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63 THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT BEAVERS

NATIONAL DAY: National Mule Day — Honoring the stubborn, hardworking half-donkey that helped build America.

BIRTHDAY: Pat Sajak (born 1946) — Longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host; turns 80.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1881 — The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral erupted in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.

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THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT BEAVERS (NBC BAY AREA)

Beaver dams on San Jose’s Guadalupe River are trapping silt on salmon spawning gravel just as Chinook spawn, NBC Bay Area reports; Valley Water sees no flood risk and is checking fish passage. But bigger threats are human-made: channelization, dams, low, warm releases, mercury and trash. Runs fell from about 1,000 adults in the late 1990s to nearly none (PLOS One).

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MARX OUT OF TEN (FOX NEWS)

Fox News Digital asked more than a dozen University of Michigan students to define socialism. Answers ranged from Nordic-style safety nets and “mostly I think of Canada” to government ownership of production; several said peers seem confused, and at least a dozen declined to go on camera. A March Fox poll found a record 38% of voters say moving toward socialism would be good.

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SPRING FORWARD, FALL FLAT (NBC NEWS)

Clocks fall back at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, making daylight time permanent, 308-117 in July, but the Senate never voted; it sat in the Commerce Committee as senators left for the midterms. Sen. Tom Cotton blocked a fast-track try in Oct. 2025, and Trump posted Cotton’s cellphone number. Sleep doctors favor permanent standard time.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

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62 SOCIAL SECURITY ZOMBIES

NATIONAL DAY: National Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day — Strictly figurative—vent about workplace annoyances.

BIRTHDAY: “Weird Al” Yankovic (born 1959) — Musician and parody king; turns 67.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1941 — Disney’s animated film Dumbo had its world premiere.

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SOCIAL SECURITY ZOMBIES (KTVU)

Social Security says its database cleanup added 17 million missing death dates and filled citizenship information gaps in approximately 25 million records. Another 8.5 million citizenship-status corrections are underway. The agency calls it its largest cleanup ever. Missing death dates do not, by themselves, establish that those individuals were receiving benefits.

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20,000 REASONS TO VOTE (FOX NEWS)

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says DOJ verified 20,000 noncitizens on California voter rolls. California disputes the federal findings, and litigation is underway. The government’s broader court filings describe the individuals as likely noncitizens. Registration is distinct from casting a ballot; the claim does not establish 20,000 illegal votes.

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I’M GONNA TELL MY MUMMY! (NOT THE BEE)

Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum removed Egyptian human remains from display, citing respect for the deceased and concerns about displaying remains without documented consent. Removed items reportedly include a mummified head, hand, foot, and a priest’s remains. Critics call it political correctness; museum officials describe it as contemporary ethical practice.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

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Colokum Craft Coffee

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Boomer Bunker Dischord

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61 OMARITHON!

OMARITHON! (NOT THE BEE)

Rep. Ilhan Omar is asking supporters for donations following a federal search of her Washington home amid an immigration-related investigation. She accuses the Trump administration of intimidation and says she will keep campaigning. Omar denies wrongdoing. Reporting describes the appeal as campaign fundraising; the supplied article does not establish a dedicated legal-defense fund.

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THEY’RE BRINGING IT HOME (NEW YORK POST)

Rapper Tufawon urged Americans to become more radical after visiting student demonstrators in France, according to the New York Post. He says his remarks were figurative and not intended to incite violence. Separately, CodePink is promoting a Washington protest it describes as peaceful resistance.

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FRENCH APPLE PIE (NEW YORK POST)

Looters who stole iPhones from an Apple Store in Lille, France, reportedly discovered their haul came with a warning: the devices were disabled and being tracked. The New York Post describes video showing the security message after the October 17 looting. The warning instructed whoever held the phone to return it to the store and said local authorities would be alerted.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

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60 BURNED TWICE!

NATIONAL DAY: International Day of the Nacho — The ultimate snack tribute.

(The global snack phenomenon known as nachos originated in 1943 in the border city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico)

BIRTHDAY: Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) — Israeli politician; turns 77.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1991 — Apple released the first PowerBook laptops, helping popularize portable computing.

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BURNED TWICE! (NEW YORK POST)

California awarded nearly $369 million in federal recovery funds from the devastating 2018 wildfires to affordable-housing developers without requiring them to house wildfire survivors. The California Post investigation found that while developers received major awards, some fire victims were still struggling to rebuild nearly eight years later. State officials defend the spending as replacing lost housing, but critics question who actually benefits from disaster relief.

