Tony Katz and the Morning News Full Show 8-14-26

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Look at the photos from yesterday, which showed us the damage from the day before, and you realize, this is no joke. These days of rain, this has been a level of unprecedented, as described by people in Newcastle, described by people in Muncie. Just absolutely horrifying. In a lot of places, Tony Katz, 93, WIBC, good morning, Cambridge City. They're putting out curfews. You're talking about the town is underwater. You take a look at Matt Bear's traffic map. This is the first time I've ever seen this. I don't know if you've, Matt, you do this all day. Maybe you've seen this before. It actually has areas of flooding. It shows where the rain is coming in. It shows where there are issues, where the flash flood warnings are right now. Madison and Hamilton County. You've got Carol Howard, Clinton, Tipton counties. The list goes on and on. You head out more east, of course, Delaware County, which has just been getting. abused. Now, we're going to have every bit of this. We're also going to be keeping an eye on what it's going to take to engage in a rebuild of some of these places, what cities need our attention, need our help, and how we give it to them. We know that the governor, Mike Braun, has declared emergencies in these areas. The governor is stating Ryan Hedrick with the reporting. At WIBC.com, we're going to see more rain. And, of course, it's going to hit these flooded areas. There's conversations about whether or not we have power outages and how we're going to get that power back on in flooded areas. We're in it. And if you take a look at weather reports, and we'll have more with Amber Hardwick and Fox 59 at the top of the 7 o'clock hour, this doesn't end. We had rain in the overnight. We still have more rain coming to us today. We've got rain until at least nine. And as we have seen, even when we have what looks like an open stretch, that changes ever quickly. We're also going to have rain that comes in the early, early, early morning hours of Saturday. We'll see how the rest of Saturday brings us. We're not supposed to see a true break of no rain. until Tuesday. And as we saw yesterday and the day before, it can say the weather report can show there's a break and it doesn't come. We could see another two to four today. We may have already seen that in the overnight and we're not done. So Matt will have those traffic updates for you. There are a lot of areas where the roads are a little more further outside of where we normally think of as our Central Indiana. It's their Central Indiana, too. It's not forget that. Roads cracked, roads broken, roads flooded. Traffic is going to be an issue. And as Matt just described, now we've got overturned trailers. It's going to be a morning.

Take a breath, take a beat. It's just work. It will be there. It will be there. And if you are a client of one of these businesses and someone's supposed to be there at nine and because of the roads, they're late, grace is good. It is. It's not just for you. It's for the other guy. Everybody take a breath. We will work our way through it. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC. Good morning. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on RAV4, Grand Highlander, Camry, and Corolla, with the features and style you deserve. It means driving for less with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options across the lineup, delivering great MPGs. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your car will hold its value for years to come. Shoptojota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places. Many people believe buying a home requires a large down payment and years of saving, but that's not always the case. Across the country, there are programs designed to help first-time home buyers take the next step toward home ownership. Some of these programs offer down payment assistance or grant funding that may help cover part of the upfront cost of purchasing a home. Grants are especially helpful because they generally do not have to be repaid. There are also organizations that provide homebuyer education, financial counseling, and guidance to help individuals understand the home buying process before they begin. The goal is simple to help more families become informed and prepared for home ownership. If owning a home is something you've been thinking about, start by visiting tools for home ownership.com. This message is brought to you by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Paving the Way Forward Initiative.

They're saying that they need a break. They need to recharge. They're saying that the food is an issue. There's plumbing an issue. There was a story regarding someone jumping overboard who was recovered safely and whether or not they did that in order to get some relief. Well, that's a serious, serious thing to charge and to say. According to U.S. Central Command, this is nonsense. They posted that the claim is over the past 48 hours, multiple media outlets have reported several false claims related to the USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment to the Middle East. One report alleged seven sailors died in a brawl aboard the aircraft, and others have recently suggested a spike in suicidal ideations. These reports are false. That's what they say. The USS Abraham Lincoln is maintained among the highest crew reenlistment rates, 84.4% of all aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. The sailors and Marines of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group remain resilient and resolved after more than 260 days at sea. 10,000 aircraft flights and 1.5 million pounds of ordinance expended. No service member aboard the aircraft have died, and the one sailor who fell overboard August 3rd was quickly and safely recovered. The rampant misreporting on Abraham Lincoln's historic deployment is a disservice to our men and women in uniform and their loved ones. That's their response. What actually is going on? I know that we have another carrier, the USS George Washington, is heading its way to the Middle East and it could very well be relieving the Lincoln. That answer has not been given yet. That makes perfect sense. Why would you telegraph to the enemy or to anybody else what your plan is? Also, I can't tell you that the Abraham Lincoln would then turn around and set sail for Norfolk. I will say this. People like Richard Blumenthal, the Democrat from Connecticut, the senator who lied about his Vietnam service, he wants hearings, he's asking questions, how do we know this is okay or that is okay? Why can't we get answers here? This is a serious issue. I think sailors need to be well taken care of. And while I have no comment to the duration of their deployment, A deployment could be a very long time. I don't know off the top of my head what standard deployment is. This is a time of war. I cannot tell you whether it's too long, not long enough, et cetera. I can tell you if there's an issue with water or food, well, that's got to get taken care of. We have that capacity. If Richard Blumenthal is so angry, if Richard Blumenthal is so upset, is Richard Blumenthal prepared to vote for more funding? Well, no, the answer is we shouldn't be in this Forever War. We're in this, and the sailor is out there. Are you going to vote for more funding so they can have clean water, yes or no? And I don't know if they don't have clean water. I know what reports are, but you want me to trust reports from leftists on social media? Honey, that's not happening. But let's argue that there's an issue, if there is indeed an issue.

