Nick took an extra long weekend today, but will be back in studio tomorrow morning. Here’s what was on today’s best of show…
“Stop Socialism” Legislation:
State Senator Eric Burlison has filed legislation that is called “Stop socialism.” It is to keep government entities from competing against local businesses- like the parks board creating gyms. Former Springfield council member Justin Burnett is weighing in on the issue.
- The consequences of the Stop Socialism Act. (News-Leader)
- Missouri Senate Bill 122. (Missouri Senate)
City of Springfield/ Broadband Internet:
The Taxpayer Protection Alliance has brought to the attention of people that local municipalities are taking taxpayer money to set up their own broadband networks and Springfield was one of those with the creation of CU’s Springnet which has cost upwards of $60 million!
- Broadband Boondoggles: A Map of Failed Taxpayer-Funded Networks. (Taxpayer Protection Alliance)
- Springnet. (City Utilities)
- Springnet. (Official Site)
- Painful lessons from a municipal broadband boondoggle. (Star Tribune)
Democrats:
Do Democrats rely on the ignorance of people to vote for them?
- Democrats Need Stupid Voters. (American Thinker)
The DNC announced it would not allow Fox News to host a primary debate.
- Dems won’t let Fox News host primary debate. (The Hill)
Obamacare:
There was a part of Obamacare that aimed to cut down high readmission rates. Because of this policy, people are being turned away from the doctor when they need medical help.
- Exclusive: Inside The Trump Administration’s Debate Over Expanding Obamacare. (The Federalist)
- Seventeen Missouri hospitals penalized for patient safety incidents. (Missourinet)
- See the 2,599 hospitals that will face readmissions penalties this year. (Advisory Board)
John Wilkes Booth:
Nick interviews author E. Lawrence Abel about his book “John Wilkes Booth and the Women Who Loved Him.” We normally just know the actor for killing President Lincoln, but he was actually as famous as a George Clooney or Chris Pratt and women loved him.