US troops in the Middle East are facing new dangers. Three American service members were injured in a drone attack in Iraq. Threats to commercial shipping in the area are also putting US troops at risk. A CNN report indicates there are rising concerns that the Israel/Hamas war in Gaza could grow into a larger regional conflict. Is it party over for Vivek Ramaswamy? His campaign is cutting back spending on TV ads in some important states. He says TV ad spending is for candidates with a low IQ, but despite the tough facade, it could signal trouble in Vivek-land. We’ll ask John Rothmann about those issues and more. A Mark Thompson Show special holiday event: Mark sits down with Bill Siddons. He managed music groups like The Doors, Oingo Boingo and Crosby,Stills & Nash. It’s a fascinating interview that shines a light on an important time in music history.