Will the Democrats vote for more funding? Because if your answer is no, no, no, we just don't put the sailors out there anymore and then everything's fine. That's not an answer. That's not a fighting force. Which is why I have no commentary to the idea of the length of a deployment. Deployments can last a while. I didn't say it was easy. It's why we say thank you to them. I don't mind if we pay them more. Will Senator Richard Blumenthal, who lied about his Vietnam service, never served like these guys? Will he vote to pay them more? Will you vote for freshwater? Will you vote to pay them more? Yes or no? Simple questions. As for what's happening, I have got rumor and I've got innuendo, and you certainly have heard that people are telling these stories, which is wrong in and of itself. I don't mind if these guys get relieved. I only mind that we aren't doing enough to end the regime so we can end all of this. And they have decided in the administration, the answer is economic pressure. Okay. I can't wait to see what Scott Bessent has in mind. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Right now, your local Toyota dealer has great deals available on some of the most reliable trucks on the market, like the off-road ready Tacoma, rugged full-sized tundra, and legendary forerunner, each with the space, tech, and features to handle it all, from the work site to the trails. It means driving for less, with efficient hybrid options available, extending your overall driving range and delivering great MPGs, meaning bigger savings at the pump without sacrificing power. And it means trading for more. The Tacoma and Tundra are ranked number one and number two in resale value over all vehicles, according to Kelly Boo Book, which can mean thousands more than average right back in your pocket when it's time to trade in. That's Toyota affordability. Buy smart, drive for less, and trade for more. Shop Toyota.com or your local dealer for deals and details. Vehicles projected resale value is specific to the 2026 model year. For more information, visit Kelly Blue Books KB.com. Toyota brand average resale value is 53% versus the average vehicle at 45%. Toyota, let's go places. For many people, renting is a convenient option. It offers flexibility and may require less responsibility for maintenance. But owning a home can offer a different set of long-term benefits. Instead of paying rent to a landlord each month, homeowners are investing in a property that can potentially increase in value over time. That means your home may become an asset as you continue to live in it. Home ownership can also provide more control over your living space, from decorating to renovations that really fit your lifestyle. something that many people don't realize. There are education programs and financial assistance options available for first-time home buyers. Some of these programs even offer grant funding that may help cover part of the upfront cost, and grants typically don't have to be repaid. That's why learning about home ownership options can be an important step toward making the best decision for you and your family. To learn more, visit Tools for Homeownership.com.

Matt Bear will have more updates on the situation in just a few minutes. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC. Good morning. Good to be with you. We've got some overturned. We've got a overturned trailer. We have got the flooding. We have got the ponding going on. And you have an Indianapolis hospital ordered to pay a fine after transporting the homeless to Fort Wayne. By the way, Fox 59 wrote this as transporting two unhoused patients to Fort Wayne. It's the homeless. Fox 59, hey, glad you're our news gathering partner, but come on now. They were busing people to Fort Wayne. And Fort Wayne's like, what in the bloody heck is this? And they went to work. Like, you can't do this to us. And Fort Wayne was right. Fort Wayne was right. We have a homelessness issue. We have a series of issues. We have correctable issues. We have issues in places where we can be helpful. But not with an administration who wants to look the other way and doesn't want to engage all sorts of ideas to fix it. It doesn't start with the baseline. The homelessness is unacceptable. I've got traffic updates in just a couple of minutes. It's already a busy morning, slow and safe out there. For sure. Tony Katz 93 WIBC. Good morning. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Right now, your local Toyota dealer has great deals available on some of the most reliable trucks on the market, like the off-road ready Tacoma, rugged full-sized tundra, and legendary forerunner, each with the space, tech, and features to handle it all. from the work site to the trails. It means driving for less, with efficient hybrid options available, extending your overall driving range and delivering great MPGs, meaning bigger savings at the pump without sacrificing power. And it means trading for more. The Tacoma and Tundra are ranked number one and number two in resale value over all vehicles, according to Kelly Boo Book, which can mean thousands more than average right back in your pocket when it's time to trade in. That's Toyota affordability. Buy smart, drive for less, and trade for more. Shop Toyota.com or your local dealer for deals and details. Vehicles projected resale value is specific to the 2026 model year. For more information, visit Kelly BlueBookskb.com. Toyota brand average resale value is 53% versus the average vehicle at 45%. Toyota, let's go places. Have you ever thought about the difference between paying rent and owning a home? When you rent, your monthly payment helps cover the cost of living there. But it usually doesn't build anything for your future. Home ownership is different. Each payment you make on a home may help build equity, which is the value you own in the property over time. As that equity grows, it can become a financial asset that may support your long-term goals. Owning a home can also provide stability. You have a place that's yours where you can build memories, establish routes, and truly make the space your own. And the good news is that many people are surprised to learn there are programs designed to help first-time home buyers get started, including grants and assistance programs that may help with down payments or closing costs. Learning about your options is the first step toward making an informed decision about your future. Visit Tools for Homeownership.com.

The former vice president, Mike Pence, is scheduled to be with us on Monday. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC. Good morning. He has been very, very supportive of President Trump and his prosecuting of this war against the Iranian regime. Don't know if he's a fan of the tactics. How does that even work? Is there any still connection there between him and President Trump? And he's also written a book and he's trying to make the case regarding conservatism. versus some of the things that we are seeing in the world today. We will get with the former vice president on Monday at 815. Be tuned in. In the meantime, Minnesota doesn't have an interest in whether or not citizens only vote. This is a story about whether or not we're all willing to accept that there are those. in America who have no interest in the vote being for citizens and citizens alone. James O'Keefe, it's surreal. James O'Keefe was Project Veritas. James O'Keefe then had a falling out with Project Veritas, and he went to create something called O'Keefe Media Group. James does the undercover videos. James was the guy who took down acorn back in the day working for Andrew Breitpard. When he controlled Project Veritas, I donated to James O'Keefe. I don't necessarily agree with everything he has done, but the showing of the insanity, I have always thought is important and I do not lie to you guys. I share with you when something happens. In Minnesota, You can vouch for unregistered voters. This is a thing. You can vouch for voters say, oh, no, no, they're here legally. It's okay if they vote. And you can do this for up to eight people. This is a thing. This is a known thing. allows a registered voter, a residential facility staff member to confirm another person's address on Election Day serving as proof of residence when standard documentation is unavailable. They don't have a license. They don't have an ID. Oh, yeah, they're cool. I want someone to do that for me when I'm trying to buy Sudafed or a gun. I'm sorry. The vote, it can be more dangerous in the wrong hands than Sudafed Oregon. Come at me, bro. I'm happy to debate this anywhere. So O'Keefe, oh my gosh, O'Keefe dresses up as if he is a Muslim in some traditional gear, garb, we would call it.

