About this episode

This episode covers the progress of White House ballroom construction, the end of a Navy crew's sea stretch, and a unique problem faced by climbers on Mount Everest.

White House ballroom construction moves forward, Navy crew ends eight-month sea stretch, and climbers create unusual problem on Mount Everest!

People in this episode

Host: Lily H

Topics covered

• construction
• military
• climbing
• current events
• news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House, Navy

Places: Mount Everest

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