Podcast appearances and mentions of Kathy Hochul

June 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses language in the state budget - championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul - that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs.

Subscribe to OutKick for daily videos and shorts: https://rb.gy/iw07ds Clay Travis reacts to the biggest stories in sports and culture, including the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to the Rams, the fallout from Abdul Carter's comments about Giants teammate Jaxson Dart after his appearance with President Trump, Kathy Hochul embarrassing herself while attacking Trump, another biological male winning a girls state championship in California, major College Football Playoff changes, and the latest controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Michael analyze how the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel became a major national talking point and exposed what they describe as antisemitic views from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Proposals from Mamdani and some Democrats to rename the Ed Koch Bridge in New York, citing Koch's handling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Michael Goodwin suggests there are plenty of issues for GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman to address in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's policies during the gubernatorial race in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses recent court rulings from judges who have ordered President Trump's name to be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He also notes that Senator JD Vance, usually active on Twitter, has posted far less recently, possibly after a conversation with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about his online presence. Mark highlights Donald Trump's latest physical health report, which his physician described as “excellent” and showing he is in good health. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael analyze how the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel became a major national talking point and exposed what they describe as antisemitic views from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Proposals from Mamdani and some Democrats to rename the Ed Koch Bridge in New York, citing Koch's handling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Michael Goodwin suggests there are plenty of issues for GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman to address in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's policies during the gubernatorial race in New York.  CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers?  Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. Steve shares his thoughts on the viral DOT Cake trend on social media and discusses whether people could make their own versions. The conversation also touches on the rumored arrival of a new McLaren dealership on Madison Avenue, noting that luxury automakers continue to expand in Manhattan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses recent court rulings from judges who have ordered President Trump's name to be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He also notes that Senator JD Vance, usually active on Twitter, has posted far less recently, possibly after a conversation with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about his online presence. Mark highlights Donald Trump's latest physical health report, which his physician described as “excellent” and showing he is in good health. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael analyze how the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel became a major national talking point and exposed what they describe as antisemitic views from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Proposals from Mamdani and some Democrats to rename the Ed Koch Bridge in New York, citing Koch's handling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Michael Goodwin suggests there are plenty of issues for GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman to address in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's policies during the gubernatorial race in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joins Sid to recap yesterday's Israel Day Parade down 5th Avenue in NYC, before he dives into his gubernatorial race against incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps yesterday's wonderful festivities up and down fifth avenue in Manhattan, where a sea of blue and white gathered to celebrate the Jewish state in Israel during the city's annual Israel Day Parade without its Mayor in Israel-hating Zohran Mamdani. In other news of the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement legislation into law Friday - drawing pushback from Homeland Security officials and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race, and police arrested at least 20 protesters outside embattled New Jersey ICE detention center Delaney Hall last night after they broke a new curfew imposed to stop the violent rallies from continuing for a third week straight as the Department of Homeland Security vowed to show “ZERO tolerance for rioters.” Bruce Blakeman, Emily Austin, Yisrael Ganz, Ahavat Hashem Gordon, John Catsimatidis, Kelly Loeffler, Randy Fine & Tiffany Burress join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including Kathy Hochul embarrassing herself after trying to question President Trump's New York Knicks fandom and accidentally exposing that she didn't know basic Knicks history while old clips resurfaced proving Trump's decades-long connection to the team; Adam Carolla using his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony to roast woke Hollywood, cancel culture, Stephen Colbert, and late-night liberal activism while praising longtime friend Jimmy Kimmel; Minnesota Governor Tim Walz facing backlash after pardoning illegal immigrant Jai Vang who had been convicted of armed robbery just before ICE deportation proceedings were set to begin, reigniting the national immigration and border security debate, and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- #RubinReport #KathyHochul #NYKnicks #Trump #AdamCarolla #walkoffame #hollywoodwalkoffame #TimWalz #pardon #daverubin The Direct Message directly addresses political news, cultural news, and current events of the day. It's only by having rational conversations about these topics that we can help end political polarization. To hear what Dave has to say on these and a variety of other topics, watch this playlist: https://shorturl.at/LqDGj To make sure you never miss a single Rubin Report video, click here to subscribe: https://shorturl.at/Z6B5u Looking for honest conversations about current events, political news and the culture war? If so, then you're in the right place because on "The Rubin Report," Dave Rubin engages the ideas of society's most interesting thought leaders, authors, entertainers, and politicians. Dave lets his guests speak their minds and his audience to think for themselves. ****** Stay informed with The Rubin Report Blog — uncensored opinions, free-speech commentary, and thought-provoking takes on politics & culture available here: https://www.daverubin.com/read Buy Copal tequila here: https://drinkcopal.com/ Stay up to date on our Instagram: @drinkcopal Check out Dave's new "Actual Friends" Podcast with Dr. Drew Pinsky, Jillian Michaels, and Sage Steele here: https://www.youtube.com/@actualfriends Join Dave's Locals community: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Order "Don't Burn This Country" the follow-up to Dave Rubin's NY Times bestselling "Don't Burn This Book" here: https://daverubin.com/book/ Dave Rubin's book, "Don't Burn This Book" is available at: www.dontburnthisbook.com LISTEN to The Rubin Report podcast: www.rubinreport.com/podcast Subscribe to Dave's Newsletter The Rubin Recap: https://rubinrecap.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rubinreport Buy tickets to see Dave Rubin Live here: https://daverubin.com/events/ Rubin Report Merchandise: https://shorturl.at/1GQE5 All art on the set are original works by Caylin Rose Janet. Get a print here: https://www.caylinrosejanet.com/rubinreportart.html For advertising inquiries please email: sponsorships@rumble.com ****** Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow The Rubin Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinreport Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverubin Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubinreport/?hl=en About Dave Rubin: http://daverubin.com/

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers reports confirming that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won't be attending the city's annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday - a break from decades-long tradition - despite attending other events celebrating the city's diverse cultural landscape. In other news of the day, Mamdani fired New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda and replaced him with a former NYPD lieutenant, the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is now official after Governor Kathy Hochul officially signed the budget on yesterday worth $268.5 billion, Nine people were arrested last night during a raucous demonstration at Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey — where foul-mouthed agitators again urged federal agents to “shoot yourself in the head” and allegedly bit & kicked officers, and the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation involving E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits over her sexual abuse allegations against President Donald Trump. Alan Dershowitz, Brian Kilmeade, Bruce Pearl, John Solomon & K.T. McFarland join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his "Block by Block" housing initiative, a sweeping plan to build 200,000 new affordable, rent-stabilized units and preserve another 200,000 existing units over the next decade. How does the proposal differ from the housing plans rolled out by previous mayors? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena break down the mayor's ambitious housing agenda. Then, sports take center stage as the New York Knicks chase their first championship in 53 years while the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to arrive in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul, with support from Brooklyn Assemblyman Robert Carroll, is lobbying for another Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. The "Off Topic" team weighs in on an action-packed start to the summer for New York sports fans.

