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The sirens are blaring through the static and the trans-dimensional lines are burning hot on this October 21, 2026 transmission straight from the Safety FM studios in Orlando, Florida. Forget watching the sky for time-traveling DeLoreans—this broadcast slices through the sanitized muck of compliance theater and hacks the Black Iron Prison that keeps real safety thinking buried under profit-chasing bureaucracy. Today’s operation is an all-out assault on blind loyalty to The System and those who worship at the altar of “nothing happened” leadership. If you’re ready to vaporize the corporate map, torch some sacred cows, and drag safety culture out of the low-entropy graveyard, saddle up. We’re not here to play nice with HR’s favorite policies or worship at the shrine of empty metrics. Let the signal punch through and expose the con.
Track Breakdown & Segment Notes
The Map and Anti-Bureaucracy Signal: The conversation focused on the collision between authentic safety culture and the suffocating grip of organizational bureaucracy. A key theme that emerged was the contrast between sites running genuine low-entropy safety culture and locations drowning in high-entropy garbage, all thanks to bean counters slicing budgets the second “nothing happens.” The discussion explored how the Black Iron Prison locks in mediocrity by swapping seasoned safety pros for discount replacements, letting safeguards rot while the C-suite pats itself on the back for shrinking costs.
Operational Drift in the Multiverse: One concept discussed was the illusion of stability inside organizations—a so-called calm state when really the signal is already bleeding out the back door. The theme of management only caring when money drops dead on the table, disastrous incidents drop losses, or a fatality shakes up the Black Iron Prison, cuts through the fluff. The obsession with cash blinds the system to the warning signs, and by the time they bother to care, it’s already a fire sale.
The Dark Art of Culture Sabotage: Several points were raised, including the danger when The Map gets hijacked by those who mistake absence of failure for actual safety. The conversation exposed how culture and safety fragment inside the multiverse, where one site thrives while its neighbor crumbles because the system rewards savings over substance. When safeguards disappear, everyone acts shocked the minute chaos actually arrives.
Feature Story News & Global Multiverse Feed
White Powder and Whistleblowers: Capitol Hill erupts as lawmakers get suspicious mail just weeks before the midterms, stacking fear on top of political paranoia.
Ukraine, Russia, and Signal Jamming: Trump pressures Ukraine for a quick deal while US operatives meet back channels in the ruins—no one’s sure who’s running what signal anymore.
French Rage Unleashed: Paris locks itself down with curfews, riot squads, and far-left arrests as the Black Iron Prison teeters on all-out entropy.
Bizarre Transmissions & Oddities
Moose on the Line: Idaho law scrambles to free a moose with its head jammed in a wire roll, proving even wildlife hates high-entropy infrastructure.
Airport Parrot Uprising: O’Hare Airport gets bombarded by a renegade green parrot attacking passengers and sending baggage handlers into panic mode.
Texas Hat Madness: The world’s largest fiberglass cowboy hat drops in Austin, crashing the Map with 43 feet of old-school absurdity right before F1 weekend.
Lottery Luck Hacked: A Texas nurse nabs nearly $38K from a stranger’s lottery tip, proving sometimes the multiverse spins a short circuit in your favor.
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Multiverse Broadcast
02:14 - Signal Hacking and Operational Riffs
05:04 - Back to the Future Day and Pop Culture Pulse
14:44 - News Rundown and High-Entropy Watch
32:52 - Halloween Protocols and Anti-Trope Rant
32:59 - Main Story: Safety Culture as Black Iron Prison Warfare
45:24 - Music Feature and Mental Health Signal
54:31 - Historical Glitches and Powerball Alert
57:18 - Closing Signals & Broadcast Shutdown
Reference Architecture & Production Sources
This broadcast seamlessly decodes and cross-references operational data, audio logs, and systemic literature across the following source files:
The Signal Transmission Trilogy by J. Allen, PhD
The Tao of JKD by Bruce Lee
My Big TOE Trilogy by Thomas Campbell
The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick by Philip K. Dick
Select news and stories provided by The Morning Skoop.
Music Attribution & Audio Clearance
Music featured throughout this broadcast (Intro, Mid-Show, and Outro) is fully cleared and broadcast-ready under the following master network file:
Artist Name: ZØYA
Song Name: Let Me Go
License #: 8507538462
Track Breakdown & Segment Notes
The Map and Anti-Bureaucracy Signal: The conversation focused on the collision between authentic safety culture and the suffocating grip of organizational bureaucracy. A key theme that emerged was the contrast between sites running genuine low-entropy safety culture and locations drowning in high-entropy garbage, all thanks to bean counters slicing budgets the second “nothing happens.” The discussion explored how the Black Iron Prison locks in mediocrity by swapping seasoned safety pros for discount replacements, letting safeguards rot while the C-suite pats itself on the back for shrinking costs.
Operational Drift in the Multiverse: One concept discussed was the illusion of stability inside organizations—a so-called calm state when really the signal is already bleeding out the back door. The theme of management only caring when money drops dead on the table, disastrous incidents drop losses, or a fatality shakes up the Black Iron Prison, cuts through the fluff. The obsession with cash blinds the system to the warning signs, and by the time they bother to care, it’s already a fire sale.
The Dark Art of Culture Sabotage: Several points were raised, including the danger when The Map gets hijacked by those who mistake absence of failure for actual safety. The conversation exposed how culture and safety fragment inside the multiverse, where one site thrives while its neighbor crumbles because the system rewards savings over substance. When safeguards disappear, everyone acts shocked the minute chaos actually arrives.
