Free Form Friday 10-16-2026

The relays are hot and the spectrum is wide open for this October 16, 2026 feed, streaming live from the signal-busting Safety FM studios in Orlando. Grid bugs take cover because today’s multiverse cast hijacks the airwaves, punches through the static, and spits in the eye of tired compliance theater. The noise is cranked, and we throttle the sacred cows of bureaucracy, carve through chaos with a grin, and rewire the transmitter for anyone ready to torch their Black Iron Prison. Today’s operational theme: torch the bureaucracy, kill the autopilot, and throw high-entropy garbage straight into the sun before it jams your signal and drowns your intent.

Track Breakdown & Segment Notes
Staring Down Bureaucratic Rot: Listeners got waivers burned up front as today’s Freeform Friday broke protocol and hacked past the “approved procedures.” The show delivered a raw weekend review, spitting facts the system would rather muffle and ripping open the way low-entropy safety culture is trampled under a heap of paperwork and credential smoke.

Corporate Static & Black Iron Prison: Alien bureaucratic sprawl kept rearing its head. From the drama swirling around press credentials to the farce of credential policing in the White House, the grid proved it wants only docile sheep at the console. Staring straight at high-entropy garbage, the show called out the bread-and-circus distraction while the real operational signal is throttled.

Live Map Hacks: Listeners rode shotgun on the operational map, dodging the standard hour limit, torching through international hard news, and wading knee-deep in system oddities. The broadcast wrapped the week’s entropy in razor wire then tossed it back at the industry’s gridkeepers.

Feature Story News & Global Multiverse Feed
Kinetic Ukraine Blackout: Trump and Musk throttle Ukraine’s military internet and Zelensky shouts betrayal while Europe keeps the pipes of war open.
Sanction Showdown: EU leaders bark at Washington as Trump flexes on Russian energy deals and Brussels shoots warnings across the channel.
Execution Circuit Shorted: Trump scrapped the plan to publicly livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution slamming the brakes on the White House’s latest circus.

Bizarre Transmissions & Oddities
Animatronic Bird Brawl: Kelly Clarkson’s grudge over a robotic bird at a Brooklyn toy shop explodes into viral retail weirdness.
Flying Roadsters & Gas Price Shock: Tesla drops a rocket-boosted Roadster while gas prices break records and wallets as war hijacks the oil flow.
Truman Show Real-Estate Bomb: You learn that Matt Gaetz’s childhood house is literally the set from The Truman Show. Welcome to the simulation.
Thanksgiving Twerk Joke: A dance move punchline so offensively bad, Alexa just about bluescreens.

Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Multiverse Broadcast
05:01 - Weekend Operational Review & News Scramble
08:01 - Feature Story News: Global Fractures
10:56 - Black Iron Prison: Tech Tyrants & Ukraine
15:34 - Compliance Theater & Credential Gatekeeping
22:12 - Oregon School Tragedy Timeline Drop
27:54 - John Smalls: Motivation Minute Hack
29:06 - Press Freedom Chaos & Network Antitrust
33:21 - On This Date: Deep Archive Surrealism
34:40 - Elon’s Rocket Roadster & Gas Woes
36:39 - Closing Statements & Signal Reentry

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: Cardboard Cat

Song Name: Don't Make It Easy

License #: 9701942590

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Simon Marks [00:00:05]:
This, this, this show is brought to you by Safety FM. The following program is rated MALSV. It contains strong language, sexual situations, and violence. It is intended only for mature audiences.

Speaker B [00:01:41]:
Finally, show with the balls to call it like it is. Rated R Safety Show on Safety FM.

Simon Marks [00:01:51]:
Countdown to audio torture. The Rated R Safety Show starts in 3, 2, 1. Ah, let the eardrum pain begin.

