February 04, 2025

SE03:EP024

In today's episode we cover the surprising NBA trade as the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks, reshaping the league's landscape. The Lakers, transitioning to a post-LeBron era, aim for a fresh start with Dončić, while the Mavericks embrace a new direction. Local news highlights relief for San Diego's border industry as potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada are delayed, impacting 2,500 businesses in Otay Mesa. In business news, automakers face backlash for resisting a new safety rule on automatic emergency braking, with debates over costs versus public safety benefits. The crypto market sees significant movement with Bitcoin up 8% to $102,000, and Ethereum rising 17% to just under $2,900. Meanwhile, a concerning study reveals increasing microplastic levels in human brains, urging further research on health impacts. In entertainment, Paul Thomas Anderson's film "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, adapts Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland," promising an action-packed narrative. Finally, we discuss San Diego's surf conditions, with optimal morning waves at Tourmaline and South San Diego, and a chance of rain in the weather forecast.

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