The conversation revolves around a discussion on political corruption and the nature of power. Al criticizes all politicians for their corruption, while Matt emphasizes the need for a healthy distrust of those seeking political power. Chris shares a story about a Chinese student who had to pledge loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party to study in the U.S. Steve defends his three votes for Trump, citing his distaste for Hillary Clinton, and suggests Tulsi Gabbard as a better alternative. Vinny and Kira debate the importance of expertise versus moral character in government, with Matt advocating for knowledgeable, curious individuals over career politicians or credentialed experts.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
