On this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of Trump’s latest tariff drama, a wrongful deportation case involving El Salvador, and Elon Musk’s legal battle with Sam Altman. We also debate spoilers, revisit The Wire, unpack wild classroom behavior, and reflect on pivotal moments that shape how we see the world. Tap in for fun facts, crazy news, and thought-provoking questions.

0:04:49 - Fun Facts

We open the show with some quirky and entertaining facts to get things started.

0:16:19 - Trump Tariffs & Global Impact

Trump's tariffs shook the global economy—then he abruptly called them off.

0:43:23 - The Wire & Spoilers

How long should you wait before spoiling a show? We use The Wire as the ultimate test case.

0:53:48 - Best Thing This Week

We share the most interesting, hilarious, or jaw-dropping thing we saw this week.

1:11:13 - Salvador Deportation Case

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador—now a judge demands he be returned. Read more

1:32:27 - Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

A billionaire battle: Elon Musk is being sued by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Read more

1:48:42 - Inappropriate Teacher Incident

Would you rub your teacher’s feet to stay out of trouble? One student was reportedly asked to. Read more

1:56:12 - Reddit Wanna Know

Can you pinpoint a specific moment that shaped the way you see the world? We dive into this powerful question and share our thoughts.

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This week, we’re diving deep into everything from sports and politics to viral headlines and unexpected news stories. We kick things off with fun facts and move into conversations about blind athletes, Kanye’s latest antics, and the hottest music collaborations.

Later, we cover Ja Morant’s $75K fine, the rise of Anthony Edwards, and how tariffs sent the stock market spiraling. We also touch on several serious moments: a father arrested after leaving his kids at McDonald’s during a job interview, the arrest of a trans student over bathroom use, and Laura Ingraham calling Rep. Jasmine Crockett “street.”

We close with updates on Playboi Carti, Young Thug’s legal case, and the tragic death of Young Scooter due to a swatting incident.

00:03:16 – Fun Facts

00:14:48 – Best Thing This Week Watch here

00:18:17 – Blind People in Sports

00:28:50 – Music Collaborations

00:37:22 – Kanye Outbursts

00:46:37 – Ja Morant fined $75K for gun gesture

01:00:39 – Anthony Edwards spotlight

01:26:18 – Tariffs crash the stock market 🔗 Read more

02:16:27 – Father arrested after leaving kids at McDonald’s for a job interview 🔗 Read more

02:37:07 – Trans student arrested for bathroom use 🔗 Read more

02:43:04 – Laura Ingraham calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett “street” 🔗 Read more

02:48:33 – Playboi Carti & Young Thug probation update 🔗 Read more

03:12:15 – Young Scooter dies in swatting incident 🔗 Read more

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This episode dives into some of the wildest and most unexpected headlines of the week. From the Trump administration’s leaked war plans to a teacher peeing in class, we’ve got all the details. We also discuss Jasmine Crockett’s controversial remarks, a new A.I. lawsuit ruling, and Yella Beezy’s capital murder charge. Plus, we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Will Smith slap. Buckle up—it’s a wild ride!

0:06:44 - Fun Facts

We kick things off with some surprising and quirky facts to set the mood.

0:25:49 - Signalgate

The Atlantic posts an internal Signal chat containing war plans—accidentally leaked by the Trump administration. Read more

0:48:20 - Teacher Peeing in Class

An Arizona teacher allegedly urinates in a can in front of his 6th-grade class. Read more

1:08:44 - Asking for Homework

An Ohio teacher is placed on leave after showing up at a student’s house to demand missing homework. Read more

1:18:57 - Jasmine Crockett Censure

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for a controversial “Hot Wheels” remark. Read more

1:27:28 - Universe Shrinking?

