In Episode 404, recorded only hours before the Maduro news broke, Ken and Dave discuss new laws that took effective January first, "stolen" documents at a Minnesota daycare, monks strolling through Georgia, Iran coming unglued, congressional resignations, pausing tariffs, and the comrade officially takes office.
College Football & NFL Highlights
- Georgia vs. Ole Miss: A chaotic finish featuring multiple "final" seconds and the premature appearance of the stage crew.
- Miami Over Ohio State: Discussion of Miami's physical dominance and Ryan Day's controversial play-calling decisions.
- Falcons Victory: A narrow Monday night win for Atlanta, highlighted by a strong performance from running back Bijan Robinson.
New Georgia State Laws (Effective Jan 1st)
- America First License Plates: New patriotic tags featuring the American flag. Debate centers on the $90 cost and the politicization of the flag.
- HVAC Warranty Transfer (SB12): A new law ensuring 10-year warranties are automatically transferable to new homeowners without mandatory registration, provided a licensed contractor performed the installation.
- Campaign Reform & Safety: New ethics rules prohibit opening candidate investigations within 60 days of an election and mandate the redaction of politicians' home addresses from certain public records to prevent "swatting."
- Booting Regulations: Stricter permit and posting requirements for companies that boot vehicles in Georgia.
- Catastrophe Savings Accounts: The creation of state-level, tax-sheltered accounts to help homeowners save for disaster-related repairs and high deductibles.
National Headlines & Investigative Journalism
- Minnesota Daycare Fraud: A suspicious "break-in" at a Somali-owned daycare involved in a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. The hosts discuss the "dog ate my homework" nature of the missing documentation and the organized scam's spread to other states.
- The "Monk Walk": Buddhist monks walking from Texas to D.C. for peace are criticized by the hosts as a "spectacle" that disrupts traffic without achieving tangible geopolitical results.
- Iranian Unrest: Discussion of protests in Iran and President Trump's "locked and loaded" social media response to potential violence against protesters.
- Congressional Exodus: Over 50 lawmakers (10% of Congress) have announced they will not seek re-election, citing dysfunction and a shift away from the "cocktail party" civility of the past.
Local Georgia Politics
- The 14th District Race: Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) faces criticism for vacationing in Costa Rica during her final days in office. Candidate Brian Stover is highlighted for his "100% ally" campaign strategy.
- Bert Jones Attack Ads: Mystery surrounds a multi-million dollar "dark money" campaign targeting Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones with aggressive attack ads.
- The Sign Ninja: A look at the strategic importance of campaign sign placement in Northwest Georgia and the role of Matt Stout in local elections.
New York's "Comrade" Mayor
- Analysis of the inauguration of New York's new socialist leadership, focusing on the shift from "rugged individualism" to "collectivism."
- Discussion of proposed policies, including free bus routes funded by new taxes on specific neighborhoods and visitors.
The "Mule" of the Week
- The McDonald's AirPod Incident: An Ohio worker suffers severe burns after reaching into a 360-degree deep fryer to retrieve a dropped AirPod.
- Brian Stover: Criticized for a campaign platform that emphasizes total loyalty to the President over the traditional role of a co-equal branch of government.
