TGIF Blogcast: Mayor Johnston; e-bike injuries; Ejection seat watches?

Gotta say this was a great send-off

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Just One Thing: It's still not OK

I am asking myself if I'm overreacting to the DOJ's settlement with Donald Trump that creates a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that might be used to give money to Tina Peters or Mike Lindell or January 6 rioters or, theoretically, James Comey (since he's being abused by the Trump DOJ...which he kinda deserves but is still not OK.) The settlement also provides that the government will not investigate, prosecute, or civilly charge Trump, his family, or "affiliated" people or business with tax crimes/violations or, depending on interpretation, maybe not over any prior wrongdoing. It's literally a get-out-of-jail-free card.

I've decided that I'm not overreacting, that this is one of the most corrupt official acts of government during my lifetime.

Trump Allies and Foes Jockey for Payouts From ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund - WSJ

My tweets yesterday about this:

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Today's Guests

Kienan Dixon from the KOA News Desk joins us to talk about a watch made in partnership with a company that makes most military airplane ejection seats and which is only available for purchase by pilots who have actually ejected.

Martin-Baker – Bremont Watch Company (US)

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Dr Joe Galati is an internal medicine doctor, national and international speaker, and host of a weekend health show on KTRH in Houston.

We'll talk about how the proliferation of E-Bikes is affecting the health of America. (It's causing lots of accidents and more than a few deaths.) 

His website: https://drjoegalati.com/

Dr. Joe Galati podcast: Dr. Joe Galati Podcast - Apple Podcasts 

News on the topic:

The Medical Minute: E-bike and e-scooter injuries are on the rise in kids. What every parent should know. - Penn State Health News 

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions | US news | The Guardian 

Australia:

E-Bike Laws in Australia (2026): What's Legal & Not 

Crackdown on e-scooters and e-bikes - National Seniors Australia 

Unintended consequences: Queensland tour operators call for exemption from proposed e-bike law - ABC News 

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Mike Johnston is the mayor of Denver. We'll talk about a few things including recent news of a decline in unsheltered homeless people in Denver, though I'd suggest the data comes with some caveats.

Denver street homelessness hits 9-year low

State homelessness report shows 2025 decline in unhoused people in metro Denver | 9news.com 

House Republicans demand Denver immigration records - Axios Denver 

Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits - Denver Gazette

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Other Stuff

Now get the rest of them: Key figure in Minnesota fraud case gets nearly 42 years in prison | AP News 

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Holy cow. (Almost literally): Trump’s inner circle is divided on his efforts to lower beef prices. Now he's halting plans entirely. - POLITICO

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Unsurprising, and basically what I predicted: Why Trump's AI executive order was pulled

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They're REALLY mad:

Colorado Democrats formally condemn and censure Polis for Tina Peters' clemency 

He doesn't care:

'More free time': Gov. Polis turns Colorado Democratic Party censure into scheduling perk - Colorado Politics 

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Oops: Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

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Oh, Trump prosecutors cheated. What a surprise: Feds Admit to Significant ‘Errors’ in ‘Broadview Six’ Case Against Chicago Activists - NOTUS — News of the United States

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I'm always torn as far as whether it's cool or boring if your kid has one of the popular names:

Here are Colorado's most popular baby names for 2025 - Denver Gazette 

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Can you please make up your mind? Trump stirs confusion with declaration about US troops in Poland | AP News

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Littleton's big decision is whether to cough up a couple million bucks to partially fund this project. I wonder about calling the developers' bluff...but maybe they're not bluffing.

Littleton ponders partnership requested by restaurant developer | News | littletonindependent.net 

Peyton Manning Tied to Littleton Restaurant Project 

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Let's try this over the holiday weekend: Axios: Enjoy that mundane conversation

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Didn't get to this one yesterday: GasBuddy Forecasts Most Expensive Summer at the Pump in Years Amid Strait Closure 

Gas prices surge ahead of Memorial Day travel weekend

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Teachers unions are evil: Yass Attack - Unleash Prosperity

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THIS: EDITORIAL: Colorado’s legislative robber barons - Denver Gazette 

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Polis signs competency bill (so criminals who are incompetent to stand trial aren't just let out on the streets). Here's his signing statement:

SB26-149 Signing Statement.pdf - Google Drive 

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Today's Video

It's the storkcam! (from Germany)


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