Yahoo pulls out of China as the American and Chinese governments feud over technology and trade...LA County pays Vanessa Bryant $2.5M to settle Kobe Bryant crash photo lawsuits...Maine voters passed the nation’s first “right to food” constitutional amendment on Tuesday and gives Mainers the power to wrestle control of the food supply back from large landowners and giant retailers...in entertainment news, Kiefer Sutherland to headline ‘24’ virtual convention on 20th anniversary of series’ premier...
Nov 03, 2021•20 min
China locked over 30,000 Disneyland guests in their Shanghai park after one guest got COVID. In COVID news: Trash backup in NYC is being dealt with by extending garbage pickup from eight hours to 12 hour shifts, and including Sundays. Also, rumors swirl of NYFD firehouses closing due to staffing shortages over vaccine mandates, but the FDNY commissioner says that’s not the case. Meanwhile in Chicago, a judge halted vaccine requirements for their police departments. Could Elon Musk end world hung...
Nov 02, 2021•18 min
Plastic straws may be bad for the environment, but can we all agree that paper straws are not the answer . . .We welcome in November with the realization there hasn’t been any significant “first frost” yet, raising questions of global warming vs climate change and opining of shaming over the state of the weather cycles. Other news includes a conversation of side effects in teens from the COVID-19 vaccine and how dosage size should be determined – age vs weight . . . Lawmakers saying “NO” to bloc...
Nov 01, 2021•18 min
Trending news includes Florida engineers saying all coastal buildings should be inspected following the Surfside condominium collapse in the Miami-Dade area . . . Andrew Cuomo has been charged over the alleged groping of a former aide . . . and Oklahoma administered the death penalty on inmate John Marion Grant for the killing of a prison cafeteria employee. In other news, Trick or Treat weather conditions may not be great this year, but kids likely won't care. Oh, and ICYMI, Tom Hanks further e...
Oct 29, 2021•17 min
If you aren’t happy, no one else can make you happy. Words of wisdom from Doug and it’s the truth. So, how do you win at life? Rule #1: Leave people alone, mind your own business, live your own life . . . or as the popular saying goes, “Stay in your lane.” A conversation on how cows contribute to methane gas, a Congressman’s memo to farmers and how the animal agriculture tax affects everyone . . . Opining over gas prices increasing as well as property taxes and where that money goes . . . and mo...
Oct 28, 2021•19 min
“As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.” - WKRP - The state of Washington is suing poultry farmers for causing significant up-charges, which started as a temporary problem but now is a big problem. If you’re interested in farm news, check out Doug’s American Family Farmer Show and podcast on www.AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com . The Brian Laundrie search took so long and confused authorities over mistaken identity — they confused him with his mom…. Yes, that happened (on more than one o...
Oct 27, 2021•18 min
When you get up in the morning and look in the mirror, do you feel inspired? If you don’t like yourself, who are you going to like? If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust? Some self-reflecting discussion to kick things off . . . and the news! Some companies will no longer be selling home security cameras coming from China . . . 3D printed houses are a thing, and are built to withstand significant weather and storms . . . Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin are working to build a “mixed use busine...
Oct 26, 2021•18 min
Facebook is under a lot of scrutiny as more whistleblowers come forward with allegations against the social media platform and their bias in how they moderate content. More topics include the death of the seventh friend, Gunther actor James Michael Tyler from Friends lost his battle to prostate cancer . . . more allegations surrounding the January 6th insurrection . . . Fake Famous, an HBO documentary Doug recently watched about the rise of the social media influencers . . . Vanessa Bryant share...
Oct 25, 2021•21 min
Alec Baldwin’s been filming his new film, “Rust,” – a western story involving an accidental killing, when the prop gun he shot fired something out . . . injuring the film’s director and killing the director of photography. In other news, Brian Laundries remains confirmed via dental records . . . Kate Beckinsale is “wicked smart” . . . Blake Lively fights to protect her kids from paparazzi . . . and the California teacher placed on leave following mnemonic lesson deemed offensive and racist to th...
Oct 22, 2021•18 min
Health talk and then some are the topics today. The FDA gives approval for everyone to get booster shots that differ from the vaccine you originally received . . . News from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) . . . the fact that Fish Oil may be hurting your heart, but Turmeric and Cumin are still good for you and other info shared from our favorite medical professionals, Dr. Jack Stockwell and Dr. Ken Kronhaus. Plus, the fight Paris Hilton is involved with to protect youth in abusive enviro...
