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The Undercurrent | December 24th, 2025
The Undercurrent focuses on community resilience, civic engagement, and prioritizing human connections over political power and financial profits. Each week, Lainie Petersen and Warren Dearman also highlight underreported or poorly covered stories that impact people’s daily lives. Join us as we take a deep dive into The Undercurrent!
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Below are the show notes for our December 24th, 2025, show (subject to change!).
THE RIPTIDE
Trump Ramps Up Aggression Against Venezuela With Seizure of Ship Not Under US Sanctions
Denmark to summon US ambassador following Greenland envoy appointment
North Korea warns Japan not to seek nukes
Georgia Power’s plan to support potential data center surge with fossil fuel energy faces scrutiny
CATCH O’THE DAY
Scam-o-Rama: Scams on the rise!
Holiday-Related Scams to Watch for in 2025
US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million
Avoid Scams: Investment Fraud and Pig Butchering
The Pig Butchering Scam Explained
RECURRING TIDE
Bill Tilford Update on Venezuela: Our pre-recorded update interview with Bill encountered some audio problems during last week’s live feed. Below is the video for your viewing and listening pleasure!
ICE Tactics, Deportation Fears Limit Access to Health Care for Children of Immigrants: Survey
Trump to double down on immigration despite approval rating drop
New details emerge in $100 million Louvre heist
PRESS POOL
Trump Ally Larry Ellison Puts Up $40 Billion to Help Son Buy CNN Owner
Oscars Bolts From ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
CLOWNFISH SCHOOL
Waymo Robotaxis Snarl San Francisco Traffic During Massive Blackout
FIN’ALLY
Last US cents sold at auction for $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny