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The New WSMG WEBSITEWe have a New Website!!!Duchess Top HostLet's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIOColokum Craft CoffeeUSE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASEBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker Dweller57 NO MORE HORSING AROUNDNATIONAL DAY: National Dictionary Day — Honors Noah Webster’s birthday and the love of words.BIRTHDAY: Tim Robbins (born 1958) — Actor and director (The Shawshank Redemption); turns 68.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1846 — William Morton demonstrated ether anesthesia in the first public surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.------NO MORE HORSING AROUND (THE GUARDIAN)New York City could be putting its iconic horse-drawn carriage rides out to pasture. A renewed push to ban the industry has reignited a fight between animal welfare advocates, carriage drivers, and supporters of a longstanding tourist attraction. Critics argue that horses don't belong in busy city traffic, while drivers say their animals are cared for and their livelihoods are at stake.------LIVE EXECUTION TRUMPED (FOX NEWS)President Trump has ruled out livestreaming the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan, rejecting the idea of turning capital punishment into a public broadcast. . The decision raises a provocative question: Should executions be private acts of justice, or should the public be allowed to witness what the government does in its name?------THE UNCOLA PART DUEX (FOX BUSINESS)Social Security's annual cost-of-living increase is back in the headlines, but so is the program's looming funding crisis. Retirees are watching how much their monthly checks will rise while policymakers confront projected trust-fund shortfalls. Higher benefits may help with household expenses, but annual increases also add to program costs. Is the COLA keeping seniors afloat, or are Americans watching a retirement system slowly run out of financial breathing room?------SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts:Ken Madden and Boomer BobThe cast of characters: The Duchess of New JerseySam (Cody's mom)CodyLorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:Aaron I had to Say itThe Duchess of New Jersey Boomer BunkerSteve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITEWe have a New Website!!!Duchess Top HostLet's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIOColokum Craft CoffeeUSE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASEBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker Dweller56 CORNELL ON DOUBLE SECRET PROBATIONNATIONAL DAY: National Grouch Day — Permission to grumble for the day.BIRTHDAY: Emeril Lagasse (born 1959) — Chef and TV personality; turns 67.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1951 — I Love Lucy premiered on CBS.------CORNELL ON DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION (NPR)Cornell University has suspended fraternity parties following sexual assault allegations involving seven men and a former student. A civil lawsuit has renewed scrutiny of the university's handling of the 2024 incident, prompting student protests and demands for accountability. Cornell's response raises questions about campus safety, disciplinary procedures, and whether universities act decisively before public pressure mounts.------INFLATION NATION (GROUND NEWS)U.S. inflation reportedly climbed to 3.7% in September, exceeding forecasts and putting renewed pressure on American households. Rising gasoline and energy costs are major concerns as consumers continue dealing with elevated prices for necessities. The latest figures raise questions about purchasing power, interest rates, and whether economic statistics reflect what Americans experience at the checkout counter.------THE UN-COLA (KTVU FOX 2)Social Security's reported 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is 3.6%, potentially adding approximately $75 per month to the average retired worker's benefit. But rising household expenses and possible Medicare premium increases could absorb some of that additional income. For millions of retirees, the real question isn't how much their benefits increase—it's how much purchasing power they retain.------SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts:Ken Madden and Boomer BobThe cast of characters: The Duchess of New JerseySam (Cody's mom)CodyLorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:Aaron I had to Say itThe Duchess of New Jersey Boomer BunkerSteve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITEWe have a New Website!!!Duchess Top HostLet's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIOColokum Craft CoffeeUSE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASEBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker Dweller55 MISO HORNY…NATIONAL DAY: National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day — Second Wednesday in October.BIRTHDAY: Usher (born 1978) — Singer and performer; turns 48.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1947 — Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in the Bell X-1.-------MISO HORNY… (NEW YORK POST)Forget the California Gold Rush—there’s a new kind of prospecting in Silicon Valley! Matchmakers say women are increasingly targeting wealthy AI engineers as potential husbands, especially employees at companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. With fortunes potentially waiting in stock options, the competition for Mr. Right has apparently become a competition for Mr. Rich. Is it true love, financial planning, or artificial intimacy?