*Drumpf commented on Jon Husted's ass, had a disastrous press secretary, and infringed on the rights of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
*Some people won't vote for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed because of out-of-context comments regarding Jewish people.
*MAGA trolls attacked Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico while Ukrainian forces targeted Russian server farms that housed trollbots that manipulated them.
*Judge Robert Jonker ruled in favor of the two fired WOOD-TV news directors who trashed LGBTQ people while the Grand Rapids Press censored those against the ruling.
*Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro exploited a beloved 82-year-old actor.
*Yet another mass shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Three students and their teacher are now dead.
*Chuck revealed that he could not do a podcast last weekend due to a family emergency.
*Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker and child molesting house speaker Dennis Hastert both died.
*Mike Rogers got his ass handed to him during Thursday night's debate. Also, the "Iranian" in his recent political ad works for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
*The Warner Bros./Paramount/Skydance merger has been completed.
*Chuck talked about Trump being pro-merger, and how it hurts society. Because of a recent merger in the grocery business, a northern Michigan town of just over 500 people is losing its only grocery store.
*Chuck explains why Trump's M.O. regarding hiring failures and those with zero experience hurts his reputation.
*Trump talked about bombing San Diego and Los Angeles. Chuck talked about why big city life is way better than life in a small town.
*Chris Ilitch, the owner of Detroit's Tigers and Red Wings, just might be the worst owner in all of sports.
• Claims Trump tried to revoke White House press privileges for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, and says a judge ruled it a First Amendment violation.
• Discusses the MSNBC to MS NOW rebrand, attributing it to Comcast spinning off cable channels to a new company called Versant.
• Claims the launch of Trump TV was a flop, alleging it lost 95% of viewers after three days and that only about 396 people watched Trump's dinner/event with Xi Jinping.
• Criticizes Trump's comments about Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and his Truth Social post about the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife.
• Alleges Trump promised to release Epstein files but released only a few pages, and claims ABC declined Rosie O'Donnell's request to bring Epstein victims on Jimmy Kimmel Live due to FCC pressure.
Bee-otch #2: Benjamin Netanyahu
• Calls Netanyahu a war criminal, criticizes his UN speech and video about New York, and expresses support for Gaza. Attributes high gas prices in part to a potential war with Iran.
Music and media tangent
• Discusses Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft over Kraft's response to Macklemore saying "Free Palestine" at MetLife Stadium.
• Notes Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows were canceled due to a nor'easter.
• Criticizes Howard Stern for planning to have Gal Gadot on and says the show is not what it used to be.
Bee-otch #3: The Ellison family
• Says Larry and David Ellison's Skydance merger to purchase Warner Bros. was approved. Chuck fears cuts to CNN, layoffs, and consolidation.
• Gives a long history of Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox, the regional sports networks, and the Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings TV deals.
Bee-otch #4: Meritage Hospitality
• Says the Grand Rapids-based Wendy's franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy owing Wendy's $150 million.
• Blames poor worker treatment and low wages, sharing a personal bad service anecdote and alleging a food safety incident involving a child in Jenison.
Bee-otch #5: Fifth Third Bank
• Notes Fifth Third's purchase of Comerica and the renaming of Comerica Park in Detroit to Fifth Third Park.
• Shares personal banking grievances from when he banked with Fifth Third, and comments on the Tigers season and Justin Verlander's retirement.
-Donald Trump is banning media companies critical of his policies from the White House.
-He is also rumored to want to demolish the Kennedy Center.
-Chuck follows up a recent BOTD regarding former Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton with an interview with former game show host Jim Peck. Peck talked about a moral clause that might have gotten Thornton fired.
-The Michigan Supreme Court freed up 20,000 named from the state sex registry.
-Shaq has been criticized for a photo-op with FBI director Kash Patel. This is not the first time he bowed to Republicans.
-Chuck talks about the controversy regarding Ed Sheeran.
*In this Labor Day podcast, Chuck talks about bygone Labor Day traditions, such as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and school starting after Labor Day.
*Former TV news anchor and reporter Christina Aguayo used her social media to link Michigan senator candidate Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11. Chuck points out that Trump is buddies with the Saudis, which plotted 9/11.
*Chuck talks about Christina's former employer, northern Michigan CBS affiliate WWTV 9&10 airing promos that promote inclusiveness to combat Sinclair-owned NBC rival WPBN-TV 7&4. Yet, this is the same TV station that dropped Howard Stern's Saturday night show for NRA infomercials, plus a 9/11 special in hopes of selling political ads.
*Jim Thornton, the announcer of TV's Wheel of Fortune, was fired for being caught on a pedo internet chat room while on a flight.
*Two more radio stations in northern Michigan have fallen silent due to poor management.
