Neal and Julie dug into a viral moment from a Chicago Cubs game that’s split people down the middle: during the National Anthem, an older man confronts a younger fan who’s sitting—then smacks him on the back of the head. They talked through why the clip hits such a nerve, what “respect” actually looks like in a public setting, and why so many commenters act like there are only two choices—do nothing or get physical. The conversation turned into a broader look at patriotism, persuasion vs. force, and how easily a meaningful moment (like the Anthem) gets hijacked into a spectacle.
Later, Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center joined to break down Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit hitting its $50 million cap early—serving 12,497 students, a number comparable to a major school district. Chris argued the demand shows the program is helping families (and could save the state money versus per-pupil spending), while warning that politics may still make expansion tough. Neal and Julie then riffed on what “real reform” could look like next—especially a potential overhaul of Idaho’s education funding formula and a spirited side discussion on whether eliminating (or at least easing) the property tax burden—particularly on a primary residence—could be done without gutting local control.
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## 2. Highlights
– A viral Cubs-game clip sparks a debate: is smacking someone for sitting during the National Anthem “patriotism,” or just plain battery?
– Neal and Julie’s take: sometimes there’s no hero—just “varying degrees of villainry,” and a lot of missed options between silence and violence.
– Veterans and listeners weigh in repeatedly with a consistent theme: standing matters, but so does the First Amendment—and you don’t get to police people with your hands.
– Chris Cargill explains Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit hitting its cap early (12,497 students) and why that number changes the policy conversation.
– A surprisingly big tangent turns serious: Idaho death-row inmates sue over firing squad protocol, and Neal/Julie debate “law is law,” humane methods, and endless appeals.
– Property taxes become the next front: Neal and Julie float creative alternatives (PILT-style thinking, primary-residence relief) while pushing back on the “local control” counterargument.
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