EP 1324: Freeform Friday – Cocaine Sharks, LaGuardia's System Failure, & Nuclear Hardliners

Welcome to Freeform Friday, March 27, 2026! We are broadcasting live from the Safety FM studios in Orlando, Florida, to play catch-up on all the chaotic news from across the multiverse that we didn't get to earlier this week. Since it's Friday, we are skipping the main story to bring you the massive stack of headlines you need to know.Here is what we are tracking today:Aviation Tragedy & TSA Meltdown: * The runway at LaGuardia Airport has finally reopened after a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a firetruck.The fiery crash claimed the lives of both pilots and two men on the truck.Investigators have revealed a critical flaw: the runway safety system completely failed to alert anyone before the impact.Meanwhile, the TSA is facing a historic crisis with wait times hitting 270 minutes as more than 480 officers have quit or called out without pay.To ease the strain, the Trump administration has deployed ICE officers to assist at 14 major airports.Middle East Escalations: * President Trump announced he is pausing strikes on Iranian energy plants for 10 days.However, Iranian officials continue to call reports of peace talks "fake news".Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, hardline forces have taken control.In a major shift, the regime is now openly talking about pursuing nuclear weapons and pulling out of global nuclear treaties.D.C. Drama & Big Tech Defeats: * In a massive break from tradition, Donald Trump's signature will be the first of a sitting president to appear on U.S. paper currency.The new design will roll out on $100 bills in June to mark America's 250th anniversary.In legal news, a Los Angeles jury found Google and Meta liable for negligence, determining they deliberately designed addictive platforms for minors.The World of the Weird: * McDonald's is facing massive internet backlash after sneaking a $3.50 "small order fee" onto its delivery app.A heavily over-served, shirtless guest at Disney's Art of Animation Resort went viral for body-slamming and trying to break into the wrong hotel door.Researchers testing sharks in the Bahamas made a wild discovery: 28 sharks tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, and common painkillers like Tylenol.In Chicago, delivery robots keep crashing into glass bus shelters.And a hardcore foodie just spent thousands of dollars to set a world record by eating at 28 Michelin-star restaurants in 24 hours.If you want to catch Hour 2 and Hour 3 of the J. Allen in the Morning Show, head over to RadioBig.FM to hang out for the rest of the broadcast! Music Licensing Information:Artist Name: CarlingSong Name: Freaking Me OutLicense #: 1906921642