Feature Story News & Global Multiverse Feed
White Powder and Whistleblowers: Capitol Hill erupts as lawmakers get suspicious mail just weeks before the midterms, stacking fear on top of political paranoia.
Ukraine, Russia, and Signal Jamming: Trump pressures Ukraine for a quick deal while US operatives meet back channels in the ruins—no one’s sure who’s running what signal anymore.
French Rage Unleashed: Paris locks itself down with curfews, riot squads, and far-left arrests as the Black Iron Prison teeters on all-out entropy.
Bizarre Transmissions & Oddities
Moose on the Line: Idaho law scrambles to free a moose with its head jammed in a wire roll, proving even wildlife hates high-entropy infrastructure.
Airport Parrot Uprising: O’Hare Airport gets bombarded by a renegade green parrot attacking passengers and sending baggage handlers into panic mode.
Texas Hat Madness: The world’s largest fiberglass cowboy hat drops in Austin, crashing the Map with 43 feet of old-school absurdity right before F1 weekend.
Lottery Luck Hacked: A Texas nurse nabs nearly $38K from a stranger’s lottery tip, proving sometimes the multiverse spins a short circuit in your favor.
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Multiverse Broadcast
02:14 - Signal Hacking and Operational Riffs
05:04 - Back to the Future Day and Pop Culture Pulse
14:44 - News Rundown and High-Entropy Watch
32:52 - Halloween Protocols and Anti-Trope Rant
32:59 - Main Story: Safety Culture as Black Iron Prison Warfare
45:24 - Music Feature and Mental Health Signal
54:31 - Historical Glitches and Powerball Alert
57:18 - Closing Signals & Broadcast Shutdown
Reference Architecture & Production Sources
This broadcast seamlessly decodes and cross-references operational data, audio logs, and systemic literature across the following source files:
The Signal Transmission Trilogy by J. Allen, PhD
The Tao of JKD by Bruce Lee
My Big TOE Trilogy by Thomas Campbell
The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick by Philip K. Dick
Select news and stories provided by The Morning Skoop.
Music Attribution & Audio Clearance
Music featured throughout this broadcast (Intro, Mid-Show, and Outro) is fully cleared and broadcast-ready under the following master network file:
Artist Name: ZØYA
Song Name: Let Me Go
License #: 8507538462
Creators and Guests
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Forget the corporate bullshit. This is the Rated R Safety Show with your host, Dr., uh, it doesn't matter who the host is.
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Oh yes, yes, yes. And I agree entirely. It does not matter who the host is. What has always mattered is who the listeners are. Anyways, today is Wednesday, October the 21st. 1st, 2026, and we are broadcasting from the Safety FM studios in Orlando, Florida, and coming across the multiverse known as Safety FM. And then we are also hanging out with our friends and colleagues over there. No, like seriously, over there.
Speaker D [00:02:48]:
Radio Big.
Speaker A [00:02:51]:
Oh yes, doing all the fun stuff that we get to do on Radio Big as well. You know, it's always just kind of like a whole plethora of things that are going on. Anyways, how are you? How has the last 24 hours or so been in particular? I always wonder those questions. I have to start off by asking that because, you know, a lot can change in 24 hours. I have to tell you, I mean, this week has been one of those interesting weeks. It boils down to that same thing I always tell people: controversy creates cash. Not a joke. Not a joke as I say it. It's one of those things that I look at it and I go, yep, you have to be, you have to be on the lookout on what the hell's going on sometimes. So with that being said, let's talk about what we do here. Our show consists of safety in the news, news in safety. That's what we talk about. That's what we do. Inside of that whole plethora of things, I give you all the new news stories that I can find. And then we bring you a level of a main story somewhere towards the middle of this thing. So with that being said, and giving consideration to all things, that's the way that we move forward and move around. If you want to interact with the show, it's a simple process on doing so. All you have to do is go to callinradio.com. callinradio.com. So don't forget that particular aspect, uh, because it is important. Uh, so a lot of stuff. I will bring in my friends, uh, from Feature Story News in at some point, but I have to talk about it because today's a big day. It's a big day for people, so we have to talk about this. Do you remember the '80s? Yeah, there was a big movie that came out back in the day and we have to talk about it. So today is Back to the Future Day. In 1989, millions of fans of the movie trilogy Back to the Future watched the first signs of time travel through a windshield of infamous DeLorean in Back to the Future 2. For nearly 26 years, fans of the movie franchise would wait for that exact date, October 21st, 2015, to celebrate the only time Doc Christopher Lloyd, uh, and Marty, Michael J. Fox, and Jennifer, Elizabeth Shue, uh, would travel into the future. Today we share the enthusiasm of pop culture celebrating the National Back to the Future Day, even though technically it's not the future anymore. But take a listen.
Speaker F [00:05:04]:
Where are we?
Speaker A [00:05:06]:
When are we? We're descending toward Hill Valley, California at 4:29 PM on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015.
Speaker B [00:05:16]:
2015?
Speaker A [00:05:18]:
You mean we're in the future? So there you go. You know, it sounded all weird back then. The future, what is that going to look like? Well, here we are. It looks like Whip 'Em Out Wednesday to us.
Speaker D [00:05:28]:
Okay.
