The band is officially back together! Host Kevin Flynn welcomes Alex Taylor back from her high-stakes weekend in Las Vegas. Alex gives a deep-dive review of the $2.3 billion Sphere, sharing the sensory overload of the Wizard of Oz experience—from flying monkeys to the smell of apples—and the "ridiculous" price of snacks.
The lighthearted travel talk quickly shifts to a heavy news cycle as the team analyzes the "incompetence" surrounding the Brown University shooting investigation and the tragic details of the Rob Reiner family murders. They also tackle a bombshell report alleging that D.C.’s outgoing police chief "cooked the books" to lower crime stats. Meteorologist Dean Wysocki drops by with a wild weather warning: we’re jumping from a spring-like 46°F today to near-blizzard conditions by Thursday. Plus, another big winner is crowned in the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!
Standout Moments:
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[06:03:00] Alex Reviews the Sphere: Alex describes the "fantastic" but "ridiculously expensive" experience at the Las Vegas Sphere, including the seat-rumbling tornado and the strict "no video" policy enforced by staff (and Alex herself).
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[06:06:17] Moving Day Disasters: Dean Wysocki shares a personal "moving tale" involving property damage and a mover who was deathly allergic to cats.
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[06:08:15] Rollercoaster Weather Alert: Dean warns of a massive temperature swing, predicting a mild 46°F today followed by 40-60 mph winds and blizzard conditions on Thursday morning.
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[06:40:00] Brown University Incompetence: A deep dive into why 800 security cameras at an Ivy League school failed to catch a clear shot of a mass shooter, and the "targeted" nature of the attack on a Young Republican leader.
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[07:07:00] The Rob Reiner Tragedy: The team discusses the brutal murder of legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife, allegedly at the hands of their son, and debates Donald Trump’s controversial social media response.
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[07:19:30] Ag Update with Bridgette Readel: Bridgette discusses the "green bridge" effect and how to protect the 2026 wheat crop from the Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus.
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[07:37:30] Cooking the Books in D.C.: A report on the House Oversight Committee’s findings that D.C. police commanders were allegedly pressured to artificially lower crime statistics.
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[07:56:45] The 12 Days Winner: Ross calls in to become the 12th caller, winning a $900 floor scrubber from Brenco for his three-stall shop.