Mon Blogcast: Jeff Dunham's cars!; Trump's Hormuz deadline; K-12 Robotics

Just One Thing: Trump really means it this time (because of the swear words)

Actually, I do think he's gonna do something. I hope he doesn't attack civilian energy infrastructure. Very little upside, lots of downside.

Trump Warns Iran He Could Strike ‘Every Power Plant,’ in WSJ Interview - WSJ

Trump issues new threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure | AP News

BUT, maybe this will work? Live updates: Iran and U.S. receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz – NBC 6 South Florida

I think much depends on whether Iran continues to insist on collecting a fee from ships passing through the strait.

I think Trump didn't get the Pope's memo...or vice-versa:

Meanwhile, a truly incredible rescue...the stuff of movies

US rescues ‘seriously wounded’ airman from jet downed in Iran, Trump says – POLITICO

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Today's Guests


Jeff Dunham joins the show! Jeff is a comedian and ventriloquist, and host of Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us which premiered last Tuesday

The eight-episode series takes viewers on an entertaining nostalgic ride through the incredible history of automobiles, including the Batmobile and the DeLorean from Back to the Future. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears on the Humvee episode. Jeff will also take viewers into his garage to showcase his personal collection of 130 legendary cars.

Jeff has the distinction of holding the Guinness Book of World Records for Most Tickets Sold for a Comedy Tour

Jeff Dunham's The Cars That Drove Us - Discovery GO

‎Jeff Dunham's The Cars That Drove Us - Apple TV

Jeff Dunham

I'm a big Achmed fan:

Debbie English is the Executive Director of Colorado First. Taylor Liberge is an alum.

Colorado First is all about teaching kids about robotics, and one of their students threw out the first pitch at the Rockies home opener on Friday.

Parents and kids should know you can join a team!

And Colorado First is always looking for companies that need to attract tech talent. 

Their Denver regional event is at DU on 9 & 10 April and we are scheduling VIP tours to raise awareness. 

Colorado FIRST Teams - Colorado FIRST

FIRST Robotics Competition | ColoradoFIRST

Regional competition this Thurs-Sat: Denver Regional - Colorado FIRST

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Other Stuff

I realize this feels wrong when you first read it. Read the whole thing and then tell me what you think (by email at ross(at)iheartmedia(dot)com): Colorado woman who caused head-on crash that killed deputy receives probation sentence

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Jeana says people in some jobs should never do April Fools pranks: ‘April Fools’ prank leaves some Oklahoma police officers suspended

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A listener whose husband is a friend of this man sent this story. It's really pretty insane how this happened and how it developed: GiveSendGo | Help Harold Recover from a Devastating Infection

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This will get overturned in court, but if somehow it didn't, it would be a nightmare to implement and would massively suppress voting (which might be the goal): Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections – The White House

'A logistical nightmare.' Experts explain Trump’s mail-in ballot order

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Could be unpleasant for the US but disastrous for Europe and Asia: The Iran war’s economic costs are rising. For Americans, the worst is yet to come. - The Washington Post

What gas price would it take for you to significantly change how much you drive? The Iran war’s economic costs are rising. For Americans, the worst is yet to come. - The Washington Post (For me, I start to pay attention at $4 and cut back measurably at $5.

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JBS (meat processing/packing) strike ending...for now: Colorado meat workers to end strike, return to work without new contract - CBS Colorado

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I'm kicking myself a little. I had the chance to invest not that long ago at a valuation of "only" $280 billion and I thought to myself, "That's already a very high number. How much upside could there be in a fairly short time?" Oh boy...SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen

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Not surprising, and seems necessary: Aurora City Council to vote on possible water restrictions - CBS Colorado

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Epic Jeana and I theorized that the QR code could be negatively impacting workers, including through lower tips. Seems like that’s right: 

Denver Alamo Drafthouse workers say new QR system will hurt movie industry - CBS Colorado

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Good: Colorado activist convicted of doxxing Denver police commander

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I sure do miss Reuben, our Frenchie: Three-legged dog and cat bonded at shelter, then were adopted together - The Washington Post

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The problem is that the tax cuts will generate the revenue loss that’s expected but the tax hikes won’t generate the revenue gain that’s expected, as there will be plenty of negative “dynamic” effects, like less investment, more inefficient allocation of capital, etc. 

Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich

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Today's Video

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