The Scoot Show with Scoot

The gap between the informed and the uninformed keeps growing. So why do you think you are informed? Where do you get your news? How do you know it is reliable? And are you actually seeking information, or just looking for someone to confirm what you already believe? Scientists say our brains are being overwhelmed by the constant stream of bad news, from politics and crime to wars, storms, and everything else flashing across our phones. Do you feel overwhelmed by the news? Do you turn it off, talk it out, exercise, pray, drink, doomscroll, or something else?

Does it matter if the president tells the truth? President Trump has made questionable claims about the stock market and about alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Are these harmless exaggerations, political salesmanship, or does the truth still matter when it comes from the White House?

"Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen" has experienced a massive national ratings collapse since replacing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS. Since taking over the late-night time slot from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in late May, the panel show has struggled to find a national audience, sparking widespread debate about the future of network late night.

On today's show: A Fox News article argues that some sports media outlets are trying to decide which American fans are allowed to cheer for Team USA at the World Cup. Is there a liberal bias in sports media, or is this just another example of every cultural moment getting dragged into politics? When you see World Cup coverage, do you think the media is celebrating America, judging America, or just looking for the easiest narrative? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that a former Rastafarian inmate cannot sue individual state prison officials for money damages after they forcibly shaved off his knee-length dreadlocks. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen has experienced a massive national ratings collapse since taking over CBS's late night. Viewership has dropped by up to 85% to 87% compared to the final episodes of its predecessor, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Despite the severe decline in viewers, CBS executives state the new programming is a financial win due to a unique leasing agreement. Public employees across the United States are winning major six-figure financial settlements after filing First Amendment lawsuits over being fired or disciplined for social media comments regarding the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Former New Orleans City Councilman Jared Brossett was scheduled for a court appearance tied to his latest DWI allegation, reportedly his fourth. Do we know what happened in court and what should happen when a public official keeps facing the same kind of charge? At what point is this no longer just a personal problem but a public one?

As the rhetoric keeps changing about what we were trying to do in Iran and whether it succeeded, some are at their breaking point, including farmers. WWL's Newell Normand asks why a clear truth seems to be such a challenge. We also dive into the truth about frozen yogurt and whether it's actually healthier than ice cream.

Public employees across the United States are winning major six-figure financial settlements after filing First Amendment lawsuits over being fired or disciplined for social media comments regarding the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

On today's show, Scoot talks about former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn getting arrested by the U.S. Park Police and charged with a misdemeanor for destruction of government property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, the Supreme Court sided with a marijuana user challenging the federal ban on drug users owning guns. As pot becomes legal and more accepted in more places, should someone who smokes marijuana be allowed to own a firearm? Should it be treated like alcohol, or is there a real public safety concern? Finally, a new study says phones are not just taking over kids’ lives at the dinner table. Parents are just as bad, if not worse: nearly 70% of kids and 78% of parents used a device during their last family meal. Do you put your phone away when you eat, or has dinner just become screen time with chewing?

This hour, Scoot talks about bringing back fun times to the West End, dumb comments said by VP JD Vance, marijuana smokers' right to own guns, and a former Olympian being arrested for sticking his hand in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

This hour, Scoot talks about former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn getting arrested by the U.S. Park Police and charged with a misdemeanor for destruction of government property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, Scoot takes calls from the WWL listeners about marijuana smokers owning a gun and sending foreign aid to other countries.

We’ll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that’s soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In this episode, we’re going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the Keith Gibson case in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach killer in New York and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. We'll also cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms this month. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione’s trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, 1010 WINS in New York, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

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