Show Notes for Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Brooks Street Opens To Two-Way Traffic Near Brooks Bridge

Get The Coast— A section of Brooks Street in downtown Fort Walton Beach has reopened to two-way traffic between Perry Avenue and Florida Blanca Place as part of the ongoing $171 million Brooks Bridge replacement project. The Florida Department of Transportation said the change is intended to improve traffic flow while crews continue work on two new parallel bridges that will expand the current four-lane bridge to six lanes. The overall project, which replaces the original 1966 bridge, is expected to be finished in early 2029. Drivers should still expect occasional nighttime lane closures for construction and are urged to use caution in the active work zone.

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Families Watching Grocery Expenses More Closely

NY Times— A recent report found that 61% of Americans are spending less on groceries because food and household costs still feel unaffordable despite easing inflation. Many shoppers say staples such as meat, eggs, snacks, and everyday essentials remain pricey, leading families to switch to lower-cost brands, cut nonessential purchases, and search more aggressively for discounts and sales. For many consumers, the issue is not current inflation rates but the reality that grocery prices have stayed high since the pandemic and never fully returned to previous levels.

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Man Breaks Into Store With Chainsaw, Steals $12,000 In Pokemon Cards

WPTV— A Florida man was arrested after allegedly using a chainsaw to break into a store and steal about $12,000 worth of Pokémon cards. Surveillance video showed him first trying to smash the front glass window with a rock before cutting a triangle-shaped opening with the chainsaw to gain entry. Investigators later identified the suspect through his vehicle’s license plate captured on security cameras, and the store owner said the man had visited the shop just days before the burglary. He now faces charges including burglary and grand theft.

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Gen Z Changing The Market Trends On Carbonated Beverages

Daily Mail— After years of booming popularity for sparkling waters, hard seltzers, and canned fizzy cocktails, many younger consumers — especially Gen Z — are shifting toward non-carbonated drinks such as iced teas, canned lemonades, flavored waters, and still energy beverages. Industry experts say “seltzer fatigue” is emerging after nearly a decade dominated by bubbly drinks, with growing demand for still options in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories. The trend is especially strong among Gen Z, who tend to drink less alcohol overall while focusing more on wellness, hydration, and functional beverages instead of sugary sodas or heavily carbonated products. Analysts also note that hard seltzers are beginning to lose momentum as younger consumers increasingly chase new beverage trends and show less loyalty to established brands.

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Don't Remove "Road Closed" Signs From The Road

WISN— A Wisconsin man drove his truck into freshly poured concrete after reportedly removing a “Road Closed” barrier on a highway. Video footage showed the driver taking down the warning sign before continuing onto the closed roadway, where the truck became stuck in the wet concrete. Authorities are reminding motorists not to ignore or remove road closure signs, though it remains unclear whether the driver will face any charges.

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Free Meal If You Can Eat 72 Oz. Steak

Daily Mail— Big Texan Steak Ranch is offering diners the chance to earn a refund by finishing a massive 72-ounce sirloin steak meal in under an hour. The $72 challenge comes with strict rules, including no standing up, leaving the table, or letting anyone else touch the food during the attempt. Contestants are also disqualified if they vomit at any point, although a bucket is provided just in case. While participants are not required to eat the steak’s fat, judges ultimately decide whether enough of the meal has been finished to qualify for the refund.

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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.

May 26 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I am exhausted from swiping on dating apps and it feels like the perfect partner does not exist. Should I keep searching or do something different?

Swiping Fatigue And Lonely Doubt
Sir Swipes-a-Lot

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Paper Airplane Day

National Paper Airplane Day is that sacred little pause on the calendar where grown adults fold office paper into aerodynamic lies and call it “engineering.” You take one sheet, two creases, and the last shred of your dignity, then you launch it across a room like you’re auditioning for a job at NASA’s Petty Crimes Division. The whole point isn’t distance or style—it’s the brief, thrilling illusion that your problems can be solved by throwing something and watching it glide. Stick around, because once you start measuring “hang time” with the seriousness of a tax audit, the day’s only getting weirder.

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