This week on West of Knowhere, join Levi and Shane as they dive into a whirlwind of current events and amusing anecdotes. From the United States' controversial strikes on Iran's nuclear sites to the renaming of military bases for troop morale, there's no shortage of government intrigue.
The hosts delve into the implications of the VA's new policy allowing doctors to refuse patients based on political beliefs and explore the evolving world of streaming with Netflix's upcoming broadcast channels.
In personal tales, hear about a man's unexpected obsession with his AI chatbot and a woman's bizarre jail-inducing marriage behind her partner's back. Finally, a hilarious "Am I the Asshole" segment questions the ethics of faking firings to handle temperamental customers. It's a mix of serious discussions and light-hearted fun you won't want to miss!
- https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-war-nuclear-talks-geneva-news-06-21-2025-a7b0cdaba28b5817467ccf712d214579
- https://kyivindependent.com/russia-condemns-us-strikes-on-its-ally-iran/
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/hegseth-says-renaming-military-bases-185942522.html?guccounter=1
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/va-doctors-refuse-treat-patients
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/netflix-will-start-showing-traditional-broadcast-channels-next-summer/
- https://www.techspot.com/news/108388-man-falls-ai-chatbot-created-proposes-while-partner.html
- https://www.klfy.com/national/texas-woman-arrested-wedding-scam/
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