ROAD RAGE 101

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569 Barn Bummer

NaƟonal Day: Superman Day — Honors the iconic superhero with comics, movies, and

“truth, jusƟce, and the American way” vibes.

Birthday: George H. W. Bush (1924–2018) — 41st President of the United States and World

War II veteran.

This Day in History: 1987 — President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous “Mr. Gorbachev,

tear down this wall!” speech at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Barn Bummer (Not the Bee)

Beloved Culver's Barn Destroyed By Wisconsin Storm.

The bright blue landmark, located about an hour from the original Culver's in Sauk City,

proudly proclaimed graƟtude to the farmers of the Midwest from the side of US-151. And it

didn't just fall, it got absolutely yeeted by Wednesday's storms aŌer already taking a beaƟng

from a tornado back in April.

Michael Zimmerman, who's had the place since 1976, was home when it happened. He had

plans to repaint it in July; instead, he's now contemplaƟng how to get "back to the same

place we were," whatever that means.

Culver's launched a “Thank You Farmers Project” back in 2013, painƟng barns across the

heartland in that unmistakable shade of blue.

Ol’ LeŌy Lobbed (Fox News)

Phil Mickelson is no longer welcome at a course he's played at for decades, according to a

new bombshell report containing serious accusaƟons against the six-Ɵme major champion.

According to Golf Digest, a female employee at The Farms Golf Club in the San Diego area

accused Mickelson of making inappropriate contact with her before a round of golf this

spring. The Farms confirmed in a statement that Mickelson is no longer a member of the

club.

Mickelson allegedly approached the female employee at the clubhouse and made

nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her. The employee reported the

incident to the supervisors of the club aŌer rejecƟng the alleged advances aŌer Mickelson

returned to the golf course.

Bass Brother BaƩle (New York Post)

Karen Bass’ awkward response to her brother suing her for losing his $2M home in Palisades

Fire.

Karen Bass could not flee fast enough as she was quizzed about her older brother suing the

City of Los Angeles aŌer his luxury Malibu home was destroyed in the Palisades fire.

The mayor, who is seeking re-elecƟon, repeatedly refused to discuss the lawsuit and ducked

into her blacked-out chauffeured-Suburban when politely approached at World Cup soccer

event on Thursday.

Bass was asked three Ɵmes about the city being sued by her older sibling Kenneth Bass, 78,

but refused to respond on each occasion.

“We’re not talking about that!” a raƩled Bass assistant said as she tried to prevent her boss

from being asked quesƟons about the suit filed by her big brother and his wife, Cindy, 70.

Her brother’s suit, filed in May, shows he and wife, Cindy, are joining a class acƟon against

the city over the deadly fire.

Part of the blame, according to the suit, is that the Santa Ynez Reservoir located in the

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

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Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

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568 Podcasting Chat

I had a whole show lined up but! we decided to change the subject. Enjoy!!

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

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567 The Payout

National Day: National Frosted Cookie Day — Indulge in sweet, decorated cookies (or bake some!).

Birthday: Elizabeth Hurley (born 1965) — British actress and model (Austin Powers, The Royals).

This Day in History: 1752 — Benjamin Franklin conducted his famous kite experiment, proving lightning is electricity.

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The Depletion (Fox News)

The 2026 Trustees Report says ongoing tax revenues would cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits after 2032 depletion.

Once the reserve dries up, ongoing tax revenues will cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits, according to the report.

"One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Enacted on July 4, 2025, this law makes permanent the lower income tax rates and adjusted tax brackets originally enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and both increases and makes permanent the larger standard deduction of the 2017 Act," the report says.

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The Verdict (Not the Bee)

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf.

The verdict, read by Texas District Court Judge John Roach Jr., carries with it a sentence of five years to life in prison. Anthony was 17 at the time, but Texas law allowed him to be charged as an adult. He is now 19.

Some in the courtroom reacted with cries and Metcalf's twin brother, who made his first appearance in the courtroom, leaned forward. Anthony's mother wept. Roach had warned people in the courtroom to control their emotions when the verdict was read. Anthony's attorney kept an arm wrapped around him.

