains and China. They smoke the Casa Magna D. Magnus II with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in sherry and cognac casks.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/tesla-evaluating-lithium-refinery-in-texas-for-electric-car-batteries.html

They somehow talk about methods of capitol punishment. They enjoy the CXO Kings Cask and Old Grandad 114. They have Old Fashions in the second half. They talk about replacing their stock radios with after market replacements that have car play and android auto.

They talk about how cool it is to find new behaviors and characteristics in old compounds. Discovery of sci-fi like behaviors in old materials seems to happen all the time. Such a great thing to get advancements from already known materials. They enjoy the newly released CAO BX3 and sip on Uncle Nearest 100 proof. They wrap up the 2nd half with Old Fashions and a dive story.

https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-an-astonishing-new-material-that-behaves-like-nothing-weve-ever-seen/

Darrell speaks briefly about the show Narcos: Mexico. They then talk a bit about coffee and Bill's recent cuban coffee experience. They smoke the Partagas with the Porteno 15 YO Colombian rum.

Darrell goes after sugar again with a rat study. They talk a bit about accidental discoveries. They smoke the Bolivar Cofradia and drink the Middle West Straight wheated bourbon whiskey Michelone Reserve. Have there been any female garbage collectors? They dissect the term 'Quiet Quitting' .

https://futurism.com/neoscope/rats-sugary-soda-stupider

They discuss the Flor de Cana line. Bill talks about Dry Tortuga and Little Havana. Bill goes on a haunted pub crawl. Darrell has the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro with Flor de Cana 18. Bill has the Opus X Lost City with Flor de Cana 12.

Bill visits Miami and Key West. Tips etc. Bill has a Sencillo Platinum with Bushmills prohibition series. Darrell has a La Palina with Diplomatico Montuano.

They trail off on non-profit orgs early on. Eventually they get to the science article. Scientists have created "Necrobotic" Arachnoborgs which is using dead spiders as little claw machine puppets. Fun! They smoke the Vorieo Platinum Connecticut and drink the Ironroot Saints Alley blended straight boubon whiskey port and cognac finish. They do some first world problem complaints. You know how much an engineer hates waste.

https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-turn-dead-spiders-into-necrobotic-grippers

Someone has modified some poplar trees to grow faster and remove 27% more CO2. This is a combo of great and concerning.

They smoke the CASA 1910 Cuchillo Parado with Black Ridge Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bills Instagram is working again. Old Fashions were made of course.

https://futurism.com/the-byte/startup-gene-hacked-trees-co2