Speaker B [00:02:08]:
Forget the corporate bullshit. This is the Rated R Safety Show with your host, Dr., uh, it doesn't matter who the host is. Oh yes, yes, yes, it does not matter who the host is. What has always mattered is who the listeners are. Anyways, today is Friday, October the 16th. of 2026. And we are broadcasting from the Safety FM studios in Orlando, Florida, and coming across the multiverse known as Safety FM, and then hanging out with our friends and colleagues over there. Rio, USA, Canada, UK. Oh yes. That's what we do. We hang out with those people over there because they get to do all kinds of good stuff. inside of this multiverse of ours. Anyways, how have you been? How's the last 24 hours or so been roughly? Is today a big day for you? I'm just asking because by the time that this show ends, if you're listening to it live, of course, uh, you should be right around the time that it's time to order the iPhone Duo if you're so inclined to do so. Yeah, I know people like to talk about that stuff. I figured I would just throw that in there. So it is Freeform Friday. So we're just going to do the chaotic stuff that we do and it will not be the typical show today. No, seriously, we're gonna be all over the place because I'm gonna give you some of the information that I did not get to earlier in the week. I'm also going to bring you information that I'm just going to give you in real time. We're probably not even gonna go the full hour, um, just in commentary. I— because I, I forgot that I did that recently and did not go through the whole hour with the news story, with the main story and all that stuff, and did not give a fair warning. And people contacted me like, is everything okay? Are you leaving? Yes, I'm good. So this is why I'm telling you ahead of time, probably won't go the whole thing. But with that being said, let me kind of explain to you what we do. We talk about safety in the news, news in safety. That's what we do. But today will be Freeform Friday, which means we'll be all over the place talking about everything because that's the fun thing to do. It's not just, oh, well, we're here and we're talking. So with that being said, I do bring in some professional broadcasters. They talk about what the hell's going on because— I'm I think that that's what they feel like they need to be doing. And then I will tell you about what I have found and then we'll go from there. Yeah, that's just kind of, kind of be the thing. And then we'll go and take a look around and go, hey, isn't life grand? Because that's the way that we seem to do around here. So today is the day that I get to do one of my favorite things that I get to do all week. And what does that mean? Well, we get to do the weekend review. So what does that mean? Of course, If you haven't been here before, we're going to give you a recap of everything that's been going on, so let's do that right now.

Ross Cullen [00:05:01]:
The Pope is recovering in the hospital after undergoing a surgery to remove a cancerous mass in his lung.

Simon Marks [00:05:08]:
Vatican saying doctors removed the lower lobe of Pope Leo's right lung during a minimally invasive surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is out of a job after a rebuke from President Trump. Guilfoyle has been under intense scrutiny over allegations she asked Trump donor Eric Dieters for $100,000 to pay off her American Express bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials.

Speaker F [00:05:33]:
Government data shows inflation jumped more than expected last month, with consumer prices rising 3.7% year over year, fueled by gas prices that rose by 9% over the past month.

Speaker B [00:05:47]:
Signs of a growing new rift between the U.S. and Ukraine. President Zelensky is accusing the U.S. of withholding support for critical military technologies in the war with Russia.

Speaker F [00:05:55]:
Kelly Clarkson's ongoing feud with local Brooklyn store or Art of Play. Surveillance video was released of the incident where Kelly claims an employee treated her as if she couldn't afford an animatronic bird she wanted to buy.

Speaker G [00:06:08]:
We treated her like a normal person, but apparently that did not live up to her expectations.

Speaker H [00:06:11]:
4 people are dead, including 3 children, after a shooting at this elementary school in Oregon.

Speaker F [00:06:16]:
We also know that the suspect was killed. In hard-hit Pennsylvania, where a 39-year-old woman died Saturday from complications of the highly contagious disease. Franklin County says the woman did have underlying health issues and has had the measles This is the 6th death reported by the state of Pennsylvania. We're learning more about White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah's legal credentials. A senior administration official tells NBC News Zachariah sat for the California Bar Exam after she graduated law school but did not pass. Since taking the job, she has come under scrutiny for her legal background.

Speaker B [00:06:54]:
Okay, so there you go. That is the Week in review. Yeah, that's what we do. Yeah. It's not the easiest thing to compile. We'll just put it to you that way. So with that being said, what do you think? No, seriously. Do you like it? Do you not like it? I don't know. I didn't know. So I always ask these questions. Uh, maybe we should do the thing where we give, uh, we asked Alexa a joke real quick.

Speaker F [00:07:19]:
Who's got the best dance moves at Thanksgiving dinner? The twerky.