WNBA SNUBS ANTHEM (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK)

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court before the national anthem at both Games 1 and 2 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco, returning seconds after the performances ended. The league’s 2026 rulebook requires players, coaches, and trainers to stand in line during the anthem. Neither team nor the WNBA had explained the absences to OutKick, raising questions about the rule and its enforcement.

STAR UNLINKED (GROUND NEWS)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States resumed intelligence sharing after a brief interruption that left Ukraine without advance warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks for three days. The reported disruption followed disagreements over strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio disputes that intelligence sharing was suspended, leaving conflicting accounts of what actually happened.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

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59 WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN?

NATIONAL DAY: National Chicken and Waffles Day — The sweet-and-savory combo.

BIRTHDAY: Snoop Dogg (born 1971) — Rapper and entrepreneur; turns 55.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2011 — Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed by rebel forces.

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WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN? (NOT THE BEE)

A Minneapolis restaurant that eliminated menu prices and let customers pay what they could has announced plans to close at the end of 2026. Post Modern Times experimented with a donation-based model for about six months before restoring fixed prices. The restaurant also faced financial problems and neighborhood complaints. Its closure raises questions about whether goodwill and voluntary payments can sustain a business.

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BORDER PATROL SHARKS (NEW YORK POST)

A boat carrying an estimated 27 people capsized October 16 approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. Sixteen Mexican nationals were rescued, including three with injuries consistent with shark bites. Eleven passengers remained missing after the Coast Guard suspended its search. The incident occurred along a maritime smuggling route, although authorities had not confirmed the vessel’s purpose or destination.

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FRENCH FRIED (FOX NEWS)

French authorities face scrutiny after intelligence officials reportedly underestimated the scale of nationwide protests that erupted into violent unrest. Officials anticipated approximately 200,000 demonstrators, but reported turnout reached 550,000. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign amid criticism of the security response, but President Emmanuel Macron declined the offer and ordered a review.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

58 HERE COMES THE JUDGE

NATIONAL DAY: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day — Third Monday in October; declutter your computer. (brings to the question… when do you get frustrated and quit?)

BIRTHDAY: John Lithgow (born 1945) — Actor (3rd Rock from the Sun, The Crown); turns 81.

(who was the better weirdo John Lithgow or Christopher Walken)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1987 — Black Monday: the Dow Jones fell about 22.6% in the largest one-day percentage drop in its history.

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HERE COMES THE JUDGE (CNN)

A federal judge approved the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home but restricted investigators' access to her congressional records. The Justice Department is investigating allegations involving immigration documents, possible false statements, and potential conspiracy. Judge Matthew Sharbaugh required safeguards for protected legislative materials. Omar denies wrongdoing and has not been charged.

UP IN SMOKE (FOX NEWS)

A historic French town hall built in 1883 was largely destroyed after rioters set it ablaze during nationwide protests over soaring living costs. The roof collapsed, much of the exterior was lost, and approximately 400 people were arrested across France on October 17. French officials blamed violent far-left groups as more than half a million demonstrators took to the streets.

COLD CIRCUMSTANCES (NEW YORK POST)

Two hikers from Utah, ages 19 and 20, survived a 36-hour ordeal on California’s Mount Shasta after getting lost in freezing temperatures near 14 degrees. Unprepared for an overnight stay, they lost phone power and wandered into a steep gulch surrounded by cliffs up to 50 feet high. Search-and-rescue crews located them on October 13, and both escaped without injuries.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

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57 NO MORE HORSING AROUND

NATIONAL DAY: National Dictionary Day — Honors Noah Webster’s birthday and the love of words.

BIRTHDAY: Tim Robbins (born 1958) — Actor and director (The Shawshank Redemption); turns 68.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1846 — William Morton demonstrated ether anesthesia in the first public surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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NO MORE HORSING AROUND (THE GUARDIAN)

New York City could be putting its iconic horse-drawn carriage rides out to pasture. A renewed push to ban the industry has reignited a fight between animal welfare advocates, carriage drivers, and supporters of a longstanding tourist attraction. Critics argue that horses don't belong in busy city traffic, while drivers say their animals are cared for and their livelihoods are at stake.

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LIVE EXECUTION TRUMPED (FOX NEWS)

President Trump has ruled out livestreaming the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan, rejecting the idea of turning capital punishment into a public broadcast. . The decision raises a provocative question: Should executions be private acts of justice, or should the public be allowed to witness what the government does in its name?

