John and Gordy reminisce about their cable show days and discuss the end of cable access TV, before diving into weather updates and a farewell to Sam, their producer, who's off to new adventures. They highlight new John and Gordy merchandise and another free ticket Friday contest. The episode touches on shop classes' revival at Middleton High, blending high-tech with traditional skills, and the impact of AI on jobs. Pam Jahnke joins to discuss Wisconsin's agricultural education challenges and events. Finally, they cover the quirky history of Burger King's founder and the controversial expulsion of Elon Musk from the Trump administration.
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