This week, our hosts are heading into the holiday weekend, talking plans and Michael’s birthday. In world news, will beer save our watersheds? Also, Princess Week brings the magic, listener Anna (Gold Star Submitter) shares hopeful trans support news from Michigan, and global environmental activists get their flowers!

The Wheel of Topics has our hosts dive deep into the world of Overrated vs Underrated (where Michael brings his best “Get off my lawn” energy). We fly through Ashes & Embers right into the weekly affirmation and pleasantries.

Pull out your favorite cassingles, grab some deliciousness from your local tacqueria, and join us for some pleasant conversations.

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Good News Links:

World Water Week: How Heineken is Improving Watershed Health: https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-heineken-is-improving-watershed-health

World Princess Week 2025 is Here: How to Join the Royal Celebration: https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/world-princess-week-2025-how-to-join-the-royal-celebration/

As Trump admin axes LGBTQ+ crisis support, ally parents are offering support for trans youth: https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/01/as-trump-admin-axes-lgbtq-crisis-support-ally-parents-are-offering-support-for-trans-youth/

Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Seven Outstanding Defenders of the Earth: https://www.goldmanprize.org/press_releases/2025-press-release/