Show Notes for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

Smelley, Crestview Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Trailer

WEAR TV3— A 48-year-old man was arrested Monday in Crestview after allegedly threatening family members with a knife and barricading himself inside a camper trailer on Fuller Road. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Stephen Smelley refused to come out after deputies responded to the armed disturbance and attempted to negotiate with him. Additional units were called in as negotiations continued, and after deputies obtained search and arrest warrants, Smelley eventually exited the trailer and tried to flee on foot before being apprehended.

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Democrat SoCal Mayor Resigns, Was a Chinese Agent

LA Times— Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has resigned after admitting she secretly worked on behalf of the Chinese government before taking office. Federal prosecutors say Wang helped publish pro-China propaganda articles in a Chinese-language news outlet targeting Southern California readers, including content approved by Chinese officials that denied allegations of human rights abuses in China. Authorities also allege she worked alongside her former fiancé, who was previously sentenced to prison in connection with the same investigation. Wang now faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

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Beware: Syphilis Is Running Rampant Across The US

StudyFinds— Cases of Syphilis are rapidly increasing across the United States, with researchers reporting an more than 80% surge in recent years and a sharp rise in congenital infections passed from mothers to babies. Health experts warn that while the sexually transmitted infection is commonly linked to sores or rashes, untreated cases can silently progress for years and eventually damage the brain, nerves, and cardiovascular system. In its later stages, syphilis can harm the aorta — the body’s main artery — leading to aneurysms, heart valve issues, and other life-threatening complications. Doctors stress that the disease remains easily treatable with antibiotics when detected early, but many people may not realize they are infected because symptoms can disappear for extended periods, prompting calls for more routine testing as cases reach their highest levels in decades.

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CA Hot Dog Vendors Brawl

NY Post— A late-night dispute over vending space in West Hollywood turned violent when two female hot dog vendors got into a chaotic street fight that was captured on video. Footage showed the women yelling, exchanging punches, pulling each other’s hair, and swinging metal tongs as stunned bystanders watched. Witnesses said tensions between the vendors had reportedly been growing for some time before the confrontation erupted publicly. Police later responded to the scene, while the viral video sparked widespread jokes online about the city’s fiercely competitive hot dog vendor culture.

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FL Woman Uses Counterfeit To Buy And Return PS5 At Walmart

WFTV— Florida police are searching for a woman accused of pulling off a PlayStation 5 scam at two Walmart stores in Clermont. The woman used six counterfeit $100 bills to buy a PS5 at one Walmart, then about three hours later returned the console at another Walmart location for real cash. Police said the suspect left in a black Infiniti with no visible license plate, and Walmart loss prevention later alerted authorities after discovering the fake money. Now Clermont Police are asking the public for help identifying the woman involved in the alleged scam.

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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 12 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I avoid social media and it makes me feel out of touch. Am I hurting myself by staying away, and how do I deal with the fear of missing out?

Fomo Over Silent Scrolling
Analog Ghost Account

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

National Odometer Day

<p data-id="7b76b5ae-2d4f-4fbf-8a95-cd89a86b0366" id="7b76b5ae-2d4f-4fbf-8a95-cd89a86b0366">National Odometer Day is that sacred little pause in the year where we stare at the numbers in our dashboard and pretend they’re just “miles,” not evidence. It’s a celebration of distance traveled, maintenance ignored, and the beautiful lies we tell ourselves like, “I’ll get the oil changed next week,” the same way a gambler says he’s quitting after one more hand. Some people commemorate it by chasing a satisfying rollover, others by finally admitting their car has been to more places than they have. Either way, it’s a reminder that time moves forward, rubber wears down, and your warranty left the building a long time ago.</p>

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