Thursday was officially “I know you are, but what am I?” Day in the Presidential campaign. Hillary Clinton told CNN that Trump is not qualified to be President because he doesn’t understand the responsibilities of the job. Trump than responded that Hillary Clinton is the one unqualified to be POTUS. National Review Editor Rich Lowry joined John to talk about the status of the 2016 race. (Listen here)
Morley Safer, the globe-trotting CBS correspondent who had filed more than 900 reports for the network’s TV news magazine 60 Minutes, died Thursday at his home in Manhattan, CBS Corp. confirmed. He was 84. He died just a week after 60 Minutes celebrated his career as they announced his retirement. Chicago Tribune Columnist Phil Rosenthal joined John to talk about Safer’s life and career. (Listen here)
Ald. Ray Lopez wants to offer $200 rebates as an incentive for homeowners to install exterior surveillance cameras. Theoretically, the cameras could then be linked to the city’s existing camera network. How would feel about giving Big Brother a good view of your front yard?
Two Chinese fighters have conducted an “unsafe” intercept of a US spy plane in international air space over the South China Sea. China says we’re flying in their airspace. Meanwhile, the US says it’s over international waters. Bill Gertz talked about the most recent saber-rattling from the Chinese and also reacted to the EgyptAir crash in the Mediterranean. (Listen here)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Chicago Craft Beer Week. The event kicks off this weekend, celebrating the city’s passion for creating and consuming quality brews. Justin Maynard the Executive Director at the Illinois Craft Beer Guild joined John to talk about the festivities. (Listen here)
The TSA is getting tired of receiving all of the blame for the gigantic lines at security checkpoints around the country. While they admit that staffing issues are partially responsible, they also put on a demonstration to show you are to blame as well. Everybody’s bringing in prohibited items, and they say that is adding to wait times as well.
Simply because this outrage had been knocked out of the new by all of the transgender bathroom outrage: A new poll says 9 in 10 Native Americans are not bothered by the Washington Redskins name.
You ever hear those stories about people dying immediately after they retire? Morley Safer died at the age of 84 a week after retiring from 60 Minutes.
On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. It happens every two years just about the time Mars is in opposition with the Earth, that’s the time when they are closest together.
A woman in New York decided it was a good idea to wear a hat reading “America Was Never Great” to her job at Home Depot. She says she’s gotten a death threat or two.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, take a look at the Weekend A-Jen-da.
