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Back to EpisodesThunder Reach NBA Finals! Krugman on Boston Economy, Kaiser Outage.
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May 29, 2025
SE03:EP128
In today's episode, we cover the Oklahoma City Thunder's historic advance to the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We delve into economist Paul Krugman's warning about Boston's "Jenga tower" economy, highlighting the potential risks if Harvard University faces pressure from the Trump administration. In business news, Kaiser Permanente grapples with a significant system outage, forcing a return to manual operations and causing delays across services. We explore new research linking proximity to golf courses with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the potential impact of pesticides on groundwater. In tech, we discuss the microbiome's influence on mental health and the benefits of a diverse diet rich in probiotics. Finally, we review Wes Anderson's new film, "The Phoenician Scheme," featuring Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton, which humorously examines capitalism and family dynamics in the 1950s.
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