The Golden Child

Colokum Craft CoffeeUse the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026Boomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker DwellerAaron KickstarterHelp Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter559 The Golden ChildNATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL STREAMING FATIGUE DAY — Not officially recognized, but spiritually understood by anyone paying for multiple subscriptions and still saying, “There’s nothing to watch.”BIRTHDAY: MORRISSEY (1959–STILL LIVING) — Former lead singer of The Smiths known for influential alternative rock music and famously gloomy lyrics.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1980 — PAC-MAN RELEASED IN JAPAN — One of the most recognizable arcade games in history officially launched by Namco.41 YEARSAimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 41 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $250 million pandemic-era fraud scheme involving federally funded child meal programs. Prosecutors said the nonprofit falsely claimed to serve millions of meals during COVID-19 while funds were diverted for personal enrichment.THE GOLDEN CHILDSeattle City Councilmember Katie Wilson faced criticism after supporting positions viewed by critics as hostile toward Starbucks and major employers in Seattle, Washington. Opponents argued progressive leadership policies involving public safety, labor issues, homelessness, and business regulation continue contributing to economic struggles and instability in downtown Seattle.SMARTER THAN A FIRST GRADER?A Virginia judge dismissed charges against former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker, who was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot teacher Abby Zwerner in Newport News, Virginia, in January 2023. Prosecutors said they could not prove Parker’s actions directly caused the shooting.----SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible DesignsCast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer BunkerAaron of I had to Say itBoomer Bob of the Boomer Bob ShowLorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0Cody the Beard as the Last Word.Supporters:Steve McShane of the Razor Wire NewsJosh Roberts from New Hampshireand you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]