8-20-26 - *FULL SHOW* Jimmy Sengenberger Filling In For Ross

Happy National Radio Day! Today's episode is a celebration of the power of radio, with hosts Jimmy Sengenberger and Jeana Gondek sharing their personal stories of how they got into the industry. From high school announcements to college radio, they reminisce about the early days of their careers and how they fell in love with the medium. In this episode, Jimmy and Jeana chat with listeners about what they love about radio and how it's impacted their lives. They also dive into the world of national parks, talking to author Brad Ryan about his book "Grandma Joy and Me," which chronicles his adventures traveling the US national parks with his grandmother. The conversation takes a serious turn as they discuss the importance of protecting public lands and healing our divided society. The hosts also tackle the topic of the US national debt, which has reached a staggering $40 trillion. Jimmy shares his personal experience of speaking out against the national debt as a high school student and how it's continued to grow over the years. He emphasizes that the problem lies in reckless spending, not a revenue issue. As the episode comes to a close, Jimmy discuss a recent editorial from The Denver Post, which highlights a "smoking gun" email from the Trump administration that shows a deliberate effort to harm Colorado. They also touch on the commutation of Tina Peters' sentence, which has sparked controversy. If you're interested in hearing more about these topics and the hosts' personal stories, tune in to the full episode to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.