Busting Moves, Bending Standards, and Ditching the Coddling (8-13-26)

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off a jam-packed Thursday navigating the late-August stretch with a signature blend of humor, blunt realism, and local insights. The duo unpacks everything from a New York gas station giving fuel discounts for dance moves to the latest white-collar fraud uncovered by HUD in Los Angeles. Additionally, the show tackles Tom Homan’s fiery response to New York sanctuary policies, debates the cultural impact of lowering academic standards in higher education, and catches up with local fishing legend Steve Carney for prime panfish season tips. Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Left-Handers Day & The "White Dork" Dance Discount **** Kevin and Alex celebrate International Left-Handers Day and debate a trending video of a New York gas station offering a 20% discount to customers who show off their best dance moves at the counter. 09:12 – HUD Uncovers Mass Fraud in Los Angeles **** A deep dive into HUD Secretary Scott Turner's interview with Kayleigh McEnany regarding $1 billion in misused Los Angeles homelessness funds, highlighting lavish private spending and a push to bring faith-based organizations back into federal support programs. 14:45 – Tom Homan Fires Back at New York Leadership **** Border czar Tom Homan issues a passionate rebuttal to New York state officials over sanctuary city laws, migrant child oversight, and ICE enforcement restrictions. 18:30 – Coddling in Higher Ed: Pass/No-Credit Trends **** Examining Laura Ingraham’s report on the University of Michigan’s pilot program offering pass/no-credit grading for freshmen. Guest William Jacobson from Cornell Law weighs in on the decline of K–12 standards, DEI policies, and the return of standardized testing. 23:10 – Agriculture Update: Crypto in Calves & Global Beef Demand **** Bridget Riddle drops by to explain cryptosporidiosis in young calves and discusses the global export markets for US beef variety meats—from Japanese short plate to Egyptian liver demands. 33:05 – Outdoor Living: Trolling for Dinner-Plate Bluegills **** Steve Carney calls in from his truck to share his secret technique for landing giant bluegills using mini-crankbaits and recounts a heartwarming story of sharing his catch with an elderly angler at the boat launch. Featured Quotes "If you weaken the standard to accommodate incompetence, you weaken the culture. The culture then chips away and becomes more and more incompetent." — Kevin Flynn "If you're a beast right now—if you show up early, stay late, and bust ass—you are going to dominate…