House prices are at a record high while mortgage rates are also still high ... so much so that we learned this week that an American has to make $117,000 a year in salary to afford a median house anywhere in the United States. So, is it time to just rent? And when will the Fed lower the interest rates?

Thursday morning’s biggest stories for 8-7-25, including the salute to the heroism of exceptional veterans on this Purple Heart Day. And Pres. Trump’s reshaping of the US economy with historic new investment and the flood of cash into the Treasury’s coffers.

Hour 4 of the Bob Rose Show on the latest economic news, as Apple makes the largest production investment in the US. Trump hits another home run, on the tariffs and jobs front. Plus all the morning’s breaking news for 8-7-25

The show-ending “Smoking Gun” segment on the Thursday Bob Rose Show 8-7-25

Lincoln knew that for the US to survive, the north and south had to unite after the Civil War. Recognition of the sacrifices of war dead, on both sides, was the purpose of the Reconciliation Monument at Arlington National Cemetery, which is being returned after removal during the Biden years. Remembering our history, on the Bob Rose Show

Social media is like alcohol…people reveal their true feelings. Chairman of the Alachua County GOP Tim Marden on the abusive Facebook post by School Board Chair Dr. Sarah Rockwell, mocking the death of Hulk Hogan. The public and Florida’s Dept. of Education are demanding accountability, and the outrage continues to reverberate. Plus a deep dive on local government fiscal accountability, ‘Magma Math’ conflict-of-interest, and news on the upcoming ‘Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ’

Hour 3 of the Bob Rose with an update on the shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia, where a base sergeant was taken down by nearby troops after injuring 5. Plus all the Thursday morning breaking news for 8-7-25

Marion County Sheriff’s Office is focused on removing child predators, after recent arrests of serious criminals attracting and pursuing kids on-line and in local communities. The importance of keeping children safe as the new school year starts, plus the recent successful school supplies drive, and honoring heroes at the PTSD Run-Walk benefitting local charities…with Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak

Hour 2 of the Thursday Bob Rose Show, including Trump’s case for federal takeover of Washington, DC. The impetus for the president making the nation’s capital a shining example of American greatness, after the violent beating of a 19-year-old member of the DOGE team. Plus all the morning’s biggest stories and breaking news for 8-7-25

Hour 1 of the Bob Rose Show on the countdown to the first day of school, as parents celebrate the return to normalcy. Plus all the Thursday morning breaking news for 8-7-25