DeepSummary
The episode covers reports circulating that President Biden is considering not running for re-election in 2024 after a poor debate performance and plummeting poll numbers. It also discusses the approach of Hurricane Beryl towards Jamaica, and the UK general election expected to result in a Labour Party victory after 14 years of Conservative rule.
Additionally, new research is mentioned about a potential increased risk of blindness from popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The costs of July 4th barbecues hitting record highs this year due to inflation is also covered.
Vice President Kamala Harris is floated as a potential replacement for Biden on the Democratic ticket in 2024 based on polling showing she may perform better against Donald Trump. Biden has pushed back against the reports through his campaign and the White House.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Reports are circulating that President Biden may not run for re-election in 2024 due to poor debate performance and falling polls.
- Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica and expected to cause devastating impacts.
- The UK is holding a general election that polls show will likely result in a Labour Party victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.
- New research suggests popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic may increase the risk of a rare form of blindness.
- The cost of July 4th barbecues has hit record highs in 2023, up 30% from pre-pandemic levels due to inflation.
- There are growing calls within the Democratic party for Biden to step aside in 2024 in favor of Kamala Harris running.
- The Biden White House and campaign have denied reports that he is considering dropping his re-election bid.
- Biden will sit for his first on-camera interview this week to try to make his case for another term.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I just think that some of the damage that was done in this debate will be very difficult to overcome. Why take a chance when there is a better alternative?“ by Lloyd Doggett
- “There's a great deal of anxiety here among the population on this island of 3 million people because people have already seen what happened in Barbados, they have seen what happened in Grenada as Hurricane barrel went through those islands and they have experience and they know that that may very well be their case.“ by Rafael Romo
- “A new study suggests that people who take ozempic urbagovi might have a higher risk of developing blindness from a rare condition known as nyon, a type of eye stroke.“ by Deirdre McPhillips
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7/3/24