About this episode

The episode covers the ongoing US attacks on Iran, Spain's World Cup victory celebrations, and the discovery of a long-lost Pan Am plane.

The U.S. launched a 10th consecutive day of attacks on Iran overnight, while gas prices are continuing their recent rise. Also, Spain's soccer team returned home to a hero's welcome after defeating Argentina in the Fifa World Cup. Plus, a 74-year-old Pan Am passenger plane found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. And, Gen-X brands like Espirit and Swatch are making a comeback.

Topics covered

• US military actions
• World Cup
• aviation mystery
• gas prices
• brand comebacks

Keywords

• US attacks
• Iran
• Spain
• World Cup
• aviation mystery
• gas prices
• brand comebacks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S., Pan Am, Espirit, Swatch

Places: Iran, Spain, Atlantic Ocean

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