Speaker B [00:07:24]:
Oh, that's terrible. That's terrible. How did that even get in there? Welcome to Friday, the day when motivation checks out before you do. Yeah, let's not check out yet. There's still a lot of stuff to talk about. So let's go ahead and do this. If you want to interact with the show, it's simple to do so. Go to callinradio.com. That'll get everything moving and grooving. Once you get there, audio, video, and text messaging will be the options. If you want to interact with the show, that's a simple process. I want to do this right away. I want to bring in my friends from Feature Story News, let them tell you about exactly what's going on, and then we'll kind of go from there.

Simon Marks [00:07:58]:
Here is the news on the Radio Safety Show.

Ross Cullen [00:08:01]:
From Feature Story News in Paris, I'm Ross Cullen. 3 children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the U.S. state of Oregon. The children were aged 5, 8, and 11. The 16-year-old suspect was shot dead by a member of the local community in the city of Bend in central Oregon. The Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research group that tracks shootings and their characteristics in the United States, says there have been more than 380 mass shootings in America this year. Dr. Steve Cook, the head of the local school district, says that they're heartbroken and horrified.

Speaker H [00:08:37]:
Today, an unthinkable tragedy happened at Silverdale Elementary School. No community should have to do what we're doing right now. I don't have any words for what this community is feeling right now. I don't think anyone does. This is the kind of thing you hear about in other places and pray that it never happens here.

Ross Cullen [00:08:53]:
European Union leaders have used a summit in Brussels to send a pointed message to Washington, pledging to maintain sanctions on Russia and to keep arming Ukraine, in an implicit rebuke to the US President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian energy exports. European Council President Antonio Costa warned against any retreat from support for Kyiv as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit amid fresh US criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. From Brussels, FSN's William Denslow reports.

William Denslow [00:09:26]:
European Council President Antonio Costa, speaking with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, had a strong message that Ukraine's support for Kyiv is unwavering. He said that now is not the time to start dropping sanctions on Russia. Now is not the time to curtail Ukraine's ability to perform on the battlefield. He says that Friday's talks are an opportunity to show steadfast support for Kyiv. This comes at a time when Ukraine is facing increased pressure and increased uncertainty when it comes to its relationship with the United States amid these reports that the White House signaled that there should be a curtailing in internet speeds for its Starlink system that's critical for Ukraine on the battlefield.

Ross Cullen [00:10:22]:
Also, this news that US is opening up more avenues for Russian exports US President Donald Trump has scrapped plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, overruling Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had championed the idea earlier this month. The Pentagon says the execution on the 3rd of December, the first by firing squad in the US military since 1945, will go ahead as scheduled, but families of the victims will now be the only members of the public able to watch.

Simon Marks [00:10:56]:
With FSN Spotlight, I'm Simon Marks, looking in more detail today at the quandary Ukraine and its armed forces are now facing after either Elon Musk or the US government, or both of them, decided to restrict access to Starshield, a military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet service. Ukraine has become heavily reliant on Starshield to control its drones and other munitions. But since Tuesday, access has been reduced, putting Ukrainian lives at risk as Russia continues bombarding the country. is with Razom We Stand, a campaign to end the trade of Russian oil and gas.

Speaker B [00:11:33]:
Critical technologies now are controlled by a bunch of oligarchs like Elon Musk and other tech bros. And this shows in which perilous state our democracy and our governance is globally, that we basically are at the mercy of unaccountable, unrestricted capital and oligarchs that have control over our energy systems, over our defense, and other critical areas where society depends on technology.

Simon Marks [00:12:07]:
President Trump is demanding new elections in Ukraine. President Zelensky says the US leader has betrayed him by striking a deal to secure Russian diesel with President Vladimir Putin— an agreement condemned by Republican members of Congress and European governments alike. With FSN Spotlight, I'm Simon Marks.

Ross Cullen [00:12:27]:
And now another look at the top stories around the world. 3 children and a teacher were shot dead at a primary school in the US state of Oregon by a 16-year-old. The Canadian Prime Minister warned that the United States is trying to break Canada. He was speaking ahead of Monday's referendum over whether the province of Alberta will begin a process towards separation. And 19 people were injured when a bus collided with a train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel that links the UK and France. That's the latest Feature Story News. This is Ross Cullen reporting from Paris.