And he then brings with him the eight people that he's going to vouch for. Some of them in full hijabs in Nikobs. I'm sorry, Burkas. They are covered head to toe. covered head to toe, face coverings, everything else, and walks in utilizing an accent that is no way possible that anybody thought was real. And these poll workers, all of them white, all of them clearly liberals, saying, oh, yeah, that's fine. Oh, no, that's fine. That's good. No problem whatsoever. You, sure. You vouch for them. And look, you're registered, even though, how was he even registered? How was he even registered? Is, is a great question. And. walks into polling places. I vouching for them. Oh, great. Is that okay? Yes. How does that work? Well, if you're all in the same precinct and you are already registered, which looks like you are, then you can vouch for them as ID for them. Oh, good. She says to me, I say they do not need ID. She says you are the ID. He is the ID. I am the ID. And no ID needed. I just vouch for them. You're the ID. I am the ID. The end. Of course elections get stolen. Of course there's fraud. Forget everybody else who says no. They're liars. Call them liars. Laugh in their face. Get tough about this. This is an impossible idea. This is insane. Un-American zealotry. And these people need to be thrown out of the polling place. Just close it down right now. Tim Walz allows this. Tim Walz is un-American and is trying to do damage to the country. Charge the son of a, you know what, for treason. Enough. Stop playing around with these people. The DOJ needs to walk in and shut down the polling places. Now, I could solve all of this nonsense. Certainly, voter ID, save act. Secondly, no more early voting, no more of any of this stuff. One day voting on election days or on primary days. One day, no early voting open for 24 hours done. I can solve this. You could too, by the way. It's not like it's just me. But anybody who says this isn't happening, anybody who says this isn't an issue is a liar. They're just a fool. And they should be called a fool. They should be treated with disdain. Stop being nice to these people. Get rough and tumble with these people.

If this was happening anywhere in the state of Indiana, I would expect Governor Braun to send in the state police or the national guard to shut these people down because what's happening here is a threat to the nation. The end. These people are a threat to civilization. They are a threat to the republic. Trump's not a threat to democracy. This is a threat to democracy. And the people who don't understand it probably are guest hosts for Jimmy Kimmel. Absolute schmucks. Oh God, Anthony Anderson, I really want to like you. But you make it difficult, kid. And the liberal white women who are okay with this? Oh my gosh. This is bigotry. What you're saying about Muslims, first things first. No one should raise an Islamic flag in the United States of America at all. It should be immediately taken down. Secondly, we should ask a question about the size, scope, and shape of mosques attempted to be built in the United States. And third, most importantly, none of this has to do with that. It has to do with the fact that we have a system for voting that is quite literally created by a child. But I already mentioned that you're liberal white women, so you know, we figured. Got to put it into it, and we've got to do it now. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on RAV-4, Grand Highlander, Camry, and Corolla, with the features and style you deserve. It means driving for less, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options across the lineup, delivering great MPGs. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your car will hold its value for years to come. Shop Toyota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places. For many people, renting is a convenient option. It offers flexibility and may require less responsibility for maintenance. But owning a home can offer a different set of long-term benefits. Instead of paying rent to a landlord each month, homeowners are investing in a property that can potentially increase in value over time. That means your home may become an asset as you continue to live in it. Home ownership can also provide more control over your living space, from decorating to renovations that really fit your lifestyle. something that many people don't realize. There are education programs and financial assistance options available for first-time home buyers. Some of these programs even offer grant funding that may help cover part of the upfront cost, and grants typically don't have to be repaid. That's why learning about home ownership options can be an important step toward making the best decision for you and your family. To learn more, visit Tools for Homeownership.com.

The mayor of Noblesville, Chris Jensen, joins us right now. You're dealing with a White River that is expected to crest this afternoon into the evening, sir. You have been dealing with these flooding issues. Can you give us an update on what it is that's being experienced in Noblesville surrounding areas and how your town is dealing with it? Yeah, good morning, Tony. Obviously, this is really unprecedented times. Our hearts go out, especially those in east central Indiana that are dealing with major flooding. In Noblesville, you know, we are head down focused on major arteries in the city, State Road 19, near downtown. That would be kind of the intersection of State Road 19 in Logan Street. There's a boat ramp there that is currently flooding, so that would be closing State Road 19. State Road 37, another major artery through Hamilton County and really through the state. On the northern end, up around 216th Street, is currently closed. Noble's Schools will be staying home today, not only for safety purposes, but a lot of those bus drivers live in rural areas in the northern part of the county. So getting them to their bus routes became nearly impossible. I know some other school districts are making that call as well. But obviously, we want folks to stay safe. Do not drive through standing water. Continue to monitor your news and other sources as we just try to keep people safe today during just. an incredibly unprecedented time here across our state. Sorry about that. As we take a look at the map, talking to the mayor of Noblesville, Chris Jensen. We've got 32 at Field Drive. We've got 19 in both directions where this flooding is. As a matter, of course, we see flooding. We see ponding very often in Indianapolis. And of course, you have to contend with the White River. But for your time as mayor, This flooding happens. We've seen this before. Is there anything different about what we've seen over the last few days? Sure. I mean, we're fortunate to have the beautiful white river over that close to our downtown, but that does provide. Seems to have lost the mayor of Noblesville there, Chris Jensen. At least I. I didn't get to hear him. So you'll forgive me there. There we go. Back to it. I'm here. I can hear you. I can hear you, Tony. Obviously, to your question, you know, this is, we have seen flooding before. This is unprecedented. You know, we have some areas that in floodplains, the Federal Hill Commons building, for example, a parking garage in downtown will be activating the Bill Gates there that kind of prevent it from flooding long term. So, yeah, this is like nothing we have seen before. And I think that our citizens really need to. take this very seriously and be cautious as they make their travels in and around Hamilton County across the state today. Now, when we talk about the White River, sir, the White River cuts right through Noblesville. And, of course, you're right next to downtown and the square, the other side of a little further away. Riverview Health, a serious artery there, serious connection point. We see a cresting coming this early evening. What is Noblesville doing in preparation for that?

Yeah, obviously, that low-lying area near our downtown is the main focus for us right now. We are kind of activating our emergency operation system to make sure that those near Riverview Hospital, those that live in the Federal Hall Commons area and downtown. are protected. We have strong plans in place. We have officers on the scene all over the city today to make sure that folks know what arteries are open, what arteries are closed, what detour routes are available to them. But most importantly, if you can stay in, that is the best way to handle today. Our schools will be closed today to keep kids safe and our bus drivers safe as well. We have a strong plan for this. Quite frankly, these are plans that we lay out early and often and we practice for them very rarely. do we have to activate them. So today is a rare day, but public safety remains, you know, priority number one for all of us. As an idea of plans, sir, is this sandbags, is this levels of blockades? Can you give us an idea of what those plans are when implemented? Yeah, it's all the above, right? So we'll have blockades that will keep that will help identify streets and major arteries that are closed. We'll have standbagging that will go on in and around major assets in the downtown area that will keep those protected. We have a system, you know, for example, Federal Hill Commons is a multi-use building in downtown that has a parking garage. It's actually built in the floodplain and allowable to be flooded, but there are Bill Gates that will go up to help kind of protect some of those assets in downtown. So you'll see all of the above that you listed. You'll see a lot of things that actually there will be a lot of things you don't see going on to make sure that we keep the public safe today. But this will be something that folks probably have not seen in Central Indiana, certainly not in Noblesville in decades. But again, priority number one is public safety. Before I let you go, sir, I know you've got a busy morning and day ahead of you. You have Governor Mike Braun, who has declared emergencies in areas. Has Noblesville gotten one of these declarations? And have you been in touch with the governor's office? So having been in touch with the governor's office, I know he's been traveling the state based on his movements the last couple of days into the hardest hit areas. He did put it at an emergency declaration that really kind of encompasses the entire state, which I imagine will allow us to sort of federal reimbursement dollars of some of those emergencies. We'll be in contact with them throughout the day. They've been great. Our friends at the State Police Department, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, have all been in touch and are certainly boots on the ground. This is where government does good work and jumps. and to put plans in place to keep people safe. That is the mayor of Noblesville, Chris Jensen. Sir, I appreciate you taking the time to be with us. I appreciate you hopping on so early. Go to work. Keep the vest dry if you can, sir.

