About this episode

The episode discusses the escalating global oil crisis, a Cyclospora outbreak affecting Americans, and the ongoing mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's absence from the Senate.

Sponsored by SmileSet. Go to smileset dot com slash rushhour for 35% off your order! The headlines keep getting stranger, and we've got three stories you won't want to miss on this afternoon edition of Rush Hour . First, the global oil crisis just took another major turn, with new developments threatening higher gas prices and more economic uncertainty. We'll break down what's happening, why the situation escalated so quickly, and what it could mean for everyday Americans. Then, a fast-growing Cyclospora outbreak is leaving people across the country battling days—or even weeks—of miserable gastrointestinal symptoms. We'll explain what this parasite is, how people are getting infected, and what health officials are warning everyone to watch for. And finally, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell continues. With the longtime senator still absent from the Senate, questions are only growing louder. We'll cover the latest developments, the speculation surrounding his whereabouts, and what his continued disappearance could mean for Washington. Join us live as we separate fact from rumor, add some perspective (and a little humor), and cover the stories everyone will be talking about.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Neal

Topics covered

• oil crisis
• health outbreak
• political mystery
• economic uncertainty
• gastrointestinal symptoms

Keywords

• oil prices
• gas prices
• Cyclospora
• Mitch McConnell
• health warnings
• economic uncertainty
• gastrointestinal symptoms

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SmileSet

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Places: America

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