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02 February 2026
KGB Honeytrap - E97
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Groundhog Day opener, weather chat, and host intros
Canada–US aircraft certification spat and tariffs debate
Boeing vs. Gulfstream safety talk and certification credibility
Weekend "partial" US government shutdown and DHS reforms
Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh and market reactions
US–India trade deal, tariffs, and oil sourcing shifts
Federal limits on speed‑camera funding and school‑zone exceptions
California moves against ICE employees holding state jobs
Protests, agitators, and law‑enforcement coordination debates
Mask bans, LAPD non‑enforcement, and federal–state standoffs
Gender‑affirming care lawsuit verdict and minors consent debates
DOJ misconduct complaint against a judge dismissed
Immigration temperature check and Minnesota Metro Surge ruling
Don Lemon legal troubles around protest coverage
Brazilian influencers ICE arrest and voluntary departure incentives
Luigi Mangione case updates and failed prison break attempt
Florida testing baby formula and candy for contaminants
Epstein files chatter, intel ties speculation, and social circles
Dating economics, age gaps, and social media reactions
Panama Canal port control shift and reserve‑currency talk
UK sex‑crime statistics and policing responses
Nipah virus overview: risks, transmission, and containment
Value‑for‑value housekeeping and support info
Musk world: space data centers and potential mergers
Public vs. private corporations, incentives, and product quality
Chromebooks in schools vs. iPads and Office software
Studies corner: sleep, Alzheimers proteins, and skepticism
Child‑seat laws, car design, and declining birth rates
Auto safety then and now: crumple zones and survivability
AI call screening, spam blockers, and the future of phone calls
Closing credits and next episode tease