Weapons Stockpiles, Wildfire Losses, and a $200 iPhone Surprise

David and Maya open with the Pentagon's scramble to refill munitions stockpiles depleted during the Iran campaign, examining why defense contractors are hesitant to scale up production and how drone incursions across Europe echo the cheap-weapon strategies seen from Russia, China, and Taiwan. From there, the hosts turn to a heavier stretch of news, including a fatal Utah helicopter crash, a flesh-eating bacteria warning in Louisiana, and Hunter Biden's update on his father's health.The episode closes on lighter territory with tech and entertainment updates: Apple's early iPhone 17 price increase ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch, early Pixel 11 rumors, another SpaceX Starlink launch, and reactions to Dwayne Johnson's response to Moana live-action reviews, plus a note on Perez Hilton's hospitalization. Listeners get a clear rundown of what's driving headlines in defense, health, and consumer tech this week.The U.S. has used a significant portion of its long-range missile stockpile during the Iran campaign, raising questions about defense manufacturing incentivesDrone incursions in NATO countries highlight a broader shift toward low-cost drone warfare strategiesTwo firefighters died in a helicopter crash in Utah, underscoring the risks crews face each fire seasonLouisiana health officials issued a flesh-eating bacteria warning with specific precautions for residentsApple's price hike on the outgoing iPhone 17 points to rising component costs rather than shifting demand