# ​Pollen Apocalypse & The Robot That Ended Sports

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Podcast: [Opie Unfiltered (Opie Radio Podcast)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/opie-radio-67207)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:28:28+00:00
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## Resource

​Spring in New York City has officially turned into a Pollen Apocalypse . Between the "Triple Bloom" and Thunderstorm Asthma , humans are struggling to breathe—meanwhile, a humanoid robot in China just crushed the half-marathon world record in 50 minutes. Is the human race officially obsolete?​ Inside this episode: ​ Robot Overlords: Breaking down the "Lightning" robot’s insane 13.1-mile run. ​ The NYC Sneeze-Fest: Why the Saharan dust trap is making this the worst allergy year on record. ​ Smoking Isn't Cool: From looking like a rebel to looking like a shivering idiot hugging yourself for warmth. ​ Nostalgia Trip: The bitter history of Moxie Soda and the "No Frills" yellow-label brand. ​ The Presidential Button: If Trump has a Diet Coke button, what did other presidents use their desk button for?

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