Speaker A [00:05:29]:
So with that being said, why don't we go ahead and do this? Let's bring in our friends from Feature Story News and let them tell you exactly what's going on inside of all of the main news stories. So if you're good with it, I'm good with it.
Speaker E [00:05:42]:
Here is the news on the Rated R Safety Show.
Nick Harper [00:05:46]:
From Feature Story News in Washington, I'm Nick Harper. US President Donald Trump is asking President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to strike a deal with Russia, saying it's time to end the war. It comes as US envoy Steve Witkoff met Mr. Zelensky in Norway on Tuesday for talks. Zelensky described the discussions as very productive but stopped short of providing details. And he said Washington had resumed intelligence sharing and reiterated that any negotiated settlement must include Kyiv's input. France has imposed overnight curfews for a second night running following the weekend's riots. French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu said that Monday's curfews brought calm to major cities. Around 2,400 people were arrested in the weekend's violence. French authorities have also arrested a suspect from an ultra-left group in connection with the burning of a town hall. EverSense' Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
Speaker I [00:06:46]:
The Justice Secretary, Gérald Darmanin, announcing that at least 140 people have already been put behind bars. They are continuing with their investigations and they have arrested a suspect who is from the ultra-left. So not the hard-left France Unbound party. To the left of those, one of the groups that they regularly monitor, along with monitoring far-right neo-Nazis, they monitor the far left as well. And a member of a far-left group has been arrested today in connection with the arson, the burning down of Limoges Town Hall.
Nick Harper [00:07:19]:
The death toll from a drone strike in a border region between Sudan and South Sudan has topped more than 150 people. The drone hit a fuel depot in the disputed Abyei region, with the fire burning so fiercely that rescue teams struggled to retrieve bodies from the wreckage. South Sudan has summoned its neighbour's ambassador, an unusually forceful diplomatic response, with the government also angered by the strike's proximity to areas it wants included in elections that are scheduled for December. FSN's Patrick Oyed has more from the South Sudanese capital, Juba.
Speaker J [00:07:54]:
Really, really, uh, this has, um, has upset the government here. But not only that, you know, uh, elections are scheduled in December, uh, this year in South Sudan, and South Sudan government tried that they wanted the people in Abyei to participate in this election And Sudan protested just a few days ago, and then this happened. So the protest here has been really, really very strong from the government of South Sudan. The issue is very, very sensitive for many people here, including the government.
Nick Harper [00:08:22]:
The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of Chinese AI company DeepSeek's products from all civilian federal agency computer systems. China's Ministry of Commerce is calling on the United States to reverse the sanctions. warning that Beijing is prepared to take retaliatory measures against US companies. From bureaus worldwide, this is FSN.
Simon Marks [00:08:45]:
With FSN Spotlight, I'm Simon Marks. Today, can the bilateral relationship between the United States and Spain be salvaged? President Trump is furious with Spain's left-wing government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who refused to back the US-led war on Iran and is now in the middle of a snap election campaign to try and save his own political skin. The American American leader says Spain, under Sanchez, is a wasted cause and a terrible partner. The man currently tasked with dealing with all of that is Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez.
Speaker L [00:09:20]:
The relation is fluid. United States is the historical natural ally of Spain and of Europe. Spain is one of the countries, one of the few countries with which the United States has a surplus in trade. We are one of the main buyers of LNG gas, and there are 2 bases to military bases, of Spanish sovereignty, but used also by the United States, that are really key to transatlantic security. And if you look, for instance, exchange of students, exchange among universities, businessmen, tourism, you see the depth of our relationship.
Simon Marks [00:09:59]:
He spoke to Foreign Policy magazine. If the Spanish government manages to secure re-election next month— and that is a very big if— it still seems like a huge mountain to climb if the bilateral relationship is ever to return to business As usual. With FSN Spotlight, I'm Simon Marks.
Nick Harper [00:10:16]:
And the main news again. US President Donald Trump is asking Ukraine's president to strike a deal with Russia, saying it's time to end the war. France has imposed another night of overnight curfews following the weekend's riots. And the death toll from a drone strike in a border region between Sudan and South Sudan has topped 150 people. That's Feature Story News, Nick Harper reporting.
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Speaker A [00:14:43]:
Oh yes, here we go, 14 minutes past the top of the hour as you and I are hanging out on this lovely Whip 'Em Out Wednesday, no doubt about that. So let's start getting into it because there's a lot of news stories going on inside of the world here. So let's start talking right away. CNN is warning the Trump administration it will return to court if reporters remain barred from Air Force One and the Oval Office. The threat comes after the federal judge issued an injunction protecting CNN and other outlets from having their White House press passes revoked. CNN argues the continued restrictions violate the First Amendment rights, and the Justice Department is appearing— is appealing the judge's ruling. So what do you think here? I mean, think about it real quick. And let's just kind of call a spade a spade here because I don't want to get too far into, uh, the rabbit hole, but you are aware that Paramount now owns CNN. And let's just kind of be realistic, the owners, Skydance, have, uh, been friendly towards the Trump administration. So what do you think is going to happen in the long run? I'm just, I'm just wondering. Because there's always more sides to certain things. I mean, just look at it from that particular standpoint. Or maybe it's not. I mean, who knows? It's like me trying to predict the future here. Probably not the best idea, but we can talk about it, that's for sure.
Speaker D [00:16:08]:
Okay.
