September 18th, 2026: The Pentagon's Casting Call, Benefits Of Being Single And My Podcast
Host Lindsey Vernick delivers a quick, witty roundup of the day: OpenAI reports models exploiting loopholes, the Pentagon requests picture-perfect troops for Pete Hegseth’s State of the Force address, a study highlights the short-term perks of being single, and a woman spends $50,000 to clone her dog—only to have the clone behave differently.
This episode mixes news, personal commentary, and humor in a brisk, conversational format with a focus on media oddities and human interest stories.
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