Could you imagine slicing your finger with a hedge trimmer and still having the time of your life at a concert the next day? That's precisely what happened to Brandon, and he spills all the gory yet hilarious details before raving about the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in St. Paul, Minnesota. Meanwhile, Nick takes us through his more relaxed weekend, filled with a double date swim party and an all-out war with some stubborn squirrels and their acorns. Their weekend tales are packed with personal stories and humor, offering a delightful peek into their lives beyond the podcast mic.

Switching gears, we dive into this week's latest political drama and tech fiasco. Join us as we dissect the impact of the recent CrowdStrike incident and its eerie similarities to the Y2K scare, especially for businesses like airlines. We debate the role of insurance in covering such massive system failures and delve into a federal jury's ruling that Lockton Companies and two brokers owe USI Insurance Services around $3 million. And of course, we can't ignore the political landscape, with speculations ranging from Kamala Harris's potential run to Joe Manchin's surprising moves and Dean Phillips's unexpected presidential bid.

Finally, we rank U.S. states based on business and quality of life, shedding light on the differences between California, Texas, and Minnesota in terms of regulations and public vs. private land. We also share some personal anecdotes about family outings and the joys of recreational activities like pickleball. And don't miss our discussion on Dollar General's shocking $12 million fine and the latest product recall mess involving Bissell's steam cleaners. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, we navigate through the complexities of legal disputes, economic paradoxes, and everyday quirks.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

1:38 Episode starts: weekend updates

5:53 Today's topics

7:12 Today's drinks: Lalo Tequila and Oban 14 Scotch

9:35 CrowdStrike failure and its effects on business and insurance

15:30 Jury awards $3M to USI in broker poaching suit against Lockton

18:09 US politics: Kamala and Gavin Newsom

22:08 Regulatory environment in California: employers now need to notify workers of their rights

28:43 Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety

38:05 A wholesale insurance agent's claim against a retailer

42:06 Recall of the week: Bissel steam cleaner

45:09 Today's quiz

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