Episode 489

Road Rage: Deflections

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489 Road Rage: Deflections

HEADLINE: THE GUTHRIE KIDNAPPING 24/7

The nonstop coverage of the Guthrie kidnapping has dominated cable news and social feeds, raising questions about what stories may be getting buried underneath the wall-to-wall attention. When a single narrative consumes the news cycle, it often serves as a convenient distraction from other developments unfolding in plain sight.

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FEATURE: HONG KONG JOHNNY GETS LIFE

Johnny Lai, known as “Hong Kong Johnny,” was sentenced to life in prison, closing the book on a high-profile case tied to organized crime and international financial operations. The conviction underscores how long-running criminal enterprises can operate quietly for years before finally drawing decisive legal consequences.

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COMMENTARY: VOTER ID

Voter ID laws continue to trigger fierce opposition from Democrats, who argue the measures suppress turnout, while supporters frame them as basic safeguards for election integrity. The intensity of the reaction has fueled public skepticism, with critics asking why a requirement common in everyday life remains so politically explosive at the ballot box.

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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