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THE UNCOLA PART DUEX (FOX BUSINESS)

Social Security's annual cost-of-living increase is back in the headlines, but so is the program's looming funding crisis. Retirees are watching how much their monthly checks will rise while policymakers confront projected trust-fund shortfalls. Higher benefits may help with household expenses, but annual increases also add to program costs. Is the COLA keeping seniors afloat, or are Americans watching a retirement system slowly run out of financial breathing room?

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

56 CORNELL ON DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION

NATIONAL DAY: National Grouch Day — Permission to grumble for the day.

BIRTHDAY: Emeril Lagasse (born 1959) — Chef and TV personality; turns 67.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1951 — I Love Lucy premiered on CBS.

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CORNELL ON DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION (NPR)

Cornell University has suspended fraternity parties following sexual assault allegations involving seven men and a former student. A civil lawsuit has renewed scrutiny of the university's handling of the 2024 incident, prompting student protests and demands for accountability. Cornell's response raises questions about campus safety, disciplinary procedures, and whether universities act decisively before public pressure mounts.

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INFLATION NATION (GROUND NEWS)

U.S. inflation reportedly climbed to 3.7% in September, exceeding forecasts and putting renewed pressure on American households. Rising gasoline and energy costs are major concerns as consumers continue dealing with elevated prices for necessities. The latest figures raise questions about purchasing power, interest rates, and whether economic statistics reflect what Americans experience at the checkout counter.

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THE UN-COLA (KTVU FOX 2)

Social Security's reported 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is 3.6%, potentially adding approximately $75 per month to the average retired worker's benefit. But rising household expenses and possible Medicare premium increases could absorb some of that additional income. For millions of retirees, the real question isn't how much their benefits increase—it's how much purchasing power they retain.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

55 MISO HORNY…

NATIONAL DAY: National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day — Second Wednesday in October.

BIRTHDAY: Usher (born 1978) — Singer and performer; turns 48.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1947 — Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in the Bell X-1.

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MISO HORNY… (NEW YORK POST)

Forget the California Gold Rush—there’s a new kind of prospecting in Silicon Valley! Matchmakers say women are increasingly targeting wealthy AI engineers as potential husbands, especially employees at companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. With fortunes potentially waiting in stock options, the competition for Mr. Right has apparently become a competition for Mr. Rich. Is it true love, financial planning, or artificial intimacy?

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IF WE COULD ONLY PREVENT ONE DEATH… (NOT THE BEE)

Two lawful permanent residents in Alabama have been arrested and federally charged with allegedly voting illegally. Prosecutors say a Jamaican national voted in the 2024 election, while a Peruvian national voted in multiple elections despite neither being a U.S. citizen. Both face up to a year in prison if convicted. The cases revive questions about voter verification, election safeguards, and how illegal ballots get through the system.

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TURNING THE TABLES ON FLOCK (THE SURVIVAL PODCAST)

A Canadian software engineer built his own automatic license plate reader—but programmed it to track police vehicles instead of ordinary motorists. When officers reportedly visited his home expressing privacy and safety concerns, the irony practically wrote itself. Jack Spirko argues the experiment exposes a double standard surrounding Flock-style surveillance. If tracking everyone is acceptable for public safety, why does the conversation change when police become the subjects?

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

54 XCountry XDresser

NATIONAL DAY: National No Bra Day — Breast cancer awareness observance.

BIRTHDAY: Marie Osmond (born 1959) — Singer and TV personality; turns 67.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2021 — William Shatner, at age 90, became the oldest person to reach space on a Blue Origin flight.

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BROWN SHIRT BARBIE? (NEW YORK POST)

Has Barbie joined the Third Reich, or are people seeing things? A CVS shopper sparked an online uproar after spotting what she believed were Nazi salutes on the packaging of a gymnast-themed Barbie doll. Background figures with raised arms prompted boycott calls against Mattel, while others insisted they were simply cheering spectators.

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JERRY’S GAZA JAB (NOT THE BEE)

Jerry Seinfeld turned a pro-Palestinian heckler's interruption into an unexpected punchline. Seinfeld sarcastically declared his support for the accusations being shouted at him, then joked that he'd send the protester's ticket money to Israel. Seconds later, he changed his mind and said he'd keep the money himself. Another heckler discovers that interrupting a professional comedian can backfire spectacularly.

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CROSS COUNTRY CROSSDRESSER (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK)

A transgender runner at Washington's Camas High School switched from the boys' cross-country team to the girls' team midseason, sparking objections from competing athletes and parents. After winning one varsity meet and placing second at another invitational, the runner finished 39th out of 135 at an October 10 race. Washington's athletic rules permit the switch, but parents disagree over fairness, inclusion and competitive opportunities.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]