This episode examines six powerful stories shaping the national conversation. Larry Summers retreats from public life after Epstein-related emails surface. Most U.S. homes have lost value over the past year. Donald Trump faces open defiance within MAGA over the Epstein files. Shark Tank delivers its weakest season ever. Billionaire Bill Ackman’s dating advice becomes a viral punchline. And Ted Danson offers a blueprint for staying purposeful at 77. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser: Six Stories That Define the Moment00:12 - Larry Summers Steps Back After Epstein Email Fallout02:30 - The Deeper Context: Summers’ History With Gender and Science06:00 - U.S. Housing Values Drop in More Than Half the Country12:40 - What Falling Prices Mean for Buyers, Sellers, and the Economy18:05 - The MAGA Crackup: Trump’s Reversal on Epstein Files26:10 - Why the GOP Base Is Fracturing31:45 - Shark Tank’s Worst Ratings in 16 Years40:10 - Could ABC Actually Cancel It? The Hidden Economics of the Show47:00 - Bill Ackman’s Viral Dating Advice and Online Backlash53:35 - Wealth, Status, and the Illusion of Polished Advice58:10 - Ted Danson at 77: Creativity, Purpose, and Aging Well01:04:30 - Final Takeaways and Viewer Challenge