This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal September 02, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan leaves devastation in its wake, claiming over 800 lives and crippling communities. The political landscape shifts as pro-Trump lawmakers aim for governorships, hinting at significant electoral changes ahead. Tragedy strikes again with a shooting involving an 11-year-old in Houston. On a lighter note, the podcast explores the skyrocketing prices of Starbucks lattes and even share quirky takes on lunch choices versus beer etiquette across generations.
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Remote Villages Devastated By Shallow Quake
- A 6.0 quake in eastern Afghanistan killed 800+ and injured thousands while flattening mudbrick villages.
- Rescue efforts are hampered by narrow mountain roads and inaccessible settlements near Jalalabad.
Tragic Ding-Dong Ditch Shooting
- An 11-year-old boy died after being shot while playing a ding-dong ditch prank in Houston.
- Police detained and later released a man questioned at the home where the shooting occurred.
MAGA Shifts Focus To Governor Races
- Prominent pro-Trump figures are leaving Congress to run for governor to expand MAGA influence and raise profiles.
- Governors offer a stronger platform for policy implementation and future national ambitions than House members.