In a heated hour, John and Gordy dive into the chaotic landscape of misinformation and media manipulation. Elon Musk's controversial ties with anti-immigrant figures stir debate, while social media's wild west environment fuels public distrust and political violence narratives. Mike McCabe critiques America's failure to regulate digital platforms like past technologies, warning of the societal cost of unchecked online arenas (like Discord and Reddit). As mass shootings and digital trolling intertwine, the duo ponders the blurred lines between political ideologies and fame-driven violence. With a splash of weather updates and listener calls, the show underscores a nation at a crossroads.

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