The Supreme Court, Alligator Alcatraz, and the Nature of Nature

Happy Monday! The Supreme Court just gave Trump a major procedural win, Idaho mourns a tragic ambush of firefighters, and Capitol Hill is battling over a $3.3 trillion twist in Trump’s "big beautiful bill." Plus: Are virtual hikes just as meaningful as real ones? In today’s Ripple Effects, we examine the rise of “hike-alikes” and what it means for our relationship with nature, technology, and authenticity. And finally, we wrap with a ‘Morning Whisper’ to reset your brain — and maybe even defrag your soul.#SCOTUS #VirtualReality #TrumpNews #RippleEffects #MentalHealth #BlueMountainMorning