In this episode, Don, Kirk, Shawn, and Maria cover a recent news story that got international attention out of Spain. The episode opens with Kirk giving a big research update regarding his prize idea: the lightning box. For news, Shawn covers an article that discusses the growth of renewable energy in Australia. Don then introduces the main topic and main news article regarding the widespread power outage that hit southern Europe. The hosts discuss what happened and why it garnered interest from all over the world. The hosts then address a question about energy efficiency and discuss ways consumers can improve their efficiency at home.