June 25th, 2026: REI VS AI, North Korean Ties To The Cartel And Taking My Friends TJ's Virginity

The Daily Sarcast · Jun 25, 2026 · 6m · transcript

Today’s episode covers a viral Knicks-parade incident where a woman dumped a themed trash can in the street and later lost her job, the MTA and Amtrak fighting over who will redesign Penn Station, REI facing criticism for an AI-looking Instagram ad, and the strange story of North Korea’s women’s soccer team arriving on planes linked to a drug network.

Host Lindsay Vernick also shares a personal Trader Joe’s meet-cute, summer survival tips, and quick thoughts on everyday life — a mix of hard news and light, relatable moments to start your day.