A bunch of American oil companies announce quarterly earnings this time of year, and they’re doing pretty well. Oil prices are up and crude production hit a record high last week. Will a strong 2026 mean more capital investment in 2027? That remains to be seen. Also in this episode: Companies swap their stock exchange affiliation, AI floods academic journal submissions, and one family leaves a life in Idaho to protect their trans daughter.
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