Joe Concha employs a combative and satirical tone to critique prominent liberal figures in politics and media. Concha highlights several perceived gaffes and hypocrisies, such as Governor Kathy Hochul misremembering sports history and political commentators injecting racial narratives into athletes' endorsements of Donald Trump. Through these examples, he argues that the Democratic establishment is out of touch with reality and increasingly desperate to maintain its influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Hochul wants to build 5 new nuclear reactors in New York, starting with one by the New York Power Authority. Legislation has been introduced to enact a 2 and a half year moratorium on any state financing of any nuclear power plants so that an independent financial and environmental analysis can be done. From a press conference on Wednesday May 27th we hear from lead Assembly sponsor JoAnn Simon and from Dr. Greg Jaczko, former chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the Obama administration. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Crash's Mackenzie Shirilla prison calls to her mom, Green Bay Packer Josh Jacobs arrested & released, Luigi Mangione super fans, don't crowd Russell Crowe, Ray J dying ASAP, Meghan Markle's fashion rebrand, and The Man Show Boy today. Donald Trump likes basketball and is heading to watch the NBA Finals.  Kathy Hochul makes a gaffe trying to take a shot at the President. Ray J is still in the hospital after getting knocked out in celebrity boxing this weekend. Nikki Glaser thought the George Floyd joke was too forced. Britney Spears is heading down the wrong path. Mark Zuckerberg's yacht gets booed in Seattle. What does the Man Show Boy look like today? Sharyn Alfonsi OUT at 60 Minutes. Drew likes watching engineering flaws in buildings on YouTube. Green Bay Packer RB Josh Jacobs was arrested for domestic violence… then released. Mackenzie Shirilla is the most hated person on Netflix these days. The prison phone calls are out and we break them down. We're still in awe of Toledo's kindergarten brawl. YouTubers are taking over Hollywood. Brogan is still creating fantastic content on YouTube. Greeks aren't happy with Christopher Nolan. Russell Crowe crowd control. JLo posted a Memorial Day thirst trap. Her new movie, Office Romance, will likely BOMB. Press passes for Luigi Mangione's trial are given to his super fans. Chicks love the murderer. Spencer Pratt wants ICE and murderers out of LA. Karen Bass posted herself breaking the law. Markleverse: Meghan Markle's kitchen is outdated. She can't even post on Instagram with good sound quality. Markle is looking to re-brand to fashions. Nobody wants to kidnap Meghan. Sarah Ferguson and Diddy got it on. Prince Andrew is obsessed with teddy bears. JPMorgan sex scandal! JPMorgan deli platter scandal! Donald Trump is in perfect health. The Freedom 250 State Fair is going to be off the hook. Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department. There is a rumor that Tom Mazawey will be getting permanent free food from Rock & Brews. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Watch Texas Democrat James Talarico squirm as he's forced to confront his own radical past. This Senate candidate who once declared "God is non-binary" is now admitting that some of his craziest statements "missed the mark." But is this a genuine change of heart or just desperate damage control before Election Day? In this video, we break down Talarico's CBS interview, where he walks back his extreme comments on gender, God, and biology while attacking Ken Paxton. Conservatives have been sounding the alarm on this radical Democrat for years — now even the mainstream media can't ignore how out of touch he is with Texas values and biblical truth. We also cover: Did Joe Biden have a stroke? Trump to attend the NBA Finals. Origins of the hamburger. Lt. Col. John Blitch encounters an alien. E. Jean Carroll tricked the jury? This isn't just another politician flip-flopping — it's proof that the radical Left's assault on faith, family, and biological reality is finally facing pushback. Real Americans are tired of Democrats trying to rewrite Scripture and common sense to fit their woke agenda. If you believe in protecting religious freedom, defending biological truth, and stopping extreme Democrats from representing Texas in the Senate, this video is for you. What do you think? Is Talarico's backpedaling believable, or is this classic Democrat damage control? Drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you're a Texas voter!

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they skewer former First Lady Jill Biden over her obvious lies about Joe Biden's condition in 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's failed attempt to dunk on President Trump, a Democrat with ties to Al Qaeda running for Congress, and Virginia Democrats postponing their congressional campaigns.First, Jim and Greg hammer Jill Biden after her CBS News interview in which she claimed she thought President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against President Trump. She also insisted she had never seen Biden in that condition before or after that night. Jim and Greg call out her lies as Mrs. Biden pushes her new book.Next, they laugh as Gov. Hochul gets embarrassed by her attempt to get in a petty jab at President Trump over the New York Knicks. Trump said he was excited to see the Knicks back in the NBA Finals and calls himself a lifelong fan of the team. Hochul tried to challenge that assertion and it backfired big time. Jim and Greg have a lot of fun correcting the record.Then, they spotlight New Jersey congressional candidate Adam Hamawy, a Democrat who reportedly interned for the “charitable” arm of Al Qaeda during the 1990s. Jim and Greg react to the controversy and wonder whether Democratic Party standards have fallen so low that they'll even vote for this guy.Finally, they have fun noting several Virginia Democrats are quietly ending their congressional campaigns now that this year's elections will be held under the existing congressional map and not the egregiously gerrymandered map struck down earlier this month by the Virginia Supreme Court.Please visit our great sponsors:Pocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gov. Kathy Hochul's attempt at dunking on President Trump's New York Knicks fandom backfires. The Chicago Bulls won the 1993 NBA title, not the Knicks, whose last championship came two decades earlier in 1973. Gary chimes in with his knowledge of the lineup in the classic years. Also the advantage of winning in November vs. passing the SAVE Act, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad accusing Red Sox private equity owners of ruining the team, James Talarico's political history is under scrutiny with audio defending the "six sexes", the decline of the Democratic party over the last twenty years, Republicans seem to be lax on affordability, and the fragility of the radio business, For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they skewer former First Lady Jill Biden over her obvious lies about Joe Biden's condition in 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's failed attempt to dunk on President Trump, a Democrat with ties to Al Qaeda running for Congress, and Virginia Democrats postponing their congressional […]

Oil prices are currently declining. Mark questions why left-leaning media outlets highlight rising oil prices but rarely mention when prices fall. He discusses the case involving E. Jean Carroll and whether there is substantial evidence to support her claims about President Trump at a Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City spying on her. Mark notes that Carroll now faces lawsuits alleging perjury. Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the US Justice Department to prevent the release of certain recordings. On CBS News Sunday Morning, Jill Biden recounted her concerns during the 2024 campaign, saying she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore.  Steve discusses the impact of gasoline prices on inflation. He points out that, aside from gasoline, the US economy appears strong, citing a 4% GDP increase reported by the Federal Reserve. New data centers being built nationwide could advance early cancer detection and other technologies. Steve addresses concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), explaining both the opportunities and the need for caution. He also discusses the ongoing competition between China and the US over AI leadership. Spencer Pratt is highlighted as a potential leader who could drive positive change in Los Angeles by addressing taxes, politics, and oil transportation. A potential deal between Iran and the US is reportedly moving to President Trump's desk for approval. Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal over alleged damage to his reputation. Bruce Springsteen launched into a lengthy critique of President Trump during a recent concert. In New Jersey, there are significant problems at ICE detention centers, drawing concern from Governor Mikie Sherrill. Protests have erupted over reportedly inadequate food at the facilities. DHS Secretary Mullin responded to the unrest by stating, “They can go back to their country.” Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jill Biden's remarks regarding Joe Biden's health during the 2024 campaign, specifically her fear that he suffered a stroke, are questionable. The guys also cover Governor Hochul's provocative comments about Trump, the Knicks, and overall challenge him on different topics. The debut of Byron Allen's new late-night show replacing Stephen Colbert is in effect, and Jimmy gives his opinion on it, including Mark's. In addition, Jimmy previews his upcoming show on FOX News Channel this Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill Biden's remarks regarding Joe Biden's health during the 2024 campaign, specifically her fear that he suffered a stroke, are questionable.  The guys also cover Governor Hochul's provocative comments about Trump, the Knicks, and overall challenge him on different topics. The debut of Byron Allen's new late-night show replacing Stephen Colbert is in effect, and Jimmy gives his opinion on it, including Mark's. In addition, Jimmy previews his upcoming show on FOX News Channel this Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A potential deal between Iran and the US is reportedly moving to President Trump's desk for approval. Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal over alleged damage to his reputation. Bruce Springsteen launched into a lengthy critique of President Trump during a recent concert. In New Jersey, there are significant problems at ICE detention centers, drawing concern from Governor Mikie Sherrill. Protests have erupted over reportedly inadequate food at the facilities. DHS Secretary Mullin responded to the unrest by stating, “They can go back to their country.” Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jill Biden's remarks regarding Joe Biden's health during the 2024 campaign, specifically her fear that he suffered a stroke, are questionable.  The guys also cover Governor Hochul's provocative comments about Trump, the Knicks, and overall challenge him on different topics. The debut of Byron Allen's new late-night show replacing Stephen Colbert is in effect, and Jimmy gives his opinion on it, including Mark's. In addition, Jimmy previews his upcoming show on FOX News Channel this Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices are currently declining. Mark questions why left-leaning media outlets highlight rising oil prices but rarely mention when prices fall. He discusses the case involving E. Jean Carroll and whether there is substantial evidence to support her claims about President Trump at a Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City spying on her. Mark notes that Carroll now faces lawsuits alleging perjury. Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the US Justice Department to prevent the release of certain recordings. On CBS News Sunday Morning, Jill Biden recounted her concerns during the 2024 campaign, saying she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore.  Steve discusses the impact of gasoline prices on inflation. He points out that, aside from gasoline, the US economy appears strong, citing a 4% GDP increase reported by the Federal Reserve. New data centers being built nationwide could advance early cancer detection and other technologies. Steve addresses concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), explaining both the opportunities and the need for caution. He also discusses the ongoing competition between China and the US over AI leadership. Spencer Pratt is highlighted as a potential leader who could drive positive change in Los Angeles by addressing taxes, politics, and oil transportation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid relishes in the opportunity to make fun of the clearly stupid Governor of New York State, Kathy Hochul, who tried to dunk on President Trump over his New York Knicks fandom — but ended up throwing up a brick instead in falsely claiming the Knicks last won a championship as recently as 1993. In other news of the day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis while screwing over the city's landlords, President Trump convened the 12th Cabinet meeting of his second administration yesterday - covering topics ranging from the Iran war to his renovation efforts in D.C., and President Trump indicated yesterday that he plans to attend this year's NBA finals after the Knicks clinched their place in the championship series earlier this week. Bruce Blakeman, Craig Carton, Gregg Jarrett, Lee Zeldin, Scott LoBaido & Stella Escobedo join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joins Sid to prove he knows more about the New York Knicks than Governor Kathy Hochul, his opponent in this year's New York gubernatorial race, after the Governor tried to dunk on President Trump over his New York Knicks fandom — but ended up throwing up a brick instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Kathy Hochul wanted to dunk on President Trump, but all she ended up doing is showing her lack of sports knowledge while delivering a self own. Then, Mamdani wants to take private property from landlords, and the Boston Public Library is holding its third annual drag queen story hour event.   Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Evan and Tiki marvel at the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals after decades of struggle, praising Jalen Brunson's leadership. They dissect Reggie Miller's commentary, critique political sports blunders by Kathy Hochul, and explore upcoming summer movies like Toy Story 5. 01:50 - Reggie Miller's Knicks Comments 06:38 - Tommy Lugauer's Knicks Rant 10:26 - Dopey Yankees Trade Proposal 17:54 - Predicting Knicks Series Outcomes 21:33 - Kathy Hochul's Knicks Gaffe 27:45 - Becky Hammon's Brunson Critique 31:52 - Knicks' Path to Finals 40:19 - Skinwalker Ranch Alien Debate 43:43 - Summer Movie Blockbuster Talk

Clay Travis, founder of Outkick.com & Fox News Contributor, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a bevy of topics. Travis and Benson reacted to the controversy surrounding NY Giants QB Jaxon Dart following his introduction of President Trump at a political rally. The pair also discussed the hilarious meme edits of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez sewn together with SEC football, as well as Gov. Hochul's shot at President Trump's NY Knicks fandom, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump's recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In the Texas Republican primary, Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn, signaling a major victory for the party's conservative wing. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Both agreed that President Trump's performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green's initial electoral success was influenced by sharing a name with the famed soul singer. Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani's controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted that radio listenership remains strong, with industry reports showing radio reaching more Americans weekly than network television, and audio advertising maintaining high levels of trust among audiences. Mark interviews Republican candidate for New York Governor, Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul's allies attempted to block his funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani's controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted that radio listenership remains strong, with industry reports showing radio reaching more Americans weekly than network television, and audio advertising maintaining high levels of trust among audiences. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Republican candidate for New York Governor, Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul's allies attempted to block his funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul's allies attempted to block his funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 - Why do Philadelphia teachers and principals think taxing ridesharing is the new way to “save” the school system? 1215 - Side - all time journey 1220 - How much does it take to get into the NBA Finals this year? Why is New York so unaffordable? Is Mamdani right? 1230 - Joe Concha of Fox News and DC Examiner, is here today. Who are the most unlikable people? Why are people like Harry Cisson comparing Jaxson Dart's plight to Colin Kaepernick's? What is with the young, smug liberals in the media? What's with the Knicks and the affordability problems fans might have going into The Finals? What does Joe do to prepare as a host? 1250 - Can Kathy Hochul get her years right? 1 - Can James Talarico win in Texas? His opponent Ken Paxon lays out what he is during his primary victory speech. 