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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Ratcliffe's Trip, Nepal-China Glacier Disaster, Canada's French Trade Collapse, and Lake Ontario

from 4 Things To Know This Afternoon · host Erick Erickson

➡️ Ratcliffe's Moscow Visit and the Ukraine War The New York Times adds depth to Wall Street Journal reporting on CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Moscow.  ➡️ Glacier Disaster in Nepal and China A large piece of glacial ice fell from the Himalayas into a lake, triggering a tsunami that raced downriver, killing hundreds with more than 1,500 people still missing.  ➡️ Canada-U.S. Trade Talks and the French Language Canadians say the requirement for French labeling—especially in Quebec—was a real issue that helped collapse the talks.  ➡️ Lake Ontario Renamed Lake America An executive order now calls Lake Ontario "Lake America," which Erickson calls a stupid distraction from affordability that will force map replacements. Text ERICK to 33-777 for "Show Notes" and to stay updated on all things Erick Erickson.

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