The best will be dry, and a mayor's job never ends, buddy. Call any time. Yes, sir. Appreciate that. So we're following a lot of these issues and these floodings. There are going to be some people that we want to speak to out in Cambridge City, Newcastle and other areas. But right now, they're so deep in it that engaging with them is this is not the time for it. But Noblesville. could be getting ready for some rough stuff. We have seen this before. When the river crest, that's when it meets it's high. These things get rough. Quick, you're talking about a lot of water and moving water. This is not just standing and making a slow trickle. This will come at once, and one needs to be prepared for it. We'll be staying in touch with the mayor, of course, and other mayors and other county officials in the surrounding areas as well. Look forward to speaking with the governor about the latest and what's going on and our response to this flooding. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on RAV-4, Grand Highlander, Camry, and Corolla, with the features and style you deserve. It means driving for less, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options across the lineup, delivering great MPGs. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your car will hold its value for years to come. Shop Toyota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places. Have you ever thought about the difference between paying rent and owning a home? When you rent, your monthly payment helps cover the cost of living there. But it usually doesn't build anything for your future. Home ownership is different. Each payment you make on a home may help build equity, which is the value you own in the property over time. As that equity grows, it can become a financial asset that may support your long-term goals. Owning a home can also provide stability. You have a place that's yours where you can build memories, establish routes, and truly make the space your own. And the good news is that many people are surprised to learn there are programs designed to help first-time home buyers get started, including grants and assistance programs that may help with down payments or closing costs. Learning about your options is the first step toward making an informed decision about your future. Visit Toolsforhomeownership.com.

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So then when you go into this war and you send these wobbly signals about whether it's working or not working, imagine being the Secretary of Navy trying to figure out, okay, when do I have to rotate deployments? Imagine being the commander of that ship. One day it seems like it's done. The next day it seems like we'll be there forever. Then the obvious outgrowth of that is what you talked about at the top of the show. My dad loves the saying, prior planning prevents piss poor products. Same thing with performance. And you're seeing it because there isn't a plan. no direction to give these. And he likes Pete Hegseth. Yes, there's a lot of people around him who don't like the defense secretary. He likes him because he does not push back because he defends everything that the president does. Show me throughout the Biden administration who pushed back. One could argue that Pete Hegseth has done a poor job. You can go about making that argument feel free. Knock yourself out. I can disagree with you. We can find places of agreement, all these things on any official in any administration. But the problem is Pete Hegseth doesn't push back is amongst the most ignorant and pathetic positions out there. Show me where anybody in the Biden administration pushed back knowing that Joe Biden wasn't even competent. Bad arguments are bad arguments. Bad faith is bad faith. And that's MS Now and the formerly intellectual morning show of Joe Scarborough, being and working in bad faith. What is Toyota affordability? It all starts with buying smart. And your Toyota dealer has great deals available to qualified customers on reliable cars and SUVs, including the redesigned RAV4, spacious Grand Highlander, sporty Camrys and Corolla's. It means driving for less. with efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid options available throughout the lineup, extending your overall driving range and delivering great MPGs, saving you money at the pump. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles. And as the best resale value brand, according to Kelly Blue Book, your Toyota can be worth thousands more than average when it's time to trade in. That's Toyota affordability. Buy smart, drive for less, and trade for more. Shop Toyota.com or your local dealer for deals and details. Vehicles projected resale value is specific to the 2026 model year. For more information, visit Kelly BlueBookskb.com. Toyota brand average resale value is 53% versus the average vehicle at 45%. Toyota, let's go places. For many people, renting is a convenient option. It offers flexibility and may require less responsibility for maintenance. But owning a home can offer a different set of long-term benefits. Instead of paying rent to a landlord each month, homeowners are investing in a property that can potentially increase in value over time. That means your home may become an asset as you continue to live in it. Home ownership can also provide more control over your living space, from decorating to renovations that really fit your lifestyle. something that many people don't realize. There are education programs and financial assistance options available for first-time home buyers. Some of these programs even offer grant funding that may help cover part of the upfront cost, and grants typically don't have to be repaid. That's why learning about home ownership options can be an important step toward making the best decision for you and your family. To learn more, visit Tools for Homeownership.com.