110 - Your calls. 115 - How is Markwayne Mullin fighting back against sanctuary cities? 120 - Why are Mikie Sherrill and NJ suing FIFA? How did Trump drop the ball with FIFA? 140 - What does The View think about Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump? Your calls. 150 - What does Brendan Boyle think of Philadelphia's 250th music show? Your calls. 2 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew is here today. What does Jeff predict the Democrats will do if they win the midterm elections? Will we have a solution in Iran, what are Republicans thinking about the situation? Can these oil companies benefit the US in addition to themselves? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Are the AI delusions of grandeur not working on common people anymore? 235 - Your calls here. How bad is Philadelphia School District's budget problem? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Mike Sperrazza and Mike Lomas go off the cuff this week, opening with the bizarre San Francisco YMCA story where a man exposed himself in the women's bathroom and the city's response was to ask people to limit their nakedness rather than enforce basic rules. They dig into the six-year anniversary of George Floyd and the coordinated left-wing messaging around it, the double standard applied when Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a rally, and the latest round of unhinged reactions to Trump's hospital visit. The guys break down Hunter Biden's new Twitter account and his sobriety announcement (with a perfect Laura Loomer reply), Hillary Clinton's cringeworthy intro for Kathy Hochul claiming free school meals and money in New Yorkers' pockets, and Bernie Sanders railing against the oligarchy while owning three homes on a $174,000 salary. Mike and Mike tackle Gavin Newsom's dubious claim that California homelessness dropped 9 percent, get into Spencer Pratt's take on what actually helps addicts versus the NGO grift, and Mike Sperrazza shares a frustrating weekend story about unionized little league umpires demanding 30-minute breaks between kids' games. They close with thoughts on the passing of NASCAR's Kyle Busch at 41 and the importance of balance in life and finances.00:24 - San Francisco YMCA bathroom story 01:38 - Six-year anniversary of George Floyd and coordinated left messaging 06:56 - Jaxson Dart introduces Trump, gets attacked online 09:24 - Gunshots outside the White House and De Niro's unhinged rant 12:47 - Hunter Biden's sobriety tweet and Laura Loomer's response 14:31 - Hillary Clinton's intro for Kathy Hochul 21:30 - Game time: guessing California's homelessness drop under Newsom 28:43 - Bernie Sanders fighting the oligarchy from his three homes 35:00 - Unionized little league umpires and the problem with unions 42:43 - NASCAR's Kyle Busch passes at 41

Mark and Michael discuss the Democrats’ “autopsy” of the 2024 Presidential campaign and the seemingly backwards relationship between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul where he seems to be calling all the shots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman outlines his gubernatorial platform, focusing heavily on public safety, law enforcement investment, and a hardline stance against criminality within migrant populations. Blakeman distinguishes himself from current leadership by proposing a compassionate yet merit-based immigration approach that includes a guest worker program while strictly opposing the use of taxpayer funds for illegal migrants. He aims to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul by building a diverse coalition of voters across New York, specifically targeting minority communities and entrepreneurs who prioritize lower taxes, parental rights in education, and reduced utility costs. Throughout the discussion, Blakeman emphasizes a return to strict law and order to combat rising anti-Semitism and retail theft, positioning himself as a candidate who will prioritize fiscal responsibility over current state spending habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Did you know that, according to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is now considered a sanctuary state? Ken discusses whether the U.S. immigration system is actually broken, offering a different perspective on the issue. He also highlights that New Jersey has been recognized as a sanctuary state and emphasizes the importance of entering the United States through legal and proper channels. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews Matt Rooney, a conservative activist, attorney, and founder of SaveNewJersey.com. They discuss why mainstream media often fails to address misinformation from climate change advocates and organizations, and the importance of critically examining claims from all sides. Ken and Matt emphasize that opening the door to understanding opposing viewpoints is crucial for genuine learning. Their conversation explores how individuals from different political parties in the USA can work through ideological differences and find common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been speaking out about the timeline of the war in Iran. Ken dives into a Woman arrested for child neglect after abandoning a baby for a McDonald's meetup in Maryland. President Trump went 37 for 37 for his endorsement in the primaries this week, and it was a huge win. Ken interviews Armen Kurdian, a retired Navy Captain and foreign policy analyst who's running for Congress in Southern California. Armen talked about what it's like to be on the campaign trail, the goals he's focusing on, and how things are going so far. As someone who served 25 years in the Navy, Armen said Memorial Day should really be about remembering those who gave their lives for the country. Ken and Armen also got into foreign policy. They discussed what President Trump did about Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro, and the situation with Cuba. The two of them discussed whether the U.S. really needs anything from Cuba and what might be done differently in how America deals with the country. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Did you know that, according to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is now considered a sanctuary state? Ken discusses whether the U.S. immigration system is actually broken, offering a different perspective on the issue. He also highlights that New Jersey has been recognized as a sanctuary state and emphasizes the importance of entering the United States through legal and proper channels. Ken interviews Matt Rooney, a conservative activist, attorney, and founder of SaveNewJersey.com. They discuss why mainstream media often fail to address misinformation from climate change advocates and organizations, and the importance of critically examining claims from all sides. Ken and Matt emphasize that opening the door to understanding opposing viewpoints is crucial for genuine learning. Their conversation explores how individuals from different political parties in the USA can work through ideological differences and find common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Did you know that, according to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is now considered a sanctuary state? Ken discusses whether the U.S. immigration system is actually broken, offering a different perspective on the issue. He also highlights that New Jersey has been recognized as a sanctuary state and emphasizes the importance of entering the United States through legal and proper channels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her intent this month to opt into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit—also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit. That makes her the 30th governor to signal support, and the second Democrat to do so, after Jared Polis of Colorado.Congress created this tax credit last year as the first federal program designed to expand K–12 educational choice nationwide. Beginning in 2027 all taxpayers can take up to $1,700 in federal tax credits for donations to qualified scholarship granting organizations.The U.S. Treasury and Department of Education estimate the program could generate $24 billion in new education funding every year. That's enough to fund private school tuition for tens of thousands of students—or tutoring for hundreds of thousands more.But here's the catch: children only benefit if their governor opts in. And Oregon's Governor Kotek, has declined. Last summer she said that she did not intend to participate. More recently, saying that she's waiting for final federal regulations.Whether Oregon opts in or not, Oregonians can still take the tax credit by donating to scholarship nonprofits in other states. If Oregon stays out, however, those dollars will support students elsewhere, not here at home.Opting in won't cost Oregon's budget a dime and it doesn't impact public school funding. It simply allows Oregonians to direct private charitable dollars towards scholarships for Oregon's kids.Thirty states have already said yes. Oregon should, too.For Cascade Policy Institute, I'm Naomi Inman.Learn more at www.cascadepolicy.org

