Andy & DJ discuss the $118 billion border bill, the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024 and a Texan who posed as a minor to shoot sex offenders.
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The podcast discusses the $118 billion border bill, which raises concerns over the allocation of funds to Israel and Ukraine instead of the United States.
The podcast also highlights the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024 as an important legislation aiming to address the issue of private paramilitary groups.
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Texas Official Poses as Minor to Lure and Fatally Shoot Sex Offender
A man in Houston, Texas is accused of killing a convicted sex offender after using a dating app to pose as a minor. James Luis Spencer, 22, has been charged with murder in the incident that occurred on May 29, 2023. Spencer allegedly told a witness that he knew how to track sex offenders and wanted to rob and hurt them. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Shan Connery Showers, was fatally shot. Spencer's bond has been set at $250,000.
Man Plays Guitar During Brain Surgery
A professional guitar player underwent an awake craniotomy at a South Florida hospital while playing his guitar. Christian Nolan, who had lost feeling in his left side, had a tumor in his brain that required surgery. While the doctors operated, Nolan played songs by the Deftones on his guitar. The procedure, known as an awake craniotomy, allowed the doctors to ensure that Nolan's motor skills were still intact during the surgery. Nolan made a full recovery, and this remarkable surgery showcases the capabilities of modern medicine.
Thumbs Up or Dumb as Fuck: Man Plays Guitar During Brain Surgery
A professional guitar player underwent brain surgery at a South Florida hospital while playing his guitar. The surgery, known as an awake craniotomy, was performed at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The surgery involves the patient being awake for certain parts to test their motor skills. Christian Nolan, the patient, played songs by the Deftones during the procedure. This incredible feat highlights the highly skilled medical team and the possibilities of modern medicine.
In today's episode, Andy & DJ talk about the $118 billion border bill that would send more money to Israel and Ukraine than the United States, the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024, and the Texan who posed as a minor to lure sex offenders before fatally shooting them.
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