What you'll learn

• 1 (00:33) **U.S. Open Faces Backlash Over Soaring Ticket Prices** - The hosts introduce the day's topics, including the U.S. Open's ticket price controversy and Blank Street Coffee's expansion to LA.
• 2 (01:13) **Universal's Silent Coaster Creates Scream Problem for Neighbors** - A new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood is so quiet that riders' screams are now the main source of noise, angering nearby residents in Toluca Lake.
• 3 (03:14) **U.S. Launches "Economic D-Day" Against Iran** - The Trump administration announces a new wave of sanctions against Iran, aiming to cut the country off from the global financial system, a move Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls "economic asphyxiation."
• 4 (08:23) **Blank Street Coffee Expands to Los Angeles with $75M Raise** - The VC-backed coffee chain, known for its pastel green aesthetic and efficient service, is heading to Beverly Hills and Malibu after a new funding round values the company at $650 million.
• 5 (12:41) **U.S. Open Ticket Prices Spark Fan Outrage** - The tennis tournament has become a "cultural juggernaut" drawing celebrities and influencers, driving secondary market prices for grounds passes to an average of $311, up from $262 last year.
• 6 (18:21) **Toby's Trends: The Rise of Slow Messaging Apps** - Apps like Carrier Pigeon and Roost allow users to send messages that take hours to arrive, adding friction to communication in an era of instant gratification.
• 7 (24:01) **Trump Escalates Trade War with Canada** - President Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50%, escalating a trade war after Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods.

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