The Payout

The Payout

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 567 The Payout National Day: National Frosted Cookie Day — Indulge in sweet, decorated cookies (or bake some!). Birthday: Elizabeth Hurley (born 1965) — British actress and model (Austin Powers, The Royals). This Day in History: 1752 — Benjamin Franklin conducted his famous kite experiment, proving lightning is electricity. ----- The Depletion (Fox News) [https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/social-security-has-less-than-10-years-before-reserves-exhausted-new-trustees-report-warns] The 2026 Trustees Report says ongoing tax revenues would cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits after 2032 depletion. Once the reserve dries up, ongoing tax revenues will cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits, according to the report. "One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Enacted on July 4, 2025, this law makes permanent the lower income tax rates and adjusted tax brackets originally enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and both increases and makes permanent the larger standard deduction of the 2017 Act," the report says. ----- The Verdict (Not the Bee) [https://notthebee.com/article/breaking-karmelo-anthony-found-guilty-of-murdering-austin-metcalf-details-here] Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf. The verdict, read by Texas District Court Judge John Roach Jr., carries with it a sentence of five years to life in prison. Anthony was 17 at the time, but Texas law allowed him to be charged as an adult. He is now 19. Some in the courtroom reacted with cries and Metcalf's twin brother, who made his first appearance in the courtroom, leaned forward. Anthony's mother wept. Roach had warned people in the courtroom to control their emotions when the verdict was read. Anthony's attorney kept an arm wrapped around him. Fights have erupted outside the Collin County Courthouse after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty ----- The Payoff (California Post) [The Payoff (California Post)] Skid Row homeless claim they’ve been paid to vote for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. A series of shocking videos appear to show homeless residents on Los Angeles’ Skid Row claiming they were paid to vote for Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman. The videos after they were published Tuesday on TikTok. The footage, recorded near 7th Street and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, has since been provided to the Department of Justice. One man, identified as Kevin Shepherd, claimed he received $4 to vote for Bass. When asked whether he would also have been paid to vote for Raman, Shepherd claimed the answer was yes and said Spencer Pratt was not among the candidates he was encouraged to support. “They gave you an optional choice,” Shepherd claimed, alleging he negotiated for a higher payment and ultimately received $4. Shepherd further claimed he completed a mail-in ballot for Bass and deposited it in a ballot box. “Everybody said it was normal,” “They said people came through all the time.” Several residents alleged that groups regularly visited the area asking people to sign paperwork, though some acknowledged they did not fully understand what they were signing. Rene Johnson, 39, who said she lives on Skid Row, claimed she received $5 after being told to vote for Bass. When asked if she thought it was fraud, she said that it was “fraudulent behavior.” “But, you know, at the time, I didn’t know that that was going on. I was just trying to make five bucks, you know? But I didn’t do the fraud.” According to multiple residents interviewed on camera, outreach workers allegedly visited the area as often as three to five times a week before the election, with several organizations purportedly involved. Another woman, who said she was living on the street, claimed she was told to vote for Bass and received $2 in exchange. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