Speaker A [00:16:09]:
In some other news, take a listen to this. Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Bobby Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died September 21st at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts. Her cause of death is pending. The educator and activist suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2020 and left her paralyzed, leading her to advocate for people with disabilities. She previously worked with Teach for America and earned degrees from Georgetown, Pace, and Harvard. She is survived by her 2 sons and her mother and siblings. Crazy story there. So terrible to hear about the passing. My only question, and I'm not trying to be a punk here, Why did it take about a month for it to be reported? It's kind of a weird one. I mean, if you just think about it— ignore me and stuff that I say, of course— but yeah, weird that it took a month.
Speaker E [00:17:02]:
We at Safety FM are not responsible for what this idiot behind the microphone is saying. He is trying to be entertaining. Rated R safety show.
Speaker A [00:17:13]:
Okay, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Avdat Air— airbase 8 days before Israel's election. The meeting came a day after President Trump endorsed Netanyahu, whose governing coalition is expected to lose its majority. Hegseth also met with U.S. troops stationed there. Neither the Pentagon nor Netanyahu's office immediately commented. Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu, saying that he wasn't getting involved. Hold on, a politician not getting involved in politics? That's kind of a weird one.
Speaker E [00:17:55]:
Duh.
Speaker A [00:17:55]:
I mean, I'm just saying, think about that for a moment. It's kind of a strange scenario, but that's just kind of the way that it goes. So let's continue. Also, President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance announced a new $25 million whistleblower program offering cash rewards to people who report fraud to federal government. The program promises 1% commission on recovered funds when a tip leads to a successful conviction, although While Trump said that there is— there would be no limit on the payout, the Justice Department's website awards are set at its discretion, leaving questions about Trump's stated role in deciding who gets paid. The first award went to conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley, who's receiving $10,000 after posting viral videos of alleging fraudulent Somali-run childcares in Minnesota. While some of its claims were disputed, federal investigations have continued. The initiative builds on the Vance Task Force to Eliminate Fraud created by Trump in March as the administration seeks to encourage Americans to report suspected fraud. So what do you think here? Are we just gonna have a lot of randomly reporting stuff? I'm just asking the question because it's gonna get interesting. Like, imagine for a moment You're in a— you do some kind of level of interaction with a business or something, and all they do is collect cash and no receipts. That's gonna get weird. It's gonna be a weird one. It's gonna be a weird convo. I'm just saying, it's definitely gonna be a weird convo if you're on the other, on the other side there. Just saying. Anyway, some other stuff. More than a dozen U.S. lawmakers from both parties reported receiving suspicious mail, including envelopes containing white powder. Just weeks before the November midterm election. Some offices evacuated while others' letters were intercepted by the postal investigators. No injuries were reported. The FBI, Capitol Police, and U.S. Postal Inspection Services are investigating the incident, which affected lawmakers across the country. Civil officials condemned the mailing political intimidation, but I mean, I don't know. It's kind of one of those weird things that happen, and then people start acting weird and things get strange, and who knows?
Speaker D [00:20:16]:
We're the official radio station of Halloween. If it's creepy, spooky, kooky, or weird, you're in the right place.
Speaker A [00:20:26]:
Yep, you are definitely in the right place if you're looking for the strange of the strange, because that's what we are. We are kind of strange around here, uh, when we are talking. Okay, so let's continue with this one. President Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump announced a new women's health initiative, signing an executive order to establish a women's health division at the National Institutes of Health and a White House Women's Health Task Force. The initiative will focus on expanding research funding and using artificial intelligence— hold on, did they call it artificial intelligence? Because I thought a few weeks ago it was supposed to be called superintelligence. Leave that alone— to address medical conditions affecting women, many of which remain under— well, understudied. Melania called the transformative moment for women's health in America. Yeah, I would like to know how they're going to, uh, look at some of that stuff. I'm not gonna lie, would definitely like to have a better understanding on how it will be looked at and scheduled and what exactly is the information that they're going to require and what exactly is super intelligence or AI going to do to play into a factor into the whole thing. Just asking because I'd like to know.
Speaker E [00:21:35]:
Okay, let's start talking about some news of the weird, because that's what we do.
Speaker A [00:21:40]:
An Idaho sheriff deputy came to a rescue of a young moose— yeah, you heard me correctly there— that got its head stuck and body tangled in a roll of wire fencing in Latah County. The Latah County Sheriff's Office described the unusual call as a welfare check on a juvenile moose that was having beef with some wire. Body camera footage shows the deputy using wire cutters to carefully free the animal from the fencing. Fortunately, the rescue was successful and the moose was sent on its way safe and sound, and apparently with a little snack for the road. Officials said the moose left full of apples and sounded like he got, uh, got out of a tight spot and still managed to score some room service. when it was all said and done. So there you go. So here's where you start getting into some of these weird stories, because you just don't know how you're going to handle some of those scenarios. Just saying. Here's some other thing. An exotic green bird, possibly a parrot, caused some commotion at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after flying into Terminal 5 and attacking passengers and airline workers. Videos captured near Air France check-in counter shows the bird landing on people's heads and luggage before pecking at anyone who tried to catch it. An airport worker said that the bird flew inside through an open door, and despite several people attempting to help, the bird wasn't interested in cooperation— or in cooperating at all. As the workers put it, the bird chose fight, not flight. A janitor eventually managed to capture the feisty little fella using a shirt and took it to a veterinarian to examine and scan the microchip. Apparently the bird wasn't looking for a connecting flight, it was looking for a fight. So there you go. Definitely interesting. Could you imagine you're inside of, uh, the airport, all of a sudden people are getting pecked at, and then your flight is delayed because of some dumb shit like this? Yeah, it would get interesting right away. Okay, talk about this one real quick. Texas is going to be going big on cowboy culture. The Circuit of America's racetrack near Austin has unveiled the Guinness World Record confirmed as world's largest fiberglass sculpture of a hat. Created in partnership with Austin-based clothing brand Techevis, the giant cowboy hat measures 43 feet wide, 47 feet long, and 17 feet tall. The sculpture is modeled after Techevis Cattleman cowboy hat and was unveiled ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. In Texas, everything is bigger, including the hat you wear, uh, when you get— when you can't find a regular hat. So maybe that's one way to look at it. So there you go. I'm just saying, have you been to Texas? I lived there for quite some time. You know, this is where I always get confused. I never know how long I lived somewhere. I know that I've been in this area of Orlando now for, let me see, 11 years. And if I think about it for a moment, in total, this is the most I've ever been in one section, but we'll leave that for another conversation. So yeah, I know I lived in Texas for a long period of time because that's where my father is based out of, but let's not get too deep into the weeds there.
