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Colokum Craft CoffeeUse the Promo Code [WSMG10] For 10% of any purchase through FebruaryBoomer Bunker DischordBecome a Bunker DwellerAaron KickstarterHelp Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter503 Road Rage 101: Mother of all LoadsNATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL COLD CUTS DAYBIRTHDAY: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) - Inventor of the telephone.THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1634 - The first tavern is opened in Boston.-----Down the Up ShaftProfessional golfer Pavan was hospitalized after suffering injuries in what authorities described as a “freak accident” in South Africa, where he reportedly fell down an open elevator shaft. According to initial reports, the elevator car was not present at the floor when the doors were accessed, leading to the fall. Emergency responders transported him for medical evaluation, and officials have indicated the incident was not life-threatening.-----Continued Coverage of the Iran ConflictThe 2026 Iran conflict has intensified following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian military and strategic targets. Officials describe the operation as a direct effort to weaken Iran’s leadership and defense infrastructure. The escalation has prompted retaliatory missile and drone activity across the region, raising tensions beyond Iran’s borders.U.S. and allied forces remain on heightened alert amid warnings of further retaliation, including potential cyberattacks and proxy engagements. Analysts caution that while military objectives may be defined, the broader geopolitical and economic consequences remain uncertain as diplomatic efforts attempt to prevent wider regional destabilization.-----Padres Prospect Turns Down Offer Over California TaxesVeteran pitcher Merrill Kelly reportedly declined a contract offer from the San Diego Padres, citing California’s tax structure as a significant factor in his decision. According to reporting, Kelly weighed the financial impact of the state’s high income tax rates when comparing offers, ultimately choosing a situation that provided a more favorable after-tax outcome. California’s top marginal tax rate remains among the highest in the nation, a recurring concern for professional athletes whose contracts often span multiple states and complex tax jurisdictions.-----SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK StudioAudi