Simon Marks [00:13:00]:
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Speaker G [00:13:10]:
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Speaker F [00:15:16]:
Hello.

Speaker B [00:15:20]:
It's this show and they just make fun of a whole bunch of people. It's just too funny.

Simon Marks [00:15:28]:
It's too stupid. Rated R safety show.

Speaker B [00:15:33]:
Okay, so let's go ahead and stick up with some more stupidity because that's what we do around here. Let's go ahead and get into some of the stories of what was making inside of the interwebs because that always seems to be a thing. President Trump has reversed his Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's decision to livestream the scheduled firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre. Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3rd for killing 13 people, including a pregnant soldier and her their unborn child and wounding 32 others. Hegseth had argued that making the execution public would demonstrate the consequences of such attacks, but the proposal triggered bipartisan criticism. A Washington Post-ABC/Ipsos poll found that 80% of American adults oppose the live streaming of the execution. Trump says that Hasan will still be executed as scheduled, but the event will not be on broadcast. Immediate family members of the victims may attend in person if they choose. Trump also criticized the Obama administration over what he describes as intelligence failure before the attack. The reversal comes after Hegseth publicly backed the livestream plan, making it a significant setback for the secretary's proposal. So there you go. Got a question for you, and I'm not— I'm just asking to ask here because I don't know. He did work for Fox previously, right? Hegseth, that is. So maybe that's just kind of the, the model that he goes to. Hey, maybe broadcasting is the way that we should go with everything. I'm not saying it's the right thing. I'm not saying it's the wrong thing, even though I kind of lean more wrong than right, but whatever. Don't, don't listen to me. But it's kind of an odd thing, but I get it and I don't get it. Just the— it's just weird. It's just weird all about it. Duh. So there you go. Okay, so let's continue talking. Federal authorities investigating Democratic Republican Ilhan Omar in Minnesota have seized her phone and issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas. Including, uh, to some of her relatives, according to the source briefed of the investigation, uh, cited by the Associated Press. The probe reportedly involves potential fraud related to Omar's immigration paperwork. Although a full scope of the investigation still remains unclear, the federal agents searched her Washington, D.C. home Monday, just weeks before the November midterm elections. Washington U.S. Attorney Janine Pirro has also confirmed that her office is investigating Omar's financial disclosure. Omar denies wrongdoing and calls the investigation politically intimidating, accusing President Trump's administration of targeting her. Democrats have condemned the search as politically motivated, while federal authorities have not publicly detailed the evidence they are pursuing. Omar is seeking reelection to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Yeah, I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying she's guilty, I'm not saying she's not guilty, but you know, guilty— or excuse me, innocent until proven guilty. But the timing is odd. Let's just call a spade a spade. The timing is odd. Not saying that it's wrong, not saying that it's right, I'm just saying odd timing. That's it. So take a listen to this one real quick. Trump donor after, uh, and retired lawyer Eric Dieters is suing Kimberly Guilfoyle and her attorneys, claiming that they defamed him by denying his allegations that she pressured him to pay $100,000 for her credit card bill. Kimberly's lawyers called the lawsuit frivolous and says that Dieters owed her money for speaking engagement. The controversy precedes President Trump's decision to fire Kimberly as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. $100,000 in speaking What kind of event did he put on? I'm kind of interested. I mean, let's just be realistic. If you hear about somebody paying $100,000 to do public speaking events, you might be interested in doing that going forward. I'm just saying, don't get me wrong, it's just one of those weird ones.

