Episode 523
Road Rage 101: The White Plague!
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523 Road Rage 101: The White Plague!
NATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL TATER DAY
BIRTHDAY: SHIRLEY JONES (1934–STILL LIVING) – ACTOR, SHIRLEY PARTRIDGE IN *THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY*
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1967 – JIMI HENDRIX BURNS HIS GUITAR IN LONDON
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WHITE PLAGUE
Doctors are warning about a resurgence of tuberculosis—historically known as the “white plague”—with cases rising again in the United States. Health experts point to a “rebound effect” following pandemic-era disruptions, where missed diagnoses and delayed treatments are now catching up, allowing the disease to spread more easily in vulnerable populations.
We spent years locked down over one disease… and quietly let another one creep back in. The question isn’t just how this is happening—it’s what else we’re not paying attention to while we chase the headline of the day.
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WOKE CARRIER IN FOR REPAIRS
The USS *Gerald R. Ford*, the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, has arrived in Croatia for repairs, raising questions about readiness and maintenance for one of America’s most expensive military assets. The carrier, which has faced ongoing technical issues since deployment, is now undergoing additional work while abroad.
When your most advanced warship is constantly in the shop, it’s fair to ask—are we building strength or just selling it? At some point, slogans and messaging don’t matter if the equipment isn’t ready when it counts.
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$26,000,000 LEFT ON THE TABLE
A Kentucky family turned down a staggering $26 million offer from developers who wanted to purchase their farmland for a data center project. Despite the financial windfall, the family chose to hold onto their land, citing heritage, legacy, and a desire to preserve their way of life over cashing out.
In a world where everything seems to have a price, this family just proved not everything is for sale. The real question—would most people have made the same call, or is that kind of conviction becoming a relic itself?
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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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