Fights have erupted outside the Collin County Courthouse after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty

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The Payoff (California Post)

Skid Row homeless claim they’ve been paid to vote for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

A series of shocking videos appear to show homeless residents on Los Angeles’ Skid Row claiming they were paid to vote for Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

The videos after they were published Tuesday on TikTok.

The footage, recorded near 7th Street and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, has since been provided to the Department of Justice.

One man, identified as Kevin Shepherd, claimed he received $4 to vote for Bass.

When asked whether he would also have been paid to vote for Raman, Shepherd claimed the answer was yes and said Spencer Pratt was not among the candidates he was encouraged to support.

“They gave you an optional choice,” Shepherd claimed, alleging he negotiated for a higher payment and ultimately received $4. Shepherd further claimed he completed a mail-in ballot for Bass and deposited it in a ballot box. “Everybody said it was normal,”

“They said people came through all the time.”

Several residents alleged that groups regularly visited the area asking people to sign paperwork, though some acknowledged they did not fully understand what they were signing.

Rene Johnson, 39, who said she lives on Skid Row, claimed she received $5 after being told to vote for Bass. When asked if she thought it was fraud, she said that it was “fraudulent behavior.”

“But, you know, at the time, I didn’t know that that was going on. I was just trying to make five bucks, you know? But I didn’t do the fraud.”

According to multiple residents interviewed on camera, outreach workers allegedly visited the area as often as three to five times a week before the election, with several organizations purportedly involved.

Another woman, who said she was living on the street, claimed she was told to vote for Bass and received $2 in exchange.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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566 It's really about Money

National Day: National Donald Duck Day — Celebrate the beloved Disney character with cartoons, quacking fun, or Disney-themed treats.

Birthday: Natalie Portman (born 1981) — Oscar-winning actress (Black Swan, Star Wars prequels) and director.

This Day in History: 2006 — Pixar’s Cars was released in U.S. theaters, becoming a major animated hit.

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Outa Sight (Not the Bee)

Seattle Builds Tiny Homes To Hide Homeless People During World Cup.

Mayor Katie Wilson announced a bold plan to open 500 new emergency shelter units to hide the homeless before the city hosts World Cup matches, but they've only put up 75 and the tournament starts this week!

These cozy 70-square-foot pallet units are ready for action, so homeless people, get out of public places and into these homes so nobody sees you.

(You can go back to throwing feces and needles on the street in a few weeks.)

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Hamilton says ‘Not too many Hamilton’s’(Fox News)

Lewis Hamilton, worth $500M and dating billionaire Kim Kardashian, wants to put 'a limit' on wealth

The Ferrari driver brings in over $100M per year and has avoided UK taxes by living in Switzerland.

Why is this relevant? Well, because in a resurfaced interview Lewis Hamilton, who again, is worth $500 million and dating a woman worth $2 billion, said there should be limits on what people can earn and how much money they have. Seriously

"One of the things that I struggle with every day, and it's just how life is, and it's been this way for thousands of years, is that there is such a disparity between the wealthy and the poor," he responded. "When you drive around LA there's still so many people living on the streets.

"You shouldn't be able to have billions, right, I think there should be a limit to how much you can have because there's enough to go around to everyone. So, somehow create a law that creates more equality and equal access for everyone."

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AI Escort’s 6k Nookie (New York Post)

Escorts are charging as much as $6K per hour thanks to Silicon Valley’s AI boom.

Silicon Valley’s AI millionaires are paying eye-popping rates of up to $6,000 an hour — and $23,000 a day — for escorts who can discuss GPUs, artificial intelligence and the future of humanity before heading to the bedroom.

A small but lucrative class of so-called “nerd-first” escorts is cashing in on the tech industry’s wealth explosion by marketing themselves as intellectually curious companions who can match clients’ obsession with AI, cryptocurrency, longevity and other futurist pursuits.

While escorts on industry platforms may charge around $1,000 an hour at the high end, several women interviewed for the story reported rates between $3,500 and $6,000 an hour. Hopper said she charges $5,000 an hour, while Aella said she charges $6,000

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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

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565 Damn! that's a Long Fuse...

