Show Notes for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Jury Says Live Nation and Ticketmaster Ran a Monopoly

WPTV— A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized concert ticketing, siding with 34 states and D.C. The decision could force changes to the industry—and possibly split the two companies apart.

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Florida Highway to Be Renamed for Donald Trump

WPTV— Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming State Road 80 the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.” The 120-mile route runs from Palm Beach County to Lee County, with new signs set to go up starting July 1.

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Your AI Chats Might Not Be Private in Court

NY Post— A federal ruling says conversations with AI chatbots aren’t protected like talks with a lawyer. That means messages you send to an AI could potentially be used as evidence in court.

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More Americans Are Brewing Coffee at Home

Reuters— A new survey shows 85% of coffee drinkers now make their coffee at home—the highest level in 14 years. Remote work and rising café prices are pushing people to brew their daily cup themselves.

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Millions Are Asking AI for Medical Advice

EurekAlert— About 1 in 4 Americans say they’ve used AI chatbots for health advice—and some even skipped seeing a doctor afterward. Experts warn the convenience is tempting, but AI isn’t a substitute for real medical care.

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Line-Cutting Fight at Disney Ends in Arrest

NY Post— A dispute over line-cutting at Disney World led to a battery charge after a flight attendant allegedly shoved a teen who tried to move ahead in line. The man was arrested, released on bail, and has pleaded not guilty.

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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.

April 16 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I keep ending up as the leader in group projects and even casual plans with friends. I do most of the organizing, people rely on me, and I feel burned out and unappreciated. How do I stop becoming the default leader without everything falling apart?

Drowning In Group Organizing Burnout
Accidental Crown Holder

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

<p data-id="7f8aa716-85ad-4b11-95ec-2cfec00498cc" id="7f8aa716-85ad-4b11-95ec-2cfec00498cc">National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day is that annual moment when grown adults collectively decide the dress code was the only thing keeping society from sliding into a beanbag chair. You show up in flannel like it’s a power suit, clutch coffee like a moral defense, and pretend productivity doesn’t crumble the second your waistband goes elastic. HR calls it “fun,” managers call it “culture,” and the rest of us call it a rehearsal for retirement. And if you think this is harmless, congratulations—your optimism still fits in a carry-on.</p>

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