Jets, Scams and Drama

This week on West of Knowhere, delve into the shocking incident of a U.S. Navy jet being mistakenly shot down by a U.S. Navy ship, as well as tensions in the ongoing war in Ukraine with North Korean soldiers choosing death over capture. In political news, discover the scandal surrounding Matt Gaetz's released ethics report detailing misconduct, and how a GOP congresswoman was found residing in a memory care facility due to health concerns. We also explore the dispute between Elon Musk and MAGA conservatives over immigration policies and its implications on the tech industry, especially concerning the controversial H1B visa program. Tragedy strikes on a New York City subway, where a woman was set on fire in an appalling act of violence, and how this feeds into larger debates on immigration in the U.S. In bizarre news, we recount the incident of a body discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight, along with a cautionary tale of a woman falling victim to an online scam involving someone impersonating Keanu Reeves. For our "Am I the Asshole?" segment, we dissect a dilemma about choosing sides in a confrontation between a friend and a girlfriend. Special thanks to our patrons and contributors for their continued support. Linktr.ee/wokpod   https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-yemen-us-navy-pilots-houthi-95a792daae3b0120186bfc6c66e1b6fe https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korean-soldiers-suicide-avoid-capture-ukraine-russia-rcna185625 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/elon-musk-vows-war-over-h-1b-visa-program-amid-rift-some-trump-supporters-4829646 https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/22/us/nyc-subway-fire-woman-death/index.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matt-gaetz-ethics-report-released/ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/kay-granger-assisted-living-memory-care-report-1235214921/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/body-discovered-wheel-well-united-airlines-flight-landing-hawaii-rcna185398 https://www.latintimes.com/keanu-reeves-romance-scame-victim-homeless-570256