8.20.2026 - Immigration Sympathy | Flock | Utah Defamation

Send us Fan MailNeal and Julie dug into a couple of culture-and-politics flashpoints that sparked strong reactions: first, former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams’ comments highlighting faith leaders’ concerns about immigrants feeling afraid to go to churches, hospitals, and courthouses. Neal and Julie pushed back hard on what they saw as emotional framing that sidesteps the underlying issue—illegal immigration and the real-world consequences of breaking the law—while also asking what practical solutions McAdams (and similar politicians) actually propose beyond sympathy.From there, the show moved through a string of headline-driven debates with the same throughline: how much of today’s outrage is real, and how much is performative. They discussed the Teton Valley coffee shop controversy involving pro-life organizer Kristen Hawkins and a local roaster, including the ethics of taking customers’ money before kicking them out. They also hit the “bad food on the USS Abraham Lincoln” story (with Joey Jones’ blunt perspective), Idaho being ranked #1 best state to live in (with skepticism about some metrics), Utah Senate President Stuart Adams threatening defamation actions against critics, and a lively listener call about Flock cameras—where the conversation turned into a broader argument about balancing safety, freedom, and government “creep.”---## Highlights- Neal and Julie challenge Ben McAdams’ ICE comments: “You can still worship… you just might be in a detention center,” and question why illegal immigration uniquely triggers “added sympathy.”  - The Teton Valley coffee shop blowup: the ethical sticking point wasn’t kicking people out—it was taking their money and not giving them their food.  - Joey Jones’ sharp take on military food complaints (“How weak are you on TV complaining about tuna and noodles?”) sparks a broader media-cycle critique.  - A caller describes a near-death red-light run in Pocatello and asks about using Flock cameras—leading to a nuanced discussion about privacy safeguards and surveillance fears.  - Idaho ranks #1 in WalletHub’s “best states” list—Julie and Neal celebrate Idaho while also side-eyeing New Jersey at #2 and questioning how “quality of life” is scored.  - Neal and Julie unpack Utah Senate President Stuart Adams’ legal threats against podcasters/influencers, floating anti-SLAPP dynamics and the risk of intimidation-by-lawsuit.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