June 15, 2024

SE02:EP122

In today's episode, we remember the 247th anniversary of the Continental Congress defining the United States flag, which we now commemorate on Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees. Local news focuses on Massachusetts facing a shortage of primary care physicians, with many nearing retirement and fewer entering the field. Sports highlights the first round of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst number 2, featuring remarkable moments from Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Ludvig Åberg, Tiger Woods, Matthieu Pavon, Martin Kaymer, Tony Finau, and Phil Mickelson. We'll also hear about the Red Sox at home taking on the Phillies, and the Celtics on the road in Dallas taking on the Mavericks. Top News dives into Boeing conducting additional inspections on some 787 Dreamliner jets due to incorrectly installed fuselage fasteners. Business news covers a federal judge likely to reject a proposed settlement in a lawsuit alleging Visa, Mastercard, and major credit-card issuers restrict competition over merchant fees. Science discusses a new study describing "Buronius manfred-schmidi," a potential new species of great ape that lived 12 million years ago during the Miocene epoch. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Andrew McCarthy's new documentary, "Brats," which explores the lives of '80s actors known as the Brat Pack. We conclude the episode with a quote from Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, reflecting on the importance of making time for pointless activities on the weekends.

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June 13, 2024

SE02:EP121

In today's episode, we remember the 58th anniversary of the landmark Miranda v. Arizona case, which established guidelines for police interrogations to ensure suspects are informed of their Fifth Amendment rights. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees. Local news focuses on the cleanest public beaches around Boston Harbor, according to Save the Harbor, Save the Bay's annual report card. Sports highlights the Boston Celtics leading the NBA Finals 3 games to none, after holding off the Dallas Mavericks for a 106 to 99 win in Game 3. Top News dives into a Florida storm that caused flash floods, submerged roads, mass flight cancellations, stalled cars, and power outages on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an active hurricane season. Business news covers Tesla shareholders facing a crucial vote on Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which a Delaware judge previously threw out. Tech discusses Spotify facing allegations from the National Music Publishers' Association of deceiving consumers and cheating the music royalty system through its addition of audiobook content to all paid subscription plans. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Marvel's "Blade" reboot losing its second director, Yann Demange, following the departure of Bassam Tariq in 2022. We conclude the episode with a quote from Joan Rivers, reflecting on the importance of living in the present moment.

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June 12, 2024

SE02:EP120

In today's episode, we remember the 85th anniversary of the first Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, with Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Honus Wagner among the inaugural class. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting scattered showers mainly after 3 PM, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees. Local news focuses on Axios Boston's "Cheapskate's guide to Boston summer" series, highlighting the Cape-Flyer, which offers a $10 round trip from Boston to Cape Cod in June. Sports highlights Kristaps Porziņģis suffering a torn medial retinaculum, causing tendon instability, putting his NBA Finals availability at risk. We also hear about the Celtics heading to Dallas to take on the Mavericks tonight. Top News dives into Johnson & Johnson agreeing to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit with 42 states, accused of misleading customers about the safety of its talc-based baby powder. Business news covers the collapse of the proposed sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison's Skydance Media, due to the withdrawal of support from Shari Redstone. Science discusses MIT researchers developing a supercapacitor from water, cement, and carbon black, creating a new way to store energy inside modified concrete. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about the debut of "The Boys" Season 4 on Prime Video tomorrow, with the first three episodes, followed by weekly releases until July 18th. We conclude the episode with a quote from Babe Ruth, reflecting on his natural talent for pitching.

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