Poignant press conference comments from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Deep listener reactions to a violent week in America; How we process traumas; Differing perspecctives on the Second Amendment, and on the death penalty; plus good news from our "Cruisin' Correspondent," Jerry!

In my opinion (host Mike Douglass), this is one of the most powerful and profound reflections by an elected official about a heinous crime...the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  This is Gov. Spencer Cox speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 12, 2025, after the announcement of the arrest of a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Incredibly insightful, and wise counsel to the nation in the midst of turmoil and grief.

Processing the nexus of 24 years since 9/11 2001, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk...what's our response?  What's our answer to the intimidation of the evil?  A bright spot:  Modesto brings baseball back with a professional independent league beginning May 2026.

Walking through the developing news and reaction to the assassination of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk during an appearance at the Utah Valley University.  NOTE: Information presented was accurate as reported from officials at that time.

Looking at the deep facets of the murder Iryna Zarutska in a light rail car in Charlotte, North Carolina--the system that failed her and fails us; the need for judicial reform; the failures of the people on the train to help, and the failures of people there who left a young woman to bleed out and die alone in her own blood on the floor of that train car.

Standing firm in the light of truth; Dismantling the Sen. Tim Kaine delusions about where our rights come from; The ancillary tragedies flowing from the murder of a young Ukranian immigrant in a public rail car by a multi-repeat offender...where policies have not onlly failed, but proven deadly; SCOTUS blocks lower judge order pausing ICE enforcement operations in Los Angeles...the legal points.

Listener calls and topics on "What's On Your Mind Friday!"

Senate hearing dynamics with RFK, Jr.; Appeals Court in Florida stays District Judge orders about Alligator Alcatraz; Special Guest Bill Parkhurst and the Tuolumne River Woodworkers exhibition at McHenry Mansion; Discussions surrounding the value of trade schools, and "trade/shop" courses in secondary education.

California health officials warn about the rise of COVID...are their recommendations to use masks again a slippery slope to problems identified with the previous pandemic policies/

Judge Boasberg releases female suspect threatening gross harm to President Trump with limited supervision; Suspect arrested on Federal charges for "towing away" an ICE vehicle during operations in California; Deep discussions with listeners about why leaders in crime-ridden cities don't want federal help in the light of Washington DC successes, and theories as to why not solving problems like high crime areas benefit some politicians (in their minds).