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What’d we miss?

Make Me Smart

English - July 13, 2021 00:38 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
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Kai was out on Friday, and there’s a lot to talk about, so we’re taking our listener Andrew’s suggestion and trying out “What’d We Miss Mondays” around here. On the docket: China’s economic recovery, wildfires, Virgin Galactic, Euro Cup, Biden’s executive orders, Burger King and more. Let us know what you think of this grab-bag format for a Monday!



Here’s everything we talked about today:


China’s Slowing V-Shaped Economic Recovery Sends Global Warning” from Bloomberg
Watch Stephen Colbert Narrate the Billionaire Going to Space Because He Can” from New York Magazine
Gov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President Biden” from CapRadio
California Wildfires Are Sparking Firenadoes” from Gizmodo
‘Unrecognizable.’ Lake Mead, a lifeline for water in Los Angeles and the West, tips toward crisis” from the Los Angeles Times
Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt” from The Texas Tribune
Biden launches assault on monopolies” from Politico
Judge Refuses to Seal Names of ‘Kraken’ Witnesses Who Have Asked to Remain Anonymous, Readies for Sanctions Hearing Against Lin Wood and Sidney Powell” from Law & Crime
England FA condemn racist abuse aimed at Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho after Euro 2020 shootout loss” from ESPN, and Rashford’s statement is here
Burger King sign reading ‘we all quit’ goes viral after employees walk out” from Fox News

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