Speaker D [00:25:01]:
What a weird thing.
Speaker A [00:25:02]:
I know, right? It's a show and they just make fun of a whole bunch of people. It's just too funny. It's too stupid.
Speaker E [00:25:14]:
Rated R safety show.
Speaker A [00:25:16]:
Okay, let's keep it in Texas for another moment. A Texas nurse visiting family and friends in Maryland turned a stranger's lottery tip into a $37,951 payday while stopping at a Quik Mart in Healththorpe. Uh, the woman was, uh, encouraged by a stranger to try Racetrax, a virtual horse racing lottery game, for the first time. He even gave her the numbers to play and helped her fill out the form. She spent $70 on a series of bets and won $37,951 when her horses finished in the correct order during the 6th race. The funny part? She didn't realize that she had won until she returned home to Texas and checked the ticket online. A family member helped figure out the prize, and she returned to Baltimore to claim the winnings. She plans to use the money and start a mobile transportation business. What's less than $40,000? Okay. Uh, the stranger didn't just give her a hot tip. He gave her, uh, help to launch her next career. Now here's my question for you. How much information did she get from the stranger? Meaning like, did she get that person's contact info? Because something tells me, I'm just saying that maybe, maybe, uh, there should be some shared winnings there. Just a thought. I mean, especially if they gave them everything about the whole thing.
Speaker E [00:26:37]:
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Yep, only on Safety FM. Anyways, firefighters in Plano, Texas rescued a horse that became trapped in a drainage after escaping with several other horses near Highway 121 early Saturday morning. Police were trying to guide the animals to a nearby, uh, property when one horse got spooked and ended up lying on its side inside of a drainage pipe. A veterinarian, uh, let's see, a veterinarian sedated the horse while firefighters used a fire hose and a winch to pull it to safety. Fortunately, the horse suffered only minor scratches and was able to walk away. Officials praised the rescue as an unusual call that showed teamwork in action. That's teamwork in action. So there you go. What do you think? It's an interesting time, no doubt about that. So there you go. Okay, I had to talk about this, and I know it's one of those things that you start thinking about it and you go, wow, where have we been? The price tag of the American dream has climbed to an estimated $5.3 million over a lifetime, according to a new Investitopia Report. That's a 4.1% increase from last year, covering a major milestone like buying a home, raising children, owning cars, uh, taking family on vacations, and retiring. Meanwhile, a typical full-time worker with a bachelor's degree is expected to earn $3.6 million over a 40-year career, or roughly $4.1 million when Social Security benefits are included. That leaves a $1.2 million gap between lifetime income and the cost of the dream. Turns out the American dream may need Pretty serious financing plan when it's all said and done. I mean, it's interesting when you start thinking about it, and I'm not trying to be a punk here as I talk about this, but look at it from this particular standpoint. When you start thinking about how much money you make and break it down to the hour, if you'd like to do it that way, a lot of people try to protect how much money they are making Opposed to looking at assets that they may acquire. And here's the issue here. When you're fighting for the dollar and you look at the value of the dollar compared to what it was years ago, let's say looking back at 2015, what the dollar is worth today would be the average of 73 cents back then. Yes, not the other way around. I'm not saying that backwards. But if you look at an asset, like if you had purchased the medium-style home, more than likely you would probably be already at double of the value of what your purchase is at. Of course, depending on area, location, all that kind of fun stuff. But think about that for a moment. As most people would argue the amount that they're making, they're not looking at these other sides. Now listen, I'm not a financial advisor here by no means, and don't follow any of the nonsense that I tell you, but it might be something to look at just overall. Because people tend to forget that. And let's not get into this weird shit like RVs and boats. Those are not assets that I'm talking about. You might as well just take up money and burn it in the middle of your living room at that point. Not that those things are not fun, I'm just saying they're not going to be, uh, the life-saving grace in regards of money in the long run. But don't listen to my idiotic idiocracies around here.
Speaker E [00:30:10]:
We at Safety FM are not responsible We are not responsible for what this idiot behind the microphone is saying. He is trying to be entertaining. Rated R safety show.
