Saudi Arabia Pulls LIV Golf Funding, Padres Seek Home Win

About this episode

This episode discusses the withdrawal of Saudi funding from LIV Golf, the San Diego Padres' upcoming game, local arts initiatives, and various national news topics.

Thursday April 30, 2026 In this episode, we delve into the latest developments impacting San Diego and beyond. As Saudi Arabia withdraws its funding from LIV Golf, the league's future hangs in the balance, signaling a potential shift in the professional golf landscape. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres aim to bounce back from recent losses as they face the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park, hoping to leverage their home advantage. On the local front, San Diego County Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Monica Montgomery Steppe have launched an initiative to bolster the region's arts and culture scene, despite potential budget cuts. This effort aims to invest significantly in diverse and underserved communities, emphasizing the importance of arts to the city's identity. We also cover San Diego's weather forecast, with favorable surfing conditions at Tourmaline and a mostly sunny outlook throughout the weekend. Nationally, discussions around the Federal Reserve's future and potential changes in 401(k) investments are making headlines, alongside the anticipation of SpaceX's historic IPO. Lastly, Disneyland's Star Wars Land welcomes a new era with the arrival of Darth Vader, delighting fans…

Topics covered

• LIV Golf
• San Diego Padres
• arts and culture
• weather forecast
• Federal Reserve
• SpaceX IPO
• Disneyland

Keywords

• LIV Golf
• San Diego Padres
• arts and culture
• weather
• Federal Reserve
• SpaceX
• Disneyland
• Darth Vader

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saudi Arabia, LIV Golf, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Federal Reserve, SpaceX, Disneyland

Books & works: Star Wars Land

Places: San Diego, Petco Park

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