Today on the marketplace, the most I can say for these sneakers is that, well, they're, uh, they're sneakers. Tony Katz 93 WIBC. Good morning. Great to be with you during downtime, clearing my head, getting ready for what is next on the program. I find myself on Facebook Marketplace. Cool stuff, odd stuff, weird stuff, strange stuff is all there. On the Marketplace, the Marketplace, a segment. Brought to you by Indianaunclaimed.gov. It's your cash. Go get it. Indianaunclaimed.gov, you've got a, you've got the Attorney General with your money because places don't know where to bring your money to, like it's a last paycheck or dividend and refund, whatever it is. ends up with the attorney general and the attorney general is trying to get it to you that's why we have indiana unclaimed dot gov text my name tony to 46220 to get started some people in the chat room saying do you just say sneakers i didn't realize that that was a geographical or cultural thing i call them sneakers some people call them tennis shoes some people just call them shoes i i'm right matt bear sneakers no i said sneakers before but not in a while right no what it would you usually say shoes Shoes? Yeah, shoes. How about just footwear? Footwear is fine, man. These are Adidas. Men's Kerwin Frost shoes. Now, I don't know Kerwin Frost, a DJ and a comedian and okay. All right, big in the streetwear. You do you. No problem, no issue. He has got some kind of thing going with Adidas. And he's got some shoes. And these shoes, the toe looks like teeth. And then the bottom lace has got a nose on it. And then near the tongue of the shoe, right? The top there where you put your foot in, it's got eyes. So your feet have a face. Oh. Oh, that doesn't make any sense to me. Oh, gosh, doesn't make sense to anybody except one Kerwin Frost. Okay, it looks like, and I can find this at Tony Katz, right? Yeah, I have a poster. Okay. All right, well, hey, hey, hey, no, I don't think I'd wear these anything formal or outside or for running, maybe. They would be a conversation starter, though. That's the fun thing. They have doe eyes, like a little deer eyes. Like it's a deer, a seductive deer with the little pointy eyes. You think it's a seductive deer? Yeah, you know, like kind of winks at you. Maybe some nozzles. uh nozzles that you could hook up to a hose so when you're walking through the lawn you can water the lawn um i don't know what i would do with these i guess i'm really out of touch and out of style they're definitely they're definitely awkward um i don't know if i would say this is style however not knowing curwin frost and i hope i'm pronouncing his name properly um with the nose these could be digital underground sneakers oh right when it was big It's a big luck pickle. Like that. Yeah. That's what it looks like. Like you wear these, you do the Humpty Dance, and everything's going to be all right. Have you ever, Matt, just a serious question. It's been a busy day. Have you ever done the Humpty Hump? Do the Humpty Hump? No, I've never done it once in my life. No. I don't move well like that. Oh, I don't have the rhythm, Tony. I don't have the rhythm. Very embarrassing to me. No, it's, but I know something I can't do, right? Huh. You know.

You know the song, though, right? You do the hump to hump. Right. Isn't that it? Yeah. You don't even know. No, I don't really remember the song, to be honest. But I'm sure all my friends did because they were cool, you know. That's, that's a, should I, should I do it? Yeah. Should I bring it up for everybody? Yeah, bring it up. Is the day the kind of day where we need to, uh, We could use a little bit of Humpty? Let them have it. Right? I don't even know if I'm allowed to play this on air. Uh-oh. Right? That's a problem. That's a problem. You know what? I'll go with the official video. I think I'll be all right. I got it, Tony. Ah, good. I hope this is the clean version. I hope it's a clean version, too. You don't know this song? I do know. I remember. Oh, now you remember. Yeah. Now you remember. Yeah. Now you remember. I heard that this was going to be the song of the first dance at your wedding before the wedding got called off. Yeah, it was. It was going to be there in a middle somewhere, actually. No, it's going to be the song that all the brides and groomsmen come out to, and they have that playing chord dance that nobody wants to see. My mother actually wanted this for the mother-son dance when I got married. I said, Mom, everybody knows that you only danced the baby got back, and she said, that's true, son. That's true. And that wasn't the dance. That's the one you did. uh diane dun brought it diane done brought it all right it's so good hope everybody's having a great time going to school this morning if of course uh you you've got school we'll take uh by the way are you not in for these shoes i forgot to mention they're only two hundred fifty dollars no thank you so that's a no That's a no for you. That's a no for me. Yeah. I got so excited about the Humpty Dance. I forgot the price. Yeah, I'm a no on these shoes as well. They're size 13. If you want them, maybe they're collectibles. Go to it. They're there on the marketplace. We bring you everything. A quick break. And then Matt Bear will have traffic. Tony Katz, 93. WIBC. Good morning. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on Tacoma, Tundra, and Forerunner with the space and features for any adventure. It means driving for less, with available hybrid options, delivering great MPGs without sacrificing power. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your truck will hold its value for years to come. Shoptojota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places. Many people believe buying a home requires a large down payment and years of saving, but that's not always the case. Across the country, there are programs designed to help first-time home buyers take the next step toward home ownership. Some of these programs offer down payment assistance or grant funding that may help cover part of the upfront cost of purchasing a home. Grants are especially helpful because they generally do not have to be repaid. There are also organizations that provide homebuyer education, financial counseling,

and guidance to help individuals understand the home buying process before they begin. The goal is simple to help more families become informed and prepared for home ownership. If owning a home is something you've been thinking about, start by visiting tools for home ownership.com. This message is brought to you by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Paving the Way Forward Initiative. Flock Safety announced several platform changes, including mandatory audit tools and shorter data retention windows to address privacy concerns and documented law enforcement abuses of its nationwide license plate recognition network. I don't care. Get rid of the cameras. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC, good morning. IMPD. Stating clearly, we have got the story at WIBC.com, an IMPD officer suspended without pay utilizing the flock license plate readers for personal reasons. According to the chief, Tanya Terry, the officer accessed the system hundreds of times without a legitimate law enforcement purpose. Terry recommends the officer be fired. No criminal charges have been filed. Let's say this again. The flock cameras will bring abuse because power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. And they are utilized to monitor and surveil the citizen. It is not about safety. It is not about security. It is about surveillance. So I'm happy to hear that the chief wants to have this guy fired. I think the chief should have the cameras ripped out of the ground. The chief, if she poses this, is wrong. I'm willing to say this directly to her without an ounce of hesitation. One abuse is too many. Don't want to hear the Mayaculpas. Get rid of the damn cameras. Carmel, that goes for you too. And this so we understand it. Mayor Fincombe is a campaign issue. People want safety and people want security. And when you, Mayor Fincom, discuss the fact that Joe Hogsett, in my view, is horrible at his job. And Ryan Mears, the prosecutor, does not care at all. He is an ideological freak as opposed to a man serious about law enforcement. Just take a look at who gets prosecuted and who doesn't. Take a look. I believe that that's the tail of the tape. I'm wrong. Show me the tape. Show me where I'm wrong. I'm all ears. But when I have multiple counties, multiple cities in those counties saying that the crime from Marion County gets into their county and that's the issue, I think I'm proven right. This is not a conversation of flock cameras. This is a conversation about whether or not you're actually going to do the work to keep people saved and you are not so ideologically rigid or blind that you avoid doing the work. The flock camera is abuse. I don't give a damn about the company. I don't care about who works there. Go find another job. Life sucks in the NBA. One day they're going to close the doors on WIBC and no one is going to shed a tear for me having to find another job, which I'll be curious to see what that is. You know, what can I do to get you into a new Honda pilot today? I don't know.

