Just One Thing
Given the circumstances I guess it wasn't a big surprise but still a huge congratulations to Kalush Orchestra, the band representing Ukraine in the Eurovision 2022 Song Contest, for their big victory which was powered by television viewers. (A few other countries did better just among the official judges, but what do they know?!?) Check out the videos at the end of this blog note...the videos of their winning song, Stefania, tells a tale that should not need to be told. I've posted a highly-produced music video as well as the live performance at the contest. See also the video below of the band's press conference after their big win.
Today's Guests
Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky (who is also a veteran of the Air National Guard) joins us to tell us one of the most outrageous stories I've heard in a long time. Truly disgusting and infuriating by the "partner" of recently fired Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson. Read this and try not to scream: Ex-Aurora Chief Vanessa Wilson's partner submitted false child-abuse tip about councilwoman, investigators say (denverpost.com) We must learn whether Wilson knew of this.
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With a new press secretary starting after Jen Psaki left for big bucks at MSNBC, it's a perfect day for today's guest, the one and only Dana Perino, co-host of America's Newsroom on Fox News as well as co-anchor on the unbelievably successful show (that was supposed to be temporary) The Five. We'll talk about the job of Press Secretary, about what's going on with this administration's communications blunders, and about Dana's most recent book, "Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman)" which is now out in paperback.
https://smile.amazon.com/Everything-Will-Be-Okay-Lessons/dp/1538737094
This is Our Government, Tuesday Edition
What an embarrassing performance by Joe Biden's new Press Secretary. Wow...she can't even read from her talking points well.
Other Stuff
This is simply infuriating. Did Vanessa Wilson know?
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I feel so much safer now, don't you? https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/16/denver-city-council-bans-concealed-carry-guns-in-all-city-buildings-parks
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Kevin Williamson on Biden/Inflation: Inflation proves Biden has done everything wrong all at once (nypost.com)
And Kevin shreds NY Gov Kathy Hochul and her "sad little resume": Buffalo Shooting: Politicians Can't Provide Serious Response | National Review
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Today's NATO updates: Sweden joins Finland in seeking NATO membership, drawing muted response from Putin - The Washington Post
Turkey says it will not approve Sweden and Finland joining Nato | Nato | The Guardian
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Some big stuff at stake in PA primary today. Unfortunately, seems like the GOP will nominate a lunatic as their candidate for governor and give away another winnable race: WSJ: GOP Fails to Find a Sober Populism in Pennsylvania. And Politico: GOP blame game erupts in Pennsylvania governor's race - POLITICO
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Why do Dems always like to subsidize toys for upper-middle-class people in the name of "climate"? Denver E-Bike Rebate Maxes Out 3 Weeks After Launching | GearJunkie
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I don't think I'd do this to my kid but it is kinda cool: Mom Draws Criticism for Giving One-Year-Old Son Realistic Temporary Tattoos (odditycentral.com)
And because why not, how about their song "Shtomber Womber"...
Finally, the song that came in second...and probably would have been first if the world had been living through different circumstances. It's called "Space Man" by Sam Ryder. For what it's worth, I actually like the Ukrainian song better.