Rti host Michelle Chiang joins me in the studio to explore the headlines —from new rules aiming to reshape everyday devices, to conservation efforts for vulnerable species, and a reminder that even routine jobs can become moments of joy with the right attitude.

This episode's headlines:

EU rules bring back replaceable smartphone batteries in 2027.

Landmark conservation deed protects tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea.

Teen parking attendant in China goes viral for turning traffic duty into a dance.

Source: John Cannon (2026). New ‘conservation deed’ aims to protect tree kangaroos, forests, people in Papua New Guinea. Mongabay.