After one of the hottest weeks on record in Southern California, the heat finally feels like it’s breaking — but not before it made everyone a little nuts in that unseasonably humid high-90s-to-triple-digit stretch Californians just can’t handle. Uncle Luigi runs through who had it worst out there: Caltrans crews paving roads, Marines training at Camp Pendleton, AC installers, and roofers baking on the job. Listeners pile on with their own votes — postal workers, roofers, even redheads — plus a wave of cracked windshields blamed on thermal shock when cold water hits glass that’s been cooked by the heat. And in a cooler blast from the past: this week in 1967, the “Spider-Man” cartoon debuted, introducing a different kind of hero — not born super, just a high-school kid who got bit by a spider. 

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The brutal heat still hanging over Southern California: The back of a UPS truck can hit 140 degrees, AC techs are slamming jobs, one caller admits he garden-naked’d his way through the heatwave, and Valley parents say classrooms are too hot for their sticky, gross kids. Down in OC, a high-school football team treasurer allegedly stole $400,000 — used it to pay off a delinquent mortgage — and is now looking at serious prison time. Lou also debates whether kids should stay in school during a heatwave so campuses keep their funding, or get sent home.  

Then it’s fish tales: The largest bluefin tuna ever caught off California this week, a 500-pounder, plus Lou’s take that Japan overfished them nearly to extinction before fishermen and fish “worked it out.”  

Good news for salad eaters: The lettuce recall is officially over, so Taco Bell is back on the menu without the cyclosporiasis scare — a tummy bug Lou notes sounds a lot like being on GLP-1s.  

Forty-four years ago this weekend, Pete Townshend tried to reboot The Who with “It’s Hard,” and it sparked a big fight with Roger Daltrey. The hour wraps with Chargers talk — Lou’s following the team all season, mural and all — and a kitchen ant invasion so bad he’s wondering if white vinegar is the answer. 

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Hour 1 - Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines on board the USS Abraham Lincoln had a 5-day party in Thailand. Cocktails to-go could be extended in CA. And Guns N' Roses rocked the Rose Bowl this weekend. Eileen Gonzales was there and gives Penrose her glowing review of the concert.

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Hour 2 - Funeral costs are skyrocketing and people are debating whether $100,000 is enough to live on in LA. Chili's is back on top among casual dining restaurants. They're responding with a questionable remodeling effort. And Panda Express is being accused of inauthenticity. Lou jumps to their defense.

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Hour 3 - A local mom is demanding no more Oreos in her daughter's classroom. It's sparking controversy and inspiring catchy AI-created music. The owner of South Point Casino in Las Vegas is losing millions of dollars voluntarily to provide affordable buffets to his customers. Lou wraps up the hour with your listener talkbacks.

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Hour 1-  A Los Angeles high school teacher has started a financial literacy course and the students are loving it. Will classes like this be adopted statewide? Packing school lunches this year is getting more expensive. Lou reminisces on his childhood bologna sandwich and talks accommodating classmate food allergies. A viral trend has married couples trying out “sleep divorce.” Studies show that nearly 1/3rd of couples sleep in separate beds. Lou listens to some of the viral videos, but he’s skeptical on whether this helps or hurts a marriage. The conversation on “sleep divorce” continues. Also, hotels are trialing a QR code system for hotel room tips as cash goes out of style. And what’s the best way to respond to “thank you”?

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Hour 2-  Stevie Nicks recently told the story of her first run-in with Janis Joplin before the creation of Fleetwood Mac. Nicks was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Lou talks about some of his favorite Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks solo songs. Did you know? If you’re single and live in California, you’re likely paying more for your car insurance than if you’re married. Following a consumer lawsuit, the state Supreme Court upheld a ruling that insurers could discriminate in this manner based on statistics. Are booty calls to blame? If a broken windshield isn’t your fault, then why do your insurance rates always go up? What a scam! People are forming relationships and falling in love with their artificial intelligence. Yep, people will soon start looking to marry their preferred robots of choice, and it will likely hit the Supreme Court, according to Lou Penrose. To that end, China is now cracking down on AI boyfriends and girlfriends in a bid to curb loneliness and human emotional dependence on chatbots. Even with money still an object, what things do you buy regardless of price? According to money expert Rachel Cruze? She will spend her money on the following so-called luxury items: Instacart and Costco; valeting at the airport; quality jewelry you can pass down; a financial team that helps you save money; and a good face serum. What’s on Lou’s luxury list? A high-quality washing machine and dryer; high-end vodka; expensive bedding

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Hour 3-  What is the best, most ultimate American sandwich? MTV turns 45 years old this year. A new ABC7 report shows traffic deaths surge 15% on days that popular new albums are released. Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny, and Kendrick Lamar are among the main culprits. Lou gets into the songs he can’t resist rocking out to on the road. Lou takes listener talkbacks on their own favorite songs to jam to in the car. And a town is introducing new limits on ordering drinks at the bar – one drink per 30 minutes. Lou gets to the bottom of it in hopes this rule doesn’t come to California.

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Hour 1 - Darth Vader made an appearance at San Diego City Hall in support of flock cameras. California is considering a new plan to pay kids for perfect school attendance. And Lou reflects on his guest appearance on Monks & Merrill this week and laments the lack of fast food talk on their show.

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Hour 2 - Lou Penrose pays tribute to the final Led Zeppelin record, In Through the Out Door, released 47 years ago this weekend. From John Bonham's legendary drumming to the band's new musical direction, there is plenty to unpack. And, a viral trend has people "tanmaxxing," but doctors are warning against it.

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