I don't know. I mean, people think like, oh, you'd have to go sell cars. No, no, no, I could do something really debasing. Like being a lawyer. Ugh. Oh, gosh, I really hope IBC hangs on. By the way, it's fine. A lot of people, very weird. very, very, very weird and think they know things. Good Lord. No one would shed a tear if this station shut it. I'm not going to shed a tear if everybody in flock has to get a new job. Surveillance is wrong and the IMPD is wrong. So you could be tough about this officer. What about the next officer? What about the next officer? It's going to happen because the temptation is there. And there is no way to stop it. Get rid of the damn cameras. One abuse is too much. It's a simple, easy to understand argument. And it is not one that has any level of response other than, yeah, the cameras are a problem. They are. It's weird that I'm on the same side as the ACLU, because very rarely does the ACLU actually care about civil liberties. They care about ideological purity. Chief Terry, according to the article from Ryan Hedrick at WIBBC.com, she supports more safeguards, but does not believe the camera should be removed, saying the flock has helped IMPD solve violent crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and find missing or endangered children. Flock was helpful in identifying the suspects in a $2 million jewelry store robbery. No. No. Citizens being surveilled. No, I'm clear. Some people out there are more than willing to give up their souls for the guise of safety. Nope. Absolutely not. Terrible, miserable ignorance idea. I leave it there. Debate this with the chief or anybody else at any time. Of course, we have been focused on the flooding. The more storms that are coming through. It has been raining the vast majority of the morning since we started. It continues to rain right now. The flood watch is happening through Saturday. You've got that all day today. We've got the rain in Indianapolis until about 11 a.m. and then hopefully we'll have a drying out going on. And, you know, we've got we got a bunch of things happening, right? We still have the Indiana State Fair, but it's dry. Get out there. Be supportive. Right. Hammer Nigel are out there. This afternoon, they're out there twice during the state fair. So go say hello to them. Tomorrow, Egg Fest, Dan Sullivan Hardware and Garden. Oh, yes, I will be there because it is Egg Fest. It is tremendous. And hopefully, no rain on the eggs.

Egg Fest is a Dan Sullivan Hardware and Garden there in Keystone. Spectacular. Spectacular food event. Oh, bring the family. Terrific and wonderful. But right now, it's just rough. We will get into more of the conversations on the rain, the flooding, how we are dealing with it, of course, war with Iran and new economic sanctions. But here, close to home, we've got a race for Secretary of State. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC. Good morning. There was the big race in the Republican side. Would they be able to take on Diego Morales? That happened quickly, Max Inley. is the nominee for the Republicans. The Democrats brought in bow by, a little bit of consternation from Democratic faithful that this was something pressed upon them as opposed to something that was ground up. Then you have Greg Ballard coming into this race as an independent creating something called the Lincoln Party. But we've got the Libertarian Party that makes the ballot. Lori Schillings is her name. She is the candidate for Secretary of State. And she's been in this race from the beginning, maybe the only person we knew who was definitely going to be on the ballot. Lori for Liberty, L-A-U-R-I, Lori4liberty.com. And I appreciate you taking the time to be with us. Let's start with the basics. What is the role, as you see it, of the Secretary of State? Well thank you so much for having me. The primary role of the Secretary of State, of course, is a chief elections officer. They're going to be administering the elections in Indiana. They're going to be handling business licensing. So if you've got a business in Indiana, the Secretary of State's office is here to help you. They do handle security fraud. So they'll be looking through that, and they will also be handling car licensing. Beyond that, it's a record keeping for the state. It is handling the notaries. and just a clear administrative role. So when you decided to run for this position, was it an issue of Diego Morales, the current Secretary of State isn't doing it right? Or was there something else that you thought should be added to the mix where the libertarian point of view could create opportunity that's better for all Hoosiers? I think that it is both of those things. You can have somebody who wants to do the job well for the state of Indiana and not have a partisan kind of pitch in that and still think the current incumbent is not doing a good job.

Talking to Lori Schillings, she is the libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, L-A-U-R-I, Lori for Liberty is the website. Lori, L-A-U-R-I, Lori for Liberty. It's Lori-L-A-U-R-I, I get that wrong all the time. And I apologize there. One of the things that your website discusses is that Indiana's Secretary of State should serve the people, not political parties. Is that the issue you see with the other three who are running against you? I think that they are all on board to carry water for their party or for leadership in Washington, D.C. You know, they've always got an agenda when it comes to their partisanship in some way. I'm not coming in with that. My political party says, do a good job, Lori. They really have no ulterior motives for me. I don't have giant donors telling me that they'd like to have favors in return. I can name pretty much every one of my donors in person. So it's really a grassroots effort here. First, it's a heck of an accusation to make. As you run for this office and you're traveling the state, talk to me about how you connect with those voters who may be a part of those parties or may see themselves as an independent as opposed to siding with a libertarian. Well, every year, about 36% of the voters don't vote. And that's who actually wins our elections. And we're trying to activate those voters, people who feel like they've been left behind by the two-party system. And they don't feel like those parties really represent their values anymore. So they have been really responsive to the message of, hey, I am a Hoosier. I've been born and raised here. My family's been here for 10 generations. I'm here to do the work of the community and not for anybody else. I'm here to work for the people of Indiana and no one else. And they're really responsive to that message. They want somebody who represents the working class who understands their daily struggle. And I can tell you I am definitely that girl. Talking to Lori Schillings, she is candidate for the Libertarians for Secretary of State, L-A-U-R-I, L-A-U-R-I, LurI, L-E-Ferity.com. What's your story? What is the background of Lori Schillings that makes her the qualified candidate the right person to be the Secretary of State? Well, I've got decades of experience in community leadership roles. I've got a degree in community and nonprofit leadership from the University of Indianapolis, and it gives me a real servant leadership attitude. I think this office could really use a little bit of that so that they can fully come through and serve the people of Indiana in a way that they deserve in this role. It really has nothing to do with political affiliation. It's about doing the work and making sure it's done correctly. When you see what this race has kind of become, certainly you saw the issues in the back and forth regarding Diego Morales. Certainly you've seen Bo Bai and questions of whether or not it's all about the last name get into the race. You saw a third.

