THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT

Colokum Craft Coffee Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 47 THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT NATIONAL DAY: World Smile Day — First Friday in October; created by smiley-face designer Harvey Ball. BIRTHDAY: Lorraine Bracco (born 1954) — Goodfellas, The Sopranos; turns 72. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1950 — Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. ----- THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT (NEW YORK POST) McDonald’s is using an AI-assisted pricing system that analyzes transaction data and helps recommend restaurant-specific menu prices, including estimates of what local customers are willing to pay. Franchisees officially retain final pricing authority, but some operators say they feel pressure to follow the recommendations—raising questions about how far algorithm-driven pricing could eventually go. ----- BRISKET BUMMER (FOX NEWS) Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas, has pulled brisket from its regular menu after years of rising beef costs. Owner Andrew Soto says brisket had grown to more than 70% of the restaurant’s grocery expenses. Another $1-per-pound wholesale increase pushed the price he calculated he’d need to charge customers to roughly $51 per pound—up from about $37. ----- NO SOLUTION EXECUTION (NEW YORK POST) Tennessee’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike did not kill her. Reports say Pike received two syringes of pentobarbital but remained alive and was heard snoring before being transported to an outside medical facility. Pike, 50, was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Gov. Bill Lee ordered a review of the failed execution. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]