ROAD RAGE 101

Colokum Craft Coffee471 Road Rage 101: Too Cold to ProtestNational Day Calendar: APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY - Appreciate a Dragon Day is a holiday celebrated on January 16th every year to honor dragons as fictional creatures and cultural symbols. It encourages people to learn more about dragons and the myths and legends associated with themBirthdays: John Carpenter (1948-Still Living) - Director and screenwriter most commonly associated with horror and science fiction moviesThis day in History: 1939 - The newspaper comic strip Superman debutsDaily Headline: Smash-and-Grab Crimes in California & Proposition 36:Ongoing smash-and-grab crimes across California keep public safety in focus as debate continues over enforcement, accountability, and whether recent ballot measures are addressing the problem or falling short of public expectations.Daily Commentary: Walz Calls for Trump to Capitulate:Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls for Donald Trump to capitulate in the name of civil discourse, raising questions about political rhetoric, power dynamics, and whether calls for “unity” are applied evenly across the political spectrum.Daily Feature: Trump’s Greenland Threats:Comments by Donald Trump involving Greenland once again spark debate over diplomacy, leverage, and whether unconventional rhetoric reshapes negotiations or merely fuels controversy surrounding U.S. foreign posture toward Greenland---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee470 Road Rage 101: Minneapolis FUBARNational Day Calendar: NATIONAL STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM DAYBirthdays: Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) - Minister, activist, and Nobel Prize laureateThis day in History: 1967 - The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles (GB Packers 35 – KC Chiefs 10)Daily Headline - Minneapolis Takes Over the ConversationDevelopments in Minneapolis dominated the show as reports involving a shooting connected to federal immigration enforcement prompted widespread reaction and speculation.As details continued to emerge, questions around public safety, federal presence, and the speed of narrative formation took center stage.The discussion examined how early reporting, social media reaction, and political framing can outpace confirmed facts in fast-moving situations.Rather than cycling through planned topics, the show followed the story in real time, reflecting the complexity and uncertainty surrounding unfolding events.---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee469 Road Rage 101: Pastrami, Hot Garbage?NATIONAL DAYS:NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAYBIRTHDAYS:Don Garlits (1932-Still Living) - Faye Dunaway (1941-Still Living) - Carl Weathers (1948-2024)THIS DAY IN HISTORY:1699 - Massachusetts holds day of fasting for wrongly persecuting people accused of being witches.Daily Headline: Woman Marries DogA story involving a woman legally marrying her dog goes viral, reigniting debate over attention culture, social boundaries, and why increasingly extreme personal choices are amplified as headline news.Daily Commentary: Dilbert Creator Passes AwayThe passing of Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, prompts reflection on satire, workplace culture, and how controversial voices are remembered—or dismissed—after death.Daily Feature: Why Alternative Media Is Discounted in Favor of Mainstream MediaDespite repeated failures and corrections, mainstream media continues to command trust and authority, raising questions about credibility, habit, social signaling, and why alternative media sources are often dismissed regardless of accuracy.---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee468 Road Rage 101: SoMafiaNATIONAL DAYS:NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAYBIRTHDAYS:Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (1807-1883) - Major General for the Union Army.THIS DAY IN HISTORY:1888 - The National Geographic Society is founded to increase geographic knowledge.DAILY HEADLINE:Iran Plans for Protester Execution:Reports that Iran is preparing to execute protesters draw renewed international concern, highlighting the regime’s response to dissent and the limits of global pressure in the face of state-sponsored punishment.DAILY COMMENTARY:Domestic Violence During NFL Playoff Game:A mother is killed in a domestic violence incident during an NFL playoff game, underscoring how moments of national entertainment can coincide with unseen personal tragedy and ongoing failures to address warning signs of abuse.FEATURE OF THE DAY:Oregon to Clean Over 800,000 Inactive Voters:Oregon announces plans to remove more than 800,000 inactive voters from its rolls, reigniting debate over election integrity, voter access, and the balance between accurate records and political narratives.---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee467 Road Rage 101: PLAYOFF RAGE!NATIONAL DAYS:KISS A GINGER DAY - NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAYBIRTHDAYS:Kirstie Alley (1951-2022) - Rebecca on the sitcom Cheers.THIS DAY IN HISTORY:1959 - Tamla Records (later known as Motown Records) opens.DAILY HEADLINE: Mermaid Assaults Deputy While IntoxicatedA bizarre incident involving an intoxicated suspect dressed as a mermaid allegedly assaulting a deputy draws attention for its absurdity, raising questions about public safety responses and viral headline culture.DAILY COMMENTARY: Topanga Wildfires & “Let It Burn” PoliciesWildfires near Topanga reignite debate over forest management and so-called “let it burn” policies, as critics question whether ideology and inaction have compounded preventable damage.FEATURE OF THE DAY: Blue Cross Denies Cancer Treatment for San Francisco FirefighterA San Francisco firefighter’s cancer treatment is denied by Blue Cross, sparking outrage over insurance bureaucracy, cost containment, and how frontline public servants are treated when they need care the most.---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]