This week on West of Knowhere, we dive deep into a chaos-filled episode where international tensions and eccentric stories intertwine. We discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, highlighting Ukraine's strategic military moves. The episode also covers Elon Musk's unexpected exit from D.C., and the peculiar public antics of RFK Jr. as he advocates raw milk consumption, raising eyebrows and health concerns.
In the realm of the bizarre, Sidney Sweeney's collaboration with Dr. Squatch has led to the creation of a bathwater-infused soap, provoking curiosity and surprise among fans. Furthermore, we delve into the revelation of the CIA running a Star Wars fan site for covert activities, showcasing an unprecedented approach to intelligence communications.
The episode also touches on a terror attack in Colorado, reflecting increasing geopolitical tensions on U.S. soil, and the peculiar incident of an airline steward exposed to suspicion after a mid-flight, drug-fueled escapade.
Lastly, our 'Am I the Asshole' segment contemplates the ethics of a roommate's unconventional method to teach a lesson about privacy. Join us for a week of eye-opening discussions, unpredictable news stories, and a dose of humor.
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Military/comments/1l0oygs/today_the_security_service_of_ukraine_destroyed/
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-ketamine-drugs-doge-trump-b2760813.html
- https://www.notus.org/health-science/make-america-healthy-again-report-citation-errors
- https://www.masslive.com/politics/2025/05/rfk-jr-slammed-raw-milk-shots-with-podcast-host-in-the-white-house.html
- https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/sydney-sweeney-soap-bathwater-dr-squatch-b2760489.html
- https://en.as.com/latest_news/it-wasnt-just-for-fans-star-wars-website-seemingly-used-by-the-cia-to-talk-to-its-informants-n/
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-investigating-targeted-terror-attack-boulder-colorado-director-says-2025-06-01/
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/british-airways-flight-steward-drugs-b2761552.html
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