Today we break down Jeff Bezos defending Trump's maturity, explaining why government spending drives up costs, and sharing why he's optimistic about AI transforming productivity and the economy.We also react to The View's latest anti-Trump segment, Tucker Carlson's newest controversy and “FAGA” merch, Spencer Pratt's surprisingly effective political ads, Kathy Hochul's awkward campaign clip, and Dan Bongino's breakdown of why government seems to make everything more expensive.Plus: Trump endorses Ken Paxton, Todd Blanche clashes with Chris Van Hollen over DOJ weaponization, Megyn Kelly sparks backlash discussing Israel, Hunter Biden teases an interview with Candace Owens, Hasan Piker confirms Ashley St. Clair as a guest, and Chelsea Handler goes viral again.The episode also dives into culture war chaos, TikTok cringe, media hypocrisy, political strategy, homelessness debates, the NAACP sports boycott push, and some of the wildest internet clips of the week.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—Take Advantage of their Memorial Day Sale with 25% off at https://TakeLean.com Use code THANKYOU25CowGuys—head to https://CowGuys.shop/Chicks to get your bottle and get a travel-sized mini balm for free.  No code needed. That's 3-4 months of moisturizer for $34.Refresh your skincare routine this spring with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewideDon't get stuck in uncomfortable boots.  Head to https://Bruntworkwear.com and use code CHICKS to get $10 off at checkout.  For a limited time, our listeners get $20 off to unlock their new health intelligence. Head over to https://Superpower.com and use code CHICKS for $20 off your membership. Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Today we break down Jeff Bezos defending Trump's maturity, explaining why government spending drives up costs, and sharing why he's optimistic about AI transforming productivity and the economy. We also react to The View's latest anti-Trump segment, Tucker Carlson's newest controversy and “FAGA” merch, Spencer Pratt's surprisingly effective political ads, Kathy Hochul's awkward campaign clip, […]

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Governor Kathy Hochul has blamed the LIRR strike on President Trump, and Mark breaks down why. Should congestion pricing be suspended due to the LIRR strike? Hochul may also be using the strike to attack Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman, since he represents Long Island, an area where the strike is frustrating many voters. During President Trump's visit, burner phones had to be used by him and other top CEOs because of China's security systems. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has seized $500 million of Iran's cryptocurrency assets over the past few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Kathy Hochul has blamed the LIRR strike on President Trump, and Mark breaks down why. Should congestion pricing be suspended due to the LIRR strike? Hochul may also be using the strike to attack Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman, since he represents Long Island, an area where the strike is frustrating many voters. During President Trump's visit, burner phones had to be used by him and other top CEOs because of China's security systems. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has seized $500 million of Iran's cryptocurrency assets over the past few days. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mike, a former New York Times staffer, shares his opinion on why the newspaper has become so anti-Semitic. Some of the top lawyers in the US are vowing to help Israel with its lawsuit against the New York Times, especially since the Times has been accused of playing the race card more frequently. Mark and Michael believe that no one should be surprised, since Mamdani preached anti-Semitic views before he became mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 290- Warning: Use AI & Lose Your Guns  Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 16 Gun Lawyer — Episode 290 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS AI threat, gun rights, Chat GPT, police intervention, involuntary commitment, extreme risk protection order, privacy concerns, legal implications, AI misuse, mental health, medication monitoring, court hearing, AI development, Second Amendment, New Jersey gun laws. SPEAKERS Teddy Nappen, Evan Nappen, Mike, Speaker 2 Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. We have a very important show for you. This is a critical issue that you probably have never heard about before or even considered as an issue. Yet in this modern age of AI, it has emerged as a threat to gun owners and our Second Amendment rights. Today we have an actual victim of AI and gun rights, and I want this show to be a warning to every gun owner to beware. When you talk to AI, you’re basically talking to the Government. You are talking publicly, and it is a thing that is monitored, that is admitted to being monitored. This is something that can cause immense problems for any gun owner. Today, we have on the show Mike, and Mike is an actual victim of AI. Welcome to the show, Mike. Teddy Nappen 01:36 Hey, Mike. Evan Nappen 01:36 Do you? Hi there. Mike 01:38 It’s great to be here. Thank you. Evan Nappen 01:40 So, Mike, tell me, and tell our listeners, what occurred when you ended up, you were using an AI program, right? What program were you using? Mike 01:55 Yeah, I was doing ChatGPT. Page – 2 – of 16 Evan Nappen 01:59 And what were you doing at the time, speaking with ChatGPT? Mike 02:06 Well, it’s a pretty long story, but to summarize it. My wife and I were having marital issues. So, she left. She said, ‘I’m leaving”, and she left the house. So, I decided I would just vent, because I was very upset. So, I got on ChatGPT, and I started talking to ChatGPT. Evan Nappen 02:30 And ChatGPT is easy to talk to. It’s like a person. You’re essentially venting like you would to a friend, right? Mike 02:39 That’s correct. And so, I was assuming it was private, right? I didn’t think anybody was listening, and so I was telling ChatGPT some very private things, like, you know, I am not.. I don’t have a plan for suicide, but I am very distressed. I don’t want it to get to the point where I’m thinking about suicide and making a plan for suicide. So, I assumed that that was private. But within 15 minutes, 20 minutes or so, there was a severe pounding at the door. I went over to the door, opened the door, and it was the Police. This is Ocean County, New Jersey. And they started asking me questions. They did not have a counselor with them, which they normally would bring to a situation like this. There was no mediator. It was just police, basically. They walked in, and at the time I was in the middle of taking my normal medication. I distribute my medication across different vials, so that I know I’m on track, either taking too much or not taking enough. But the police decided to grab the vial away from me. They sort of took the vial away from me. They started to count the medication, and I said, “Yeah…. Evan Nappen 04:08 And this is prescription medication for you, right? Mike 04:11 That’s correct. I said, “You can’t count that vial. I distribute the medication across multiple vials. You’ll have to go back to the safe and get the other medication. They never bothered to do that. Evan Nappen 04:25 Did they tell you why they were at your door? Mike 04:29 They never did. They never told me. I asked them why they were here, and they said that somebody called 911. I said that I never called 911. Evan Nappen 04:42 Do you know any living person that called 911? Page – 3 – of 16 Page – 4 – of 16 Mike 04:47 No. Nobody called. I was the only one who knew what was going on. Evan Nappen 04:52 Because you were in your home, and it was just you there talking to ChatGPT, right? Mike 04:57 That’s it. Bottom line. So, they were very aggressive. They miscounted the pills. When I went to the hospital, they took me to Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, New Jersey. There were about five people, six people standing around me, including police and nurses, and they said, “You have to pee in this cup.” I said, I can’t pee with a bunch of people watching me. They said, well, we’ll have to sedate you, and then we’ll have to do a straight cat. So, the sedation didn’t work. They did a straight cat with an untrained nurse. I was screaming my head off, and it caused me to bleed for like two, three hours. I had to keep changing the paper pants. It was a horrible experience. It was really terrible. Mike 05:52 They basically just watched me for three or four hours. Of course, the urine test and the drug work was all negative. Everything came back negative for overdose and use of illegal drugs, use of sleeping pills, whatever. Everything was negative. The only thing that was positive