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Looking at today's blogcast I can see I have WAY too many topics so I'm sure we'll be revisiting much of this in coming days...that's often how it is on the first day of the radio week (usually a Monday, but Tuesday this week!)

I do feel sympathy for the individuals who lose their jobs but this is what happens when a city (or state) spends too much on too many things. Indeed, both the city and the state are spending too much money on illegal aliens and thus attracting more of them to Colorado. Same with the homeless. We should be MUCH less welcoming. Anyway, these are slightly interesting stories, especially the one about the guy who says his department has been in chaos since Johnston was elected and who does seem to blame city spending on illegals.

Laid-off Denver employees speak about personal impacts of budget cuts

VERY much a double-edged sword: Federal data reveals 1.2 million drop in immigrant workers under Trump - CBS News

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The Department of War? Trump to make announcement about Department of Defense

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They don't even try to hide it anymore: Advocacy Programs, Hire Crowds and Manage Events with Crowds on Demand

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This will come up in the conversation with Avi. Conceptually, I love the idea of getting the "Palestinians" out of Gaza. They're like a cancer sitting there between Israel and Egypt. Sorry, not sorry. But I think the odds of that are approximately 0%. Also, even if this plan were conceptually feasible, who will pay for it? The chance of the American taxpayer funding any of it is 0%. Gaza postwar plan envisions ‘voluntary’ relocation of entire population - The Washington Post

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In case you're looking for him out on the field: CB Jahdae Barron changes jersey number ahead of 2025 season

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An example of why we should all be very careful about speculating in these (terrible) situations: Rosie O'Donnell apologizes for calling trans Minneapolis Catholic school shooter a MAGA supporter: 'I messed up'

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Speaking of fat people: Sorry, but I think really fat people (whose bodies push over the armrest into the space of the seats next to them should indeed have to buy a second seat (unless seated in a place where the only person sitting next to them is a travel companion who’s OK with it.): Southwest Airlines ripped over controversial new plus-size passenger policy: 'Worse for everybody'

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For female fishermen (or fisherwomen?): Denver's best fly fishing shop sells women's gear, too

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There's a lot in here, but I'd like to focus on the very end, where an attorney challenging President Trump's possibly illegal plan to simply refuse to spend money (for foreign aid) that was appropriated by Congress said this: "The administration’s affronts to the rule of law are staggering — and all to withhold aid from the most vulnerable people in the world." It might well be true that Trump's efforts to accumulate power are "staggering" but then arguing that the move is particularly bad because the money won't go to foreigners (who happen to be "vulnerable") is playing right into Trump's hands. Do you think Trump supporters or even most Americans right now support sending money to non-Americans even if they're "vulnerable"? And I ask that as someone who has a favorable disposition to some foreign aid.

The Supreme Court has expanded Trump’s power. Now, he is seeking more. - The Washington Post

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Dude, seriously, get a divorce: Asking Eric: Wife won’t apologize for abusive behavior

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Even worse than the headline...because the kid was running away, not at the door. This is simply murder: Boy, 11, shot dead after playing doorbell-ringing prank in Houston, police say | Houston | The Guardian

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