Episode notes
Wednesday January 14, 2026
In today's episode, we cover the San Diego surf report with optimal conditions at Tourmaline, featuring waves of three to four feet and ideal riding at 9 AM. Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of a third San Diego TV station sparks concerns over reduced news diversity and potential conservative bias. Dean Nelson from Point Loma Nazarene University highlights the risks of ownership concentration on journalism quality. In national sports, Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pines, while Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach after 19 seasons. The Federal Trade Commission accuses AI search engine Pearl of consumer deception, seeking an injunction for violating federal laws. Bitcoin climbs to a two-month high above $95,500, triggering significant crypto ...