Back of the Book

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 05:00 AM

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Hosts: R. Paul Martin & Pickles of the North

Topics:

U.S.S. Doris Miller - Trump's sycophants are trying to rename the ship after Trump.
The Battle of Long Island - The 250th Anniversary of this battle will be this coming week.
Climate Crisis - Water levels in the Danube River are dangerously low.

Synopsis:

Honor The Hero & Not The Guy With The Bonespur!

Doris Miller was a cook on the U.S.S. West Virginia at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. During the attack he manned an anti-aircraft gun for the first time in his life and from the deck of the burning, sinking ship; he fought the overwhelming enemy aircraft, shooting down a number of them. He then carried wounded men to safer parts of the ship, all while under enemy fire. He was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery and was nominated for the Medal of Honor. Donnie "Bonespur" Trump's sycophants are now moving to replace Doris Miller's name on a new ship with Trump's name.

Guests:

Guests? Guests? - We don't got no guests. We don't need no stinkin' guests!

Playlist:

Barracuda - Heart
Blue Danube - United States Marine Corps Band
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

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