Wednesday September 16, 2026

In this episode from Venice Beach, we dive into the latest developments at Caltech as Ray Jayawardhana steps in as the new president. A seasoned astrophysicist, Jayawardhana brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective as the first South Asian American to lead the prestigious institution. We explore his vision for Caltech's future, including the ongoing partnership with NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab.

Shifting to sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are making headlines as they anticipate Shohei Ohtani's potential return. Ohtani has started his hitting progression, with hopes to rejoin the team for the final regular season series against San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Dodgers continue their strong performance with a recent win over the Reds.

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