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The Protests, the Shutdown, and the Mad Hatter (10-6-25)

The Protests, the Shutdown, and the Mad Hatter (10-6-25)

Update: 2025-10-06
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Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a wide range of topics in this episode, from local weather and sports to national headlines. They discuss the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Portland and Chicago, detailing the violent clashes and the controversial decision by a judge to block President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard. The hosts share reports from journalists on the ground and clips from commentators, analyzing the legal and political implications of the situation. They also touch on the government shutdown and its effects. In addition, the show covers the latest in the world of agriculture, featuring a conversation with Ag Director Bridgette Readel about the state of farming, including tax changes and new dairy products. The episode concludes with a segment on health and wellness with guest Mariah Prussia, who discusses canning, detoxing, and a unique at-home health test that analyzes biological age and organ function. Standout Moments: 6:14 AM: Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor discuss the rise of violent anti-ICE protests in Portland and Chicago and the arrest of a journalist, Nick Sorter, for reporting on the events.   6:27 AM: A report details how a federal judge blocked President Trump's order to send the National Guard into Portland, prompting a discussion on the president's authority as commander-in-chief.   6:41 AM: The hosts and Dean Wysocki discuss a bizarre fact about the origin of the "Mad Hatter" from Alice in Wonderland.   7:21 AM: Ag Director Bridgette Readel joins the show to talk about the WDAY radio farm show on November 5th and how changes to tax laws from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect farmers.    7:41 AM: Flynn and Alex discuss a new Oikos product called "Fusion," a dairy drink tailored for people on weight loss plans.   8:12 AM: Health and wellness expert Mariah Prussia talks about her hobby of canning and introduces a new at-home biological aging test that provides a comprehensive health analysis.   8:26 AM: Prussia answers a listener's question about detoxing and offers advice on different methods and the importance of understanding the intention behind a cleanse.
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The Protests, the Shutdown, and the Mad Hatter (10-6-25)

The Protests, the Shutdown, and the Mad Hatter (10-6-25)

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