News Roundup Ep 22 07/17/2025

In this episode, Bill Thomas discusses a range of pressing topics including the alarming energy demands of AI, proposed changes to housing assistance policies, the controversial high-speed rail project in California, and Uber's ambitious plans for driverless taxis. The conversation also touches on Coca-Cola's return to using cane sugar, Disneyland's 70th anniversary, and concludes with a notable quote from Tom Clancy about the power of information.Great listening practice for ESL students and English learners.