26 APR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: The latest on the Donald Trump hush money trial. Trump's attorneys go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to argue that the president has absolute immunity while in office. Pro Palestinian protests are breaking out at colleges and universities around the country. A top leader of Hamas said that they'll stop the war if an independent Palestinian state is granted based on borders prior to the 1967 Mideast War. Arizona indicted 18 Republicans on charges of election interference. The Federal Trade Commission on a 3-2 vote has banned non-compete agreements in the workplace. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said they will sue to block the new rule. The Federal Communications Commission on a 3-2 vote will once again enforce Net Neutrality. The TikTok ban was signed by President Biden. So what's next? And the Satanic Temple gave the invocation prior to a recent meeting of the Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners and right wing Christians lost their minds over it.

19 APR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: Jurors have been chosen in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Opening arguments could begin next week. Trump Media stock continues to drop in price. Climate change could cost the world economy $38 trillion by the year 2049 and may more than double by the year 2100, according to a new study. Laws regarding transgender rights have hit several courts this week, including bans on gender affirming care for minors. Sweden becomes the latest country making it easier for young people to change their gender. Florida tweaks a law making it easier for people to challenge books in schools after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) blames liberal activists for creating havoc. Democrats are blaming the havoc on the new law. Impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are tossed in the U.S. Senate on a party line vote. Former Michigan House leader Lee Chatfield (R) is charged with embezzlement and conducting a criminal enterprise. And a Hudsonville, Michigan family is suing Meritage Hospitality Group, a large Wendy's franchisee. The family's 11-year-old daughter was allegedly sickened after eating at a Jenison restaurant that had just reopened after a health department inspection found disgusting conditions inside. Now she has long term health issues, including learning problems.

12 APR 2024 · Darren is joined by Jack Prince this week to discuss these topics: Jack explains an effort to inform the Michigan Education Association about the detriments of Medicare Advantage. New tactics are being employed to sign up seniors to Medicare Advantage, including in person seminars. Jack attended one such seminar and gave his account of what happened. Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that a draconian 1864 anti-abortion law can take effect, which bans the procedure except to save the life of the mother. The Biden Administration has set new limits on the amount of "forever chemicals" like PFAS and PFOA can be in drinking water. This is the first time the government has set limits on these cancer causing chemicals. Internet providers now have to be more transparent about what you get for money, thanks to new Federal Communications Commission rules. President Biden is trying to cancel more student debt. Again, the Republicans are suing him to stop the effort. The parents of the Oxford High School, Michigan shooter are sentenced to 10-15 years in prison each for their roles. And former Ottawa County, Michigan Administrator John Gibbs has sued the county board of commissioners and board chair Joe Moss for wrongful termination, among other claims.

5 APR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump continues to escalate his rhetoric against migrants entering the country illegally. He held a speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan earlier this week where he called migrants "animals". The family of a murder victim said Trump never talked to them after he said in a speech that he talked to them. During Trump's visit to Grand Rapids, pro-immigration demonstrators took to the streets to protest his speech. Trump may have won his recent primary elections, but many Republicans continue to vote for Nikki Haley or uncommitted. Could the latest actions of Judge Aileen Cannon get her kicked off the Trump classified documents case? The strongest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan earlier this week, causing deaths, injuries, and damage. President Joe Biden teamed up with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to promote lower health care costs, including a cap on the price of inhalers. Israeli troops killed 7 aid workers in an airstrike that they claim was a mistake. Darren thinks the Israeli military purposely attacked that convoy to stop food aid to Palestinians. Israel is ready to expel Al Jazeera from the country, calling it a pro-Hamas group. And Darren finished the show by calling Israel a fascist country.

30 MAR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, MD fell into the harbor after a freighter ship collided with one of the supports. Six people were killed and two others injured. Donald Trump is now selling Bibles in his latest fleecing of his flock. Trump's hush money case is set to go to trial on April 15th. The New York Court of Appeals lowered Trump's bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million. Trump chewed out NBC News reporter Garrett Haake over questions about whether the orange wonder would spend his own money on his campaign. A settlement was reached between Disney and the state of Florida over how Disney World would be developed in the future. Democrat Marilyn Lands wins a special election to the Alabama legislature. Ottawa County, Michigan executive administrative aide Jordan Epperson is running for statewide office out of St. Clair County. Why is he allowed to carpetbag like this? And the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to throw out the mifepristone case over legal standing issues regarding the plaintiffs.

