7.17.2025--NLS--Comedy is Back, Epstein Firestorm, ICE Raids

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In this episode, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason delve into the controversy surrounding comedian Shane Gillis's hosting of the ESPY Awards. They discuss his provocative jokes about female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark, framing them as a necessary pushback against cancel culture and an example of edgy comedy that plays to a broader audience beyond the room. The conversation then shifts to a lengthy analysis of the political firestorm surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. The hosts and several callers express frustration with Donald Trump's characterization of the case as a "Democrat hoax," with many listeners believing the files should be released. Various theories are explored, including the possibility that the evidence has been tainted by intelligence agencies, or that Trump is strategically playing "4D chess" to build pressure for a special counsel investigation.

Neal and Julie critique the media for what they see as overblown outrage concerning an Army veteran who was mistakenly detained during an ICE raid, arguing it highlights a lack of personal responsibility. The discussion moves to the future of the American workforce, referencing Mike Rowe's prediction that trade jobs like plumbing and electrical work will become highly lucrative as AI saturates the coding market. The program also briefly examines the potential for progressive indoctrination in children's television, using "Sesame Street" as an example, and concludes by touching on the ethical questions raised by a new IVF technique that uses DNA from three people to prevent genetic disorders.

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