Lionel dives deep into the firestorm surrounding presidential comments on the brutal murder of Rob Reiner, debating the necessity of civility and the meaning of authenticity in politics. Lionel debunks persistent urban legends, confirming that both Mr. Rogers and Captain Kangaroo never served in combat, despite popular rumors. Plus, hear one of the most baffling phone calls ever recorded, featuring a listener who recounts stories involving Mr. Rogers driving "incognito," meeting wrestler Bruno Sammartino, and hunting for the identity of "the Jewish guy whose house caught on fire". All this, plus unsettling AI-generated music and insight from a seasoned detective on the reality of murder investigations.
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