Oct 21, 2021•19 min
Let’s take a minute and think about all of the topics we could have been talking for the last year and a half instead of COVID-19 . . . In COVID news, medical experts reverse their thoughts on mixing vaccines. A new study takes a look at how their test subjects responded to mixing and matching. A big find is if you got the J&J one-and-done-shot, you might want to consider getting a dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. In related news, Southwest Airlines changes plans in how they handle unvacc...
Oct 20, 2021•19 min
“If you don’t see your failures, you will not succeed.” There’s a flood research group who’s produced information stating 25% of all critical infrastructure in America are at risk of being rendered inoperable as climate change affects the weather. This conversation causes some opining over whether or not one can be electrocuted by driving their electric car through a puddle . . . Activists disrupted the flame lighting ceremony in protest over the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics – in fact, there are...
Oct 19, 2021•19 min
All about the good that bats do for us...and some are even cute. There's a ton of confusion over tweets between Gisele and Tom Brady. Millions of Fed Agri $dollars were handed out to fraudulent companies, now being investigated. Britney expresses some concerns over the end of her conservatorship and constant hounding from paparazzi. . . . plus, The Red Sox...The Dodgers...Worms...Daniel Craig...and more! Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com....
Oct 18, 2021•20 min
Every topic seems to be so political these days. Why is that? Space exploration has come under fire for ignoring the needs here on Earth. Is it causing more, unnecessary pollution? Jeff Bezos’ reusable rocket is cool and all, but why do Amazon orders come in so many boxes, and big boxes for little object? In other news, Robert Durst gets sentenced to life in prison for the 2000 murder of his friend. ICYMI, a documentary contributed to his arrest . . . Bill Clinton hospitalized . . . Adele gives ...
Oct 15, 2021•18 min
Opining if we’re nearing the end of the COVID-19 health pandemic or just between waves, though health experts predict a new wave over Christmas. More topics discussed are the fact Facebook seems to have the same rights as a person, and whether or not laws need to change to minimize social media corruption . . . Kacey Musgraves’ new album’s ineligibility for Country at the Grammys . . . Howie Mandel’s health scare . . . and more, like Doug learning about hookahs. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, T...
Oct 14, 2021•19 min
Remember when it was advised to take a daily aspirin to fend off your first potential heart attack? Well, let that one go. Guidelines and medical advice has changed. More adventures on the DJV Show include a discussion on women vs men when it comes to nurturing . . . all natural allergy medicine . . . Tim McGraw’s temper tantrum in on stage in Reno . . . and more! Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.
Oct 13, 2021•19 min
The trend for today is to ask the question “WHY?” and to push questions on topics which make people uncomfortable. Why should Jon Gruden be forced to resign from his post as head coach of the Raiders over past emails? . . . Why is Superman’s son coming out as bisexual a big deal? . . . Why is Billy Eichner only employing members of the LGBTQ community as the principal cast on his new show? . . . Why does Demi Lovato deem “aliens” offensive in reference extraterrestrials? . . . Why did the kiss b...
Oct 12, 2021•17 min
In a historical move, the latest to don a bunny suit on the cover of Playboy magazine is Bretman Rock, a guy. News from the west coast – including the California wildfires, strong winds causing power companies to threaten cutting services, and Newsom’s bill requiring ethnic studies for all CA high school students. Merck may have pulled their data and submission for a COVID-19 vaccine, but they’re frontrunners in seeking approval for an anti-COVID pill. Other news includes cargo ships piling up a...
Oct 11, 2021•19 min
Why fix the national debt ceiling when we can just move it? Apparently that’s the motto for our lawmakers. This means more money they can spend, more money they can waste, more money they can fight over. Where does the decision fall in terms of ethics and morality? The government seems to continuously get a free pass while the people they’re governing over never do. Plus, a former Taliban commander has been charged with killing American troops in 2008 and will stand trial in the US . . . LBJ’s p...
Oct 08, 2021•17 min
Lawmakers and their family members have rules/laws to follow when partaking in buying, trading and selling stocks. An investor Doug follows online has a strong suggestion for anyone unsure with which stocks to get involved: Watch what Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, is doing, then do the same. There’s a high school student who is so savvy with stocks, he’s teaching other students about the market. This raises the question – Why aren’t stock markets part of the curriculum for all schools. Instead, ...