Simon Marks [00:19:41]:
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 B [00:19:52]:
Okay, so White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah, is defending her use of the title lawyer, or lawyer, despite failing the California Bar after graduating from the Pepperdine Law School in 2011. Katie says that she consulted people in the legal field who told her that she could call herself a lawyer while offering legal analysis, but not legal advice. She also says that her law degree qualified her to work on international business deals at a Chinese law firm where she claims there was no Chinese bar exam. President Trump previously referred to her as an attorney, and a watchdog group has filed a complaint with the California State Bar challenging her credentials. Katie also revealed that she had just one night to prepare for her White House press briefing, which lasted 14 minutes. I guess that's not bad. 14— I mean, 14 minutes you had a night for your press briefing? I don't know. I guess I'm just weird when it comes to some of this prep stuff, especially when you're doing something like this. Jibber-jabbering. Jibber-jabber. Give me some of that jibber-jabber. So there you go. Anyways, 2 women have filed a civil lawsuit against former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and 2 associates for coercing them into sex work between 2017 and 2019, alleging that they provided drugs, money, and trips. Gaetz denies the allegations, saying that many claims are false. He was never criminally charged in earlier investigations. The lawsuit also names former Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg and ex-state lawmaker Christopher Dorworth. So there you go. What do you think? It's definitely interesting. I mean, let's not lie. And I always am kind of mesmerized by part of this. And let me kind of go off to the side here for a moment. You are aware that Matt Gaetz's parents' house is Truman's house in The Truman Show with Jim Carrey? Not a joke. Look it up. Not a lie. That is Matt Gaetz's parents' house. I don't know why that always intrigues me every time that I hear about that guy. That is where my brain defaults to. I know, weird thing. I call it useless knowledge. Anyways, a deadly shooting in Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon has left 4 people dead, including 3 children. According to the reports, the suspected gunman, believed to be a 16-year-old boy, was killed at the scene. At least 2 other people were taken to a local hospital, but their conditions have not been confirmed. Police received reports of gunfire shortly before 1 PM yesterday and rushed to the school where officers worked to evacuate classrooms and secure the building. Authorities have not confirmed who killed the suspect, although police suggest that a bystander may have intervened. Students were taken into a reunification center at the nearby church where anxious parents waited to be reunited with their children. The FBI assisting local law enforcement with the investigation. Oregon Governor Tina Kotex said that she was closely monitoring the situation while local and national officials expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Authorities have not yet released the victims' identities or established a motive for the shooting. Chief Mike Krantz answers some questions about the shooting. Take a listen.

Speaker H [00:23:27]:
Uh, what kind of long gun was used and how many shots were fired over the course of the events? At this point, uh, with the investigation being so early, we're not going to release any information the specific type of weapon or how many rounds were fired, but as reported, it was a long gun when we received that information.

Speaker F [00:23:42]:
I noticed a large police presence at some apartments near the school. Is that related to the shooting?

Speaker H [00:23:47]:
Unfortunately, I don't have the exact details of which complex you're speaking of. However, I can say that we had dozens and dozens of police vehicles, emergency vehicles, fire vehicles arriving and assisting. So it could have been a staging area that you're speaking of, but there was vehicles saturating the streets and the parking lots all around Silverdale. Did the shooter know anyone at the school? Unfortunately, I'm unable to answer that at this point. We just don't have that information yet from this investigation.

Speaker B [00:24:18]:
Yeah, some of those questions seem to be kind of out of left field in regards of having some of the information on what's going on. Of course, that's just kind of how it goes because you're trying to establish a level of a timeline. And let's just be realistic, the fucking timeline's not a real timeline. Is it something that you're trying to piece together to see if you can make any sense out of it? So let's do this. Chief Grant gives the timeline of the incident. Take a listen to this one.

Speaker H [00:24:39]:
At 12:59 PM today, Deschutes County Dispatch received a 911 call from a person in a vehicle who reported being shot at multiple times by a person with a long gun. In the ensuing several minutes, dispatch received dozens of 911 calls reporting that a shooter had entered the building at Silver Rail Elementary School on Southeast Stone Creek Lane in Bend, Oregon. Dispatch used a tone to alert all law enforcement at 1:00 PM. One minute later, officers responding to the scene directed the school to go into lockdown at 1:01 PM. At 1:02 PM, our first officers arrived on scene. Moments later, an officer reported that the suspect had been shot by a community member who had seen the suspect enter the school and pursued him into the school and engaged him. Our officers entered the building and confirmed the suspect was dead. They cleared the school to ensure there were no additional threats and then rendered emergency aid to the victims. Officers at the scene located 5 people who had succumbed to their injuries, including the suspect. The deceased at the scene include 3 children, ages 5, 8, and 11, and 1 teacher. 1 7-year-old child and 1 54-year-old teacher were transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles Bend with critical injuries. The families of the victims have all been notified. We have identified the suspect as a 16-year-old Bend resident.

