RIP, Reuben
I'm gonna be struggling a little today. Our wonderful little Frenchie, Reuben passed away suddenly yesterday. It might have taken us too long to figure out something was wrong, and it's really hard for me to not blame myself, but anyway without going into the details we decided on Sunday that he should go to the vet. I made an appointment first thing on Monday, Kristen took him to the vet while I was on the air yesterday...and Reuben died on the exam table. Something had caused him to drink so much water that it overwhelmed his system, whether from electrolyte imbalance or physical pressure or causing a stroke. I went straight to the vet after the show to say goodbye to my great little friend and, for the past 8 years, a member of our family. I really think he may have saved one of my kids, in his own way.
And now Agnes (the white doggie), who has not known a day without Reuben since she was about 10 weeks old, is without her brother and best friend. I feel worse for her than for us. She knows something is really wrong. She's hanging her head and not wagging her tail. And the house feels quiet and empty even though Reuben was a very quiet little guy.
My family is kinda broken today but I'll do my best for you on the air.
Reuben, my little buddy, I miss you.
I hope you’re frolicking and getting lots of ear scratches in doggie heaven.
Today's Guests
Ryan Gorman is the morning show host on iHeart's WFLA in Tampa, Florida and joins us to talk about the massive hurricane Milton, currently a category 5, that is barreling toward his city.
Hurricane Live Updates: Florida's Fears Grow as Milton Explodes to Category 5 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Not since 1888: Here’s why Hurricane Milton’s path is so rare (clickorlando.com)
Could Tampa take a direct hit from Hurricane Milton? | AP News
(7) Kaitlan Collins on X: "Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: “I can say this without any dramatization whatsoever: If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.” https://t.co/CP0VmK3TUC" / X
Amy Pickett-Williams is the founder of the LIGHT (Love In Grief, Held Together) Movement. She has been a grief therapist for 25 years, specializing in somatic (mind/body) work.
LIGHT Movement | A Grief Community (lightmvmt.com)
Amy Pickett-Willams, LCSW (amypickettwilliamscounseling.com)
Shane Thomas is the founder/owner of Integrity Health Advisors, one of my morning show partners. This year has some of the biggest changes to Medicare in many years, especially Medicare Advantage and Part D. We'll spend just a few minutes talking about these changes so you or someone you care about can avoid making a big mistake. Integrity Health Advisors would be pleased to sit down with you and help you (or your loved one) choose the right plan for 2025...and they charge nothing for their advice.
Integrity Health Advisors
Daniel Diaz is a cybersecurity and fraud expert at USAA. We'll discuss the current trends in online scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Insurance, Banking, Retirement & Investment Services | USAA | USAA
This person cannot be the president…but neither can the other one. I will never forgive the Democratic Party and the Republican Party for making these people our choices.
Mandy mentioned this yesterday...and it fits perfectly with my characterization of Harris as dumb as a box of rocks.
Today's major news networks are beyond repair.
Weirdly fascinating and creepy
Nate Bargatze is great, and this is one of the few funny things on SNL in recent years.