Oct 07, 2021•18 min
Adele is teasing new music on social media with the October 15th release of her upcoming single “Easy On Me,” with speculation over what the new album will be called. In other topics, coral has been dying off in our world’s oceans . . . a discussion on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as well as El Niño and La Niña . . . stricter vaccine mandates . . . the state of emergency over the oil spill off the West Coast . . . changes to public libraries . . . Katie Couric’s explosive tell-all book and mo...
Oct 06, 2021•18 min
AZ Senator Kyrsten Sinema was ambushed in a bathroom over the spending bill and more, which begs the question – When is it NOT appropriate to protest against or approach members of office? Bubba Wallace hit a milestone with his 1st NASCAR victory, becoming the second Black driver to win at the league’s top Cup Series level . . . and it wasn’t an easy drive. Another Brian Laundrie sighting and how his sister is saying her parents have taken to ignoring her . . . and a big moment in Hollywood for ...
Oct 05, 2021•18 min
With a never ending stream of information surrounding COVID-19, questions rain down – What’s true . . . What’s right . . . What’s wrong . . . What should we believe . . . Who do we believe? Covid cases seem to be getting better with smaller numbers being reported, but is it because of the vaccine and/or vaccine mandates? More discussion on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including scarcity and upcharges for certain items, as well as other trending news – like Clint Eastwood’s lawsuit win . . . Ke...
Oct 04, 2021•19 min
Jen fills us in on CA Gov. Newsom’s latest moves and how the focus on police has impacted crime, and not in a good way. Entertainment news gives us a look at the Super Bowl halftime show and the excitement around the lineup . . . Shakira’s pork panic at a park in Barcelona . . . the director Ellen Pompeo loathed working along . . . and where Free Britney supporters are pointing their focus next. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Djvshow.com
Oct 01, 2021•18 min
Could the dramatic drop in birth rates be more of a personal choice and less of a medical situation? That’s one suggestion a new study posits. Other medical news includes the latest COVD-19 numbers in the US with good news overall, but not great news about boosters. Also trending – the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship drama with a big win at the latest court hearing . . . Dog the Bounty Hunter’s continued efforts to close in on Brian Laundrie . . . and the death of Disney’s go-to All...
Sep 30, 2021•18 min
The rise in circulation of fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl and meth case has been reported by the DEA. The conversation opens to the opioid pandemic as well as the stigma still attached to marijuana (which many deem a better alternative to opioids) even though recreational cannabis is legal in certain areas. A debate of platonic friendships and whether or not they case jealousy in relationships, Lori Loughlin’s reemergence into the acting world after the college admissions scandal th...
Sep 29, 2021•18 min
Andy Warhol said it best, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." A woman can’t seem to stop recording while her husband and a friend are swept out to sea, a TikTok challenge glorifying kleptomania, and Mark Zuckerberg putting a pause on Instagram for kids are the big topics in today’s episode. We also get a look inside Jen’s first date fiasco that involved oysters, but [spoiler alert] not a second date. In other news, Dog the Bounty Hunter is on the hunt for Brian Laundri...
Sep 28, 2021•19 min
New allegations arise with the latest documentary on the Britney Spears conservatorship. Hulu’s “Controlling Britney Spears” includes interviews from those inside the conservatorship, including a former security company hired for some seriously intrusive monitoring. More trending stories in the news include Mercury going into retrograde, Bob Uecker’s celebration of 50 years as the announcer of the Milwaukee Brewers, Doug’s “girlfriend” Liz Cheney changing her opposition of gay marriage, and upda...
Sep 27, 2021•18 min
Columbus Day is around the corner, but not everyone wants to celebrate, but here's why the DJV crew want Columbus Day to be changed and for Americans to stop celebrating him and his “accomplishments.” In other trending news, another grocery store shooting, this time in Tennessee, brings up the topic of background checks for gun owners . . . a cause of death for “Sex and the City” actor Willie Garson has been revealed . . . and the haunted house on sale for over $1 million. This and more from tod...
Sep 24, 2021•18 min
Farmers groups unite against consolidation. Johnny Depp is whining that he's the victim of 'cancel culture.' SNL releases guest host and musician list for the new fall season. "Everybody Loves Raymond" star, Patricia Heaton reveals what event, from three years ago, shocked her into sobriety. The Hallmark Channel unveils holiday schedule, to begin on October 22. This and more from today’s trending stories and news available in this episode of the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Fac...
Sep 23, 2021•19 min
