Topic: Covid Memorial

Cambridge, Massachusetts, implemented a mandatory mask policy for all outdoor spaces, including wide-open fields and basketball courts. Violators faced a $300 fine as the city cited a slight uptick in cases among returning college students. In Washington D.C., the COVID-19 Memorial Project placed 20,000 flags on the National Mall to honor the 200,000 Americans who had died from the disease.

Golfer Jon Rahm was forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament while leading by six strokes after testing positive for COVID-19. Rahm was asymptomatic but was removed from the competition due to PGA contact tracing protocols. The incident sparked debate regarding the fairness of testing protocols for asymptomatic athletes.

Golfer Jon Rahm was forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament while holding a six-stroke lead after testing positive for COVID-19. The withdrawal cost Rahm a potential $1.6 million prize and sparked confusion as he appeared asymptomatic. The hosts speculate on whether the disqualification was influenced by betting interests or Rahm's Spanish nationality.