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Next up at the mic, we have the real deal, Bill Lublin, aka 2025 PAR President, CEO of Century 21 Advantage Gold, Tech-Savvy Educator, Recognized Speaker, and an all-around sharp mind.Tune in to hear some incredible benefits of being a PAR member—from advocacy and legal resources to top-tier education, standardized forms, and a strong voice protecting the rights of homeowners and Realtors® across the state.But beyond the business, Bill's all heart. He's deeply involved with Easter Seals, working tirelessly to support people with disabilities and their families. Whether he's leading a boardroom or a fundraising campaign, his passion for service always shines through.And of course, we couldn't bring Bill on without talking about his go-to drink. Depending on the mood, you'll catch him sipping a classic Lemon Drop, or keeping it chill with a Tito's Vodka Soda. Classy, refreshing, and straight to the point—just like Bill.So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready—this is going to be a fun, informative, and inspiring episode with someone who's truly Killin' It In Real Estate.

We'll spend the first hour talking all about last night's playoff games including the Pistons winning Game 5 in New York (9:00), the Pacers closing out the Bucks in dramatic fashion + Tyrese Haliburton's dad yelling and taunting Giannis after the game on the court (12:36), Nuggets Game 5 win over the Clippers + Jamal Murray's performance and James Harden's playoff disappearance (30:13) and tonight's Warriors/Rockets and Lakers/T'Wolves Game 5's (42:45).Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us 5 things to do in Memphis now that basketball season is over including Riverbeat Music Festival, Smoke Slam and BBQ Fest, Lil Wayne's concert, Crawfish Festival, Greek Fest, Lemon Drop fest, and more plus to Eat Local and all the new restaurants popping up (1:09:32) 

Trump's second presidential term has hit the 100 day mark, and there is no question, it has been a chaotic mess so far defined by unconstitutional acts, a crumbling economy, and attacks on anyone who speaks out. But what have the democrats been doing to fight back? Don takes a look at some of the best (and worst) performances from democrats over Trump's first 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are deeply saddened to share that Congressman Gerry Connolly has resigned as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, citing his ongoing battle with esophageal cancer. Congressman Connolly has been a dedicated public servant throughout his career, and we send him and his family strength and support during this difficult time. But as Don warned back in December, the Democratic Party missed an important opportunity. Instead of selecting a younger, more dynamic leader like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, they stuck with the "safe" choice, and now find themselves scrambling for new leadership at a critical moment. Join Don as he revisits the warning he gave months ago, and breaks down what this moment means for the future of Democratic leadership, and why bold choices matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tension between journalism and political power just hit a boiling point. 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens has resigned, citing a loss of editorial independence amid mounting pressure from CBS parent company Paramount. The backdrop? A massive defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, alleging deceptive editing of a 2024 interview with then Vice President Kamala Harris. ​ In a rare on-air moment, correspondent Scott Pelley didn't hold back, calling out Paramount's increasing oversight and defending Owens' commitment to journalistic integrity. Is the media finally fighting back? What does this mean for the future of a free press? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Mace is at it again. Screaming slurs and making a scene. Is she becoming more unhinged? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist Ryan Lizza to dive into the current media landscape. How are media corporations responding to MAGA? Why are we still engaging in both sidesism? Join Don and Ryan to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is making quite a splash in the Democratic Party. After his recent trip to El Salvador, where he fought tooth and nail to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, dems are wondering if this is the right fight to take on. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this candid and timely conversation, Don sits down with former National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton to break down the state of the nation—from the chaos of the Signal-gate scandal to the serious questions surrounding Trump's actions and whether we're now facing a full-blown constitutional crisis. No spin, no fluff—just a sharp, honest discussion about national security, accountability, and what happens when the rule of law is treated like a suggestion. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with the CEO of BridgeUSA, Manu Meel to discuss the political divide plaguing Gen Z. How can we bridge the gap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sat down for a private dinner with none other than Wendy Williams, and now he's sharing what went down. From laughs to real talk, surprising moments to heartfelt reflections, Don opens up about the conversation, the vibe, and how Wendy's really doing. It's not gossip—it's the inside story, straight from the table. Pull up a seat, Lemon Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk and Peter Navarro...they're beefing—loudly, publicly, and predictably. Don breaks down the drama, the nonsense, and what this ridiculous clash says about the current state of politics, tech bros, and Trump cronies with too much time on their hands. