EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 28M
2.20.2026 - S4C: Tessa Cates, Aliens Exist, SCOTUS Slaps Down Tariffs
from The Neal Larson Show · host Neal Larson
Send us Fan MailThe big news dropped this morning: the Supreme Court has struck down all the tariffs enacted by former President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with a 6-3 decision. While Neal appreciated the reminder of checks and balances within our government, Julie pointed out the "tariff derangement syndrome" some exhibit. There's still a lot of uncertainty about whether money will be refunded and the full implications of the ruling, with many media headlines jumping to conclusions before the details are fully understood. The conversation then shifted to the sensational claim by Barack Obama on a podcast that aliens are real, sparking a debate with Trump and a surprising revelation from Lara Trump about a possible prepared speech by Donald Trump on extraterrestrial life. Both Neal and Julie agreed that the alien disclosure, not the classified information angle, was the true bombshell, and questioned why the government would hide such information.We also delved into the recent high school walkouts protesting ICE, with Neal and Julie expressing concern over what they called "misdirected youth" being used as "adult pawns" for a cause that, in their view, promotes lawlessness. They drew a distinction between excusing a child for a political rally that's part of the electoral process and skipping school for protests that advocate against established laws, especially given some of the aggressive signage seen. The show rounded out with a few other interesting tidbits, including ESPN's WNBA over MLB programming shift, the Chicago Bears' potential move, and a humorous Chili's bathroom review mishap, alongside a discussion on "woke" athletes and the concept of "bullying" in foreign policy.**Highlights:*** The Supreme Court invalidated Trump-era tariffs (6-3), sparking debate over immediate impacts and the role of judicial checks and balances.* Barack Obama's podcast statement about "aliens being real" and subsequent reactions from Donald and Lara Trump brought the topic of government secrecy and extraterrestrial life to the forefront.* Local high school students staged a walkout protest against ICE, leading to a discussion on truancy, the nature of youth activism, and the perceived promotion of "lawlessness."* The hosts criticized the media's quick, often definitive reporting on complex issues like tariffs and the perceived anti-American stance of some athletes.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
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Send us Fan Mail The big news dropped this morning: the Supreme Court has struck down all the tariffs enacted by former President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with a 6-3 decision. While Neal appreciated the reminder of checks and balances within our government, Julie pointed out the "tariff derangement syndrome" some exhibit. There's still a lot of uncertainty about whether money will be refunded and the full implications of the ruling, with many media headline...
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2.20.2026 - S4C: Tessa Cates, Aliens Exist, SCOTUS Slaps Down Tariffs
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