Just A Dude and the News: 09/05/2025

Summary In this episode of Just a Dude in the News, Nathan Bollman covers a range of significant stories from September 2025, including a shakeup at the CDC, legal battles over higher education funding, investigations into the Federal Reserve, new border security measures in Texas, highlights from the NFL and US Open, updates on COVID vaccines, the reopening of an immigration detention center, and layoffs in the oil industry. The episode wraps up with reflections on the future of the podcast amidst personal changes.   Takeaways Kennedy's testimony at the Senate is stirring debate. The CDC's restructuring could impact public health policies. A federal judge's ruling on Harvard funding is significant. The Federal Reserve is under scrutiny with ongoing investigations. Texas is taking bold steps in border security measures. The NFL season kickoff brings excitement and predictions. Osaka and Anisimova's comebacks are inspiring stories. COVID vaccine updates are causing public health discussions. The reopening of Alligator Alcatraz raises environmental concerns. Layoffs in the oil industry reflect broader economic challenges.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Current Events 01:07 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate Testimony After CDC Shakeup 02:49 Legal Battles and Higher Education Funding 04:12 Justice Department Probes Fed Governor Lisa Cook 05:33 Trump’s Fed Nominee, Stephen Miran, Faces Senate Scrutiny 06:48 Texas Border Security Measures Expanded 08:16 NFL Season Kicks Off with Big Questions 09:28 U.S. Open Tennis Heats Up with Osaka and Anisimova 10:33 COVID Vaccine Changes Spark Debate 11:48 Alligator Alcatraz Reopens After Appeals Court Ruling 13:14 ConocoPhillips Announces Major Layoffs   Keywords CDC, health policy, Trump administration, Federal Reserve, border security, NFL, US Open, COVID vaccines, immigration, oil industry Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!