Ep. 383 Ken and Dave discuss Derek making it official, bounty hunting in Venezuela, the shooting at Ft Stewart, green weenies on the court, Trump to meet with Putin, fleeing Texas, MTG might make some sense, and Chris Carr discovers he is actually Attorney General

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• New York Trip and Coffee Habits: Ken reflects on his trip to New York, enjoying the city despite not being a coffee fan. Dave discusses why coffee isn't good for your gut and the "break" culture in the army related to smoking . They share observations about Time Square, including its diverse characters and the general "melting pot" nature of the city.
• Gold's Record High: Discussion on gold hitting a record high, potentially due to tariffs. They note gold's historical role as a hedge and its differing behavior from Bitcoin now .
• Jim Lovell's Passing: Acknowledging the death of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, at 97 years old, and his character.
• Fantasy Football Punishment Leagues: Commentary on various fantasy football league punishments, including a notable one where the loser must read Kamala Harris's book.
• Howard Stern's Departure from Sirius: Discussing Howard Stern's career, the decline of his "shock jock" appeal, and past controversial segments like "That's Just Wrong".
• Political Texts and Senate Race: Frustration over early political texts from campaigns . Discussion on Derek Douly running for Senate, his "political outsider" claim, and criticisms from other candidates, including Buddy Carter and Mike Collins .
• Campaign Finance and Self-Funding: Insights into political donations and candidates' reluctance to spend their own money on campaigns .
• Bounty on Nicolás Maduro: The US offering $50 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, and the complexities of such an action given diplomatic protections and international law .
• Fort Stewart Shooting Incident: Details on a shooting at Fort Stewart where a sergeant shot five soldiers. The bravery of six NCOs who tackled the shooter is highlighted. Discussion includes the media's inaccurate portrayal of military weapon access and the shooter's motives (bullying over a stutter, DUI) . Also, the inadequate "Meritorious Service Medals" awarded compared to the appropriate "Soldier's Medal" .
• Dildos at WNBA Games: Discussion about repeated incidents of sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts, including a recent arrest for hitting a child. Theories on the motivation, including the high number of LGBTQ+ players in the league, are explored .
• Trump and Putin Meeting: News of a potential meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, and the current state of the conflict . Also, the financial pressure on Russia and the difficulties of Westerners traveling to Russia.
• Texas House Democrats Fleeing to Break Quorum: Texas Republicans' efforts to redraw congressional maps and how Democrats are fleeing the state to prevent a quorum. The hypocrisy of CNN's stance on gerrymandering is noted . The financial implications and ethical questions for the fleeing Democrats are raised .
• Marjorie Taylor Greene and Israel/APAC: Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking out against Israel's actions in Gaza and challenging APAC, the Israel lobbying firm. Discussion on the distinction between Hamas and Palestinian civilians, and the financial aid from the US to Israel .
• False Accusation in Walmart: A woman's false claim of a child snatching attempt in a Walmart, leading to the arrest and release of an innocent man after video evidence exonerated him.
• Chris Carr vs. Savannah's Gun Laws: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr suing Savannah over its local gun control ordinances. Criticisms of Mayor Van Johnson's past attempts to usurp state law and Chris Carr's timing of the lawsuit (during an election year) are highlighted .
• Empty Nesters: Ken Pullin shares thoughts on becoming an empty nester as his daughter moves to Georgia Tech .