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It's petty season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm coming to you with breaking news… U.S. President Donald Trump has declared war. No, not on Iran. Not on China. Not on Russia or North Korea or Canada. Donald Trump has declared war… on penguins, specifically, the penguins of the Heard and McDonald Islands. What is going on?! Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Owner and CEO of Hickory Nut Gap farm Jamie Ager to dive into the impacts Trump policies are having on the farming community. The Trump administration axed two pandemic-era programs that earmarked millions of dollars for schools and food banks to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. Consider the implications… Yes, Hickory Nut Gap Farm will be hurt by this move… But so too will underprivileged kids. It's not hyperbole to say children will go hungry because of this Project 2025 fantasy. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air, the one and only Larry Wilmore, to unpack the drama surrounding Amber Ruffin's sudden cancellation from the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What does this say about who gets a platform in political comedy? Why are certain voices still considered too “risky” for the establishment? And how do comedians navigate the fine line between truth-telling and staying invited to the table? Smart, sharp, and unfiltered—this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine Jim Rutenberg to dive into Trump's relationship with the media. Is the press still free? Or has Trump damaged it beyond repair? And how did this all start? Join Don and Jim to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Hillary Clinton finally been vindicated? In a sharp new New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton delivers a scathing critique of the Signal-gate scandal—and she's not pulling punches. After years of being dragged through the mud over her emails, the MAGA crowd's sudden silence (or spin) is as hypocritical as it is infuriating. But beyond the double standard, the real issue is national security. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're not just imagining it—Americans are actually getting dumber. This isn't just about MAGA slogans or the rise of conspiracy theories. A growing body of research shows that across all ages and demographics, test scores in reading comprehension, math, and basic problem-solving are dropping fast. From kids in classrooms to adults in the workplace, the numbers are clear: something is going very wrong. What's behind this national brain drain—and what does it mean for the future of our country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about a moment that's been making waves across Washington — one that you may feel conflicted about. At a Human Rights Campaign dinner, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.” Yes, the joke missed the mark, but the outrage from MAGA is absurdly hypocritical. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a deep dive into one of Trump's lesser-discussed obsessions: expansionism—his fascination with adding territory to the U.S. and taking over other countries. From floating the idea of buying Greenland to making eyebrow-raising comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, it's not just bluster—it's rooted in something deeper. Don explores how this imperial fantasy traces back to Trump's admiration for President William McKinley, a leader best known for overseas expansion and empire-building. What does this say about Trump's worldview—and the kind of power he's really after? It's more than nostalgia—it's a warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Lemon Drop, Don breaks down Trump's latest stunt: revoking the security clearances of his political rivals. It's an unprecedented move—one that reeks of authoritarianism and political payback. But as dangerous as it is, it's also a distraction. Another shiny object meant to pull focus from legal trouble, policy failure, and the chaos surrounding his administration. Don unpacks what this means, why it matters, and how we stay focused on what's really at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last week, the Attorney General, the Press Secretary, and the President himself have started equating acts of vandalism… with terrorism. Yes...vandalism is bad. But terrorism?? That feels like a stretch. What does this mean for the future of dissent in the United States? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent investigation by Media Matters has shown that the digital landscape is currently being dominated by conservative-leaning content. Why is this happening? And how does this impact the everyday consumers of media? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with renowned journalist and author Michael Wolff to dive into his explosive new book, All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. From behind-the-scenes chaos to shocking revelations, Wolff exposes the real Trump—like how he never even wanted a VP and how actually listening to people is completely out of character for him. What does this tell us about Trump's mindset? And what does it mean for the country moving forward? Buckle up—this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a righty or a lefty? Does it make a difference in your life? The Father of Europe, Charlemagne, is our SOB of the week. Peacock's "Lockerbie: Search For The Truth" is our what ca watchin. Popular shot Lemon Drop shot is our shot of the week. Band of the week is Circa Waves.

