We kicked things off with This Day in History, noting Captain James Cook’s discovery of Botany Bay in 1770—and yes, Hunter has a family connection!
🎬 Denise shared a review of “Project Hail Mary”—a beautiful, big-screen experience that lives up to the book. Strong recommendation: go see it.
📉 Back here at home, a new report highlights what many Oregonians are feeling—high costs and taxes are holding back business growth, with affordability continuing to top the list of concerns.
🔗 https://katu.com/news/local/oregonians-tell-governor-kotek-high-costs-taxes-are-holding-back-business-growth-affordability-housing-growth-businesses-business-oregon-economy-consumer-taxing
🍪 A lighter—but eye-opening—moment: discussion about extreme sugar content in popular treats, including a viral comparison involving Crumbl Cookies and Krispy Kreme donuts.
📊 We also looked at wealth migration trends, with data showing movement away from high-tax states toward more business-friendly regions.
🔗 https://x.com/HeatherScottID/status/2042058570888257668/photo/1
💼 The policy conversation followed naturally—how taxes and regulations influence where businesses choose to operate, and why some states are seeing an outflow.
🔗 https://x.com/RepYunker/status/2041943272957079559
🏛️ Nationally, at least ten states—including Washington—are exploring or implementing exit or wealth taxes, raising new questions about long-term economic strategy and unintended consequences.
💬 And yes, we touched on some viral cultural commentary making the rounds online—because it’s all part of the broader conversation happening right now.
🔗 https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2042285913556840611
A wide-ranging discussion on exploration, economics, and the real-world impact of policy decisions.