Scientists reveal how dark energy is pushing the universe further apart, challenging our understanding of cosmology. Read more

1:32:15 - A.I. Lawsuit

A judge rules against ChatGPT for using newspaper articles in its training data, marking a major legal blow to OpenAI. Read more

1:41:20 - BDSM Death

An OnlyFans model is charged with murder after an accidental death during an intimate fetish scene. Read more

1:44:50 - Yella Beezy’s Capital Murder Charge

Rapper Yella Beezy is facing capital murder charges for allegedly hiring a hitman for $40K to kill fellow rapper Mo3. Read more

Bonus Topic:

One year ago today, Will Smith shocked the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. We reflect on the moment and its impact.

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This week on the podcast, we cover a range of thought-provoking topics. We start with some fun facts before diving into Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, sparking a debate on its potential impact. We also discuss the controversial arrest of a Rockdale County student over a diss track. Then, we explore themes of community resilience through Village Rising. The drama at The Breakfast Club takes center stage, followed by a deep dive into Tesla’s recall of 46,000 Cybertrucks. Finally, we break down the latest revelations from the newly released JFK files. Tune in for insightful conversations and engaging discussions!

Topics

05:20 - Fun Facts

• Kick things off with some interesting and light-hearted facts.

28:40 - Trump & the Department of Education

• Discussion on Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Is this a big deal? Read more

59:02 - Student Diss Track

1:09:36 - Village Rising

• Reflections on the concept of community resilience and empowerment.

1:29:54 - The Breakfast Club Drama

• A dive into the latest controversies and drama surrounding The Breakfast Club.

2:01:26 - Tesla Recalls

2:16:31 - JFK Files Released

• Key takeaways from the newly released JFK files and what we’ve learned (or haven’t). Read more

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In this episode, we break down the week kicking things off with the blackout and huge fight between Trump and Zelensky. Plus, we talk about Lil Baby being called out by Atlanta police, a bizarre lottery ticket theft, Kash Patel’s FBI training idea and Gene Hackman’s death. Stick around for all this and more!

Time Stamps: 

0:59 - Fun Facts We kick off the episode with some interesting and quirky facts to set the tone before diving into the major topics. 

(0:25:48) - Best Thing Rod Saw This Week 

Rod shares his favorite moment of the week—something surprising, funny, or inspiring. Plus he asks the crew about the economic blackout. Read more

(1:15:29) - Zelensky vs. Trump A discussion on the latest involving Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and what it means for global politics.

(1:57:53) - Gene Hackman’s Mystery Death 

Legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away under mysterious circumstances. We break down the theories and what’s known so far. Read more 

(2:02:44) - Kash Patel’s FBI & UFC Training Idea 

Kash Patel suggests that the FBI should train with UFC fighters. We analyze the logic behind this proposal. Read more 

(2:06:35) - Atlanta Police Call Out Lil Baby APD has some words for Lil Baby regarding his "cowardly" actions in his music. Is this fair criticism? Read more 

(2:14:18) - Beezy’s Haircut Incident What happened with Beezy’s haircut? We break down this unexpected moment. 

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In this episode, we break down the latest headlines, including updates on high-profile legal cases, cryptocurrency controversies, and privacy changes from tech giants. Tune in as we dive into each story, providing context and analysis on the most important events of the week.

12:18 - This Week in Trump

• Discussion on the Pentagon's decision to lay off over 5,000 workers. Source

20:30 - This Week in DOGE

• Exploration of the impact of the Pentagon layoffs on financial markets, including cryptocurrency fluctuations.

45:43 - Argentina Meme Coin

• Analysis of Argentina’s president being investigated for fraud involving meme coins and cryptocurrency. Source

57:17 - Legal Cases

1:21:37 - Robberies

• Former Georgia QB Carson Beck’s luxury cars stolen from his home. Source

1:26:40 - Apple Privacy

• Apple drops encryption features on devices in the UK due to cybersecurity regulations. Source

1:29:43 - Deportation Suicide

• Heartbreaking story of an 11-year-old Texas girl who died by suicide amid deportation rumors at school. Source

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