National Day: National Best Friends Day — Celebrate your BFFs with appreciation, hangouts, or fun memories.

Birthday: Kanye West (born 1977) — Influential rapper, producer, and fashion designer.

This Day in History: 1967 — Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty during the Six-Day War, killing 34 Americans.

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Damn! That’s a Long Fuse! (Not the Bee)

Nine homes were destroyed when a blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.

Authorities investigated the explosion and determined it to have come from a surprising source:

'The source of the explosion is strongly suspected to have been a bomb or mortar left over from World War II.

Three people are still recorded as missing, but Cahyo said several body parts have yet to be identified.

Five people were killed in the blast, with another 19 receiving treatment for injuries.

The latest casualties from World War Eleven.

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Los Angeles to become next Communist City (New York Post)

Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt for the first time in the race for second place in Los Angeles’ mayoral contest.

New results released by Los Angeles County show Raman with 196,198 votes, or 27.12%, compared with Pratt’s 193,085 votes, or 26.69%.

The latest tally gives Raman a 3,113-vote lead after she trailed Pratt by 7,494 votes just one day earlier. Raman picked up 19,096 votes in Sunday’s count, more than double Pratt’s gain of 8,489 votes.

The latest batch of ballots produced a 10,607-vote swing between the two candidates, erasing Pratt’s advantage and moving Raman into second place.

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Liberal Tears to block UFC Freedom 250 (Fox News)

Two Virginia residents are trying to put UFC Freedom 250 in a rear-naked choke before fight night.

A federal lawsuit filed against the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior seeks an emergency injunction to stop the UFC event scheduled for the White House South Lawn.

According to the lawsuit, organizers ignored federal permitting rules, skipped environmental reviews and triggered conflict-of-interest concerns.

The event is being promoted as part of America's 250th birthday celebration and, yes, the plan is to stage a UFC card on the White House lawn. According to the lawsuit, the problems start with hosting the fights in front of the executive mansion.

The plaintiffs argue the White House South Lawn and nearby federal property are subject to strict rules that generally prohibit commercial structures and private sporting events without environmental review and congressional approval.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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

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564 Free Ride Friday

National Day: National Moonshine Day — A nod to homemade spirits and American distilling history (enjoy responsibly).

Birthday: Mark Wahlberg (born 1971) — Actor and producer (The Departed, Ted, Boogie Nights).

This Day in History: 968 — Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles moments after winning the California Democratic primary.

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Free Ride (Fox News)

Knoebels Amusement Resort opened July 4, 1926, celebrates its centennial this year.

In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free.

Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation celebrates America's semiquincentennial.

Park owner Brian Knoebel, 52, recently told PA Local he had to "had to pinky-swear" to never change the free-admission model. "It's who we are," he said. "It’s that traditional park."

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Getting Screwed (Not the Bee 8/25 and AP News 6/26)

U.S. reports first human-infected screwworm case. It was a Guatemalan migrant.

The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation’s cattle industry and only the third time it’s appeared in the U.S. in that time.

Screwworms are nasty little buggers. The screwworm fly uses mammalian hosts to facilitate its disgusting lifestyle; females "lay 250 - 500 eggs in the exposed flesh of warm-blooded animals. The larvae hatch and burrow into the surrounding tissue as they feed."

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Why? Because! That’s Why… (Fox 2 News)

Why it's taking so long to count California primary votes?

State election officials are expected to learn sometime on Thursday exactly how many votes still need to be counted in the California primary election, as well as how long the process could take.

According to Ballot Tracker, approximately 6.5 million ballots have been counted so far out of 23 million registered voters in California. Because it could take several days or even weeks to finish counting all the remaining votes, the vote totals in the race for California governor remain relatively unchanged.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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

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563 The Pratt Pack

DATE: June 4th 2026

National Day: National Old Maids Day (or Old Maids’ Day) — A lighthearted (and sometimes

controversial) nod to single women and independence.

Birthday: Bruce Dern (born 1936) — Veteran actor with a long career in films like Nebraska

and The Hateful Eight.

