July 03, 2024

SE02:EP128

In today's episode, we remember the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see knee to stomach-high waves midweek, building to waist to shoulder-high towards the weekend. Mornings will be semi-glassy to glassy with light winds, turning semi-choppy by afternoons as winds increase. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking fair to choppy throughout the day, at 3-plus feet. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting mostly cloudy skies in the morning, gradually clearing with a high near 77 degrees. Local news focuses on the Coronado shoreline being reopened to the public after meeting state health standards. Sports highlights the NBA free agency period kicking off with major moves, including the Boston Celtics signing Jayson Tatum to a record-breaking supermax extension. Top News dives into the historical strength of the stock market in July, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average showing positive track records. Business news covers Robinhood Markets acquiring Pluto, an AI-driven investment research company, to enhance its customer offerings. Science discusses supercapacitors, which could soon surpass batteries in power efficiency. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Ben Affleck and Matt Damon being set to star in the Netflix thriller "RIP," directed by Joe Carnahan. We conclude the episode with a quote from Abraham Lincoln, reflecting on the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the ongoing Civil War.

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June 28, 2024

SE02:EP128

In today's episode, we remember the 27th anniversary of Mike Tyson's disqualification in a heavyweight title boxing match against Evander Holyfield, when he twice bit Holyfield's ear. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see knee to waist-high Southwest ground swell Saturday and Sunday, with semi glassy mornings from Northwest winds 5 to 10 miles per hour, and semi choppy afternoons from West-Northwest winds 10 to 15 miles per hour. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking fair to choppy throughout the day, at 2 to 3 feet. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting mostly cloudy skies in the morning, gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. Local news focuses on a new seven-story hotel set to rise in San Diego's Mission Valley, adjacent to a longstanding Marriott. Sports highlights a jury ruling that the National Football League violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games through a premium subscription service, resulting in damages exceeding nearly $5 billion. Top News dives into how early you should arrive for the busiest air-travel day in the United States, with the Transportation Security Administration expecting to screen a record three million people next Friday. Business news covers Walgreens Boots Alliance announcing plans to close between six hundred and fifty to seven hundred underperforming stores in the United States. Science discusses two massive asteroids that will fly past Earth this week, just in time for World Asteroid Day. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Sterlin Harjo, creator of "Reservation Dogs," teaming up with Ethan Hawke for a new project; The "Sensitive Kind." We conclude the episode with a quote from the physicist; Neil deGrasse Tyson, reflecting on the precision of physics in understanding the world around us.

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June 27, 2024

SE02:EP127

In today's episode, we celebrate National Bingo Day, learning about its origins in Italy and its popularization in the United States. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see thigh to waist-high West wind swell and knee to waist-high South-West ground swell this weekend. Mornings will be semi-glassy and calm with variable winds under five miles per hour. Afternoons will become choppy with on-shore winds increasing to five to fifteen miles per hour. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking fair to choppy throughout the day, at 2-plus feet. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by mostly cloudy skies, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. Local news focuses on the SPRINTER Corridor and Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in San Diego County receiving over fifteen million dollars in federal grants. Sports highlights NBC convincing legendary broadcaster Al Michaels to embrace an AI version of his voice for Olympics coverage. Top News dives into Crescent Regional Hospital in Lancaster, Texas, becoming the first in the United States to use holograms for doctor-patient visits. Business news covers Amazon planning to introduce a discount section on its site featuring cheap items shipped directly from warehouses in China. Science discusses Boeing's Starliner spacecraft leaving two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in limbo on the International Space Station. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" celebrating its fortieth anniversary and being back on the charts. We conclude the episode with a quote from Bruce Springsteen, reflecting on the importance of work and its role in shaping one's sense of self.

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June 24, 2024

SE02:EP126

In today's episode, we remember the 77th anniversary of pilot Kenneth Arnold's sighting of "mysterious" objects over Mount Rainier, introducing the term "flying saucer" to the world. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see an established Southwest swell on Monday and Tuesday, with semi-glassy mornings, and semi-choppy afternoons, as winds shift from North-West to West. On Wednesday, anticipate waist to stomach-high South-Southwest-swell, with glassy mornings and semi-bumpy afternoons. Thursday will bring thigh to waist-high South-Southwest short period wind swell, with semi-choppy conditions as winds shift from South to South-Southwest. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking fair to choppy at 3 to 4 feet throughout the day. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting mostly sunny skies with a high near 7 degrees. Local news focuses on the new copper line in East County, which may replace three stations between Santee and El Cajon, requiring transfers at the El Cajon Transit Center. Sports highlights the potential for a historic Stanley Cup win for the Edmonton Oilers, ending a 30-year drought for Canadian teams. Top News dives into a new study suggesting that gently touching your arms and fingertips may help stop body-focused repetitive behaviors, like nail biting and skin picking. Business news covers Hasbro's launch of three in-person play experiences at two Northern New Jersey malls. Science discusses Silicon Valley startups increasingly entering the defense market, driven by conflicts like those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Pixar's "Inside Out 2" earning one hundred million dollars in its second weekend. We conclude the episode with a quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius, reminding us to keep going, even if we go slowly.

