# SSAB - May 1, 2026

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Podcast: [The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audio-blog-of-steven-sirski-7041700)
Published: 2026-05-01T13:20:54+00:00
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## Resource

Just watched the speeches! How were they?! King Charles is in the US! What do I think?! What do the Brits think?! Charles’ speech in Congress was steeped in history, but the speeches at the dinner were a lot more funny. “He got the Democrats to stand.” Historical references throughout! Did you get all of them? His comment about re-arranging the White House back in… 1814. And if not for the Brits, then the US would be speaking French! First of the month and the countdown begins! Gotta get going or else risk visa problems! Where should I go? Speaking of leaving, UAE leaves OPEC! Big deal or who cares? And Burger Fest this weekend, the Labour Day weekend. Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA ***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Language vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlog Google Stock Tracker Sheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kbpCC2cieuq23zYyr0-WznPRogVX0aS86BF4_vPvgMY/edit?usp=sharing Hope you have a great one!! 00:00 Cold Open Headlines00:37 Podcast Intro Beijing01:55 UAE Leaves OPEC02:39 King Charles US Visit05:24 Speeches Highlights08:30 Reactions Brits Girlfriend11:44 Royal Protocol Oddities16:16 Visa Run Countdown17:57 Selling Stuff Purge24:15 University Job Dilemma27:55 Visa Options Canton Fair31:29 Where To Travel Next35:31 Oil Stocks Tracker37:31 BurgerFest Weekend Plans39:12 Wrap Up Links Support

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