From Free Childcare to Failing Theaters

Doug Pike dives into another packed hour of news and opinion, breaking down the return of Lina Hidalgo's free childcare proposal, why movie theaters continue to struggle for audiences, and the biggest frustrations Boomers face at the grocery store. He also looks at San Francisco's latest tax, what Zohran Mamdani's policies could mean for New York City, whether the summer heat is making people lose their cool, and why the media seems so determined to push stories the public isn't embracing—including the WNBA. Plus, plenty of other headlines and hot takes from around the country.