Hey there, polka crew, it’s Jeff, your accordion-thrashin’ host, dishin’ a news roundup fiercer than a rattlesnake in a dust storm! Episode 6, “Lookout Bellow!,” is a rowdy hoedown, tearin’ through June 1–7, 2025, with a kick zappier than a live wire. I’m packin’ 24 headlines into a polka scorcher, from Trump’s travel ban lockin’ the gates to ICE raids rattlin’ LA’s day laborers, plus Musk’s X brawl with Trump and RFK’s fry-shunnin’ diet crusade. Then, “Civil Riots Serenade” storms in with some totally 80s pop fire, shreddin’ the CRS’s civil rights hustle, inspired by Auron Macintyre’s X thread on the subject: https://x.com/AuronMacintyre/status/1930276942294483137!

Polka Week in Review: June 1 to June 7, 2025

Polka week in review, June first to seventh news, Headlines scream, the polka’s dream, let’s take a cruise! From Trump’s Big Bans to Riot Plans, let’s go 1 2 3, Grab your accordion, let’s set it, Adjust Accordionly!

Judge Saves TPS for Venezuelans, and a Remittance Tax, Muslim in Boulder, Chucking Fire, Trump Ships his family fast, Booker’s “Salute,” and Bono’s Stats, Musk Bats both away, Musk and Trump Kayfabe it out, DOGE Cuts spark the fray! Ukraine Drones Russia, Peace Talks take a dive, ICE in Beantown and LA, Illegals Run for their lives!

Week’s a riot, news won’t quiet, hear the polka sing, From Terror Flops to MAGA’s Tops, let the tubas ring!

Hey! Etna Blows Jean-Pierre’s Woes, steps on Tapper’s lines! Ho! Zelenskyy Whines, Putin Shines, NATO Maligns! No Globalist Lies, we’ll keep the beat, our roots hold strong, Hey! Ho! Adjust Accordionly!

Hobbs Vetoes for China, as they Smuggle Fungus, what a sin! Trump Cans Nineteen Lands, Dems Cry it’s “a Muslim Ban” again! Sesame Street’s Flag, FBI Hunts Docs who Trans Kids! East Palestine’s Cancer Spike, Biden’s Plight what Mayor Pete did! Judge Slaps Trump, Hormone Bump, Trans Inmates keep shots! Hegseth Changes Names of Boats, no more Milk Yachts!

Week’s a spark, rips through the dark, polka’s got that flair, From Woke’s Fakes to Trump’s Big Stakes, news fills the air!

Hey! Israel Wants Iran War, déjà vu’s a polka blast! Ho! LA’s Riots Flare, National Guard unleashed at last! No Elite’s Deceit, we’ll keep the beat, our roots hold strong, Hey! Ho! Adjust Accordionly!

Week’s a fire, hearts climb higher, hear the polka’s roar, From Travel Bans to Riot Plans, we settle the score! With Grit and Might, we’ll win the fight, polka’s hearty sound, Dance to the News, Accordion’s Muse, let truth’s sound be found!

Hey! Fake Nazis Nabbed, it’s COVID Again, what a Clown Show! Ho! California Red? Rolls Scrubbed, San Diego Goes! RFK Says Diets Kill, don’t pass the Fries, my man, Troops in LA, Riots Rage, Governor Newsom’s in a Can! ICE Raids, Mexican Parades, MAGA’s got the Crown! Travel Ban’s Tight, Dems Ignite, Riots Burn it down! Drums and Brass, Guitar’s Fast Pass, our spirit’s never wrong, Hey! Ho! Adjust Accordionly!

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News Headlines Covered: June 1 to June 7, 2025

* Federal Judge Upholds TPS for Venezuelans (May 31–June 7)A federal judge extended Temporary Protected Status for 5,000 Venezuelans, allowing them to remain and work in the US.

* Remittance Tax Proposed for Latin America (May 31–June 7)A proposed 5% tax on remittances to Latin America sparked debate online about its potential impact on migrant communities.

* Boulder Protester Attempts Arson (June 1)Egyptian national Mohamad Soliman threw Molotov cocktails at Boulder protesters, shouting “Free Palestine,” and set himself on fire.

* Boulder Protester’s Family Faces Deportation (June 1)Federal authorities detained the family of Mohamad Soliman after his arson attempt in Boulder, but a judge paused their deportation.

* Booker’s Gesture Labeled “Nazi Salute” by Online Critics (June 1)Senator Cory Booker’s arm gesture during a speech was called a “Nazi salute” by some online commentators, prompting a response from Elon Musk.

* Bono Claims USAID Cuts Caused 300,000 Deaths (June 1)Musician Bono stated that Trump’s USAID budget cuts led to 300,000 deaths, drawing a rebuttal from Elon Musk, fueling online debates.

* Musk and Trump Clash Over DOGE Budget Cuts (June 2–7)The Freedom Caucus supported Trump’s DOGE budget reductions targeting USAID and PBS, but a deleted post by Elon Musk sparked speculation of a feud.

