8 AM: 20 Shots Fired & Protecting Our Kids (Hour 2)

Homer and Dame open the show reacting to an overnight shooting where nearly 20 shots were fired at a 16-year-old in a targeted attack. The hosts discuss how reckless violence doesn’t just endanger one person — it puts entire families and neighborhoods at risk. The conversation turns to a disturbing case involving a tutor at Bradley Tech who was charged after allegedly having sexual contact with a 14-year-old student. Homer reads portions of the criminal complaint, and both hosts question how situations like this happen — including whether there should be minimum age requirements for certain school-based roles. The discussion continues with Dame pointing out that sometimes warning signs are visible long before charges are filed — including behaviors and comments that give off “creep vibes.” They explore the importance of awareness, boundaries, and protecting young people. The show closes with a broader call for stricter consequences and stronger safeguards when adults violate trust in schools, emphasizing that accountability must be firm when it comes to protecting children.