Episode Details

U.S. gasoline prices have climbed to a historic Labor Day high of $4.14 per gallon, driven by the ongoing six-month war with Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This surge surpasses the 2012 record and is accompanied by an all-time high for diesel at $5.85 per gallon. While Energy Secretary Chris Wright remains optimistic about a price decline in the coming months, current refinery capacity and geopolitical instability in the Middle East and Russia continue to squeeze global supplies. This morning's briefing also covers the NTSB investigation into a deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, the political rise of the AfD in Germany, and the security measures taken at a West Bank school following a wave of violence. We also examine the controversial ministerial pay increases in Singapore and their impact on the nation's political landscape.

Topics Covered

• ⛽ Energy Crisis: Record-breaking gas and diesel prices impact U.S. travel and shipping costs during the holiday weekend.
• ✈️ Aviation Safety: The NTSB begins its probe into the 21 Air cargo flight that overran a Miami runway, resulting in five fatalities.
• 🗳️ German Politics: The far-right AfD secures a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, challenging the established political firewall.
• 🇸🇬 Governance: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addresses public concern over the world's highest political salaries.
• 🏫 Human Rights: BARBED-wire fencing is installed at an al-Mughayyir school to protect Palestinian students from settler attacks.

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• (00:00) - Introduction
• (00:11) - US Energy Record
• (00:33) - Global File