Road Trips, Rocket Men & the Big Beautiful Bill: Elon vs. Trump (06-4-25)

Buckle up! Scott’s back from a marathon road trip from Phoenix to Fargo, and we kick things into high gear with a fiery debate: Who’s right—Elon Musk or Donald Trump—about the “Big Beautiful Bill”? Listeners weigh in with passion, insight, and a dash of humor as the WOYM crew dives into border security, tax cuts, AI policy, runaway motorcycles (seriously), and even raccoon collisions at 2 a.m.

Plus, epic road trip tales, including a 90-year-old stepdad, a 30-year-old son, and an indestructible family car. And wait till you hear about the world’s richest “junkie.”

🕰️ Timestamps & Standout Moments:

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Buckle up! Scott’s back from a marathon road trip from Phoenix to Fargo, and we kick things into high gear with a fiery debate: Who’s right—Elon Musk or Donald Trump—about the “Big Beautiful Bill”? Listeners weigh in with passion, insight, and a dash of humor as the WOYM crew dives into border security, tax cuts, AI policy, runaway motorcycles (seriously), and even raccoon collisions at 2 a.m.

Plus, epic road trip tales, including a 90-year-old stepdad, a 30-year-old son, and an indestructible family car. And wait till you hear about the world's richest “junkie.”

🕰️ Timestamps & Standout Moments:

  • 0:00 – Welcome Back, Road Warrior
    Scott returns from his epic drive and shares colorful highway commentary (including why Kansas might be the “vast wasteland”).

  • 3:38 – Elon Musk: Patriot or Political Rookie?
    The team kicks off the headline debate: Is Elon’s critique of Trump’s bill helpful—or harmful?

  • 5:52 – Let’s Talk Tactics: Trump’s Legislative Math
    Why some say the bill is the best we can do—and others say it’s just pork with extra spending sauce.

  • 8:30 – 🚓 Chase Me If You Can
    Motorcycles at 125mph, drones, and Highway Patrol air assists. Yes, it's real—and it’s wild.

  • 11:26 – Law, Order, and the Eye in the Sky
    The future of law enforcement tech, debated live.

  • 14:40 – 🚙 Road Trip Gold
    Listener Dana’s cross-country story involving a 90-year-old passenger, raccoon roadkill, and an unforgettable pit stop in Martin, ND.

  • 20:04 – Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown
    Trump’s defenders lay out the wins: no tax on tips, energy dominance, permanent tax cuts—and the risk of doing nothing.

  • 30:00 – “They Droned Me!”
    Coining phrases for the next-gen biker crackdown.

  • 33:11 – “The Dark Knight Saves the City”
    One listener compares Trump to Batman and Elon to... a Tesla savior?

  • 43:04 – Crystal Clear Perspective
    Heartwarming story from a Lions Club trip to Canada turns into a love letter to the human spirit.

  • 47:30 – 🚨 Caller “Darren” Alert
    A not-so-anonymous critic with multiple names and a New York Times conspiracy theory gets the boot (but not before a spicy exchange).

 

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