*And transportation secretary Sean Duffy has proven to the world the pure hypocrisy conservative Christians possess regarding sex by commenting on Sydney Sweeney's big boobs.
*Chuck talks about Hugh Hefner helping to bring Jeffery Epstein to justice.
*He also discusses that the same religious nuts who wanted Hefner out of business in the 80s got President Trump elected.
*Because anything sex-related has been taken off TV and relegated to the internet thanks to Republicans and DINOs, plus the fact that everything is too damn expensive, Gen Zers are now avoiding sex and relationships.
*Chuck pays tribute to Michigan radio legend Craig Russell, who died at the age of fifty seven from diabetes. He worked at radio stations here in west Michigan and northern michigan. Many who knew Craig said that he never took his job very seriously and was a generally nice guy.
*Chuck also gave the Hero of the Day to Dr. Anthony Fauci for his hard work to stop diseases such as HIV and COVID-19. Chuck also paid tribute to a friend of his from high school, who died this week at age forty four from early onset dementia. Chuck believes that instead of scientists being grilled for no reason whatsoever, the world needs more of them.
*This week, the Interlochen Arts Academy up near Travwese City revealed that 47 of its faculty were sexually assaulting 90 of its students over the past several decades. Some are calling for Interlochen to give reparations to its victims. The allegations began due to the fact that one of its biggest donors over the years was Jeffrey Epstein.
*Last, but not least, Chuck urged everyone in Michigan to vote for Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nominee for senator.
-South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham died suddenly Sunday morning at age 71. He was an ally of both Trump and Israel president Benjamin Netanyahu.
-A woman has come forward claiming that former Michigan state representative Kornelius Friske stalked her since she was a teenager. In a post on Facebook, she claimed that Friske even followed her home one time.
-Friske, a Republican, served until 2025. But he was voted out in part due to an incident where he allegedly brought home an exotic dancer and chased her around his home with a shotgun.
-Friske's German father, Richard, fought with the Nazis in World War II, but immigrated to America. He was a Michigan state congressman from 1971-72, but was defeated in the primary. His positions included school segregation and the banning of sexual education in schools. He also supported former KKK member David Duke.
-Neil's family owns Friske Orchards in the tiny village of Atwood in Antrim County. Because of the family's ties with ultra-conservative causes and the pain Neil caused to his victims, Chuck urged people to boycott Friske's.
- WSBX 94.5 in Mackinaw City is being sold to Northern Christian Radio for $200,000.
- Chuck opposes the deal, questioning the need for more Christian stations in Northern Michigan.
- The sale is seen as part of a trend where financially struggling stations are sold to religious organizations.
Radio Industry Layoffs and Deregulation Impact
- IHeartMedia announced massive cutbacks and layoffs, affecting Grand Rapids radio personalities like Brett Bakita and LT.
- LT's controversial past use of a stereotypical 'black voice' on air as "Nozmo King" is recounted.
- Eric Zane was fired from all three major Grand Rapids radio companies due to an argument about the Deltaplex owner.
Historical FCC Regulations and Deregulation's Consequences
- The FCC, founded by FDR, initially limited station ownership to ensure fair play and led to the creation of ABC.
- The FCC mandated UHF on TVs in 1964, helping smaller markets gain more stations.
- The 1978 Supreme Court ruling on indecency and Reagan-era deregulation of the Fairness Doctrine paved the way for partisan radio and increased station ownership.
Impact of Deregulation on Competition and Quality
- Deregulation, particularly the 1996 Telecommunications Act, led to less competition and poorer quality in broadcasting.
- Chuck argues that deregulation creates a class of billionaires and benefits investors at the expense of the American people.
- Lack of competition results in homogenized radio, fewer DJs, and a disconnect between stations and listener preferences.
Mackinac Island Ferry Monopoly and Local Business Practices
- The three ferry companies serving Mackinac Island were bought out by the Hoffmann family, creating a monopoly.
- Ferry prices have significantly increased due to deregulation and lack of competition.
- The Hoffmann family, who also own local newspapers and tourist businesses, recently purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team for $1.7 billion.
Critique of Modern Radio and Political Influence
- Chuck criticizes modern radio for its homogenized content, excessive commercials, and failure to meet listener needs.
- He expresses disdain for current programming, particularly 'soccer mom' stations and the prevalence of 70s music.
- Chuck believes the FCC, under Trump, is attempting to censor broadcasters who criticize the president, violating the First Amendment.
The Lieghio Family's Business Practices in Mackinaw City
- The Lieghio family, who own many businesses in Mackinaw City, are described as 'scumbags' due to their unethical practices.
- An incident where a family member screamed at a woman and her kids, forcing them out of a hotel for wearing a mask, is recounted.
- The Lieghios created a fake tourism website to mislead visitors.