Speaker B [00:26:01]:
Crazy. I mean, you just hear stuff like that and you don't even know what to say in regards of what's going on. I mean, just think about it for a moment. I mean, it's just a crazy scenario overall in regards to talking about it. Let's continue talking about some other things. I know it just seems like such a weird transition sometimes when we are talking here. Troy Aikman appears headed for free agency after the 2026 NFL season, potentially ending his run as ESPN's lead analyst on Monday Night Football. Aikman said that he plans to finish the season, including calling the Super Bowl 61 with play-by-play partner Joe Buck on February 14th, before exploring his next move. His comments come amid, uh, reports of tension between the longtime broadcast partners. Aikman has several potential landing spots. Amazon Prime Video could be the most logical option if he wants to continue calling NFL games, potentially joining its Thursday Night Football coverage. CBS could also be interested in Aikman as it determines how to replace Tony Romo as its lead game analyst. Although Aikman's salary could be an obstacle, a return to ESPN isn't completely out of the question despite the apparent uncertainty surrounding his relationship with Buck. Aikman could also move to the NFL front office role. He previously advised Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross during the team's search for a new general manager and a head coach. He could expand that involvement in joys another franchise. His alma mater UCLA is another possibility given his past assistance with the school's coaching and athletic director searches. Retirement is also on the table. So there you go. A lot of stuff to think about in regards to what's going on with him. With that being said, why don't we go ahead and do this? We're going to do some out-of-the-ordinary stuff today. Like I said, it is Freeform Friday. We're going to talk a little bit about everything. Let's do some John Smalls.

John Smalls [00:27:54]:
Courtesy of jayscasemedical.com, today's quote was submitted by Greg. Wayne Dyer said, go for it now. The future is promised to no one. That is a great reminder not to put everything important on hold. We say things like, someday, Someday I'll do that. Or someday I'll take that trip. Or someday I'll start that business. Someday I'll call that friend. Someday I'll spend more time with my family. Well, here's the sad thing. Someday is not a date on the calendar. So someday never gets here. If there's something important to you that you've been putting off, maybe today is the day to start. You don't have to finish it today. Just begin. Because the best time to do something meaningful is not always someday. Sometimes it's today.

Speaker B [00:28:45]:
The Motivation Minute.

John Smalls [00:28:47]:
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.

Simon Marks [00:28:55]:
Here is the news on the Radar Safety Show.

Speaker C [00:29:06]:
A federal judge has extended access to the White House for journalists from several major news organizations while a legal dispute over press credentials continues.

Simon Marks [00:29:15]:
The ruling maintains access for reporters whose credentials had previously been revoked by the Trump administration. The dispute centers on press freedom and the government's authority to determine which journalists can cover presidential activities. The latest decision keeps the reporters' access in place while the broader legal fight continues. Kevin Sanders reporting.

Speaker C [00:29:34]:
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent California from counting certain mail-in ballots until voters' citizenship status can be confirmed.

Speaker F [00:29:44]:
Federal officials say a list of approximately 20,000 people requires review, while California election authorities have questioned the reliability of the information and the process used to deliver it. The legal dispute could affect election procedures as officials prepare for the November midterms. Jessica Oakley reporting.

Speaker C [00:30:01]:
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco, adding to growing security concerns across the Middle East.

Simon Marks [00:30:11]:
The strike damaged offices used by senior company executives, according to officials cited in initial reports. The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and threats to commercial aviation and shipping. Authorities are assessing the damage as concerns grow about further disruptions to energy supplies and transportation. Benjamin Wright reporting.

Speaker C [00:30:30]:
The United States is pressing international financial institutions to change their approach to energy investment, including financing for oil and natural gas projects.

Simon Marks [00:30:40]:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for the World Bank to reconsider restrictions on financing new fossil fuel development and support deep-sea mining for critical minerals. The proposals reflect the administration's energy priorities and could influence future decisions on international development funding. Gary Beck reporting.

