Episode 548
Trainwrecks and Turmoil
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548 Trainwrecks and Turmoil
NATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY
BIRTHDAY: SIGMUND FREUD
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1937 — THE HINDENBURG DISASTER
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SICK AND TIRED OF $15 BEERS
The What: Americans are reportedly “pregaming” again like college students—not because they miss frat parties, but because going out has become ridiculously expensive. Between $15 beers, inflated cocktail prices, service fees, and tip screens asking for 30%, many adults are choosing to drink at home before heading out just to make a night affordable.
The Take: Somewhere along the line, casual fun became luxury entertainment. People aren’t cheap—they’re tapped out. When two burgers and a couple drinks start pushing triple digits, the bar scene stops feeling social and starts feeling financially irresponsible. Suddenly that warm six-pack in the garage fridge looks like fiscal discipline.
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THE UNCOOPERATIVE
The What: Minnesota Republican lawmakers failed in an effort to compel Rep. Ilhan Omar to testify regarding alleged ties to the massive Feeding Our Future fraud investigation. Critics claim Omar has avoided questions and skipped hearings tied to oversight efforts, while supporters argue the accusations are politically motivated and unsupported by direct evidence.
The Take: Whether the accusations are true or not, refusing to engage only fuels suspicion. In politics, silence rarely calms controversy—it usually amplifies it. The public has reached the point where they assume everyone is hiding something, and every missed hearing or unanswered question just deepens that distrust.
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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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