It's really about Money

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 566 It's really about Money National Day: National Donald Duck Day — Celebrate the beloved Disney character with cartoons, quacking fun, or Disney-themed treats. Birthday: Natalie Portman (born 1981) — Oscar-winning actress (Black Swan, Star Wars prequels) and director. This Day in History: 2006 — Pixar’s Cars was released in U.S. theaters, becoming a major animated hit. ---- Outa Sight (Not the Bee) [https://notthebee.com/article/seattle-builds-tiny-homes-to-hide-homeless-people-during-world-cup] Seattle Builds Tiny Homes To Hide Homeless People During World Cup. Mayor Katie Wilson announced a bold plan to open 500 new emergency shelter units to hide the homeless before the city hosts World Cup matches, but they've only put up 75 and the tournament starts this week! These cozy 70-square-foot pallet units are ready for action, so homeless people, get out of public places and into these homes so nobody sees you. (You can go back to throwing feces and needles on the street in a few weeks.) ---- Hamilton says ‘Not too many Hamilton’s’(Fox News) [https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/lewis-hamilton-worth-500m-dating-billionaire-kim-kardashian-wants-put-limit-wealth-] Lewis Hamilton, worth $500M and dating billionaire Kim Kardashian, wants to put 'a limit' on wealth The Ferrari driver brings in over $100M per year and has avoided UK taxes by living in Switzerland. Why is this relevant? Well, because in a resurfaced interview Lewis Hamilton, who again, is worth $500 million and dating a woman worth $2 billion, said there should be limits on what people can earn and how much money they have. Seriously "One of the things that I struggle with every day, and it's just how life is, and it's been this way for thousands of years, is that there is such a disparity between the wealthy and the poor," he responded. "When you drive around LA there's still so many people living on the streets. "You shouldn't be able to have billions, right, I think there should be a limit to how much you can have because there's enough to go around to everyone. So, somehow create a law that creates more equality and equal access for everyone." ----- AI Escort’s 6k Nookie (New York Post) [https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/business/escorts-are-charging-as-much-as-6k-per-hour-thanks-to-silicon-valleys-ai-boom/] Escorts are charging as much as $6K per hour thanks to Silicon Valley’s AI boom. Silicon Valley’s AI millionaires are paying eye-popping rates of up to $6,000 an hour — and $23,000 a day — for escorts who can discuss GPUs, artificial intelligence and the future of humanity before heading to the bedroom. A small but lucrative class of so-called “nerd-first” escorts is cashing in on the tech industry’s wealth explosion by marketing themselves as intellectually curious companions who can match clients’ obsession with AI, cryptocurrency, longevity and other futurist pursuits. While escorts on industry platforms may charge around $1,000 an hour at the high end, several women interviewed for the story reported rates between $3,500 and $6,000 an hour. Hopper said she charges $5,000 an hour, while Aella said she charges $6,000 ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

Damn! that's a Long Fuse...

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 565 Damn! that's a Long Fuse... National Day: National Best Friends Day — Celebrate your BFFs with appreciation, hangouts, or fun memories. Birthday: Kanye West (born 1977) — Influential rapper, producer, and fashion designer. This Day in History: 1967 — Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty during the Six-Day War, killing 34 Americans. ---- Damn! That’s a Long Fuse! (Not the Bee) Nine homes were destroyed when a blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV. Authorities investigated the explosion and determined it to have come from a surprising source: 'The source of the explosion is strongly suspected to have been a bomb or mortar left over from World War II. Three people are still recorded as missing, but Cahyo said several body parts have yet to be identified. Five people were killed in the blast, with another 19 receiving treatment for injuries. The latest casualties from World War Eleven. ---- Los Angeles to become next Communist City (New York Post) Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt for the first time in the race for second place in Los Angeles’ mayoral contest. New results released by Los Angeles County show Raman with 196,198 votes, or 27.12%, compared with Pratt’s 193,085 votes, or 26.69%. The latest tally gives Raman a 3,113-vote lead after she trailed Pratt by 7,494 votes just one day earlier. Raman picked up 19,096 votes in Sunday’s count, more than double Pratt’s gain of 8,489 votes. The latest batch of ballots produced a 10,607-vote swing between the two candidates, erasing Pratt’s advantage and moving Raman into second place. ---- Liberal Tears to block UFC Freedom 250 (Fox News) Two Virginia residents are trying to put UFC Freedom 250 in a rear-naked choke before fight night. A federal lawsuit filed against the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior seeks an emergency injunction to stop the UFC event scheduled for the White House South Lawn. According to the lawsuit, organizers ignored federal permitting rules, skipped environmental reviews and triggered conflict-of-interest concerns. The event is being promoted as part of America's 250th birthday celebration and, yes, the plan is to stage a UFC card on the White House lawn. According to the lawsuit, the problems start with hosting the fights in front of the executive mansion. The plaintiffs argue the White House South Lawn and nearby federal property are subject to strict rules that generally prohibit commercial structures and private sporting events without environmental review and congressional approval. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

