Horrific Murder in DC, No Tax on Tips Passes the Senate, Take It Down Act Signed into Law & The Last Rodeo Preview

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May 23, 2025

Actor Neil McDonough, known for his roles in Tulsa King and Yellowstone, joins the conversation to promote his new film, The Last Rodeo, which explores themes of faith, family, and perseverance through the story of a bull rider returning to the sport for his grandson. The podcast also tackles serious issues, detailing a tragic double homicide linked to antisemitism in D.C. and discussing the passing of important legislation like the Take It Down Act, which combats non-consensual explicit imagery. McDonough shares inspiring behind-the-scenes stories from his film.

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Tragic Antisemitic Murder Incident

Two Jewish embassy workers, Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lashinsky, were tragically murdered near the Capitol for being Jewish.
The killer, Elias Rodriguez, a radical leftist from Chicago, shouted "free Palestine" during the attack.

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Campus Antisemitism Threat

Antisemitism is rising sharply on college campuses, fueled by hateful pro-Hamas protests chanting "free Palestine".
This environment emboldens radical acts, posing serious societal threats.

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Origins of No Tip Tax Law

President Trump was inspired by a waitress lamenting tip taxes, leading to his "no tax on tips" campaign promise.
Senator Cruz then authored the bill, gaining bipartisan support and unanimous Senate passage.

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Horrific Murder in Washington, D.C.:
- A tragic double homicide near the Israeli embassy involving two Jewish victims, Sarah Milgram and Jerone Leshinsky, allegedly targeted due to antisemitic hatred.
- The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is described as a radical leftist who shouted pro-Palestinian slogans during the attack.
- The discussion expands into the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and the broader societal implications.
No Tax on Tips Legislation:
- Senator Cruz celebrates the unanimous Senate passage (100–0) of his bill to eliminate federal taxes on tips.
- The bill, inspired by a conversation Donald Trump had with a waitress, is framed as a win for blue-collar workers and a bipartisan success.
Take It Down Act Signed into Law:
- President Trump signs into law the Take It Down Act, co-authored by Cruz and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
- The law criminalizes the distribution of non-consensual explicit images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and mandates tech platforms to remove such content upon request.
- The story of Elliston Barry, a teenage victim of deepfake abuse, is highlighted as a catalyst for the legislation.
The Last Rodeo Movie Preview:
- Actor Neil McDonough joins to promote his new faith-based, family-friendly film The Last Rodeo.
- The film tells the story of a retired bull rider who returns to the sport to save his grandson.
- McDonough discusses the film’s themes of faith, family, and perseverance, and shares behind-the-scenes stories, including casting his real-life wife and sustaining injuries during filming.

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