This week, the podcast gets heated... sort of. Both of us are enduring heat waves in our respective states, as is most of the country. While we'd both take the heat over the cold, there's new concerns about Texas's power grid holding up to the demand of such a heat wave... just a couple of months after it was proven to not be able to handle the cold. What's at risk if it all falls apart? What is the cause for the surge in demand, and why can't the supply keep up? And, what questionable tips are being given to stay cool and minimize your energy usage? We discuss, and give some tips of our own on this week's episode.

Plus, Juneteenth is finally a federal holiday! The day commemorates the official ending of slavery in the United States, and not 156 years too soon by the way. Why did it take so long to pay tribute to such a big moment in our nation's history? Especially with our government honoring so many other things through holidays like President's Day, or the admittedly-questionable Columbus Day? And why now? We discuss, and share our thoughts on whether this addition was politically-charged, and why the push for racial equality should transcend politics.

Then, Snapchat finally drops its popular "speed" filter! The feature would show the speed the user was traveling in real-time as the video was taken. The problem? One of the most common uses for this filter was while driving, leading to several deadly or violent crashes. Lawsuits followed, and Snapchat slowly made the feature more difficult to find... all while denying it had any role in those crashes. What we think about the subtle changes from a growing corporation, and much more. JOIN THE DISCUSSION!

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