This Day in History: 1989 — Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops cleared prodemocracy

protesters in Beijing, resul􀆟ng in hundreds to thousands of deaths.

Pra􀆩 Pack (New York Post)

Celebri􀆟es, poli􀆟cal power brokers, business leaders and community ac􀆟vists packed a West

Los Angeles restaurant Tuesday night to rally behind Spencer Pra􀆩.

Entry into Pra􀆩’s elec􀆟on night watch party at Don Antonio’s Mexican restaurant was the

most sought-gathering in Los Angeles a􀅌er his surge into second spot behind Mayor Karen

Bass.

The guest list ranged from Los Angeles District A􀆩orney Nathan Hochman and former LAPD

chief Charlie Beck to prominent business leaders and Hollywood stars such as Jenny

McCarthy, Adam Carolla and dancer Valen􀆟n Chmerkovsyiy, Music industry legend David

Foster was there, as was Hot Mics host Billy Bush, as well as Brodie Jenner and Jus􀆟ne

Bateman. The creator behind the now-iconic AI-generated campaign anthem and music

video, “Saca la Basura,” for Spencer Pra􀆩’s 2026 mayoral campaign, Adrian Alvarez.

Lemon Aid (Not the Bee)

In a shock to absolutely no one, Minnesota con􀆟nues to be a na􀆟onal embarrassment.

While the feds have done their diligence and charged 39 of the ac􀆟vists who stormed Ci􀆟es

Church in St. Paul back in January, including Don Lemon who did us all a favor and recorded

his crimes, the City of St. Paul has declined to do anything to the rioters.

They won't even call them rioters.

The St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office reviewed the incident a􀅌er dozens of people were arrested

for entering Ci􀆟es Church on Jan. 18 to protest against Pastor David Easterwood, saying he

held a local leadership posi􀆟on with Immigra􀆟on and Customs Enforcement. Among the

people arrested were journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, as well as a􀆩orney and

ac􀆟vist Nekima Levy Armstrong.

'Our office has a legal and ethical obliga􀆟on to file charges only when the available evidence

establishes probable cause and supports a reasonable likelihood of convic􀆟on beyond a

reasonable doubt,' the St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office said in a statement Tuesday. 'Following

a careful evalua􀆟on of the video footage, inves􀆟ga􀆟ve reports, and other available materials,

prosecutors determined that the current evidence is insufficient to meet that standard for

criminal charges under Minnesota state statutes.'

ICE Block (Fox News)

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE on Wednesday of denying her access to Delaney

Hall, a Newark immigra􀆟on deten􀆟on facility that has become the focus of lawsuits, protests

and allega􀆟ons of unsafe, as scru􀆟ny intensifies over allega􀆟ons of unsafe condi􀆟ons inside

the center.

"ICE is denying me entry to Delaney Hall — raising serious ques􀆟ons about what is

happening behind its walls," Sherrill wrote on X.

A DHS spokesperson said that detainees are provided three meals a day, clean water,

clothing, bedding, showers, soap and other basic necessi􀆟es.

Sherrill has also faced cri􀆟cism from Newark officials, ac􀆟vists and law-enforcement

supporters over her response to demonstra􀆟ons outside the facility.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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562 Your Cheatin' Heart

NATIONAL DAY: National Egg Day — A salute to one of the most versatile foods in America and a perfect excuse for breakfast discussions.

BIRTHDAY: Suzi Quatro (1950–Still Living) — Rock musician and pioneer for women in rock.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2002 — The first American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, began the journey to stardom.

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VOTE BLUE AND THE OPEN PRIMARY SYSTEM

As California's gubernatorial primary concludes, Democratic activists are encouraging strategic voting to boost billionaire Tom Steyer and prevent Republican Steve Hilton from advancing to the November election. The effort highlights growing debate over California's top-two primary system, where the two highest vote-getters advance regardless of party affiliation.

YOUR CHEATIN' HEART

International research examining infidelity trends shows men generally report higher rates of cheating than women, although the gap has narrowed significantly in many Western nations. Researchers cite changing social norms, economic independence, technology, and evolving relationship expectations as contributing factors.

