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The energy grid takes some heat, and remembering The Laff Stop (July 13, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 13, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We discuss whether the energy grid can withstand the recent intense heat, we discuss the latest developments in politics, and we remember The Laff Stop comedy club.

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Houston Implements Heat Emergency Plan In Response To Hot Weather

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Posted on July 6, 2016 · The broiling temperatures prompted city leaders to open cooling centers.

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Posted on March 22, 2023 · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.

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