Free Ride Friday

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 564 Free Ride Friday National Day: National Moonshine Day — A nod to homemade spirits and American distilling history (enjoy responsibly). Birthday: Mark Wahlberg (born 1971) — Actor and producer (The Departed, Ted, Boogie Nights). This Day in History: 968 — Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles moments after winning the California Democratic primary. ---- Free Ride (Fox News) Knoebels Amusement Resort opened July 4, 1926, celebrates its centennial this year. In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free. Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation celebrates America's semiquincentennial. Park owner Brian Knoebel, 52, recently told PA Local he had to "had to pinky-swear" to never change the free-admission model. "It's who we are," he said. "It’s that traditional park." ----- Getting Screwed (Not the Bee 8/25 and AP News 6/26) U.S. reports first human-infected screwworm case. It was a Guatemalan migrant. The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation’s cattle industry and only the third time it’s appeared in the U.S. in that time. Screwworms are nasty little buggers. The screwworm fly uses mammalian hosts to facilitate its disgusting lifestyle; females "lay 250 - 500 eggs in the exposed flesh of warm-blooded animals. The larvae hatch and burrow into the surrounding tissue as they feed." ----- Why? Because! That’s Why… (Fox 2 News) Why it's taking so long to count California primary votes? State election officials are expected to learn sometime on Thursday exactly how many votes still need to be counted in the California primary election, as well as how long the process could take. According to Ballot Tracker, approximately 6.5 million ballots have been counted so far out of 23 million registered voters in California. Because it could take several days or even weeks to finish counting all the remaining votes, the vote totals in the race for California governor remain relatively unchanged. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

The Pratt Pack

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 563 The Pratt Pack DATE: June 4th 2026 National Day: National Old Maids Day (or Old Maids’ Day) — A lighthearted (and sometimes controversial) nod to single women and independence. Birthday: Bruce Dern (born 1936) — Veteran actor with a long career in films like Nebraska and The Hateful Eight. This Day in History: 1989 — Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops cleared prodemocracy protesters in Beijing, resul􀆟ng in hundreds to thousands of deaths. Pra􀆩 Pack (New York Post) Celebri􀆟es, poli􀆟cal power brokers, business leaders and community ac􀆟vists packed a West Los Angeles restaurant Tuesday night to rally behind Spencer Pra􀆩. Entry into Pra􀆩’s elec􀆟on night watch party at Don Antonio’s Mexican restaurant was the most sought-gathering in Los Angeles a􀅌er his surge into second spot behind Mayor Karen Bass. The guest list ranged from Los Angeles District A􀆩orney Nathan Hochman and former LAPD chief Charlie Beck to prominent business leaders and Hollywood stars such as Jenny McCarthy, Adam Carolla and dancer Valen􀆟n Chmerkovsyiy, Music industry legend David Foster was there, as was Hot Mics host Billy Bush, as well as Brodie Jenner and Jus􀆟ne Bateman. The creator behind the now-iconic AI-generated campaign anthem and music video, “Saca la Basura,” for Spencer Pra􀆩’s 2026 mayoral campaign, Adrian Alvarez. Lemon Aid (Not the Bee) In a shock to absolutely no one, Minnesota con􀆟nues to be a na􀆟onal embarrassment. While the feds have done their diligence and charged 39 of the ac􀆟vists who stormed Ci􀆟es Church in St. Paul back in January, including Don Lemon who did us all a favor and recorded his crimes, the City of St. Paul has declined to do anything to the rioters. They won't even call them rioters. The St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office reviewed the incident a􀅌er dozens of people were arrested for entering Ci􀆟es Church on Jan. 18 to protest against Pastor David Easterwood, saying he held a local leadership posi􀆟on with Immigra􀆟on and Customs Enforcement. Among the people arrested were journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, as well as a􀆩orney and ac􀆟vist Nekima Levy Armstrong. 'Our office has a legal and ethical obliga􀆟on to file charges only when the available evidence establishes probable cause and supports a reasonable likelihood of convic􀆟on beyond a reasonable doubt,' the St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office said in a statement Tuesday. 'Following a careful evalua􀆟on of the video footage, inves􀆟ga􀆟ve reports, and other available materials, prosecutors determined that the current evidence is insufficient to meet that standard for criminal charges under Minnesota state statutes.' ICE Block (Fox News) New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE on Wednesday of denying her access to Delaney Hall, a Newark immigra􀆟on deten􀆟on facility that has become the focus of lawsuits, protests and allega􀆟ons of unsafe, as scru􀆟ny intensifies over allega􀆟ons of unsafe condi􀆟ons inside the center. "ICE is denying me entry to Delaney Hall — raising serious ques􀆟ons about what is happening behind its walls," Sherrill wrote on X. A DHS spokesperson said that detainees are provided three meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap and other basic necessi􀆟es. Sherrill has also faced cri􀆟cism from Newark officials, ac􀆟vists and law-enforcement supporters over her response to demonstra􀆟ons outside the facility. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]