8.5.2026 - DSA's Communist Surge | John Curtis' Visa Idea | Abortion Initiative Update

Send us Fan MailNeal and Julie wrestle with what feels like a shrinking supply of “normal” in American politics—arguing that both parties are being pulled around by loud, ideological factions they refuse to confront honestly. On the left, they point to the growing comfort with Democratic Socialists of America–style politics (and what they describe as outright Marxist/communist sympathies), highlighting clips from Chuck Schumer and Bill Maher as examples of Democrats trying to keep a “big tent” while avoiding the labels—and the consequences. On the right, they warn Republicans are creating their own self-inflicted wounds, especially through a rising strain of anti-Israel/anti-Semitic fixation that could squander what should be a strong midterm environment.The second major thread is Idaho’s coming abortion ballot fight and the messaging war around it. Neal and Julie dig into claims that Idaho “lost a third of its OBGYNs,” questioning Boise State’s lack of transparency about its methodology and arguing voters are being sold a rebranded pitch (“healthcare access” and “privacy”) because “abortion” itself is a tougher sell in Idaho. That conversation leads into a lively exchange about shifting attitudes among churchgoing voters—especially women—and the risk of voters supporting the initiative thinking it’s a modest compromise. Later, Idaho Chooses Life’s **Julian Young** joins in-studio to lay out why she believes the initiative is more expansive than many realize, including a disputed definition of “viability,” and she details recent legislative changes meant to reduce doctors’ civil-liability exposure—changes she says many physicians don’t even know happened.---## 2. Highlights- Neal’s blunt take that Republicans and Democrats now have “identical problems”: fringe ideologies are getting protected under the “big tent” instead of confronted.- Bill Maher’s clip and Neal’s reaction: when even Maher says his vote is “in play,” it signals something real is shifting inside Democratic politics.- The show’s sharp skepticism of the “one-third of Idaho OBGYNs left” claim—especially with Boise State slow-walking requests for methodology while licensing numbers appear to rise.- A candid on-air argument over whether churchgoing Idahoans—particularly LDS women—may quietly vote for the abortion initiative, plus a caller challenging Neal’s assumptions.- The Utah delegation roast: Neal and Julie pile onto Sen. John Curtis’ “state-sponsored visa” plan, calling it amnesty with better branding (Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero).- Guest **Julianne Young** breaks down the initiative’s “viability” language and argues it could allow elective abortion far later in pregnancy than many voters expect.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