Malice at the Palace - basketball's biggest brawl turns 20!

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This week in 2004 NASA cranked up the speed dial to an astonishing Mach 9.6—that’s 7,000 mph—thanks to the experimental X-43A scramjet aircraft. Unlike traditional rockets, this futuristic wonder didn’t rely on onboard oxygen; it sucked in atmospheric air as fuel, reaching record-breaking speeds and paving the way for some thrilling possibilities. We’re talking hypersonic missiles that can outmaneuver anything in sight, a cost-effective boost for space access, and one day, maybe even hypersonic passenger flights (NYC to Tokyo in under two hours, anyone?). We’re ready, but we might want to strap in. 🚀💨

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, a major environmental milestone quietly reshaped the global climate fight. Russia, unexpectedly, ratified the Kyoto Protocol, officially pushing the treaty across the line for worldwide adoption. This historic move forced some climate-dragging countries (cough Australia cough) to reevaluate their priorities. The US sat this one out, but with Russia’s commitment, the protocol aimed to curb emissions, sparking hope that even baby steps could make a difference. 🌱🌎

Not to be outdone by all this high-speed action, SpongeBob SquarePants made a giant splash with his first movie, a hilarious sea-faring adventure where he and his starfish buddy Patrick embarked on a wild quest to save Mr. Krabs. With biker bars, deadly sea creatures, and way too many bubble-blowing antics, the movie raked in $85 million on its opening weekend. SpongeBob proved he could handle high-stakes missions with as much heroism as any superhero, only with a bit more goofiness. 🍍💪🎬

But the month’s real mayhem happened on an NBA court when a fan tossed a drink at Ron Artest (aka Metta World Peace), triggering a legendary on-court brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons, fans included. Dubbed the “Malice at the Palace,” the fight left the league reeling, earning Artest a 73-game suspension, the NBA’s longest ever. And in a truly iconic moment, after the dust settled, Artest turned to a teammate and asked, “Do you think we’re gonna get in trouble for this?” Spoiler: definitely. 🍿😳

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1. intro (00:00:00)

2. show opener (00:00:26)

3. news (00:08:31)

4. sport (00:22:06)

5. music (00:30:22)

6. tv and movies (00:47:02)

7. video games (00:59:30)

8. books we didn't read (01:03:58)

9. hatches, matches and dispatches (01:09:30)

10. show closer (01:13:01)