Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Stuff Gas Stations Don’t Want You To Know

As avid fans of the Great American Roadtrip, Ben, Matt and Noel love gas stations. They're a fundamental part of US culture -- and, holy smokes, do they get weird. In tonight's episode, the guys dive into the crime, conspiracy, controversy and underground subcultures of America's filling stations and truck stops... all to discover that there's a ton of stuff Gas Stations Don't Want You To Know.

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Headlines From The Times - Bots, Bling, and Hollywood’s Digital Power Plays

AI scammers are siphoning off millions in college financial aid, a record-breaking jewelry heist has finally led to federal indictments, and Hollywood is turning to Roblox and TikTok to reimagine movie marketing. We explore the rise of financial fraud powered by bots and stolen identities, a long-awaited breakthrough in the high-stakes Brink’s robbery, and how studios are transforming virtual worlds into box-office gold. As crime and culture collide across real and digital spaces, strange new frontiers are reshaping how people learn, steal, and sell in 2025.

Up First from NPR - Trump And Iran, Iran’s Nuclear Program, ICE Farm Raids Continue

President Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran. Israel and the U.S. intelligence community disagree about whether Iran has suspended its nuclear weapons program or not, and immigration enforcement continues to target work sites in agriculture, construction and hospitality.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - A house divided against itself: America simmers

Political assassinations. Troops on city streets. National protests. We examine the edgy mood inside America through the lens of past periods of intense, violent partisanship. Our correspondent sees two motives for the visit to Greenland by Emmanuel Macron, France’s president: one aimed at Donald Trump and another at Europe’s self-conception. And what AI learned from scans of the Dead Sea Scrolls. 


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The Daily - Will the U.S. Join Israel’s War With Iran?

In the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, one questions now looms over Washington: How far will President Trump go to entangle the United States in a new war?

Jonathan Swan, who covers the White House, discusses Mr. Trump’s shifting stance on U.S. involvement, and the options he is now weighing.

Guest: Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times.

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Money Girl - How to Retire With Over $100,000 of Annual Income

Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 6.18.25

Alabama

  • Congressman Aderholt supports Trump's stance on Iran not having nukes
  • Fairhope Library board returns some controversial books back to teen section
  • 2 Decatur men federally charged for violating sanctions on Venezuela
  • 55 out of 60 arrested for illegal cockfighting operation are also illegal aliens
  • On this day 71 years ago was the assassination of Albert Patterson in Phenix City

National

  • DHS Sec. Noem taken to DC hospital on Tuesday due to "allergic reaction"
  • Trump ends Tuesday in WH Situation Room, calls for Iran to surrender
  • VP Vance clarifies his support of Trump's stance on Iran
  • FBI director hands docs to Senate re:  2020 election fraud by CCP
  • Senate finance committee strip Planned Parenthood of funding in BBB
  • Trump's Gold Card Visa plan for $5M each,  now has 70K on waiting list

The Daily Signal - NYC Mayor Candidate Nonsense, Sen. Pedilla Cries, Trump Issues Iran Statements | June 18, 2025

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover:

  • New York mayoral candidates throw themselves at Federal agents for brownie points.
  • Senator Alex Padilla (D - California) cries on the Senate floor.
  • President Trump issues several direct statements about Iran while meeting with the National Security Council.


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