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The Morning Brew with Chris Bennett serves up another delicious blend of White Mountain community news, special guests, and hometown humor in this fast-paced episode celebrating both local events and national observances.

The show opens with a heartwarming tribute to Women's Veterans Day as Virgil the Cowboy calls in from Eager, Arizona to highlight the four Army veterans working on his team. This touching moment of recognition transitions seamlessly into a playful game called "Jerky or Just Quirky" in honor of National Beef Jerky Day, where listeners learn that while bringing your own hot sauce to restaurants might just be quirky, invading someone's personal space in line is definitely jerky behavior.

The spotlight turns to upcoming community events when Show Low Mayor John Leach Jr. stops by the studio to promote Show Low Days, happening Friday and Saturday at Frontier Park. This Chamber of Commerce fundraiser promises something for everyone - live music from bands like AZ Winehouse and Stone Country, dance performances, a pie-eating contest, and a free kid's zone - all for just $5 admission. Mayor Leach's enthusiasm for the White Mountains summer festival season is contagious as he emphasizes there's never "nothing to do" in the area.

Things take a superhero turn when Paul from Beaumont, Texas joins the mayor for a Superman trivia challenge in honor of Superman Day. The friendly competition reveals unexpected comic knowledge from Mayor Leach, who claims victory despite not having read comics since childhood. The episode wraps with a call from crime correspondent Kirk Nurmi, who playfully teases Chris about an upcoming 50th birthday while promoting his appearances on Court TV.

From celebrating veterans to highlighting community events to simply sharing laughs with friends, this episode perfectly captures the charm of small-town radio. Subscribe to catch more Morning Brew moments and never miss the latest happenings in the White Mountains!