party uh get create i'm sorry a fourth party is the way we should say it uh get right it's the way we should say it get created did you think to yourself this becomes tougher or do you see that this becomes a clearer path for you I think it makes it a little more complex, but also it streamlines my ability to contrast against people who maybe are doing this because of their party affiliation. They've got a split Republican base right now. They brought in a new candidate in order to ensure that they could find somebody who might be electable because they knew Diego wasn't going to cut the mustard on this one. And then both coming in on his family name, a lot of people in Indiana recognize it, but then some people are not as happy with that family legacy either. And then our independent slash Lincoln Party gentleman coming in, you know, he kind of left the Republican Party in order to just come back and run because someone asking to. So we don't really know what his... processes, he's really undefined. I think it's a real clear-cut thing to say, hey, I've been in this race for 18 months. I declared in March of 2025, have been campaigning ever since, and I'm dedicated to the role. And I really want to make sure that Hoosers have somebody that they can rely on, and that's why I'm running. Her name is Lori Schillings, L-A-U-R-I, Lori for Liberty.com. Lori Schillings, Libertarian, Secretary of State Candidate. I appreciate you a lot because we had had a scheduling snafu and we made it for today. And because of the flooding today, we've been covering some of that breaking news. I really do appreciate it. We're absolutely going to have you back. I can't thank you enough for you're being flexible and your time today. Lori Schillings, Loriforliberty.com. I appreciate you. I look forward to having you back soon. And I bring in the governor of Indiana. Mike Braun, the emergency declaration because of these floods. This rain has not stopped. We spoke. with Mayor Chris Jensen earlier this morning, getting ready for the cresting of the White River, which will take place sometime in the early evening. Governor, thanks for jumping on with us really quick as you've been traveling. I know you are out and about over the last couple days, Cambridge City and Newcastle, places like that. Walk me through first what you have seen with your own eyes. Well, went up first to the region because they had record straight line wins, recorded 99 miles and I are hitting Gary. And there was debris everywhere. I started seeing it in Hobart. And as I worked my way up to the Hammond Fire Station, it was at that point, the tag adjutant general, Larry Munich, I said, get your crew in motion because they're going to need help. Still 200,000 homes without electricity, and they've been working nonstop, bringing in help from around the region there. And then it moved its way, and we could see it. We just never anticipated. None of the forecast showed that we were going to get that amount of rain down in the south-central, southeast part of the state. So I was in Cambridge City yesterday, and believe it or not, most of that water had receded.

but man reports of one to four inches again yesterday evening. So all of our state assets have been mobilized, the Department of Homeland Security, obviously state police, DNR. We got a black hawk helicopter on call for search or rescue. So. Even the I-70, 125 feet was taken out. That's hard to imagine. That's been already replaced and repaired permanently over the last two days. So things are moving quickly. But the enormity of this, Tony... It's something we haven't seen in a good while in Indiana. Thus, the declaration of a statewide emergency opens up things like the 211 service activated, opens up state disaster relief for uninsured and underinsured, but proud of the way our local first responders were on the scene. That's who everybody needs to get with first to your local authorities. All the state assets are backing them up and already there in the places that have been hit. Talking to the governor of Indiana, Mike Braun, and absolutely to bring up properly what has happened in the northern regions and still is going to be happening today. And that is just it. We're going to be seeing more today. I talk about some of the things that have taken place in Muncie where there were reports of evacuations and flooding. We've seen roads that have gone out. You talk about the declaration, talk about how this brings relief. But that involves resources. now, how stretched are our resources in Indiana? So our resources generally are the best shape they've ever been in financially. When it comes to all the entities here that come into play when you have something that hits this hard and comprehensively, we could see it coming. It just wasn't expected to the extent. So we are ready, on guard, ready to go. And the utility will be doing most of the work there. and they're getting help. That's where the National Guard will be able to debris removal and power restoration are the two issues up in the Northwest. And we had still, we had 2,000 customers, homes, businesses in the Cambridge City area, a thousand of whom had gotten their electricity restored.

The other 1,000, probably yesterday and today, there are some businesses in homes, though, that are not, you know, habitable. So that's going to be a longer-term framework. And then when it comes to what do you do? If you've got insurance, you get with your insurance company immediately. The feds will get involved if there's enough uninsured. are underinsured, and we're working on that to get them the proper information, and that generally takes four to six days so they know what to do there. Before I let you go, sir, I know you've got a busy day ahead of you. When you take a look as we discuss resources and saying that we're in the best shape we've ever been, is that saying that of the near $4 billion surplus reserves that Indiana has, we could see a portion of that going to the reconstruction of the rebuilding of roads that were washed away or bridges that were destroyed? Using that as an example. Yep. I mean, in that case, just like how do you pay for the gas tax reprieve? You know, that's $140 million a month. And we did have $2 billion in extra reserves. That's been accumulating from early January of 25, even with a faulty forecast. That got revised in December. That puts us in a great shape to get through when you need those rainy day funds. And we intend to and have been replenishing all of that to the locals and the state. And we're in good shape with normal rainy day funds and reserves. So we're a blessed state in that regard. And in times like these, you need it. Do you foresee dipping into the reserves to help in the recovery of the destruction that we've seen in cities across the state? If that's going to be assessed over time, I know that fixing 125 feet of interstate in doing that quickly, and that's not inexpensive. There are a lot of U.S. and state highways that end the amount of stuff that's going to be under county jurisdiction. We'll look at all that. It's too early to tell, Tony. This is going to be one that would stretch maybe your normal reserves, but... with the extra $2 billion, that all goes into reserves, rainy day, different things you want to do. It's too early to tell whether that'll be the case. If it is, we'll be in good shape. Mayor, sorry, didn't mean to demote you there, or maybe it's a promotion in this case. Who knows? Governor Mike Braun, Governor of Indiana, I appreciate it taking the time. We'll catch up with you soon, and I'm sure the newsroom will be watching what it is you say and doing reporting on that to everybody at WIBC, sir. Thank you for taking the time. A quick break, then Matt Baer, with the latest on the roads and the ponding. Tony Katz, 93, WIBC. Good morning.

So we have got Dow futures down 97. We've got NASDAQ futures up 52. The S&P hitting a record being above 7,800. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC, good morning. Great to be with you. A busy, busy morning keeping an eye on the floods, on the rain. The White River cresting this evening in Noblesville, as we spoke to Mayor Chris Jensen, paying very, very close attention, spoke to the governor, Mike Braun, surpluses you might see being used to help in some rebuilding areas of I-70 that got destroyed, other bridges, other streets, and of course, we have got whole towns underwater. We won't know for a couple days. What exactly that's going to look like in terms of damage and in terms of the restoration? Oil prices, $81.92 a barrel in the West Texas crude, the Brent crude, at $87.52. You've got Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, saying you're going to see more economic sanctions, economic sanctions you've never seen before, to further isolate the Iranians and crack the IRGC. We'll see what that brings. We'll also see whether or not indeed there have been real issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln. As some reported, the CENTCOM saying this is just not the case. It is a long deployment. But there is water and there's food and everybody is being ridiculous. It's okay to ask the question, what's going on? In terms of a deployment of 250 days plus not being an expert on what a regular deployment is, 40 of those days in actual active combat, there can be long deployments. That does not mean specifically or particularly a problem. If it's about water and food, we should look into it and we should know. Meanwhile, the USS George Washington is heading in that direction. Will it be there to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln? That is unknown at this time. Meanwhile, Iran continues to say they have control of the straight. Oh, the U.S. miscalculated. They talk. Pay no attention to their talking. If you do, you're allowing them and their propaganda to win, which seems to be the real objective for a lot of media. Hate Trump more than you love the country. Let the Iranians get an upper hand in a psychological warfare game. It's pretty gross stuff. Ten year treasury at 4.643 gold prices, $475 an ounce, silver at $64.83 an ounce, and Bitcoin down to 62,781. I've got more to get to. We are nowhere near done. Keep it here. Tony Katz, 93 WIBC. Good morning. Not, not even, not even a thing. Not even a thing. What's with the gimmy? You've struggled lately. What's with the gimmy, Carl? You've struggled lately, Tony. Yeah, your mother has struggled. Do you hear me, Matt Baer? I said, I said his mother struggled. Yeah, you get like, that's what I said. He's like, you've struggled lately. I'm like, well, your mother struggled.

