The trade war between the U.S. and Canada has escalated as the name of a Great Lake is becoming  a little more ‘Merican. 

In the Article of the Week, Dan takes a look at a CA bill that would’ve banned genetically modified animals like ‘glowing rabbits’ from being bought and sold in California. 

In the Super Local Segment, we’ve got a case of ‘Grand Theft Brewery’ in the Southland, and some exciting news on homeless encampment cleanup underneath Inland Empire Freeways. Or maybe it’s just empty political promises and not exciting at all. 

What’s the word from the week? And how did Hasan Piker become such a key figure in 2026 politics? And do we have time for one more voicemail?