was my normal medication, and it was at normal levels. So, then they decided to commit me involuntarily, which I questioned. I talked to the psychiatrist. I said, why are you committing me involuntarily? Well, just because of some of the things that you said. I said, well, what did I say? And he said, well, I don’t exactly know, but it was reported that you said that you were going to commit suicide, he told me. I said, no. I was talking to ChatGPT, I was venting. Teddy Nappen 06:44 Wow. Mike 06:45 But they committed me involuntarily anyway. So, I went to the involuntary, I went to the behavioral health hospital. They weren’t treating me for anything. They were just letting me float around with everyone else, and there were a lot of people in there that needed a lot of help, serious psychiatric help. I felt bad for these people. There was one woman who was crawling on the floor, saying, ‘I’m not a child molester, just screaming it out. There was another guy who was in there for attempting to kill his brother. So, I was in with a bunch of people, and I didn’t belong there. I finally met up with a district manager that I figured that out, because she saw me writing letters to the management. I took some pieces of paper that I found, and I started handwriting letters saying you’re not treating me. You have to define what my treatment plan is, and what the goals of the treatment plans are. Otherwise, you need to release me by law. Well, that got their attention, because I took the time to hand write two letters. I sent it to the management and to the legal team. So, within a day I was told that I was going to be released. So, the whole thing was a big charade. In the meantime, this police officer goes before a judge and gets a TERPO, and he puts on the TERPO. Page – 5 – of 16 Page – 6 – of 16 Evan Nappen 08:09 A TERPO is a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order. Mike 08:13 Correct. Evan Nappen 08:13 And in getting that, they serve this on you when? When were you served the TERPO? When you got home from the hospital? Mike 08:23 Yeah, before I left the behavioral health hospital. I said, did you guys check the blood work and urine analysis? And they never did. So, bottom line is that they put down on the TERPO that I overdosed on prescription pain medicine, and I was abusing my pain medicine because they miscounted the medicine at my house. Evan Nappen 08:48 And that was absolutely not true. Mike 08:50 Absolutely not true, completely false. So, when we got to the FERPO, I defended myself. Evan Nappen 08:57 Okay. So, the FERPO is the Final Extreme Risk Protection Order. There’s a hearing that’s held where the judge has to decide whether the TERPO, which is issued ex parte, where you never had any say, the cops just made whatever statements they made, the judge issues this TERPO with no due process for you. And you’re served with the TERPO and your guns get taken. Then you finally get your day in court, where you’re going to be able to explain yourself. You go there without an attorney, and you have this hearing. What happens at this hearing on whether or not to issue this FERPO. Mike 09:45 Yeah. So, the hearing was on April 8, 2026 in the Superior Court of Ocean County, New Jersey. The prosecutor put the police officer on the stand. I asked him a bunch of questions. Did you do a background check on me? Did you find anything negative? Blah blah blah. The answer was no to everything. So, then I had a chance to cross-examine him, and I said, at the time that you went before the judge to get the TERPO, did you understand at that time, and did you present to the judge that the blood work and the urine analysis all came back negative for overdose? Normal use of my prescription medicine. He said, no. I did not do that. I did not present it. Then I said, can you name a specific person at the behavioral health hospital or the regular hospital that had made a diagnosis of suicide on my part? He said, “No, I can’t name anybody.” So, in other words, they said everything that you wrote on the TERPO, justification for the TERPO, was kind of like hearsay, basically. He said, yeah, I guess so. It’s unbelievable. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t have any legal experience, you know. I’m an engineer, and I do the best I can based on the facts. And here I am doing a cross examination of this guy, and you could see that they never did their homework. Page – 7 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 11:23 I’m more shocked that the guy just answered blatantly. That he would just say, “Yeah, I guess so. It makes sense. Evan Nappen 11:35 So, you were cross-examining the officer at the hearing. You questioned him, and what did you think about his answers? Mike 11:45 I could tell he didn’t do his homework, because the first question, related to the really important stuff, which is, did this guy actually try to commit suicide? So you look at the urine results, and you look at the blood work, and they were all negative. The urine test was negative for any illegal drug and negative for sleeping pills. The only thing it was positive for was the medicine that I normally take, and it was at normal levels. And then he couldn’t name anybody that had diagnosed me as being suicidal. So, basically everything that he presented to the judge for the TERPO amounted to hearsay, pretty much. And you could tell when I was. Evan Nappen 12:33 Ultimately the judge dismissed it. After the hearing, he dismissed the TERPO and did not grant the FERPO. Mike 12:41 Right. The judge dismissed the FERPO, and actually wrote, she wrote in the finding that the defendant does not show any productivity or proclivity to suicidal tendencies. Therefore, there’s nothing to prevent him from owning firearms, in so many words. I’m paraphrasing, but that’s what she said. And then she also said verbally that I could go and retrieve my firearms because the FERPO was denied. You can go and retrieve your firearms from the Lakewood Police. Teddy Nappen 13:19 Wow. Evan Nappen 13:21 Okay. Mike 13:22 So, I filled out the application that they make you fill out. Little did I know it was landing in the lap of this detective that works for the Assistant Prosecutor. I had to provide all kinds of information, including the TERPO, the FERPO. I wrote a lab analysis that I included. I included my white paper, which has the timeline of events, and they just sat on it. It was around April 10 that I submitted all that, and they have just been sitting on it ever since. Page – 8 – of 16 Evan Nappen 13:47 So, even though the FERPO has been dismissed, you still have not gotten your guns back. And that’s what we’re going to be helping you to get your guns back. Even with no FERPO, with a finding of no issue regarding being a threat to yourself or a threat to others, and everything you went through, the stress of the entire situation, the medical procedure, which was extremely painful, Mike 14:31 Horrendous, no less. Horrendous. Evan Nappen 14:33 Horrendous. And then having to be put through this system where there was nothing, and it all was triggered because of you speaking with ChatGPT, right? Mike 14:49 Correct, exactly, exactly. And this is outrageous. Evan Nappen 14:53 It’s outrageous. Mike 14:55 It’s unbelievable. Evan Nappen 14:57 Yeah. Wait, Teddy. Go ahead, go ahead, Mike. Teddy Nappen 14:59 No, I’m sorry, Mike. I’ll leave it to him. Mike 15:01 It’s just unbelievable. You’re sitting there in your office, your home office, and you’re talking to an AI. And then there’s police pounding on the door, walking into your house, grabbing your medication, sending you to the hospital. Then you’re in extreme pain because somebody’s putting a straight catheter through your penis. You’re bleeding for three or four hours. You call for a urologist, and nobody shows up for six hours. I mean, and then when.. and then they had me talk to the psychiatrist. That was like out of, that was like out of The Wizard of Oz. They bring a TV monitor over, and they have me talk to this psychiatrist over this TV monitor. It was so bizarre. He’s just sitting there with his head in his chin, like some arrogant fool determining my future, and he throws me in this place where I didn’t belong. I mean, that’s why I have PTSD. Evan Nappen 15:58 Right. This is, this is what New Jersey? This is what you’re subject to. Gun owners take notice how this got triggered, and what Mike went through. And is still going through. He still hasn’t gotten his guns returned yet. Yeah, this is what happens when you live in the DPRNJ. Take note! Page – 9 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 16:20 Mike, I’m actually kind of curious. Prior to the incident, have you used any other AI’s? What did you use prior? Just do understand the relationship with you and the AI. Like, what you were using it for prior? Mike 16:37 Well, I’m an engineer. I’ve worked for many years for Bell Labs, and then Miter, and other companies. So, I write papers. I’m giving a presentation in July on 6G. So, I use AI’s to help