image sourced from original article at The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has unveiled plans to build a permanent base on the Moon, with construction expected to take place over the next seven years. The proposed twenty billion dollar project would span hundreds of square kilometres once completed, marking one of the most ambitious lunar developments to date. Agency chief Jared Isaacman said the base is intended to secure a sustained human presence on the Moon.
The podcast also covers Israel’s expanded military operations in Lebanon and Tehran’s pledge to retaliate for strikes in southern Iran. In other developments, the nephew of El Chapo has been arrested in Mexico, debate grows in Alberta over independence from Canada, British Petroleum has removed its chairman, therapy dogs are making a difference in Uganda, and the enduring popularity of Tayto crisps is explored.
