The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 522: Tragedy, Viruses & the Battle Over Taxes

📌 Episode Summary:On this powerful episode of The Steve Hallstrom Show, Steve reflects on a heartbreaking school shooting in Minneapolis, where two young lives were lost during morning mass. With raw emotion, he reminds listeners that sometimes, all we can do is mourn. The program then pivots to public health as Dr. Avish Nagpal of Sanford Health joins to explain the risks and realities of West Nile virus—and why older adults should be especially cautious. Later, Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, breaks down the “one big beautiful bill,” taxes on tips, small business struggles, and why deregulation may be the hidden key to growth. It’s a mix of grief, guidance, and grit—hard truths about evil, hope in medicine, and sharp insights into America’s economic future.