4-11-26 Saturday Ken Broo

·1 hr 41 min·5 clips

Ken Broo reveals Trump's plan to neutralize Iran's nuclear threat while questioning NATO's role.

The episode opens with Ken Broo setting the day's tone, mentioning mild weather and upcoming Reds baseball. He quickly pivots to geopolitical tensions, detailing U.S. negotiations with Iran involving J.D. Vance and Jared Kushner, and Trump's stance on NATO and Iran's nuclear capabilities. Guest Kennan Spivak joins to analyze Trump's strategy, emphasizing U.S. energy production and the Strait of Hormuz's limited importance to America. Spivak also critiques the Missouri vs. Biden settlement, arguing it offers little real protection for free speech. Later, military veteran Jim Blythe discusses the challenges of clearing the Strait of Hormuz, describing Iran's asymmetric warfare tactics like mines and drones. The show shifts to domestic issues, with HR consultant Dante King explaining how AI is eliminating 16,000 jobs monthly, particularly affecting Gen Z and entry-level workers. King advises learning AI skills and focusing on non-routine work. Another segment features restaurant expert Nick Neonakis on tipping culture, criticizing businesses for shaming customers. The episode includes sports updates: Reds baseball struggles with low scoring, FC Cincinnati's soccer match, and Ohio GOP proposals to restrict sports betting. Finally, Tosh Plumlee, an 88-year-old former CIA pilot, shares his eyewitness account of the JFK assassination, claiming government involvement and linking it to Vietnam War directives.

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A 700 WLW episode moves from Reds baseball to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a pointed argument about tipping.

A mild Tri-State morning gives way to a PlayNext episode that moves from Reds baseball into Iran talks and the economics of tipping. The host starts with the Reds facing the Angels and Inside Pitch on the way, then shifts to talks involving the United States, J.D.

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You get Reds anticipation, Strait of Hormuz strategy, and a restaurant-tipping rant in one busy radio turn.

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