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You ever have one of those mornings where everything is running perfectly… until it isn’t? Yeah—today was that morning. I blinked, checked the clock, and suddenly I’m late to my own show. So here we are—no excuses, just a slightly delayed start and a whole lot to get into
NATIONAL DAY - EARTH DAY
BIRTHDAY - JACK NICHOLSON (1937–STILL LIVING) – LEGENDARY ACTOR (THE SHINING, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST)
THIS DAY IN HISTORY - 1970 FIRST EARTH DAY IS CELEBRATED
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NO CHERRIES
Cherry growers in Santa Clara County are facing a brutal season, with weather issues, rising labor costs, and market pressures combining into what many are calling a “dire situation.” Some farmers are scaling back production, while others are questioning whether cherry farming in the region is even sustainable long-term. The once-profitable crop is now squeezed from all sides—Mother Nature, economics, and competition.
On Earth Day of all days… local agriculture is getting wiped out in real time. You can talk climate, sustainability, and saving the planet—but if the people actually growing food can’t survive, the whole conversation is just noise.
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CANADIAN DEATH QUESTION
Recent reporting, including NPR coverage, has highlighted growing controversy around Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program. Critics point to cases where individuals with non-terminal conditions or difficult life circumstances have been presented with euthanasia as an option. Supporters maintain the system includes safeguards and is based on patient consent, while critics argue the scope appears to be expanding.
Here’s the real tension: when systems get strained, the line between compassion and convenience can blur. Whether intentional or not, once people start asking if ending life is being offered instead of improving it, confidence in the entire system takes a hit.
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LIBS FIND GOD
Following backlash to a meme depicting Donald Trump in a Christ-like image, some liberal commentators and public figures have pushed back, defending religious symbolism and calling the image offensive. The response highlights an unusual moment where voices often critical of organized religion are emphasizing respect for it in this context.
It’s funny how fast religion becomes sacred again depending on who’s using it. Maybe this isn’t about faith at all—it’s about ownership. Who gets to use it, who gets criticized for it, and when the rules suddenly change.
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SHOW CREDITS:
Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio
Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs
Cast:
Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker
Aaron of I had to Say it
Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show
Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0
Cody the Beard as the Last Word.
Supporters:
Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News
Josh Roberts from New Hampshire
and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com
