Topic: Electric Boats

Donald Trump shared a lengthy anecdote about the dangers of electric boats, questioning whether a passenger would be electrocuted if a heavy battery-powered boat sank. He concluded that he would choose electrocution over being eaten by a nearby shark. The story, which referenced his uncle's connection to MIT, was criticized by the hosts as a sign of Trump losing his typical rhetorical focus.

A tour of the Amsterdam canals reveals a transition toward sustainable maritime transport, with a mandate requiring all canal boats to be electric by 2018. The discussion highlights the phase-out of diesel and outboard motors in favor of electric propulsion. One host recounts a personal experience on an electric tour boat passing former residences.