Episode 551

Weekend Hangover

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551 Weekend Hangover

NATIONAL DAY: National Eat What You Want Day — A guilt-free celebration dedicated to tossing the diet aside for 24 hours.

BIRTHDAY: Sabrina Carpenter (1999–Still Living) — Singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained attention on Disney’s Girl Meets World.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1858 — Minnesota officially became the 32nd state admitted to the United States.

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$15… REALLY? (Calmatters.org)

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism after backing away from a pilot program that would have increased jury duty pay from the current $15 per day to roughly $100 per day. The rollback comes as California struggles with major budget shortfalls, forcing lawmakers to scale back or reconsider expensive programs across the state. For many Californians, the move highlights how disconnected the current jury compensation system remains from real-world living costs.

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CALIFORNIA TRANS VOLLEYBALL GOES TRACK! (New York Post)

Controversy is growing after a transgender California high school athlete who previously competed in volleyball reportedly transitioned into track and field competition and immediately began dominating events. The story has reignited national debate over fairness, biological advantages, and the future of women’s sports competition rules.

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AOC: CUTE… BUT DUMB AS A BOX OF HAMMERS? (Not the Bee)

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking heat online after claiming the American Revolution was essentially a revolt against “the billionaires of their time.” Critics blasted the comment as historically shallow and politically performative, while supporters argued she was simplifying economic frustration with elite ruling classes.

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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