Speaker A [00:30:20]:
Okay, so should we start talking about Halloween stuff? Because I mean, what are we— we're 10 days away. I mean, should we start talking about how the, the rules should apply? When it appears that you have killed the monster, never check to see if it's really dead. I mean, I'm just saying. And never read a book of demon summoning Uh, aloud, even as a joke. Probably not the best idea. And do not search the basement, especially if the power just went out. There's no reason for that. And if your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak using a voice which is not their own, shoot them down immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. And side note, it will probably take several rounds to take them out. So be prepared. I mean, I'm just saying, just saying, just horror movies on how they work. And then a general rule, don't solve, uh, puzzles that open portals to hell. Not a good idea. And never stand in, on, above, below, besides, or anywhere near a grave, a tomb, a crypt, a mausoleum, and/or a house of the dead. Probably not good ideas during Halloween. And if you're searching for something which causes a noise and you want to find out that it's just the cat, Leave the room immediately if you value your life. And if appliances start opening on themselves, move out. No other way around it. And if you find a town which it looks deserted, and it's probably for a reason, take the hint and stay away. And if you're running from a monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are a female, because that's just the way that it works in these movies. And also know that despite the fact that you are running, from the monster. It's merely shambling along, and it's still moving fast enough to catch you. If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, uh, fascination with blood, glowing eyes, increasing, um, hairiness, and so on, get away from them as soon as possible. And stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed, like Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, just to name a few, uh, the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Maine. And then if you're— if your car runs on gas at night, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house, uh, to phone for help, or runs out— if it runs out of gas. I mean, I'm just saying, these are just things that I would say should be pretty obvious not to do if you're getting concerned about some things. Just something to think about as we are talking.
Speaker E [00:32:51]:
Here is our main story on the Rated R Safety Show. Safety, safety, safety, safety, safety, safety, safety.
Speaker A [00:32:59]:
All jokes aside, let's get into some serious business. Listen, I don't know, I am having such a hard time as of recently, um, in regards of talking and interacting with how structures of organizations occur. And I know it kind of leans towards safety But then it kind of leans outta safety at the same time. But here's the weird part about it, and this is where I get to talk about some strange stuff inside of our wheelhouse that we talk about here. And I find it so odd sometimes as you and I are hanging out and talking about the world around us and talking about everything that's going on, on how things work out from time to time. Because I want you to take a look at this. I want you to think about maybe at some point in your career, if you've been involved with safety for some time, that you might have been at a workplace or part of your organization, maybe a different location, that had a really good culture. And inside of that culture, it included safety. It's important. And all of a sudden, you left that portion of the organization, or it was only a visit, and you went somewhere else, and the culture was there inside of the organization, but the safety aspect inside of that culture was not as prominent at other places that you looked at. Now, here's where it gets weird, because then you sit there for a moment, and especially if it's within the same organization, you're sitting there wondering, why in the hell is this going on? And it's so different from one side of the organization to another, or from one location to another, or maybe one company to another. And here's what happens sometimes. And if you think about it, you might have already seen this if you've been doing this for A hot minute. There are times that inside of your organization, the side of safety is running perfectly. It is running on all cylinders. It is moving in a way that you cannot see it any other form, shape, however. But here's where it gets strange, because sometimes. On how the culture inside the organization is interacting with safety, because it is part of the culture, sometimes people go, well, nothing's really happened over the last few years, the last few months. Maybe we should see what we can do in regards of cutting costs. And then you might have someone who is a safety manager or a safety director that they might get removed. For a person that can— that is believed that can do the job, maybe an assistant for that safety director, that safety manager. And maybe that person currently makes less money than the manager or the director. And then they're put into that place. And once they're put into that place, they're trying to mimic the things that were there before. And then you realize that those safeguards that were in place were being managed by the person that was let go, the person that's no longer there. And what happens? Well, things start taking a hit. Things start changing. Things start becoming extremely different than what they were. Now, When I say this, here's what will get the attention of most people in upper management. If you see that your culture has changed inside of the organization, and when it comes to the safety side of that culture, things start changing and there is now a cost associated with that change. And I'm talking about now you have a serious incident, a serious accident. Hopefully not a fatality, but let's throw a fatality inside of there as well. Now there is a level of concern about what's going on with the culture when it's related to safety. And if there is a cost associated to it, boom, that will get attention immediately. Sometimes people don't notice that right away. They do not realize that in regards of paying out claims, They have a big loss leader. They have a loss that is occurring in the background. I tell people all the time, it's like bleeding from the back end, even though you're making tons of money through the front. So what do you do? That's gonna be the interesting part. Like, how is it handled? How is it managed? And these are the things that you have to discuss with people. These are the things that you have to show them and say, this is what's going on. Sometimes the best things that are happening are when nothing is happening at all. That is the time where you go, oh crap, this is the time that we need to be looking. And you go, well, didn't you just say it's the best time? I did, because that is the best time to start looking. What is happening when nothing's happening? That is the key to the whole thing. This is where the searches occur. Now here's the crappy side about the whole thing. Your safety lead, manager, VP, whatever, director, they are not good at facilitating. They cannot get the job done. And you're going to sit here and go, but hold on, weren't you just giving high praise? Yes. But here's where things change. They've never had an accident on the floor. They've never had an incident on the floor. They have never caused or prevented either one. To some extent, they are a version of a coach. And when I say that, I don't say that lightly. All they're doing is giving direction, what they believe will work, good, bad, or indifferent. How do you make that work within your culture? How do you think that will work? Here's the problem. If the people that are inside of the organization care more about money, which that's what happens when we're trying to make a business, that becomes an issue. Because you have to look at the whole culture, not just how people like to separate different cultures within your culture. I know it gets weird when you start talking like that, but think about that today. How would you handle this inside of your organization? And if you could have the perfect alignment, where exactly would you report into, into the organization? The good one or the bad one? Who would be the ideal place, or what would be the ideal place for you to turn around and go, oh yes, this is definitely where we need to be reporting? It's really something to think about when it's all said and done.
