Isreal Highjacking. Clancy's Attorney is a Conspiracy Kook. Sen. McCormick on AI

Isreal Highjacking. Clancy's Attorney is a Conspiracy Kook. Sen. McCormick on AIIsrael Highjacking thwarted by a brave pilot, crew, and passengers. Was this an Iranian plot? Israel says it was an attempted act of Jihad. Legal & Cultural Analysis: The Clancy CaseKevin Reddington, Attorney for Lindsay Clancy, is a conspiracy kook. He is now asking where is the evidence that Lindsay killed her kids. Economic & Political DirectivesSeattle’s Minimum Wage: Seattle is set to raise the minimum wage to $22.14 by 2027. This is driving businesses to adjacent suburbs or forcing them to adopt kiosks, illustrating that "social justice" economics often results in zero jobs.New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: A judge recently ordered a rework of the tax after residents were "doxxed." Such taxes drive wealth to New Jersey (Hoboken/Jersey City) rather than funding the city.Midterm Strategy: Democrats are pivoting to make the entire election about Donald Trump to avoid discussing the economy or gas prices. Technology & AIThe Oligarch Narrative: Bernie Sanders’ says the oligarchs are in charge of AI.Global Competition: Trump’s stance—prioritizing AI leadership to prevent China from dominating the sector—is framed as the only viable path to avoid stifling innovation through regulation.Data Center "Bribes": A developer in Pennsylvania is offering $10,000 to every household in Hazel Township to allow data center construction. Is this the way to overcome "Not In My Backyard" (NIMBY) opposition.Intelligence Brief: The NPR "Secret Chat"In a notable example of unintended consequences, teenagers are using the comment sections of obscure, low-engagement NPR podcasts on Spotify as secret group chats to evade parental social media bans. This is proof that prohibitions and bans are generally ineffective against determined users.United States Senator Dave McCormick joins Rich to discuss his recent op-ed calling for increased investment in health research as well as the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on health care and beyond. Rich asks him to address the doomsayers who are doing China's bidding. 00:00 Israeli Highjacking Thwarted 10:00 Kevin Reddington is a Conspiracy Kook 15:00 Bernie says AI is for the Oligarchs18:00 The Kids Find a Way 25:00 Seattle's Minimum Wage is Crazy35:00 Republicans Call for Immigration Relax45:00 Senator Dave McCormick