ROBINSON EATS CROWES

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson faced criticism after stopping a crowd's "USA" chant during a recent performance and calling some audience members ignorant. The exchange sparked debate among fans about patriotism, live entertainment, artist-audience relationships, and the role politics should play at concerts.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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

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561 Life Pool

NATIONAL DAY: National Rocky Road Day

Rocky Road has been around since the Great Depression and was supposedly named because life itself was a little rocky at the time. Chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, and nuts somehow became one of America's favorite comfort foods. The real question for the audience: Is Rocky Road actually anyone's first choice, or is it simply the flavor that survives because everybody respects it but nobody orders it?

BIRTHDAY: Jerry Mathers (1948–Still Living) — Actor best known as Beaver Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1983 — Mario Bros. Released in Arcades

Before Mario became Nintendo's global mascot, he was just a plumber running through sewer pipes with his brother Luigi. The arcade release of *Mario Bros.* helped launch one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history. More than forty years later, Mario remains recognizable around the world. It's amazing to think a simple arcade game became movies, toys, theme parks, and a multi-billion-dollar brand. The discussion angle: what video game from your childhood consumed the most quarters?

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BLEED LEAVE

The latest workplace battle coming out of Washington centers on what some Democratic lawmakers are calling "economic violence." Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Adelita Grijalva, and Rashida Tlaib are backing the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act, which would provide up to 12 paid days off annually for reproductive health issues. The proposal covers severe menstrual pain, menopause symptoms, miscarriages, abortions, vasectomies, biopsies, and other reproductive-related medical situations.

The phrase "economic violence" is what immediately grabbed headlines. Supporters argue that many women face legitimate medical issues that force them to choose between their health and a paycheck. Critics argue that the proposal raises questions about workplace fairness, hiring practices, costs to employers, and whether businesses would quietly become less likely to hire women if additional mandated leave becomes law.

This is one of those stories that instantly splits people into camps. One side sees compassion and modern healthcare protections. The other sees another expanding mandate placed on employers already struggling with labor costs. The bigger Road Rage 101 discussion might be whether America has reached a point where every hardship becomes a government leave category. At what point does workplace flexibility become impossible to manage? And at the same time, how many people are working through legitimate medical issues because they simply cannot afford not to?

CALIFORNIA PRIMARY DAY IN THE SUN

California heads into primary day with one of the most unpredictable governor's races the state has seen in years. With Gavin Newsom term-limited, voters are sorting through a crowded field that includes former U.S. Attorney General Xavier Becerra, billionaire Tom Steyer, Republican Steve Hilton, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Representative Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, and several others.

Polls have shown Becerra, Steyer, and Hilton clustered near the top, creating uncertainty about who will advance under California's top-two primary system. Because the two highest vote-getters move on regardless of party affiliation, both Democrats and Republicans are watching turnout carefully.

One of the biggest stories isn't necessarily the candidates themselves but the amount of money flooding into the race. Tech billionaires, political action committees, labor organizations, and advocacy groups are pouring massive resources into California politics. California often acts as a political laboratory for the country, meaning the issues debated today could become national debates tomorrow.

For Road Rage 101, the bigger conversation may be voter fatigue. California voters are dealing with housing costs, insurance concerns, homelessness, public safety debates, and economic pressures. The question becomes whether voters are choosing a vision for the future or simply voting against what they are tired of seeing right now.

LIFE POOL

Every year somebody creates a celebrity death list, a bingo card, or what people jokingly call a "life pool." It sounds morbid, but the public remains fascinated by tracking the famous people we lose each year. In 2026 the list has already become surprisingly long, including names such as James Van Der Beek, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, Catherine O'Hara, Chuck Norris, Neil Sedaka, Jesse Jackson, and others.

Part of the fascination comes from generational reality. Many of the actors, musicians, athletes, and public figures who defined the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and even the 1990s are reaching ages where losses become more common. Every major death becomes a reminder not only of the individual but of a specific period in American culture.