Don sit down with journalist, author, political commentator, and radio host Clay Cane to break down MAGA's response to even the smallest bit of criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard of virtue signaling -- when people make a big show – a sometimes cringe-inducing show – of their moral values, their progressivism, their empathy. The right-wing loves to mock it, and MAGA is taking things a step further...with vice signaling. Instead of working to show people how good they are, MAGA decides to show people just how awful they can be. Is this working? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 7th, Trump took to Truth Social to announce he's offering white South African farmers “rapid pathway” to U.S. citizenship. But what about American farmers who are currently struggling under Trump's policies? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How “Janusz” is meeting solana degens where they're at and getting them to stack more sats (and increase Bitcoin's privacy?)You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comJanusz is meeting Solana degens where they're at by building a product that helps them stack bitcoin during their regular Solana use. “Lemon Drop” is the first product release in Janusz's recent Bitcoin pivot and builds towards his bigger goal: increasing Bitcoin privacy through increasing Bitcoin's anonymity set. Also: activating a Bitcoin soft fork?Notes:• How Lemon Drop works• Privacy on Bitcoin• Open Source vs Product focused development• A soft fork activation?Check out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Timestamps:00:00 Start01:02 Anon payments03:17 Pivot on Layers project05:39 Lemondrop10:13 Inspiration12:45 Arch Network13:17 Building the team16:52 Wrapped BTC20:36 Bitcoin Layers project25:51 Soft fork activation client32:26 Advocating for specific covenants37:11 Privacy projects42:43 Privacy adoption-

A dangerous precedent is being set. Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been detained by ICE following his participation in the Columbia protests—despite zero evidence linking him to Hamas or any illegal activity. This is a blatant violation of free speech, and if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Don breaks down the details of Khalil's detention, the chilling implications for protest rights in America, and why we should all be paying attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know Trump's policies have hit farmers hard across the country—but for Black farmers, the impact has been even worse. Don sits down with John Boyd, Jr., farmer, activist, and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, to break down the unique challenges Black farmers face, from discriminatory lending practices to the fallout from Trump-era policies. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there trouble in MAGA land? According to the New York Times, there is some drama brewing between Elon Musk and members of Trump's cabinet. Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American people are mad. They are furious. With Medicaid cuts, mass layoffs, planes falling out of the sky, and Trump's betrayal of Ukraine, people have had enough. And they are letting republicans know at town halls across the country. But MAGA doesn't believe it. They are arguing that the protests, the anger, the outrage...all fake. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has announced his intention to carry out what might be the biggest heist in American history. He is pledging to stockpile volatile crypto currencies all on the taxpayer's dime. Why is this decision so dangerous? And what does this say about the influence of the crypto industry on our government? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If this second Trump administration seems more chaotic, more conspiratorial, more untethered from reality than the first—it's because it is. And we have a new cast of characters to thank for that. Some of the internet's most deranged far-right influencers seem to have quite a bit of influence in this new Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wokeness is dead. It has been killed by Donald Trump. What comes next??? That would be #DarkWoke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, American cultural critic and author for The Atlantic to discuss the rise of what he calls, the woke right. Is MAGA the new language police? Join Don and Thomas to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. But Ukraine was not even given a seat at the negotiation table. After Trump's claims that Zelensky is a dictator (a term he has never used for Putin), many are wondering...are we the bad guys now? Is America no longer a force for good on the global stage? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last few weeks, we've spent a lot of time looking at the host of unqualified individuals in the Trump administration. From RFK Jr. to Pete Hegseth, the incompetence seems never ending. But you know who we haven't talked about enough? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced her intent to NOT seek re-election in 2026. But who could fill that seat? Perhaps it is time to bring back Al Franken. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the campaign, Trump swore he had nothing to do with Project 2025—claiming he didn't know what it was and that it wasn't part of his vision. But now that he's back in office, his executive orders and sweeping government cuts look eerily similar to the blueprint laid out in the Project 2025 manual. And it doesn't stop there. Many of his top cabinet members and advisors have direct ties to Project 2025, pushing its extreme agenda from inside the White House. So was Trump lying all along? Or is he just the figurehead for a much bigger movement reshaping the country from the inside out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by National Political Reporter for The Bulwark Joe Perticone to dive into the relationship between Elon Musk and GOP members of Congress. Publicly, Republican lawmakers have been praising Elon, but privately, they are expressing concerns about DOGE's reach. Tune in for a critical conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere and Florida Law Man, Dave Aronberg to break down the feud that is taking over Hollywood: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. What is this about? And who is winning? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media is full of posts comparing Donald Trump to one of the most notorious historic dictators. But are the comparisons accurate? And what can we learn from our history? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Kamala Harris lose the 2024 presidential election? Did democrats set her up for failure? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down for day one of his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services. With his conspiracy theory views, anti-vax positions, and general lack of qualification for the job, several Kennedy family members have spoken out against his confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new piece in New York Magazine highlights a growing trend in "cruel kids," young people who face the world with unrelenting cruelty and cynicism. Why is more youth turning to this mindset? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese app DeepSeek has released a new low-cost, open source AI model. U.S. tech stocks took a deep plunge as a result, and many are questioning the massive investments in Silicon Valley AI projects. Did Donald Trump's tech bros blow it? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices