Tourism to the United States is slipping in 2025, and the show explains what that can mean economically and politically. Then, a breakdown of a pattern highlighted in The Atlantic: President Trump’s recurring use of “92%” as a persuasive statistic. The episode also covers Jake Paul’s loss to Anthony Joshua and the larger concept of “authority bias,” where audiences treat fame as expertise. Next, Senator Maria Cantwell’s effort to reexamine whether major college athletics, especially NCAA football, still fits the nonprofit model. Finally, the Epstein files return to the headlines amid confusion over document posting, removals, and public trust. The episode ends with practical guidance on reducing stage anxiety in storytelling presentations.