22 MAR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: The father of the Oxford, Michigan high school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his part in allowing his son access to the gun used in the shooting. Donald Trump is having a hard time posting a $454 million bond so he can appeal his New York civil fraud case. It's a back and forth of legal rulings regarding Texas SB 4, which would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants entering the country illegally. A Georgia superior court judge said that Trump can appeal the ruling allowing Fani Willis to remain as prosecutor of his upcoming criminal case. The US Supreme Court ruled that state and local officials can be removed from office using Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Jared Kushner made comments about the very valuable potential for Gaza's waterfront property. And Trump said that Jewish people who vote Democratic "hate Israel." Hammer Time: pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert was arrested by the US Marshal's Office for a failure to appear warrant out of Michigan. Hammer Time: Lambert shared Dominion emails with Barry County, Michigan Sheriff Dar Leaf, who has been leaking them through his personal social media accounts.

15 MAR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: A Georgia judge has dismissed some of the RICO charges against Donald Trump, but left others in place. The U.S. House passed a ban on Tik Tok. The bill now goes to the Senate. Mississippi, which has one of the largest infant mortality rates, will now allow earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women. Russian president Vladimir Putin said Russia could use nuclear weapons if their sovereignty is threatened. Hunter Biden tells Congressional Republicans that he won't appear at a "public hearing" next week. Ottawa County, Michigan has appointed a new county administrator. The person is a candidate for sheriff this fall. Ottawa County's new legal firm has charged the county nearly $750,000 in billable hours. A New York judge has approved Donald Trump's bond in the defamation case filed by E. Jean Carroll. And Michigan may allow voters to choose candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General under a proposed Constitutional amendment. Hammer Time: Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued orders no longer allowing the option of X when it comes to gender on state IDs and drivers licenses, saying that the state "won't endorse nonsense."

8 MAR 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump won big during Super Tuesday. Nikki Haley has suspended her presidential campaign. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) endorsed Donald Trump for president, after saying Trump was responsible for January 6. Lawmakers pass measures to secure in-vitro fertilization in Alabama after the state Supreme Court ruled that embryos are the equivalent of children. New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is sending 750 members of the National Guard to help cops search the bags of subway riders after a spike in crime. Wendy's decided to not institute surge pricing after a huge public backlash. The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners fired County Administrator John Gibbs, who said he intends to sue for wrongful termination. And France became the first country to enshrine abortion rights into their Constitution. Hammer Time: The Teamsters Union PAC donated $45,000 to the Republican National Committee. Hammer Time: Darren loses a friend after she responded to one of his political posts, then decided that she didn't want to debate politics.

23 FEB 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: Donald Trump has to pay $355 million in his New York civil trial. Trump compared his legal problems to the assassination of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Could Wikileaks founder Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S. on charges? A British court will decide that. The Alabama Supreme Court said that frozen embryos are babies. A new "pacemaker for the brain" used for treatment resistant depression may be coming soon. A Flint, Michigan man becomes the first person charged under the state's new gun storage law. And two men are charged with the Kansas City Super Bowl Parade shooting. The reason for the shooting is mind numbingly stupid.

17 FEB 2024 · Darren discussed these topics: Could Fani Willis be removed as prosecutor in the Donald Trump election fraud case in Georgia? A judge will determine that soon. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached by the House by only one vote. Democrat Tom Suozzi won George DeSantis' old seat in New York. Democrats retain control of the Pennsylvania State House. The far right has some very bizarre conspiracies involving singer Taylor Swift, rapper Ice Spice, and others. The Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners will move forward with hiring a lawyer over Administrator John Gibbs' threats. And an Ottawa County pastor who sued the board to be put on the rotating list of clergymen to give the invocation before board meetings finally got his chance to do so.