
Episode #236
US government pauses Big Bend National Park border project as backlash grows
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss a controversial border project involving Big Bend National Park in Texas, plus more on an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., an annual speech from Singapore’s prime minister, a doctors’ strike in Paraguay, and Independence Day in Ukraine. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more . These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter . This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Theresa Seiger, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Michael Archer, and James Morgan. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe . Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com , browse the Factal blog , or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