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Oops.
Speaker A [00:40:16]:
What did he just say?
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You're listening to Safety FM. We'll be right back.
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Speaker B [00:45:13]:
Let me go. Okay, here we go.
Speaker A [00:45:24]:
Currently 45 minutes past the top of the hour. You are hanging out here on the Rated R Safety Show as I am giving you all of my nonsense in regards of what is going on. This right here you're taking a listen to, this is Zoya with Let Me Go. Songs readily available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Pandora.
Speaker D [00:45:59]:
So there you go.
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A lot of stuff going on inside of the world of the multiverse is the way that it goes. A lot of stuff. Come on and let me go. We'd like to thank Zoya for allowing us to play this, and let's continue on talking a little bit about everything that is going on here. So let me tell you about the most important thing that I will ever tell you in my lifetime, and that's about my friends at To Write Love on Her Arms. No matter what you're facing, you deserve to be connected to help, and we want you to know that people have been where you are now, and things can get better. Healing is possible. To find out more information, all you need to do is go to TWLOHA.com. That's TWLOHA.com. To Write Love on Her Arms. Listen, once you get there, information related to addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury, suicide, trauma, grief support, just to name a few. Once you get there, all kinds of information on that particular website. No joke whatsoever. I will tell you, look at the resources, look around at the different information. I will also inform you that tomorrow, the 26th, at 5 PM Eastern time, They're going to be doing a QPR suicide prevention virtual training. Costs $20 to get in, lasts between an hour to an hour and a half. It is virtual. And what will end up taking place when it's all said and done, when it's all said and done, is the resources and the information on how to handle this in regards of having the conversations and the resources that you may need as well. All you have to do is go to twloha.com. And click on the section that says events. Yes, events. And it's all there listed for you. I will tell you, love the website, all kinds of information. I have been definitely someone who's been looking at all of their info for quite some time. So there you go. Let's continue talking about some other things because it always seems to be a plethora of things to have a discussion about, um, in regards of what is going on. So with that being said, do you want some, um, things to discuss? You had a rotten day. The car is making a noise, work was a disaster, and somebody sent you an email that deserves its own, uh, criminal investigation. Then a friend tells you something ridiculous and suddenly you're laughing so hard that you can't finish a sentence. Researchers who tracked people's daily experiences found that laughter was associated with a weaker relationship between stressful events and subsequent stress symptoms. In other words, people who laughed more frequently appeared to experience some buffering against the effects of daily stress. That doesn't mean that laughter cures stress or makes serious problems disappear, but it suggests that ordinary moments of amusement can play a useful role. in coping. So think about that today as you're kind of doing your thing. Anyways, with that being said, why don't we do this? Let's go ahead and bring in some John Smalls into our life and let him tell us about the Motivation Minute.
Speaker G [00:49:20]:
The Motivation Minute, courtesy of jacecasemedical.com. Today's quote was submitted by Jason. Estée Lauder said, I never dreamed about success. I Worked for it. I love that. Dreaming is great. You should absolutely have dreams and goals, but eventually you have to get off the couch. I've met people who have fantastic ideas. They have the business idea, the invention, the plan, the name, the logo. They've got everything figured out except for the part where they actually do something. That's where the magic happens. You don't build a successful business by thinking about opening a business. You don't get shape by thinking about exercising, and you don't learn an instrument by watching somebody else play it. At some point, you have to do the work. And here's the good news: you don't have to do all the work in one day. This has been the Motivation Minute. I'm John Small. Thanks for listening. Your favorite motivational quotes can be submitted for upcoming programs at motivationminute.org.
Speaker E [00:50:22]:
Here is the news on the Radio Car Safety Show.
Speaker O [00:50:33]:
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could face violent unrest if Democrats win the upcoming midterm elections.
Speaker F [00:50:40]:
During a campaign rally in Kansas, Trump appeared alongside Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who faces a competitive race against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. The president offered no evidence for his warning, as inflation, fuel prices, and voter concerns over the economy remain central issues in the campaign. Lawrence Keller reporting.
Speaker O [00:50:59]:
Faith leaders from several religious traditions are preparing to volunteer outside polling places in battleground states, offering reassurance as Americans approach the midterm elections.
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The nonpartisan effort plans to send trained clergy members and other volunteers to 9 states where closely contested races could heighten tensions. Organizers say the volunteers will remain outside polling locations, seeking to encourage calm and help voters feel comfortable exercising their rights. Liam White reporting.
Speaker O [00:51:28]:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with a United States envoy in Norway, seeking to repair relations as disagreements over military support deepen.
Speaker P [00:51:38]:
Zelensky met Steve Witkoff during talks hosted by Norwegian and Finnish leaders in Oslo. Ukraine says it needs stronger intelligence sharing and timely air defense deliveries as Russian attacks continue, while Washington faces growing pressure to clarify U.S.
