The episode kicks off with a haze of Canadian wildfire smoke clouding Wisconsin skies, impacting air quality and outdoor plans. John and Gordy dive into the ongoing trials and tribulations of electric car charging stations, lamenting the bureaucracy and technical hurdles. As the conversation shifts, they highlight their day at the Brewers vs. Cubs game, recounting how John nearly caught a foul ball! The show takes a serious turn with Dr. Tim Sleckar from BustED Pencils discussing the impact of Trump's lawsuits on universities and the role of AI in education. Also, they muse on the dismantling of the Department of Education and its implications for the school year ahead.

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