It Could Happen Here Executive Disorder: A Billion for Trump’s Ballroom Security, RIP Spirit Airlines, Iran Stalemate
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May 8, 2026 They jump between a mysterious hantavirus outbreak on a cruise and chaotic airline collapse and bailout talks. Listeners hear about a massive $72 billion reconciliation plan financing immigration enforcement and even a billion for White House ballroom security. The show also covers border wall damage to an Indigenous sacred site, new weapons for Ukraine, Iran-related maritime attacks, and contested rulings on mail-order abortion pills.
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DOJ Challenges Denver Assault Weapon Ban
- DOJ sued Denver over its assault-weapons ban, signalling a new federal willingness to challenge local firearm restrictions.
- Denver's ordinance targets semi-automatic centerfire rifles with high-capacity magazines, differing from California's feature-based rules.
US Approves JDAM Kits Sale To Ukraine
- The State Department approved sale of JDAM extended-range kits to Ukraine, expanding their strike capability via Boeing-supplied guidance kits.
- The $373 million deal funds guided air-to-surface munitions conversion amid U.S. production scaling concerns.
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized Then Stabilized
- Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized with pneumonia after a Paris trip and put on a ventilator, later stabilizing and breathing on his own.
- The hosts referenced past on-air interactions and joked about inviting him back to discuss weapons sales.