Speaker O [00:51:53]:
stocks moved higher as oil prices and government bond yields eased, giving investors some relief amid continuing concerns about energy costs and interest rates.
Speaker P [00:52:02]:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained nearly 1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced. Investors are watching upcoming corporate earnings, housing market weakness, and major technology company results for signs of how the economy is holding up.
Speaker O [00:52:18]:
Iran is keeping diplomatic negotiations with the United States alive while resisting a quick agreement, according to officials familiar with Tehran's strategy.
Speaker F [00:52:28]:
Iranian officials say their government distrusts Washington and expects the possibility of renewed military strikes. The prolonged standoff threatens efforts to reopen vital shipping routes and ease economic pressures, while rising fuel costs remain a concern for American households.
Speaker O [00:52:44]:
Federal authorities are facing renewed scrutiny over claims of illegal voting after criminal charges were brought against 28 noncitizens in California as part of a nationwide enforcement effort.
Speaker P [00:52:57]:
The Justice Department alleges the defendants illegally registered or voted in federal elections, while California officials dispute broader claims of widespread voter fraud. The case adds to a growing legal battle over election rules and federal oversight ahead of the November midterm elections. Kyle Norris reporting.
Speaker O [00:53:14]:
French authorities are preparing a major security operation after violent protests and looting swept several cities, prompting curfews and renewed scrutiny of police tactics.
Speaker F [00:53:25]:
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu acknowledged failures in the response and promised stronger protection for demonstrations planned this weekend. Investigators are working to identify those responsible, While businesses assess losses and officials confront public anger over living costs and public services. Gary Beck reporting.
Speaker O [00:53:46]:
A new battery system installed in an affordable housing complex in Buffalo, New York, aims to make electricity more reliable while helping control energy costs.
Speaker C [00:53:56]:
The large lithium-ion system can store excess power and supply the building when demand rises or electricity becomes expensive. Developers say its safety design could encourage wider use of energy storage in residential buildings and help communities make better use of renewable power. Jessica Oakley reporting.
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And that's the latest news headlines with Alan Edwards.
Speaker D [00:54:16]:
We're rocking all day at work because we don't give a duck. Autocorrect probably just saved my ass there. Like I give a flying, you know.
Speaker A [00:54:31]:
Okay, so there you go. Currently 54 minutes past the top of the hour as you and I are hanging out on this lovely Whip 'Em Out Wednesday. Let's talk about some things that happened back on this date. In 1797, the U.S. Navy Constitution, Old Ironsides, launched in Boston. In 1960, JFK and Nixon clash in the 4th and final presidential debate in New York City. In 1977, 777 Unification Church couples' weds in Korea. In 1984, Steve Jones runs the Chicago Marathon in a world record of 2 hours, 8 minutes, and 5 seconds. In, let's see, 1989, the first Black owner, Betram Lee and Peter Bynoe, to own Major League Sports team, pushing Denver Nuggets— or purchasing the Denver Nuggets, better saying— for $65 million. Are you ready for this one? In 2001, the Apple iPod— that was way before the iPhone— is introduced. It's unveiled to the world. So yeah, that all happened back on the dates that I referenced as we are talking about. Let's talk about some celebrity birthdays going on today. Menfred Mann turns 86. Ken Wannabe turns 67. Jeremy Miller turns 50. And Kim Kardashian turns 46 today. So there you go. What else do we got going on? Let's talk about some things that you ought to know, because that always seems to be important. Tonight's Powerball jackpot is for $635 million. President Trump says that he's spending more than $400 million to support the Republican candidates in its upcoming midterm elections. The money is coming from MAGA Inc. and the nonprofit Security American Greatness. Trump says that he has already spent more than $300 million and called the midterm terms the most important in American history. President Trump and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an $8 billion relief program to help farmers cover soaring diesel costs during harvest season. The one-time payments come as fuel prices have surged amid the war with Iran. Diesel averaged $6.53 a gallon in September, up from $3.62. From the year before. So there you go. Also, the federal government has banned China-linked AI applications DeepSync from all civilian agencies, ordering the removal from the government IT systems including third-party products. The Department of Homeland Security cited concerns the technology could expose sensitive data to China, malware, and serious security vulnerabilities. The ban does not apply to the Department of Defense. So there you go. Kind of a weird place not to apply to. Anyways, the top of the hour, I will be going over to radiobig.fm, hanging out for the next couple hours or so talking about the world of music and entertainment. If you'd like to go over there with me and do that stuff— if you don't want to go over there, that's perfectly fine. You can hang out here with the likes of Sheldon Primus as he talks about the world of safety consulting. No, seriously, that's what he's going to do as he's hanging out over here. So Well, that's it. That's gonna sum it up. If I can leave you with some words of wisdom for today, never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game. And here's some other one, some advice for today: buy duplicates of things you frequently lose. Chargers, sunglasses, lip balm, pens. They're worth keeping in multiple locations. That way, if you lose it, you know, hey, you can just go, hey, I got another one somewhere. So there you go. Anyways, I know who you are.
Speaker N [00:58:07]:
Duh.
Speaker A [00:58:08]:
You know who I am. Love ya, mean it, and goodbye-zo? Yeah, goodbye-zo.
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Directly.
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Directly.
Speaker B [00:59:25]:
I don't wanna love you, don't wanna hold you, don't wanna hold you on. I don't wanna need you, don't wanna find you, don't wanna find you no more. So let me go. Let me go.