* Ukraine Conducts Drone Strikes on Russia (June 2)Ukrainian drones, supported by NATO, struck Russian targets, escalating tensions before scheduled peace negotiations.

* Peace Talks Falter as Zelenskyy Remains Noncommittal (June 2)Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s reluctance to commit to peace talks with Russia, amid ongoing drone strikes, drew online skepticism.

* ICE Raids Detain 1,500 in Boston and LA (June 3)Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted large-scale raids, detaining 1,500 undocumented immigrants in Boston and Los Angeles.

* Mount Etna Erupts, Disrupts Sicily Tourism (June 3–6)Mount Etna erupted, spewing lava and ash, causing tourists to evacuate parts of Sicily and prompting online discussions.

* Jean-Pierre’s Memoir Reveals White House Operations (June 3–6)Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre published a memoir detailing internal Biden administration dynamics.

* Zelenskyy Criticizes Putin for Avoiding Peace Talks (June 4)Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russian President Putin of evading peace negotiations, citing ongoing assassination concerns.

* Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Chinese Land Purchases (June 4–6)Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation that would have restricted Chinese entities from purchasing Arizona land, prompting criticism online.

* Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Damaging Fungus (June 4–6)Two Chinese nationals were detained for attempting to smuggle a fungus harmful to US agriculture, labeled as potential “agroterrorism.”

* Trump Imposes Travel Ban on 19 Countries (June 4)President Trump announced a travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Haiti, citing terrorism risks.

* FBI Investigates Medical Procedures for Transgender Youth (June 5)The FBI launched an investigation into doctors performing medical procedures on transgender youth, prompting polarized reactions online.

* Sesame Street Pride Flag Display Draws Criticism (June 5)Sesame Street’s display of a pride flag sparked controversy, with conservative critics accusing the show of promoting an agenda to children.

* East Palestine Reports Cancer Increase After Train Derailment (June 5)Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, reported rising cancer cases, attributing them to the 2023 train derailment.

* Judge Rules Prisons Must Provide Hormone Therapy for Trans Inmates (June 6)Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ordered that prisons continue providing hormone therapy for transgender inmates.

* National Guard Deployed to Quell Los Angeles Riots (June 6–7)President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after riots erupted following ICE raids, with protesters setting fires.

* Navy Considers Renaming Ships Honoring Tubman, Milk (June 6)The US Navy is reviewing proposals to rename ships honoring Harriet Tubman and Harvey Milk, prompting debates online.

* AIPAC Advocates for US Action Against Iran (June 7)The American Israel Public Affairs Committee intensified calls for US intervention against Iran, dividing opinions online.

* FBI Arrests Alleged “Nazis” in Washington State (June 7)The FBI arrested individuals in Washington state accused of posing as Nazis, with some commentators questioning the operation’s authenticity.

Health Experts Recommend Masks for New COVID Variant (June 7)Public health officials urged mask-wearing due to the emergence of COVID variant NB181, prompting varied reactions online.

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Civil Riots Serenade

Hush now children gather near A tricky tale of rights we hold so dear For reasons none of us can say Our civil riots serenade

In sixty-four they spun a song A civil dream but something’s wrong With shiny smiles they grabbed your hand Led you dancing through their plan

Oh that freedom tune’s a catchy lie Hides the truth don’t question why The mask slips off their game’s a bust Their “peace” reduces us to dust

They scheme and snoop to dim your spark They hush your voice out in the dark Your heart’s their ENEMY Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh

They stir the crowds they light the flame Chant their slogans play their game With Huxtable grins they sell the spin While heritage folks lose their kin

They pull the strings to clip your wings They mute the truth while chaos sings Your heart’s their ENEMY Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh

Round and round the shadows creep CRS keeps secrets deep Hush don’t cry just play along Close your eyes and hum their song

Boston’s scars they swept away Trayvon’s cries in summer’s sway Lewiston’s plea a twisted play They hide the truth and turn the day Spin their tales control the fight While cities burn into the night

Ferguson’s fire they shaped the lore A staged-up clash to lock the doorThey spin lies to keep us blind From truths that spark the heart and mind

Sanford’s call they drowned in shade Built their walls where voices fade With honeyed lies they dodge the strife To cage the souls that chase the life

They plot and scheme to break your call They hunt the brave who stand up tall Your heart’s their ENEMY Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh Round and round the shadows creep CRS keeps secrets deep Hush don’t cry just play along Close your eyes and hum their song

The veil’s been torn their game’s a sham A civil trick to build a dam They spun their lies to cage the free To crush the heart of you and me Purge their lies their sneaky deed They fear your spirit’s SEED

They scheme and snoop to dim your spark They hush your voice out in the dark Your heart’s their ENEMY Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh

Round and round the shadows creep CRS keeps secrets deep Hush don’t cry just play along Close your eyes and hum their song

Your heart is their ENEMY Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh

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