Marie McRace, a guest host and insightful commentator on current events, dives into pressing issues affecting the media landscape. She discusses the rising fears of layoffs among U.S. workers, particularly younger ones, as economic uncertainties loom large. Attention shifts to the influence of Jeff Bezos on the Washington Post, as staff express concerns over editorial integrity. The episode also highlights innovative conservation efforts in Costa Rica using bioacoustics. Finally, there's a humorous yet relieved update on asteroid 2024 YR4, with NASA clearing the air on potential threats.