In this thoughtful and sober edition of BASIC TRAINING FOR YOUR BRAIN Ed shares his thoughts about what is happening in the country and world and how the killing of Charlie Kirk may have a greater meaning than many know.

Programs are heard weekends on KNST, AM790 in Tucson, AZ and on the I-Heart Radio app. This segment will air at 5:30am and again at 3:30pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025. (Tucson time).

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