June 02, 2025

SE03:EP132

In today's episode we cover the Padres' thrilling 6-4 victory over the Pirates, with Manny Machado's first-inning homer and seventh-inning sacrifice fly leading the charge. The Padres prepare to face the Giants in San Francisco tonight, with Stephen Kolek and Logan Webb set to pitch. In local news, nature enthusiasts flock to San Diego's coast for a chance to see blue whales, as Gone Whale Watching experiences a surge in demand. Captain Domenic Biagini's drone footage captures unprecedented blue whale social behaviors, attracting attention from BBC Nature. In tech, Chinese startup DeepSeek challenges U.S. AI dominance with its R1 model, outperforming Western counterparts. Founder Liang Wenfeng, the "Tech Madman," leads the charge despite allegations of government ties. In business, Chinese electric vehicle makers like NIO and BYD surpass Tesla in sales, with BYD delivering over 200,000 all-electric vehicles in May. Meanwhile, North Korean operatives infiltrate Western companies, posing a cybersecurity threat. In entertainment, YouTube invests in original programming, competing with traditional TV and claiming over 12% of U.S. television viewing. Join us as we dive into these exciting developments shaping San Diego and beyond.

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