The August edition of the ICBW podcast is now available for download or streaming.  Part 1 deals with the threat of the new "delta" COVID variant, as well as future ones; part 2 explores increasing government regulation of--and private-sector use restrictions on--consumer goods; and part 3 discusses recent billionaire forays into space.  We hope this content helps you pass the time as you enter your umpteenth lockdown, mask firmly affixed to face, and we encourage you--as always--to respond via appropriately virus-free comments on this post.