Third Places & First Strikes

The world is spinning fast—but we’re here to help you stay grounded. Today’s episode of Blue Mountain Morning dives into the unfolding crisis between Iran and Israel, Trump’s inflammatory commentary, and the latest on stablecoin regulation and NHL glory. Then we shift to a more reflective lens to ask: are “third places” making a real comeback, or are we just monetizing human connection?And of course, we end with The Morning Whisper, your byte-sized zen to carry you through the chaos.