The Mike Douglass Show

Listener topics; reflections on headlines of the week such as the huge Somali fraud case in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota; and an interesing dive into how prolonged hatred affects the brain and critical thinking capabilities (and how it can be reversed)!

Suspect in the "J6 Pipe Bomb" case is arrested...exploring details, and asking many questions!; Smart phone dangers for pre-teens; Clarification on California DOJ involvement in investigating the Stockton deadly shooting at a two-year-old's birthday party; California gubernatorial primaries just over six months away--how the candidates shape up as of now.

Major fraud case involving 1+ billion dollars of public benefit funds in Minnesota (major focus in the Mnneapolis-St. Paul twin cities), with ties to Somalia and Somali residents in Minnesota; Agriculture Sec'y Brooke Rollins warns 21 Democrat-led states to report basic info on recipients or SNAP funding will be withheld; California launches Atty General portal to report alleged illegal federal law enforcement activity--First Asst US Atty Bill Essayli counters with tips.FBI.gov portal to report "California State officials engaged in illegal activity;" City of Modesto revises "Mask Ordinance," but the people and groups calling for revisions don't like the results.

Updates on the suspect who is charged with killing W.VA National Guard Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom and critically injuring W VA National Guard Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe; Issues involving un-vetted immigrants from Afghanistan; the strange passions for Luigi Mangione on trial now for the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare; Host Mike Douglass comments on former FBI Spec. Agt. Nicole Parker's recent book, The Two FBI's: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw In My Time at the Bureau;"  Former Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff allegedly kills own 11 year old son, and dies in firefight with officers; and updates on the mass shooting with four fatalities at a two-year-old's birthday party in Stockton (with 10-11 injured as well).

Violence surrounding Thanksgiving:  Assassination of West Virginia Nat'l Guard Army Specialist Sarag Beckstrom, and critical wounding of US Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in Washington D.C. on November 26; Four killed at a two-year-old's birthday part in Stockton over the weekend (killed were ages 8,9,14, and 21), with eleven injured; arrests made regarding a shooting at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Black Friday.  Why the rise in violence? Our host reiterates his sense of underlying spiritual warfare, in addition to tolerance of violence and excusing of suspects' actions.  Perspectives offered during weekend interviews. And, the rise of Democratic Socialists in the Democratic Party.

Deep discussions with listeners on domestic and International issues; Poll shows many Modestoans support ban on masks for protestors; House of Representative Republicans and many Democrats vote a resolution denouncing socialism, while Zohran Mamdani meets with President Trump at the White House.

Intense, substantive, and parsed examination of "THE PSA," from six members of Congress encouraging uniformed military and intelligence professionals to disobey "illegal" orders.  Callers include veterans with informed perspectives.

Celebrating Twenty-three years of Advancing Vibrant Communities (AVC) connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve others, featuring Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin.  (LIVE BROADCAST VERSION WITH LISTENER CALLS LAST SEGMENT).  Podcast explores the Biblical foundations of AVC; Lessons learned and philosophies of how to effectively serve others; and the impact of AVC on its local community over two decades.

(Broadcast version)  Host Mike Douglass traces the history of the Mike Douglass Show from Advancing Vibrant Communities in last segments.

Mike Douglass Show Podcast Version Special:  Celebrating Twenty-three years of Advancing Vibrant Communities (AVC) connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve others, featuring Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin.  Podcast explores the Biblical foundations of AVC; Lessons learned and philosophies of how to effectively serve others; and the impact of AVC on its local community over two decades.

Will the release of the Epstein files live up to the expectations?:  The spreading of socialism; Have the ideals of the American Dream changed over time?