me write papers and do other things that are technical in nature, and I’m trying to build a business. I actually’ve written. Me and a few people that I’ve worked with over the years have developed our own AI system that’s based on a human learning model, and we have a beta version of it. It basically learns like a human being learns, and it can learn any technical specialty and become an expert, a super intellect in that specialty. So, that’s what I’ve been using it for. But that day was a pretty bad day, because, you know, we’ve been married for 44 years. My wife said, “I’m leaving you, because we got into an argument over our grandchildren, without going into the details. It was, that was basically the bottom line, and she decided I’ve had enough. I’m leaving. That’s when I started to vent to ChatGPT, because he’s kind of my friend. Evan Nappen 17:49 And you know that it was not your wife who called, right? Mike 17:54 No, my wife did not call. Evan Nappen 17:55 Right. And that was it. It was you talking to ChatGPT, and here you are. Even working in the area of AI, and you didn’t realize that it’s a conduit out when you speak. Just so you know, I’ve checked. I just Googled about ChatGPT. Do they report? Do they contact police? And they admit it. They say yes, they do. If someone’s talking about, they claim, harming others, which of course you never talked in any way about that. Then it says with suicide, they claim, and this is just what comes up when you search it on a Google search, they claim, oh no, we recommend counseling. We don’t contact the police. Yeah, right. Well, apparently that’s not the case. Mike 18:44 That’s not the case. And listen, you know, being in this business, you can write a back end to any system. So, if they wanted to put it back end into the police. Evan Nappen 18:56 Yeah, well, they admit they do for these issues. I mean, I’m just reading what I see on Google when I asked this about ChatGPT, you know. Evan Nappen 19:10 They do this. They talk about their so-called policies, right on there. So, people need to be aware of it, and Mike, that’s why, isn’t that why you wanted to go public with this? You really wanted to tell people, so they would be aware of it, right? Page – 10 – of 16 Mike 19:29 Yeah, and again, I’m not, I’m not ashamed of going public, you know. Whenever it’s appropriate, people can find out all about me, my last name or whatever, because this is just outrageous, I don’t want anyone else to go through this. Teddy Nappen 19:42 Mike, I’m really curious about regarding your just for your understanding of, with seems like you have a decent amount of knowledge on AI. I know, mine is very limited. But I understand that there’s like closed AI, like for instance, just to give an example. Westlaw is now adding AI to help people do legal research, or even, like, other forms of platforms. Even Adobe now has AI to help you. Evan Nappen 20:10 They say, like, with Claude, it’s supposed to be contained, or can be? I don’t know. Mike 20:18 Any system can have a back end. Evan Nappen 20:20 Right. Mike 20:20 It’s not, it’s not a difficult thing to do, and you just get, you know, even a junior programmer to provide the backend capability. You can call it closed, open, whatever. You can call it anything you want. If somebody wants to put in a back end to a system, it’s not hard to do. It’s relatively simple to do. Most of it’s done through what’s called an Application Program Interface, or an API. You may have heard that term before. So, ChatGPT obviously has an API calls to certain platforms that the police have access to. So, that’s the only thing that could have happened. That has to be the case. Evan Nappen 21:03 Right. It’s really something, and it’s really great that you wanted to share this and let folks know. It is something we’re just not aware of. And with AI being this whole new kind of age we’re entering into, its impact to our rights is well, you’re a shining example of what we have to worry about. It goes further, too, because now there’s great concern about AI, for example, being able to access the illegal gun registry of the billion records that ATF has warehoused, where they claimed, oh, well, you know, it’s something. With AI, that now takes on an even greater dimension for AI use on registration record. Essentially being able to create a dossier of every person and their purchases. And then that can combine with individuals who may be talking, and then knowing what gun, and I mean, the ramifications just go on and on and on. From the global picture right down to someone like yourself, an individual who unsuspectingly is speaking with AI. Mike 22:31 Well, the thing that I want to make sure people are aware of is that you may think you’re alone in your freedom, you may think you have freedom of thought, but in actual reality, when you get online, there’s no such thing. That’s why I wrote that white paper that I attached and I sent to you guys, called Page – 11 – of 16 “Freedom of Thought”. I have since contacted somebody that I know at the NRA, and they’re interested in publishing it. I have to clean it up a little bit, but I really believe in this. I really believe that there’s things beyond the guns. The Second Amendment, of course, is very important. Mike 22:33 But it’s also the stuff beyond it. Evan Nappen 22:33 That’s a great point, too, because it does go beyond. It affects across the boards our rights about privacy. Mike 22:33 Exactly. Evan Nappen 22:33 Oh, without a doubt, and yeah, it’s very significant, and this highlights it. Teddy Nappen 22:48 I will say, from your experience, not only just your background and what you’ve gone through on that, I still see the value in AI as a tool. And it seems like in your field you still see it as that, as a tool to be used, and yes, there are the dangers as clearly seen. Do you still hold that opinion? Do you have any changes from that? Or where are you at now? Mike 23:54 No. I mean, AI is wonderful. I mean, I’ve been doing AI research for a long time, and people think AI is new. It’s not. There’s just new manifestations now, because the hardware is much faster. So, the stuff that we weren’t able to run in the past we can do now, because we have a lot more horsepower. Architectures of the chipsets are better. So, that’s going to even get better. We’re talking about now hybrid chip sets that are part biology and part silicon. And over time, that’s going to, you know, develop further into actual, you know, bio capable chipsets. So, what I’m trying to do is create a super intelligent version in my, I call it Adapt One. It’s based on a human learning model, and this thing will learn in any field you put it in that environment. Let’s say you put it in the law office, you give it a video camera or a microphone, text input, whatever, it’s going to learn whatever gets discussed in that office. And eventually over time, if it has access to electronic media, like books, and so on, like case law, it’ll learn all that. So, it’ll become an expert, become a legal expert, right? Just like I’m trying to use it initially as an expert in the networking arena, because I’m a 6G wireless person using AI. So, what I’m trying to do is use Adapt One in a networking environment where you distribute the Adapt Ones. They learn about what’s going on in their particular segments of the network. Then they discover each other, and they exchange information and learn from each other. So, we’re talking about going forward as AI evolves, you’re talking about super intelligent entities that will achieve superior intellect, the human being. So I’m very gung ho with AI. Page – 12 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 25:57 Yeah, one thing I do find valuable, and people should remember this. When looking at AI, I see it as valuable to make a lot of the institutions, the ones that have been, you see it, the political bias, and have been corrupted, like the education system, what’s going on with media. When it comes to, like, Hollywood, and they’re all terrified of AI, those have been the propagandist arms for the longest time. I see AI making them irrelevant, too. And your program, could you, for someone who wanted to homeschool, have an AI trained to be a teacher in the house to help educate your children. Mike 26:39 Yes! Teddy Nappen 26:39 That’s what I’m looking at, because I do not want to send my child to a propaganda public school and be trained up to be a radical communist. Mike 26:49 Yeah, exactly. I don’t blame you. I mean, so Adapt One will do that, right? Evan Nappen 26:55 Very cool. Teddy Nappen 26:56 And I do see the value, a lot of the creativity, where. I don’t know if you caught Spencer Pratt out of LA. Mike 26:58 Yes. Teddy Nappen 26:58 He’s running for mayor. Did you see his AI ad where he dressed himself up as Batman? He’s bating Karen Bass, and they’re all throwing tomatoes. Hey like, this whole like, what is it? This Marie Antoinette level of just, let them eat cake. Mike 27:23 She is the most incompetent person on earth. I cannot