The interesting discussion angle isn't celebrity gossip. It's how people process memory through famous faces. Someone hears a celebrity died and suddenly they're remembering a movie theater from 1987, a television show from childhood, or a concert from decades ago. These stories often become conversations about our own lives rather than the celebrity's life. It's one of the few news topics where people from completely different political and cultural backgrounds can stop arguing for a minute and simply remember where they were when those people mattered.

SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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

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560 Vacation Hangover

NATIONAL DAYS: SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY, GAME SHOW DAY, GO BAREFOOT DAY, OLIVE DAY, NAIL POLISH DAY, PEN PAL DAY, HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY

BIRTHDAY: MORGAN FREEMAN (89), MARILYN MONROE (100) 1962, ANDY GRIFFITH (100) 2012, HEIDI KLUM (53), ALANIS MORISSETTE (52), AMY SCHUMER (45)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1980: TED TUNERS CNN HITS THE AIRWAVES, 1967 THE BEATLES RELASE SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, 1638 THE PILGRIMS EXPERIENCED THE EARTHMOBE (1ST EVER EARTHQUAKE RECORED IN COLONIAL AMERICAN HISTORY)

50 WEIRDEST ROAD SIDE ATTRACTIONS (fiftygrande.com)

Alabama (Boomer Bob): The Unclaimed Baggage Center-Scottsboro, Alabama- This massive 50,000-square-foot store is the only place in the US where unclaimed luggage from airlines and other transit sources is given a second life

Arizona (Mcshane): The Thing- Bowlin’s Travel Center near Dragoon, Arizona- filled with bizarre artifacts, historical oddities, and alien lore. It’s not until the final room The Thing, a mummy-like figure on display

California (Bruce): Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree- Leggett, California- This towering coast redwood tree stands about 276 feet tall and has a carved tunnel at its base, allowing cars to drive through its hollowed center, there are two other drive through trees on Highway 101, but this is the southernmost

Illinois (Aaron): World’s Largest Catsup Bottle- Collinsville, Illinois- Towering at 170 feet tall, this structure resembles a giant bottle of ketchup and can hold up to 100,000 gallons of water, a water tower built in 1949 for the G.S. Suppiger Company, bottlers of the popular Brooks Catsup

Kentucky (Sam and Cody): World’s Tallest Three-Story Building- Paris, Kentucky- on the corner of 8th and Main Streets in downtown, is recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! as the world’s tallest three-story building

Minnesota (Producer Jason): Jolly Green Giant Statue- Blue Earth, Minnesota- At 55.5 feet tall (or more than 60, if you include the elevated base he stands upon), the statue of a shamrock-colored man dressed in a leafy toga stands tall

New Hampshire (Josh): The USS Albacore- Portsmouth, New Hampshire- Originally an experimental submarine operated by the Navy, The USS Albacore was built to test and develop advanced hydrodynamic designs during the Cold War era

New Jersey (John and Duchess): Lucy the Elephant- Margate City, New Jersey- Built in 1881, this six-story tall, wood and tin elephant was originally a marketing gimmick to attract real estate buyers, Lucy the Elephant served as a restaurant, a business office, a cottage, and a tavern

North Dakota (Teresa): The Enchanted Highway- 32-mile stretch between Gladstone and Regent, North Dakota, is home to a series of enormous sculptures, each designed and crafted by local artist Gary Greff.

Texas (Jose): Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum- San Antonio, Texas-This toilet seat-themed museum was the brainchild of Barney Smith, a retired master plumber with an eye for creativity and a penchant for the unconventional. Over the course of several decades, he turned more than 1,000 discarded toilet seats into canvases for his eclectic art

Washington (Mr Coffee Bill): Big Red Wagon-Spokane, Washington- “The Childhood Express,” has been a landmark in Spokane’s Riverfront Park since 1990, this giant replica of a Radio Flyer wagon is 12 feet tall and stretches 27 feet long

Wisconsin (Ken): Al Johnson’s Goats on the Roof- Door County, Wisconsin- Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberries and the goats that live on the restaurant’s grass-covered roof. The story goes that Johnson’s friend Wink Larson put a goat named Oscar on the restaurant’s roof as part of a birthday gag one year and a tradition was born

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

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