Screwworm in is back, Middle East MOUs, and World Cup moments we love

Screwworm in is back, Middle East MOUs, and World Cup moments we love

Author: Amanda Stephens, Hanna Bilinski,Rti June 22, 2026 Duration: 0:00
This week hosts Amanda and Hanna are tackling screwworm in the United States, the Iran war again (with a little early guessing about the newly-announced MOU), and wrap up with all the fun interactions taking over our feeds of world-cup travelers discovering a new love for host-cities. Read along with us! Screwworm: 1. How Nuclear Flies Protect You from Flesh-Eating Parasites (Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell/ Youtube), 2. Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime (Max Saltman, CNN), 3. Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas (Jeffery Collins and AP, PBS), 4. Screwworm spread tests US readiness after Trump staffing cuts (Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill) Middle East MOU: 1. Inside Trump’s New Deal with Iran ( Rachel Abrams and David E. Sanger, The New York Times' Podcast "The Daily"), 2. Trump says the US and Iran have signed a deal to end the war - as it happened (Kylie MacLellan, Farouq Suleiman, Dagmarah Mackos and Zoe Law, Reuters), 3. Oil and gas unlikely to return to prewar prices for months even if Hormuz reopens (Jillian Ambrose, The Guardian), 4. Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US framework deal faces first test (Aleksandar Brezar, Euronews) Fifa interactions: 1. FIFA World Cup Fans Visiting America Are Going Viral for the Most Wholesome Reasons (Liz Kocan, CNET)

Every week, writers Hanna Bilinski and Amanda Stephens find themselves stuck in the same cycle: falling down a rabbit hole of alarming headlines and relentless updates. The Doomscroll News Report is their attempt to climb back out and make sense of it all. Instead of just recapping the major international stories that flooded their feeds, they pause to place each event within a broader context, asking what it really means for the global conversation. This isn't a straight news broadcast; it's a dialogue between two curious observers who bring on knowledgeable guests to deepen the discussion. By weaving together expert insight with their own perspectives as individuals striving to stay informed, they create a space for understanding that goes beyond the reactive nature of the daily news cycle. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary conversation that seeks clarity and connection amidst the noise, offering a thoughtful alternative to the endless scroll.
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