believe she’s the mayor. Why did the people elect her? She’s horrible. Teddy Nappen 27:31 She checked off enough boxes, that’s how it always goes. Mike 27:34 Oh my god, she is so incompetent. All those fires, and I guess they’ve only issued like a handful of permits to rebuild. It’s insane. What’s going on there? Page – 13 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 27:43 Oh, yeah, and it seems like they might even.. in it’s still a toss up, and they may vote in the worst, the socialists who working.. Mike 27:51 I know, Teddy Nappen 27:52 And they’re just like, well, we.. well, you know what? Let’s just further the problem, that’s it. And the other thing I remember, that just a little bit of the abuse by AI. I always laugh at this one. MSNBC was caught photoshopping Alex Pretti, the guy who was attacking ICE, and then was taken down. They used AI to make him look more handsome. Mike 28:21 Oh yeah. I saw that. Teddy Nappen 28:23 They edited his photo so he would look like a more handsome victim, and it’s like, what the heck is wrong with you? Mike 28:31 It’s unbelievable, the propaganda that people want to create, you know. Evan Nappen 28:35 That’s true. Mike 28:36 But there’s too many suckers that fall for it, that’s the problem. I mean, you know, yeah, I’m gonna vote for Karen Bass. She’s wonderful. Or I’m gone vote for Mandami, because he’s promising from Defense Deliver. Yeah. Teddy Nappen 28:47 No, I love the latest thing they’re pushing for, where they’re talking about how Mandami solved the budget crisis. Oh, you mean he took out a massive loan from New York because Governor Hochul handed him the money? Yeah, like, and it still doesn’t solve the budget issue. Although he’s hiking rates and fees up and down, so don’t drive through New York, or you’re gonna get a ticket for something. Mike 29:11 Yeah, I heard he’s gonna try to rob the pensions or something like that. I mean. Teddy Nappen 29:14 Oh yeah, he did. For five years, they’ve done a moratorium on the pensions. I believe that was the number, but I was like, oh, good, that’ll work out. Page – 14 – of 16 Mike 29:24 Oh yeah, that’s gonna be wonderful. Evan Nappen 29:27 Hey, well, let me mention about our friends at WeShoot, because they’re running something very interesting. They’re having a rescue for pewppys, that’s right, pewppys. You might think that a pupae is similar to a puppy because the way their ad is rolling and the way they are promoting this. They have adopt a gun. So, they have a 20% off at WeShoot, which is a range in Lakewood. It’s where both Teddy and I shoot and get our training, and we love it at WeShoot. This is a real fun thing that they’re running. Adopt a gun, and the reason is real simple. They have a lot of guns that need to be adopted, and they need rescue. Evan Nappen 30:23 Their pewppys come in all shapes, all sizes, all calibers. Some are teeny little .22 Chihuahuas with big personality. Some are loyal nine millimeters, everyday companions ready to protect the home. Each one has its own bark bite personality and purpose. So, adopt a pewppy. The rescue shelf at WeShoot is 20% off. They don’t bark unless they get triggered. They don’t shed, other than brass, of course, and they don’t chew your furniture. Although you can perforate a few things with them, so be responsible. They’re looking for responsible, law-abiding owners. Check out WeShoot, and they’re adopt a pewppy, a 20% off program. And don’t forget, they have tremendous training and a great range facility. They are offering this great sale, and WeShoot is a lot of fun. We love it there. Check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com, weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 31:37 Let me also shamelessly plug my book, New Jersey Gun Law, which is the bible of Jersey gun law. It’s over 500 pages, 120 topics, all question and answer to help you guide your way through this matrix of insanity called New Jersey gun law. And now we have an entire new warning. I’m going to have to incorporate this into a book update, I’m sure. And it is this week’s GOFU. As you know, every show we have a GOFU and that’s the Gun Owner Fuck Up. Where gun owners have made mistakes, errors, problems that end up costing them. Well, as you heard firsthand today, this was a GOFU. It’s something where we’re fortunate enough to have the person who experienced it wanting to go public and warn about this GOFU. With a warning that really has not been put out before. When you’re talking to AI, you just better believe you’re talking to the world. And it is something, particularly in New Jersey, particularly in a state that does not respect our Second Amendment rights and has mechanisms in place to abuse our rights, like the Extreme Risk Protection Orders. You can see how this all comes together into a perfect storm that Mike already has suffered through, and he doesn’t want to see anybody else suffer. Teddy Nappen 33:23 The other thing I was wondering about, because I know some firms are doing like a closed AI, basically, that would, I will, that would take almost like you’d have to have, like, I guess, even like a server, where it’s complete blank slate, and you give it the law of what, and just can do research on that. I don’t know if that, what would be. Page – 15 – of 16 Evan Nappen 33:45 Ethically lawyers can’t use ChatGPT or any open AI. It can’t even. Teddy Nappen 33:50 Correct. Evan Nappen 33:50 Because it goes into the public. We can’t do it. Mike 33:54 Yeah. Teddy Nappen 33:54 But there’s been talk of firms doing that instead, where they have like a closed, their own thing. Mike 34:00 Well, that’s what.. well, that’s what didn’t come across when I said it, but Adapt One, which is based on a human learning model. It will be whatever you want it to be. So, if you want it to be an expert in one particular area and sort of a closed information context, you could use it for that. If you want it to be more open, you can use it for that. Basically, you can put it anywhere. It’ll learn like a human baby learns, but it’ll do it much faster until it gets to the point where it’s super intelligent. So, if you wanted to, if you wanted a tax expert in your office, that would be the way to go, right? I should have a working product soon. It’s in a beta release now, but I should have a production version of it in about eight months. Evan Nappen 34:49 Wow, that’s cool. Teddy Nappen 34:51 Wow. Evan Nappen 34:51 That is really good. Mike 34:53 Yeah. Evan Nappen 34:54 Well, Mike, thanks again for going public and letting folks know. This is going to be really important, and I’m sure it’s going to catch fire to everyone in our community. You know, like I said this hasn’t been revealed before. It hasn’t been discussed in this context. I go through every news feed, every pro-gun site and feed. I am constantly reading and reviewing, and nobody has talked about this issue. Page – 16 – of 16 Teddy Nappen 35:30 The only thing that’s come up that’s even close to it would be the shooter that was shooting up the highway. He was using ChatGPT to plan out his attack. Evan Nappen 35:41 Right! The planning. And the other one is the global, where right now there’s a bill in Congress, they want to stop over that illegal registry because of fears of AI, particularly. Yeah, Ammoland just had an article on that. (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/05/ai-could-turn-atfs-4473-stockpile-into-the-gun-registry-congress-banned/) They talked about that because, what it is, they can read even the handwriting on the 4473s that they have. So, it’s all accessible. And then with AI, it’s very easy to do. They could put the dossier together to have the registration, the confiscation schemes, the monitoring, on, on. You know, it’s very, very dangerous when you combine it with the data that they have. Mike 36:23 Yeah, I mean, AI can be very dangerous, right? Put it in the hands of the wrong people, they’ll use it in a very bad way. Teddy Nappen 36:29 Well, my biggest nervousness is the one where all the nuclear reactors they are building to help power it. They’re like, oh, we’re just gonna put AI in charge of that. I’m like, Mike 36:38 Oh yeah, Evan Nappen 36:41 Haven’t they watched Terminator? I mean, come on. Mike 36:45 Yeah, but listen, I mean, here’s the problem. A lot of the AI systems are a lot of software, okay? It’s not just hardware. What that means is that there’s no.. in this world we haven’t figured out a way to do error-free software. I am an expert on software reliability, and I can just tell you that if you’re putting this thing in very high-risk applications like management of nuclear weapons, you’re making a big mistake. Because at some point there is going to be a severity one MR. or war bug. And it’s going to cause a problem. People are putting too much confidence in AI. We have to realize that a large part of it is software, and software is not bulletproof. Evan Nappen 37:37 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. 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