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This week's episode of West of Knowhere delves into a whirlwind of current events, from health scares and political shifts to personal scandals and daring schemes. We discuss the concerning measles outbreaks in Texas and the public reaction to RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccinations. In a surprising turn of events, the historic aircraft Enola Gay is removed from military image banks amid DEI removals. We also explore the Supreme Court's controversial decision to lift restrictions on sewage dumping into water supplies and track Andrew Tate's troubles as investigations begin upon his arrival in Florida. Discover the unexpected logging activities in national forests and the audacious scam of an HR manager creating 22 fake employees to pocket paychecks. The episode doesn't shy away from personal stories either, including an update on the sad passing of Gene Hackman and his wife. Finally, we dive into a lively "Am I the Asshole" debate on pregnancy cravings versus partner compromise, rounding out a captivating discussion on the week's pressing issues. Linktr.ee/wokpod   https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5172168-rfk-jr-says-texas-measles-outbreak-a-call-to-action/ https://www.newsweek.com/military-remove-enola-gay-photos-dei-rules-2041029 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/04/epa-ruling-sewage-water https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/mar/04/andrew-tate-criminal-investigation-florida https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/trump-national-forest-executive-order https://thelogic.co/news/canada-us-trade-war-eggs-fentanyl/ https://okmagazine.com/p/casey-anthony-slammed-rebranding-herself-women-lgbt-law-advocate/ https://townflex.com/hr-manager-created-22-fake-employees-steal-2-2-million/ https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5183395-gene-hackmans-wife-betsy-arakawa-died-from-hantavirus-but-what-is-it/