11.4.2025--NLS--Election Day, NYC Mayoral Race, Baskets of Blessings

Send us Fan MailOn Election Day, the podcast hosts urge their Idaho audience to participate in local elections, discussing mayoral and city council races as well as a specific school bond issue. The conversation shifts to national politics, with the hosts expressing concern over a socialist candidate poised to win the New York City mayoral race and the potential for a subsequent economic fallout. They also cover the ongoing government shutdown, playing a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson blaming Democrats for the hardship it is causing federal workers and citizens reliant on government services. The hosts offer a critical analysis of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), arguing that political decisions have preserved a flawed system. Amid the political commentary, they highlight a community charity drive, &quot;Baskets of Blessings,&quot; encouraging listeners to donate to provide holiday meals for local families in need.Focusing heavily on local races, the hosts analyze campaign strategies, critiquing a biased &quot;voter guide&quot; while praising other candidates for creative digital advertising. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to the Pocatello mayoral race, where the hosts and callers debate the sincerity and timing of a last-minute apology video from the incumbent mayor concerning his handling of a police shooting. The program then opens the phone lines for &quot;stump speeches,&quot; allowing candidates and supporters to call in and advocate for various local positions in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Aberdeen. Despite the focus on the election, the conversation is repeatedly sidetracked by callers eager to debate the potential legalization of medical marijuana, a contentious topic the hosts attempt to postpone for another day.Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou