On my five minute fix, I opine on what can we take away from Columbus Day as the push to cancel Christopher Columbus continues to grow.

I defend the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus on Alex Garrett Podcasting and that Steve Vaccaro, Ray Negron and Joe Slaninka!

Retired CPA John DiGirolamo talks with Alex Garrett Podcasting about his work with combating sex trafficking and his 'It is Not About' series.

Link: https://itisnotabout.com/

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News items:

Election Software CEO arrested : https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ceo-of-election-software-firm-held-on-id-info-theft-charges/

Feds say Hunter Biden could be charged: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/10/06/hunter-biden-tax-gun-charges/

The symbolism of Aaron Judge hitting 62 on game number 161 surpassing fellow Yankee legend Roger Maris for most home runs in a single season for the American League! As heard on Alex Garrett Podcasting!

More information on the All Rise Foundation: https://www.aaronjudgeallrisefoundation.org/

The link to the commemorative coin offered by Fanatics, Inc. celebrating 62 and Aaron Judge's achievement in 2022: https://t.co/fcvD8tJ4Br; use promo code ACORN right now!

We have a Real Talk with Ronald Lin, podcaster and current candidate for Bergen County Commissioner in NJ! Why does Ronnie want one leg up for the community of Bergen County? I ask him just that on Alex Garrett Podcasting! Ronald Lin's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/realtalkwithronnie

This episode of One Leg Up with Alex Garrett is inaugurally sponsored by the affiliate program of Raymour and Flanagan! 75th anniversary sale going on right now, CLICK THE LINK! (https://raymour-and-flanigan.c9ftyd.net/0Jv3dV)

As the Mets get rained out, a chance to catch up with Alex Garrett Podcasting contributor Lou Terminello! We talk NL East, Tua and even expectations Lou has for the Nets, a team he proud to be an executive for during his career in sports!

A spate of brain injuries dramatically displayed by Miami Dolphin QB Tua Tagovailoa has led me to question why the NFLPA is waiting until now to adapt its protocols in partnership with the NFL. How was he cleared after last week’s first half?!

Links to NJ HS sports injuries as highlighted by Eddie Granado, AlexGPodcast Contributor

Linden, NJ: https://abc7ny.com/linden-new-jersey-high-school-football-player-dies/12250851/

Holmdel,NJ: https://abc7ny.com/nj-sports-injuries-high-school-football-st-johns-vianney/12272629/

UConn’s study on NJ HS FOOTBALL POLICIES: https://ksi.uconn.edu/high-school-state-policies-2-2-2/new-jersey/#

Michigan and Nebraska schools: https://www.ky3.com/2022/09/28/another-varsity-high-school-football-team-cancels-remainder-season/?outputType=amp

Exactly 61 years ago today, Roger Maris surpassed Babe Ruth with 61. Today, Alex Garrett's Sports Spotlight shines on Howard Kellman, who got to call a game on WFAN with the Yankees that featured Aaron Judge earlier this season. Kellman and I discuss the impact the chase for 61 had on him as a young baseball fan and why he wrote '61 Humorous & Inspiring Lessons I Learned from Baseball' !

Links:

Howard's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Humorous-Inspiring-Lessons-Learned-Baseball/dp/144909984X

Howard Kellman's professional website: http://www.howardkellman.com/

Official statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on the FDNY EMS worker Lt. Russo-Elling killed in the line of duty: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-directs-flags-half-staff-honor-fallen-fdny-ems-lieutenant-alison-russo-elling

Yes, President Biden IS doing work to help Floridians amidst Hurricane Ian. Why I give him praise on this five minute fix!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/29/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-disaster-declaration/