Episode notes
Wednesday December 31, 2025
In today's episode, we cover evolving polar bears in southeastern Greenland adapting to climate change, offering a genetic blueprint for survival. The San Diego Padres sign left-handed reliever DJ Snelten to a minor league contract, eyeing a potential comeback story. Tech billionaires, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, threaten to leave California over a proposed wealth tax, potentially impacting Silicon Valley's future. In sports, Michigan faces Texas in the Citrus Bowl, while Ohio State prepares for the Cotton Bowl against Miami. Florida plans a highway to wirelessly charge electric vehicles, following successful tests in Indiana. Six Flags faces a class action lawsuit over alleged securities fraud post-merger with Cedar Fair. In crypto news, Bitcoin rises to $88,000, Ethereum to $3,000, and XRP to $ ...