Topic: Kidney Health

A personal anecdote about wearing a vintage space suit for a Tech TV promotion highlights the claustrophobic nature of the equipment. The discussion moves to the health risks of long-term space travel, specifically citing research that suggests weightlessness and radiation can cause significant kidney damage. This is linked to the extended stay of astronauts currently on the Boeing Starliner.

New York City health officials issued an advisory regarding a record rise in leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread through rat urine. While there were only 24 cases in 2023, the city is sounding the alarm as cases continue to trend upward in 2024. Critics suggest the media focus on "rat urine" may be a distraction from other public health issues or adverse events.

The hosts read a list of donations ranging from $50 to $125, including several "55.18" birthday donations for the host's grandson, Theodore. A listener named Martin Andrzejuk requests "health karma" as he battles a rare kidney disease. The hosts also joke about the lack of "boob donations" despite using a Stormy Daniels-themed "Easter egg" on the donation page.