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An Americanist Briefing
Today's headlines reveal disturbing health claims, political overreach, and a new direction for 007.
Strange medical claims, political controversies, and pop culture updates collide in this fast-paced look at today's most intriguing headlines. We begin with an extraordinary health story from Australia where a woman alleges that hidden mold in her apartment led to a dementia diagnosis at just 37 years old. Though seemingly implausible at first glance, the case raises questions about environmental toxins and their potential neurological impacts, particularly for those with genetic vulnerabilities.
The conversation shifts to the American political landscape where we examine two stories highlighting governance through executive action rather than legislative process. Former border official Tom Holman's tough talk about immigration enforcement stands in stark contrast to the reality of New York City hotels currently housing migrants. Meanwhile, Delaware's governor has signed a controversial order establishing the state as a refuge for those seeking transgender medical procedures – including minors – sparking intense debate about parental rights, medical ethics, and child welfare.
Ending on a lighter note, we explore the future of the iconic James Bond franchise as acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve takes the helm under new ownership by Amazon MGM Studios. As a self-proclaimed "die-hard Bond fan," Villeneuve promises to honor the tradition of 007, but questions remain about casting the next Bond and whether the series will continue Daniel Craig's gritty realism or return to earlier stylistic approaches. Who would you cast as the next James Bond? Join the conversation and share your picks for who should next carry the license to kill.
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Well, hello, good morning. We do really need to get right to it this morning. A hidden home problem left perfectly healthy 37-year-old woman with dementia. I don't know about this, but let me read the story and then you can decide. This is from the New York Post. An Australian woman has revealed how a secret mold infestation in her Sydney home led to her being diagnosed with dementia and even forgetting her own name. Come on now, really.
Speaker 1:The constant wet weather that has plagued Australia's east coast over the past 18 months means many residents are now acutely aware of just how quickly mold can take hold in the home and how difficult it can get rid of. While most people understand that mold is detrimental to our health, it is hard to know just how much of it can impact have until it experience it firsthand. So her name is Amy Skilton, is one of the 25% of the Australian population that has a genetic vulnerability to mold toxins, meaning exposure to mold sets off a huge inflammatory response in her body and can even lead to organ damage. However, the 42-year-old only found this out. Five years ago followed a horrific experience with a moldy apartment in Manly. She was 37, moved into the apartment in 2016 with her now husband. At the time she was perfectly healthy, having just completed a 9 km fun run. However long that is. I don't know what a 9 km, I don't know however long that is. It could be five feet, it could be five miles. I don't know a 9KM. I don't know however long that is. It could be five feet, it could be five miles, I don't know. As Pat Gray would say, she's been in the US twice to speak to two conferences. Okay, whatever, can we move on with it. My brain was fine and my body was fine. Blah, blah, blah. What she and her partner didn't know was that the waterproofing in the shower was messed up during a recent renovation. Blah, blah, blah. So she's saying this mold has made her have dementia.
Speaker 1:Basically, I mean, the article goes on and on and on and oh my god, really this is a huge long article. We're skipping it. You can go read it yourself. Tell me what you think. I'm not getting into all that because we got to move on.
Speaker 1:I have a problem with Tom Holman. Okay, trump's borders are Tom Holman delivers stark warning to Zoran Mamdani after New York City primary win. He said game on. You know, tom Holman likes to get on camera and talk big talk. Does he realize that in New York City he has tons of hotels full of illegal immigrants I'm sorry, illegal aliens, foreigners? Does he realize that? I mean, they're right there for him, they're right there for the taking? Go get them out of the hotels and send them back to wherever they went to the game. How about that, tom? They're right there in front of you so you can go read that if you want. We're moving on.
Speaker 1:Delaware governor signs order protecting transgender surgeries. Drugs for children how about that? You know? We thought donald trump coming in signing these executive orders, I knew was not going to really be a big deal because they're just executive orders. So now we have Delaware governors going off.
Speaker 1:These people are sick. The Democrat governor of Delaware signed an executive order establishing the state as a refuge for those who undergo and facilitate mutilating, transgender surgeries and dangerous hormone treatment, including minors. You people are fucking sick. This is why can't this be labeled as child abuse? Remember I thought child abuse was, uh, against the law. Why can't this type of? Uh? It is child abuse. How come it's not being labeled as child abuse? Cause that's what it is? Oh, these people, I can't. We're moving on, moving on.
Speaker 1:I may be scrolling all this too fast. I don't know the last. Oh, james Bond. We're going to end with a lighter note James Bond, denis Villeneuve to direct the next 007. According to the BBC this is from the BBC Denis Villeneuve I don't know if I'm pronouncing his name correctly the BBC Denis Villeneuve. I don't know if I'm pronouncing his name correctly the Oscar-nominated French-Canadian filmmaker will direct the next James Bond film. Amazon MGM Studios has announced. You know, amazon MGM Studios has acquired the Bond brand, so let's see how bad they F it up right. The Dune director said in a statement released by the studio that he was a die-hard james bond fan uh-huh, we'll see and intends to honor the tradition of the franchise. We shall see. It depends on his interpretation right of him being a die-hard james bond fan. Speculate has even read the books.
Speaker 1:Speculation has been swirling over the future of the 007 films after longtime bond producer barbara brockley and michael g wilson stepped down from their roles and handed control to amazon in february. Mistake, mistake, mistake. This is going to be it's probably going to be horrible. We'll see. I hope not. Villeneuve will also serve as an executive producer. Blah, blah, blah. Amazon did not give any hints on the next actor to play James Bond.
Speaker 1:In the announcement after Daniel Craig stepped back from playing the most recent role, villeneuve acknowledged the massive responsibility of helming the new film and expressed his excitement of the challenge. I grew up watching james bond films with my father ever since dr no with sean connery. I'm a die-hard bond fan. To me he's sacred territory. He said well, good, this is, this is good. So far, we shall see.
Speaker 1:Uh, head of the amazon mgm studios, mike hopkins, hailed villanova as a cinematic master and praise his ability to deliver immersive storytelling for global audiences. The director has been known for films that marry grand, stylish visuals with complex, character focused stories. Uh, james bond is not complex. Okay, his characters, who are frequently loners, emotionally isolated from others, often wrestle with difficult moral dilemmas. Well, this is not James Bond. Okay, james Bond is pretty straightforward in the old films. Anyway, let's not F this up, okay. Okay, the suggests this suggests that his version of Bond is likely to have more in common with the gritty realism seen in Daniel Craig's Casino Royale than the fantastical fun some fans miss from Roger. Oh boy, okay, he's gonna make him.
Speaker 1:Oh, I don't know, but it remains unclear when the next bond film will be shot and released. Uh, villanova is expected to start shooting dune. Okay, who cares about that? Who might play bond? Now? We've gone over this several times here on the podcast. Aaron taylor johnson is a favorite and james norton who's j not not out? James Norton wait, that's not the James Norton. No, no, that's not James Norton that I'm thinking of have been rumored as front runners for the part. Well, while Irish actor Paul okay, I don't know who these people are. All right, you can go read it if you want. We need to move on and I need to get going. So, question of the day give me your. I think I've asked this before, but I'm going to ask it again who do you want to see played? Who do you want to see play James Bond in the next one? All right, that's it. I got to go. I'm sorry I'm running late, but I hope my day gets better. All right, got to go. Love y'all Bye.