Speaker C [00:31:03]:
Federal investigators are examining whether major television networks violated antitrust laws through a coordinated The investigation involves several major broadcasters that share responsibilities for covering presidential events.

Simon Marks [00:31:19]:
The networks had suspended coverage after the administration restricted access for journalists from selected outlets. The inquiry could raise further questions about competition law, press freedom, and how news organizations coordinate coverage of the presidency. Liam White reporting.

Speaker C [00:31:34]:
President Donald Trump has abandoned a controversial plan to livestream the scheduled execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter.

Simon Marks [00:31:42]:
Trump announced that the execution would proceed as planned but would not be broadcast online. The proposal had drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle. The decision follows public debate over whether broadcasting an execution would serve any legitimate public purpose. Kyle Norris reporting.

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A new national poll finds widespread dissatisfaction among American voters as the country approaches November's congressional elections.

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The survey found that many registered voters want substantial changes in Washington, With Democrats showing greater enthusiasm about voting than Republicans. Economic concerns, rising prices, and dissatisfaction with national leadership are among the issues shaping public opinion. The findings suggest both parties face a challenging political environment heading into Election Day. Lawrence Keller reporting.

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Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian energy facilities, raising new concerns about the future of a proposed ceasefire and the widening rift between Kyiv and Washington.

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Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow had continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky has also criticized restrictions affecting military communications and intelligence support. The renewed strikes could further complicate efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Chris Anderson reporting. And that's the latest news headlines with Alan Edwards.

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Okay, let's go. That is for sure. So there you go. So I told you condensed version. That's what exactly that's going to be. So let's do this real quick, because this seems to be the thing that we should do next. Let's talk about some things that happened back on this date. Back in— let's go from there. 1775, Portland, Maine burned by the British. Uh, in 1869, Boston becomes the first to have indoor plumbing. In 1923, Disney Co. is founded. In 1987, Jessica McClure rescued 58 hours after falling 22 feet into a well shaft. Uh, also in 2019, Netflix reveals its most popular original movie with Sandra Bullock, Bird Box. And its most popular TV series, Stranger Things, for the same year. So there you go. Those all happened back on the date that I referenced. Let's talk about some celebrity birthdays going on today. Tim Robbins turned 68. Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers turned 64. Wendy Wilson, 57. And John Mayer, he turns 49 today. So there you go. That's some celebrity birthdays going on today for you. If you wanted some things that you ought to know, tonight's Mega Million jackpot is for $403 million. Tomorrow's Powerball Jackpotters were $600 million. Gas prices have remained above $4 a gallon for 158 days in 2026, setting a new calendar record, according to GasBuddy. Analyst Patrick DeHaan says that the main driver is the conflict with Iran, which has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed global crude prices to $106 a barrel, about 50% higher than what they were before the war. The previous record was set in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The only other year when gas topped $4 was 2008, when prices stayed above that level for 48 days. Let's see, Elon Musk has reportedly fueled, um, or funneled a staggering $158 million through a Republican fundraising group to Texas Super PAC backing Ken Paxton for the Senate campaign. So there you go. And also, in case you weren't looking last night, Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster featuring rocket-style thrusters with production targeted for 2028. Developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the car was shown performing airborne stunts, and it's claimed that it could go from 0 to 60 in under a second with top speed exceeding 230 miles per hour. Prices weren't announced, but reservation requires deposit ranging between $50,000 to $250,000. Its ability to fly a public car on the roads and the legitimate or the legality of it, well, it still remains a little bit unclear because we're going to need to figure that shit out in regards to what's going on. So there you go. If you need some words of wisdom for today, time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters. And if you need some advice for today, check your tire pressure as temperatures drop. Cold weather can lower your pressure. Follow your vehicle's manufacturer's recommendations on pressure. And Usually listed on the driver's door jamb sticker. So there you go. Anyways, that's going to sum up our time together. At the top of the hour, I will be going over to radiobig.fm if you want to come and hang out with me for the next couple hours or so, as I will be talking about the world of music and entertainment. If you don't want to go over there, you can hang out here with the likes of Sheldon Primus as he talks about the world of safety consulting. Anyways, I know who you are.

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You know who I am. Love ya, mean it, and goodbye.

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