8.19.2025--NLS--Trump's Diplomacy, Achilles' Run for Senate, Left-wing Hypocrisy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Neal and Julie a major diplomatic win for Donald Trump following his meetings with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and several European leaders in Washington, D.C. They feature clips of officials from Finland, Italy, and NATO praising Trump for breaking the deadlock with Russia and making meaningful progress toward peace. The hosts contrast this reception with early media coverage, which had predicted European leaders would arrive to pressure Trump. They frame the outcome as part of a broader cultural shift, pointing to the Boise Pride Festival’s recent funding shortfall as an example. Their view is that corporations no longer feel bound by “cancel culture” to support progressive causes, creating an environment where businesses and individuals feel freer to express their true beliefs.The discussion then turns to Idaho politics, centering on Todd Achilles’ independent bid for the U.S. Senate. The hosts express skepticism about his “independent” label, characterizing him as a leftist aligned with figures like Bernie Sanders and AOC who is distancing himself from the Democratic brand in a conservative state. They criticize his campaign message that Idaho has become “unlivable” and extend an invitation for him to debate on the show. From there, the conversation broadens into a critique of what they see as left-wing hypocrisy on authoritarianism, sparked by a viral “No Kings” video in which a woman calls out progressive support for COVID-era mandates. The hosts argue that the left only resists authoritarianism when it serves their agenda, pointing to federal abortion protections as another example of a “King-like” ruling they endorsed.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