-------IF WE COULD ONLY PREVENT ONE DEATH… (NOT THE BEE)Two lawful permanent residents in Alabama have been arrested and federally charged with allegedly voting illegally. Prosecutors say a Jamaican national voted in the 2024 election, while a Peruvian national voted in multiple elections despite neither being a U.S. citizen. Both face up to a year in prison if convicted. The cases revive questions about voter verification, election safeguards, and how illegal ballots get through the system.-------TURNING THE TABLES ON FLOCK (THE SURVIVAL PODCAST)A Canadian software engineer built his own automatic license plate reader—but programmed it to track police vehicles instead of ordinary motorists. When officers reportedly visited his home expressing privacy and safety concerns, the irony practically wrote itself. Jack Spirko argues the experiment exposes a double standard surrounding Flock-style surveillance. If tracking everyone is acceptable for public safety, why does the conversation change when police become the subjects?------SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts:Ken Madden and Boomer BobThe cast of characters: The Duchess of New JerseySam (Cody's mom)CodyLorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:Aaron I had to Say itThe Duchess of New Jersey Boomer BunkerSteve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITEWe have a New Website!!!Duchess Top HostLet's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIOColokum Craft CoffeeUSE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASEBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker Dweller54 XCountry XDresserNATIONAL DAY: National No Bra Day — Breast cancer awareness observance.BIRTHDAY: Marie Osmond (born 1959) — Singer and TV personality; turns 67.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2021 — William Shatner, at age 90, became the oldest person to reach space on a Blue Origin flight.-------BROWN SHIRT BARBIE? (NEW YORK POST)Has Barbie joined the Third Reich, or are people seeing things? A CVS shopper sparked an online uproar after spotting what she believed were Nazi salutes on the packaging of a gymnast-themed Barbie doll. Background figures with raised arms prompted boycott calls against Mattel, while others insisted they were simply cheering spectators.-------JERRY’S GAZA JAB (NOT THE BEE)Jerry Seinfeld turned a pro-Palestinian heckler's interruption into an unexpected punchline. Seinfeld sarcastically declared his support for the accusations being shouted at him, then joked that he'd send the protester's ticket money to Israel. Seconds later, he changed his mind and said he'd keep the money himself. Another heckler discovers that interrupting a professional comedian can backfire spectacularly.-------CROSS COUNTRY CROSSDRESSER (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK)A transgender runner at Washington's Camas High School switched from the boys' cross-country team to the girls' team midseason, sparking objections from competing athletes and parents. After winning one varsity meet and placing second at another invitational, the runner finished 39th out of 135 at an October 10 race. Washington's athletic rules permit the switch, but parents disagree over fairness, inclusion and competitive opportunities.------SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts:Ken Madden and Boomer BobThe cast of characters: The Duchess of New JerseySam (Cody's mom)CodyLorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:Aaron I had to Say itThe Duchess of New Jersey Boomer BunkerSteve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITEWe have a New Website!!!Duchess Top HostLet's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIOColokum Craft CoffeeUSE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASEBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker Dweller53 FAFO FEATURING THE LION KINGNATIONAL DAY: Columbus Day — U.S. federal holiday (second Monday in October) marking Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas.BIRTHDAY: Hugh Jackman (born 1968) — Actor (X-Men, The Greatest Showman); turns 58.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1990 — South Dakota became the first state to officially rename Columbus Day as Native American Day.-----FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING (NEW YORK POST)A visit to England's Yorkshire Wildlife Park ended in tragedy when a man climbed into a Siberian tiger enclosure and was mauled to death. Witnesses say he'd been dancing with earbuds in and posing for pictures with the tiger shortly before entering its territory. The tiger, named Altai, was unharmed and won't be euthanized. Police are investigating why the man entered the enclosure. Apparently, the Lion King wasn't taking visitors!-----DIDDY DOESN’T GET THAT ANYMORE (NEW YORK POST)Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly losing some of his VIP prison privileges after allegations of contraband and special treatment at New Jersey's Fort Dix federal prison. The 56-year-old music mogul reportedly lost 41 days of good-conduct credit over disruptive behavior involving an unauthorized cellphone. His projected release has been pushed back, proving that even behind bars, celebrity status doesn't guarantee the royal treatment.-----LAND OF THE FREE? (FOX NEWS)Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson is fighting a government-mandated GPS device that tracks his fishing boat, even during personal trips. The fifth-generation fisherman argues the requirement violates his Fourth Amendment privacy rights. The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, leaving a lower-court ruling intact. Regulators say tracking protects fisheries and endangered whales, but Thompson insists the fight for his freedom isn't over.-----SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts:Ken Madden and Boomer BobThe cast of characters: The Duchess of New JerseySam (Cody's mom)CodyLorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:Aaron I had to Say itThe Duchess of New Jersey Boomer BunkerSteve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]