June 20, 2024

SE02:EP125

In today's episode, we remember the 121st anniversary of Barney Oldfield, known as the "speed king," becoming a legend by driving the first gas-powered car to sixty miles per hour. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see easing surf through Friday, with waist-high waves at average breaks, chest-high in South County, and shoulder-high at standout spots. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking clean to fair in the morning, at 2 to three feet until noon. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting cloudy skies in the morning, gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71 degrees. Local news focuses on Manny Machado's 2024 season, raising concerns about his performance at the plate. Sports highlights Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, qualifying for the US Junior Amateur championship. Top News dives into the misconception of carbohydrates and their importance for a long, healthy life. Business news covers Nvidia becoming the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft. Tech discusses Apple Intelligence, set to launch with iOS 18, revolutionizing user interaction with iPhones, Macs, and iPads through advanced AI features. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Sony Pictures Entertainment acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. We conclude the episode with a quote from Tiger Woods, reflecting on the importance of work ethic in achieving success.

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June 18, 2024

SE02:EP124

In today's episode, we celebrate International Sushi Day, learning about its fascinating history and the evolution of this beloved dish. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see waist to chest-high waves Tuesday, with morning On-Shore winds. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by cloudy skies with a high near 71 degrees. Local news focuses on Local Scoop, a zero-waste grocery store in Encinitas, embodying sustainable living and eco-friendly practices. Sports highlights the Boston Celtics clinching their 18th NBA championship with a 106 to 88 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Top News dives into the challenges faced by social media influencers, with many struggling to earn a stable income despite their popularity. Business news covers former President Donald Trump's embrace of cryptocurrencies, seeking support from the crypto community against rivals Joe Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Science discusses Japan's TDK announcing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, claiming their new material offers an energy density of 1,000 watt-hours per liter, a hundred times greater than current models. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Ron Howard's documentary, "Jim Henson; Idea Man," exploring the immense potential Henson might have achieved in the digital age had he not passed away suddenly in 1990. We conclude the episode with a quote from Jim Henson, encouraging us to write our own endings and keep believing and pretending.

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June 18, 2024

SE02:EP123

In today's episode, we remember the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a significant act of defiance against British rule that took place in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1775. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see a fresh South-West swell to peak on Monday, with widespread waist to chest-high waves, and head-high waves at stand-out breaks. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking rough today, at 4 to 5 feet, and nothing but the chop. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by cloudy skies with a high near 70 degrees. Local news focuses on grading resuming for Oceanside's much-anticipated Ocean Kamp project, featuring an artificial wave lagoon, resort hotel, retail shops, and nearly 700 homes. Sports highlights Bryson DeChambeau winning his second US Open, triumphing at Pinehurst Number 2. Top News dives into "Roaring Kitty" adding four million more GameStop shares, bringing his total stake to nine million shares, valued at two hundred and sixty-two million dollars. Business news covers the $4.5 billion settlement between Do Kwon, Terraform Labs, and the US SEC, marking a resolution in the high-profile case involving Kwon's failed stablecoin. Science discusses NASA's 47-year-old Voyager 1 probe being fully operational again after seven months of technical issues. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring as two thieves on the run in the trailer for Doug Liman’s heist movie "The Instigators." We conclude the episode with a quote from Daniel Webster, reflecting on the difference between two principles as exemplified by the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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