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Two Scoops – July 9, 2025: Texas Floods, Russia–North Korea Visit, Wimbledon Results
On today’s Two Scoops, Jim Kirk brings you up to speed on catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, a developing diplomatic trip from Russia’s foreign minister to North Korea, and the latest from Wimbledon as top seeds push into the semifinals. We’ve got a sweet national day, an inspiring feel-good story from Bangladesh, and a word to keep you grounded no matter what comes your way.
In this episode:
Flash floods in Texas leave over 100 dead and 180 missing
Russia and North Korea strengthen ties
Earth spins through its shortest day on record
Wimbledon semifinals set
U.S. oil prices dip as tariff concerns grow
National Sugar Cookie Day
Word of the Day: Equanimity
Latest financial update & U.S. sports headlines
Plus: Today’s dad joke and a good news story from the garment industry in Bangladesh
Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com
Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who could use a quick scoop of the day!
About Jim Kirk:
Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor with a passion for making the news engaging, clear, and just the right amount of clever. He’s voiced everything from commercials to theme park experiences—and now, your morning headlines.
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By Jim KirkOn today’s Two Scoops, Jim Kirk brings you up to speed on catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, a developing diplomatic trip from Russia’s foreign minister to North Korea, and the latest from Wimbledon as top seeds push into the semifinals. We’ve got a sweet national day, an inspiring feel-good story from Bangladesh, and a word to keep you grounded no matter what comes your way.
In this episode:
Flash floods in Texas leave over 100 dead and 180 missing
Russia and North Korea strengthen ties
Earth spins through its shortest day on record
Wimbledon semifinals set
U.S. oil prices dip as tariff concerns grow
National Sugar Cookie Day
Word of the Day: Equanimity
Latest financial update & U.S. sports headlines
Plus: Today’s dad joke and a good news story from the garment industry in Bangladesh
Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com
Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who could use a quick scoop of the day!
About Jim Kirk:
Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor with a passion for making the news engaging, clear, and just the right amount of clever. He’s voiced everything from commercials to theme park experiences—and now, your morning headlines.