Hour 3 opens with guest host Dan Buck reviewing severe morning rain conditions along the I-44 corridor and detailing host Marc Cox's upcoming return to the broadcast. The segment examines a high school athletic demonstration at a Washington state cross-country meet involving Camas High School runner Holly Burns and participating athletes. On the RhinoShield Short List, the broadcast evaluates remarks from President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on generic congressional polling, and federal search executions associated with Representative Ilhan Omar.
In segment two, Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derek Morgan joins the show to examine national security issues, foreign intelligence intimidation concerns, multi-agency federal law enforcement operations on Los Angeles' Skid Row, and California gubernatorial race dynamics.
Segment three covers President Donald Trump's rally appearance in Anchorage, Alaska, where he granted presidential pardons on stage to diesel mechanics convicted under federal Clean Air Act emissions regulations. The hosts also discuss regulatory mandates for electric vehicles, energy pipeline infrastructure, and voter turnout dynamics across competitive U.S. House and Senate races.
The final hour closes with Kim on a Whim, sponsored by Missouri Brush Control, covering seasonal retail statistics, national pet costume spending metrics, and household holiday budgeting.
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