The federal government’s shut down centers around Democrats insisting that any deal addressing their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can wait until the government is funded
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New Mexico Democrats rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts">New Mexico Democrats rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts
New Mexico’s Democratic lawmakers are vowing urgent action to shore up safety net spending in a top state for participation in Medicaid and federal food assistance
9.30.25–NLS–Michigan Attack Misinformation, School Choice Lawsuit, New Military of Merit">9.30.25–NLS–Michigan Attack Misinformation, School Choice Lawsuit, New Military of Merit
The podcast hosts delve into several significant current events, focusing heavily on a recent anti-Christian attack at a church in Michigan. They discuss the shooter’s background, the challenge of navigating social media misinformation surrounding the event, and their frustration with divisive rhetoric from other religious figures during a time that calls for unity. This event is framed within a broader context of recent emotional turmoil for their community, which also includes the recent death and upcoming funeral services for President Russell M. Nelson. The hosts also analyze a local Idaho legal battle over House Bill 93, dismissing the lawsuit against school choice tax credits as a weak, politically motivated argument. The discussion then shifts to national policy, covering President Trump’s address to military leaders and the plan to eliminate DEI initiatives in favor of a merit-based system.
In response to the weight of these events, the hosts share a personal reflection on turning to faith, acknowledging that political solutions are insufficient for solving deep spiritual and cultural problems. They discuss the difficulty of processing grief when tragedies occur in such quick succession. The program also features a variety of other topics, including an extended debate with callers over the definition and role of “hazing” in the military. In a lighter segment, the hosts humorously explore alien conspiracy theories and the logistical questions surrounding the biblical rapture. The conversation returns to a serious tone as they warn parents about a Netflix children’s cartoon featuring a transgender character before concluding the show with a live clip of President Trump announcing a major drug pricing agreement with Pfizer.
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From pumpkins to tomatoes: Chubbuck gardener grows record-breaking produce">From pumpkins to tomatoes: Chubbuck gardener grows record-breaking produce
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) — Local gardener, Cliff Warren, recently set a new state record for largest tomato with a whopping 3.57-pound fruit; the tomato went through a rigorous weighing and judging process before it was declared a record-breaker at the Center Street Giant Pumpkin Festival in Logan, Utah, on September 27.
Warren, a retired engineer turned school bus driver, said he started cultivating giant fruits, vegetables, and flowers after moving to the Chubbuck countryside 25 years ago.
“We had a lot of space and I always wanted to be a gardener,” said Warren. “My sister went to the library and found a book, ‘How to Grow Giant Pumpkins’; I read the book, I got hooked, and I’ve been growing giant pumpkins ever since.”
Warren’s pumpkins have won titles in the past; most recently, his 700-pound gourd came in tenth place at the same festival where his tomato broke state records. At the 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair, Warren got a first-place ribbon for a nearly 800-pound pumpkin.
Other notable achievements in Warren’s garden include his personal record-breaking pumpkin that weighed in at a little over 1,100 pounds and a 16-foot-tall sunflower that sprang up this summer.
“It just takes a lot of care,” said Warren. “You have to be very mindful of what you’re doing; you have to know what the weather’s going to be like overnight and the next day, so you have to be prepared for anything that can happen in your patch.”
Warren chronicles his giant gardening endeavors on social media; you can follow him on Facebook.