About this episode

The episode discusses a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell, poor air quality due to wildfires, Iran's retaliation, UK political changes, and Barack Obama's non-endorsement in the Michigan Senate race.

The cyclospora outbreak has been traced to lettuce sold at some Taco Bell locations. Terrible air quality is impacting Americans across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic thanks to Canadian wildfires.. Iran is retaliating after days of US strikes. The UK prepares for its seventh new prime minister in a decade. And, former President Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed in the Michigan Senate race – but you wouldn’t know it looking at campaign ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• health outbreak
• air quality
• international relations
• politics
• elections

Keywords

• Taco Bell
• cyclospora
• air quality
• Iran
• Barack Obama
• Michigan Senate race
• wildfires
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taco Bell, Iran, UK

Places: Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Canada

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