The Powerball jackpot surges to an eye-popping $1.25 billion, and we break down what winners need to know about lump-sum versus annuity payment options and the tight deadlines for making that choice. Tim shares a personal moment as he balances caring for his sick daughter with trying an Egg McMuffin for the first time in 35 years, alongside thoughts on making California the envy of the country once again. We also dig into the rise of fake holiday gifts and how artificial intelligence is being used to spot counterfeit products. Plus, Dan Finder, better known as “Malibu Dan,” joins the show for a lively conversation.