Hello and welcome everyone! This is what we will be talking about in this episode!

Political news:

• Venezuela Invasion: The hosts discuss the US entry into Venezuela, noting that fentanyl was allegedly classified as a weapon of mass destruction to justify the move. They also touch on the seizure of oil tankers and reports of experimental weapons being used.
• The Greenland Acquisition: Discussion regarding Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland, which has reportedly caused friction within NATO and prompted naval responses from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Germany.
• Minneapolis & Ice Unrest: Following three confirmed murders by Ice agents on New Year’s Day, Minneapolis has become a flashpoint for protests. The hosts discuss the administration's use of the Insurrection Act and the push by several states (NJ, NY, OR, CA) to limit Ice cooperation or abolish the agency entirely.
• Reproductive Rights: California Governor Gavin Newsom has notably refused to extradite a physician to Louisiana for mailing abortion medication, citing California’s Telemedicine Abortion Shield Law.

From quantum warfare to lunar power, the episode highlights several strange developments:

• Quantum Cyber Weapons: China is reportedly testing over ten experimental quantum tools for military intelligence and stealth.
• Nuclear Moon Power: NASA aims to place a nuclear fission reactor on the moon by 2030 to support long-term settlement.
• Florida News: In a classic "weird news" segment, a man was arrested on a construction site wearing a red lace bra and a G-string while concealing a gun in silicone breast implants.
• Cemetery Theft: A Pennsylvania man was arrested for stealing over 100 human remains from a historic cemetery.

The hosts shared their current reads and cultural interests:

• Magic: The Gathering: Johnny expresses excitement for the new Lorwyn/Shadowmoor set. They discuss a new music video, "Bogart Ballad," created in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company.
• Book Reviews: Kelsey is reading A New Lease on Death by Olivia Black and struggling with a heavy Egyptology series, The Space Between the Stars.
• Film Review: Johnny recommends "The Order," starring Jude Law as an FBI agent pursuing white supremacists.
• Nursing Home Struggles: Kelsey vents about the physical toll and strict regulations (like hand sanitizer overuse) during state surveys at the nursing home where she works.

The episode concludes with a dual card pull for the listeners:

Seven of Pentacles: Hard work, perseverance, and the promise of a harvest after toil.

Six of Cups: Nostalgia, happy memories, and reconnecting with the past or community.

We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 5, Sourcery (we are reading in publication order). Please be patient with Kelsey, she never reads a series start to finish without reading things inbetween!

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