The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 698 - Bo Gritz - Part Three
Aug 26, 2025
The hosts dive into Bo Gritz's controversial political journey during the Ruby Ridge standoff, highlighting his complex role as a mediator amidst chaos. A hilarious yet tense radio interview adds absurdity to the mix, while Gritz's confrontations raise questions about trust in crisis. They also poke fun at survival plans inspired by Y2K fears and critique misguided rescue missions that led to comedic run-ins with law enforcement. Throughout, the conversation balances dark humor and sharp political satire against the backdrop of Gritz's military legacy.
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Bo's Political Leap And Ruby Ridge
- Bo Gritz entered politics and ran for president under a fringe populist movement while surrounded by conspiracy believers.
- His campaign moment at Ruby Ridge made him a national hero among some but alienated hardliners who wanted bloodshed.
Fatal Escalation At Ruby Ridge
- U.S. Marshals killed a family dog, sparking a firefight that left a teen and a marshal dead and Vicki Weaver later killed by an FBI sniper.
- The standoff lasted nine days and escalated into a national controversy over federal force.
Bo Negotiates Where FBI Couldn't
- Local authorities invited Bo Gritz to speak to Randy Weaver because he could reach fringe white supremacists in ways the FBI couldn't.
- Bo performed ceremonial citizen's arrests on FBI leaders and insisted on negotiating face-to-face.