Show Notes for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Gas Prices Expected To Dip Below 2020 Levels

WPTV— Gas prices are expected to fall even further, with GasBuddy predicting the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline will dip below $3 in 2026, the first time since 2020. The forecasted average price is around $2.97, continuing a trend of declining fuel costs. This drop offers relief to drivers after the rise in gas prices during the early 2020s and reflects broader declines in oil and energy costs.

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Saving For A Down Payment Can Take Upwards Of 7 Years

WPTV— Want to buy a house? It’s still a long haul for most Americans. New data show that the average U.S. household now needs about seven years of saving to build up enough money for a typical home down payment — a big improvement from the 12 years it took in 2022, but still about twice as long as before the pandemic. Experts say high home prices and relatively low personal savings rates are keeping the timeline stretched out, especially for first-time buyers who don’t have existing home equity to help. In pricier markets like coastal California and New York, the saving period can stretch into decades, while in more affordable Southern and Midwest cities it can take less than five years.

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Turns Out People Can Do Math When Taxes Are Involved

ATR.org— U-Haul’s numbers don’t lie: people are packing trucks and fleeing high-tax states for places like Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. California’s dead last, which is what happens when moving costs less than staying put.

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Using ChatGPT To Name A Baby?

WMAR2News— A couple in Carroll County, Maryland, used ChatGPT to help name their baby born on New Year's Day. They turned to the AI tool to brainstorm names that would pair well with their last name and chose Hudson. Then, they asked ChatGPT to suggest a middle name, ultimately selecting Hudson Oakley Winkler. Hospital staff shared the story as a modern take on a New Year's tradition, highlighting how AI is becoming part of daily life, even in the delivery room.

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FL Man Hides Gun In Fake Silicone Breasts

Fox35— Florida deputies encountered 39-year-old Matthew Zaccarino parked at a construction site, wearing a red lace bra, a G-string, and prosthetic silicone breasts, with a loaded gun hidden underneath. When questioned, Zaccarino claimed he was heading to a costume party but offered no further details. Sheriff Grady Judd described the scene as "ugly." Zaccarino was arrested and now faces several charges, including armed trespassing, loitering, and resisting an officer, all stemming from the unusual encounter.

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Ask Uncle Bobby

Bad advice for good people.

As heard on the B-Team Morning Show

Each weekday, some poor soul writes in for help. Uncle Bobby gives them the worst advice we can legally put on the air.

January 24 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

My manager keeps scheduling meetings during lunch and expects everyone to attend. How do I push back without risking my job?

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Sacred Sandwich Sentinel

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Technology Day

National Technology Day — the one time a year we all pretend to thank machines instead of screaming at them. It's a government-sanctioned pat on the back for inventing stuff that mostly breaks, spies, or updates itself into oblivion. A celebration of progress, brought to you by the same species that made TikTok and forgot how to fix a toaster. So light a candle for your Wi-Fi router and pray your smart fridge doesn’t join a cryptocurrency cult.

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