As Latvia suffers through a massive heatwave, Otto and Joe discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including a looming teacher's strike, trouble with KNAB for Ainārs Šlesers LPV party, new electric trains (finally!) and much more!

Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with permission

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