Right? I could have followed that up, you know. Your mother struggled giving birth to you. I had a big head. No, really? We all haven't seen you in person. Good Lord. Tony Katz. I'm not done with you yet, Bear. Wait until I get into your mom. Braising. Tony Katz 93 WIBC, good morning. It has been, you know, we've had busy mornings before, traffic mornings, weather mornings. Today was a bunch. Because we want to get you information. We want to keep it a bit light because everything's madness. But are we all prepared for when the sun does come out and we see exactly how much damage these storms have done? Like, like, turn it down for a second there, producer Carl. Matt, Matt, you born and raised and all the jazz. You've seen these things come and go. You've seen calamities take place. You've been doing this for a great number of years. We've covered things going on here. In terms of the spread of floods, this is really... really bad. Is this as bad as you've seen it? I believe so. It is catastrophe. And the thing, you know, and we'll talk about this at some point that I do worry about is the loss of farmland that we are going to have at some point because this is a huge agricultural state. And we make a lot of money on farmland. And I'd like to know how that is, you know, with the money and everything, I know things get replaced. But this is going to be hard on the farmers. A consideration that's going to have to get discussed. You know, I brought up the, uh, the surplice. Turn off the music for a second, Carl. I brought up the surplus to Governor Braun, and I did not discuss that. I was talking, we've got parts of I-70 that are washed out and destroyed and have to be rebuilt. We've got bridges and roadways and small towns and large towns that are vital for point A to point B connections, and that's going to have to get rebuilt, but you're not wrong. Did you see this section of westbound 70 by Richmond that absolutely collapsed? I think so. I might be blending it in with some other photos of this time. Post it. Do you have it on your Twitter X? I'll get it in a second. It's Westbound. It has reopened. They're able to get it done like in 36 hours. Very impressive work. But you looked at this road. It looked like a sinkhole had opened up. It just completely collapsed. I mean, it's gone. You know, and it's reopened, but I'm like at some point that's going to come into the conversation of tolling and a whole other bunch of things down the road. But right now, yeah, this is catastrophe, especially for these houses that are underwater, some of these places, these families displaced, the shelters are open. That's the ones you know you really have to pray for right now.

And, you know, some people are going to say, I see some people in the chat room. We've already lost 530 plus million in road funding because of gas tax relief. I don't play that argument because that argument is, well, why don't we tax more just in case the bad thing happens? We have a nearly $4 billion worth of reserves. And the idea that a gas tax is necessary at 60 cents plus a gallon, that is not a connection point because the bad thing can happen. It's a question of what do we do when the bad thing does happen. A level of preparedness makes sense. If it has to be more than $4 billion and you still need another half a billion dollars, I have questions. We need to be clear that one thing has nothing to do with another thing. You can argue that we have had a 60 cents plus gas tax for a long time. Do we have the roads that show it? This was a natural disaster and calamity. That is different than what the gas tax does. Just, I think that's a clear assessment because if we're going to argue that the answer is we may have bad things happen, so it's more taxes, well, then it never ends. And that's not an answer. It's dealing with our issues as we have them in being engaged in a level of preparedness, but also recognizing the day-to-day realities are we don't have calamities. But your point, Matt, is a given. I shouldn't say given. It's well taken about what about the farmland. I look forward to hearing from we'll get with farmers next week to see which end is up. But as for the theme song, it's film Friday, by the way. Here's how we play our game. Producer Carl, usually it's a name that television theme song. Producer Carl selects a television theme song from yester year. And I have to guess what it is. I'm allowed to phone a friend and Matt Bear or utilize the chat room for help as we live stream. They're on YouTube. Now, on Film Friday, what producer Carl does is he picks a piece of music from a famous film. And we have to guess what it is. This one is too easy, but I'll phone a friend anyway. Matt Bear, what is this? Finding Nemo. Nicely done. Finding Nemo in Jersey. Right. Now, producer Carl might try and be sneaky. Are we talking about Godfather or Godfather 2 or Lord forbid Godfather 3? But we're talking about the Godfather. That's correct. I have a favor to ask of you, Tony. That's my Marlon Brando.

It makes me want to have a Savoyal real bad. That's my Jennifer Coolidge homage right there. From Godfather to Jennifer Coolidge. You're welcome, America. Oh, good Lord. Tony Katz today coming up at noon, Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, discussing economic sanctions on Iran that have never been seen before. If you say so, I don't know what they're going to look like, but exactly what is it going to do to crack the IRGC. And then the possibility that murderous low life, Luigi Mangione, is going to plead guilty to the federal charges against him, this at a pretrial conference today, this in the killing, the murder of the United Healthcare CEO, and for all those people. who are like, oh, Luigi Mangione, he's so great. You're the kind of people who sided with Tony Carritzis. That is a low, low class of people. Low class of people. And the people are like, oh, Luigi Mangione's just so hot. Man, liberal women are weird. They're into the murderers. Don't, don't marry them. Don't, don't. Have children with normal women, would you? It would be great. Great. Speaking of Tony Carritsis and the late great Fred Heckman and all that, you know they've made this into a film, a two-part series, I believe it is, with John Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi. The trailer is out. This is the WIBC story. It's so cool. I'll talk about it more on Monday. The show is at noon. Tony Katz today. I'll see you then. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on Tacoma, Tundra, and Forerunner with the space and features for any adventure. It means driving for less with available hybrid options, delivering great MPGs without sacrificing power. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your truck will hold its value for years to come. Shoptojota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places.