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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 40 MIN

Heat, Headlines & Hard Truths

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Doug Pike weighs in on another week of news and commentary, discussing the rise of divisive political rhetoric and why voters should pay close attention to the candidates they elect as socialism continues to gain traction in some circles. He also settles the age-old Texas debate—is it the heat or the humidity? Plus, Doug covers the massive fire in Galveston, the seemingly never-ending I-45 construction, concerns about transgender teachers in schools, and the latest discussion surrounding the possibility of life on Mars.

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