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June 20, 2024

SE02:EP125

In today's episode, we remember the 121st anniversary of Barney Oldfield, known as the "speed king," becoming a legend by driving the first gas-powered car to sixty miles per hour. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see easing surf through Friday, with waist-high waves at average breaks, chest-high in South County, and shoulder-high at standout spots. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking clean to fair in the morning, at 2 to three feet until noon. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting cloudy skies in the morning, gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71 degrees. Local news focuses on Manny Machado's 2024 season, raising concerns about his performance at the plate. Sports highlights Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, qualifying for the US Junior Amateur championship. Top News dives into the misconception of carbohydrates and their importance for a long, healthy life. Business news covers Nvidia becoming the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft. Tech discusses Apple Intelligence, set to launch with iOS 18, revolutionizing user interaction with iPhones, Macs, and iPads through advanced AI features. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Sony Pictures Entertainment acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. We conclude the episode with a quote from Tiger Woods, reflecting on the importance of work ethic in achieving success.

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June 18, 2024

SE02:EP124

In today's episode, we celebrate International Sushi Day, learning about its fascinating history and the evolution of this beloved dish. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see waist to chest-high waves Tuesday, with morning On-Shore winds. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by cloudy skies with a high near 71 degrees. Local news focuses on Local Scoop, a zero-waste grocery store in Encinitas, embodying sustainable living and eco-friendly practices. Sports highlights the Boston Celtics clinching their 18th NBA championship with a 106 to 88 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Top News dives into the challenges faced by social media influencers, with many struggling to earn a stable income despite their popularity. Business news covers former President Donald Trump's embrace of cryptocurrencies, seeking support from the crypto community against rivals Joe Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Science discusses Japan's TDK announcing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, claiming their new material offers an energy density of 1,000 watt-hours per liter, a hundred times greater than current models. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Ron Howard's documentary, "Jim Henson; Idea Man," exploring the immense potential Henson might have achieved in the digital age had he not passed away suddenly in 1990. We conclude the episode with a quote from Jim Henson, encouraging us to write our own endings and keep believing and pretending.

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June 18, 2024

SE02:EP123

In today's episode, we remember the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a significant act of defiance against British rule that took place in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1775. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see a fresh South-West swell to peak on Monday, with widespread waist to chest-high waves, and head-high waves at stand-out breaks. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking rough today, at 4 to 5 feet, and nothing but the chop. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by cloudy skies with a high near 70 degrees. Local news focuses on grading resuming for Oceanside's much-anticipated Ocean Kamp project, featuring an artificial wave lagoon, resort hotel, retail shops, and nearly 700 homes. Sports highlights Bryson DeChambeau winning his second US Open, triumphing at Pinehurst Number 2. Top News dives into "Roaring Kitty" adding four million more GameStop shares, bringing his total stake to nine million shares, valued at two hundred and sixty-two million dollars. Business news covers the $4.5 billion settlement between Do Kwon, Terraform Labs, and the US SEC, marking a resolution in the high-profile case involving Kwon's failed stablecoin. Science discusses NASA's 47-year-old Voyager 1 probe being fully operational again after seven months of technical issues. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Matt Damon and Casey Affleck starring as two thieves on the run in the trailer for Doug Liman’s heist movie "The Instigators." We conclude the episode with a quote from Daniel Webster, reflecting on the difference between two principles as exemplified by the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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June 14, 2024

SE02:EP122

In today's episode, we remember the 247th anniversary of the Continental Congress defining the United States flag, which we now commemorate on Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th. In the San Diego Surf Report, we'll see a mix of Southwest swell and Northwest windswell with average breaks offering waist to chest-high waves and shoulder-high waves at standouts in South County San Diego. We'll also take a look at Tourmaline, where conditions are looking fair in the morning, at 3-plus feet before 10 AM. Next, we check the weather in San Diego, expecting patchy fog in the morning followed by mostly cloudy skies, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72 degrees. Local news focuses on "Switch-foot" headlining the Bro-Am Beach Fest at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas this weekend, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a free show. Sports highlights the first round of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst number 2, featuring remarkable moments from Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Ludvig Åberg, Tiger Woods, Matthieu Pavon, Martin Kaymer, Tony Finau, and Phil Mickelson. Top News dives into Boeing conducting additional inspections on some 787 Dreamliner jets due to incorrectly installed fuselage fasteners. Business news covers a federal judge likely to reject a proposed settlement in a lawsuit alleging Visa, Mastercard, and major credit-card issuers restrict competition over merchant fees. Science discusses a new study describing "Buronius manfred-schmidi," a potential new species of great ape that lived 12 million years ago during the Miocene epoch. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Andrew McCarthy's new documentary, "Brats," which explores the lives of '80s actors known as the Brat Pack. We conclude the episode with a quote from Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, reflecting on the importance of making time for pointless activities on the weekends.

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