When the State of Texas denied funding for the Gay Softball World Series, the county which includes the city of Houston, contributed almost a half a million dollars to host the event. But first, gay obsessed Tucker Carlson apparently has super gaydar and has concluded that Pete Buttigieg is a “fake gay”. He would like to ask Mayor Pete some specific gay sex questions to prove his point. We can’t wait. Finally, Kids in The Hall actor, Scott Thompson, says GLAAD should be eliminated. While working on a special for Amazon Prime, GLAAD censored and deleted all 14 sketches from his gay barfly character, Buddy Cole.

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Shop Talk shares a story generated by ChatGPT. The writer, Laura Beck, asked AI to identify the biggest money drains for retirees. Caught My Eye reveals some of the “insider” codes that Disney staff used at the theme parks to identify issues such as people dispersing loved one’s ashes. Also, Olympic Diver and gold medalist, Greg Louganis, has sold his LA house, possessions, and medals and moved to the country of Panama to start anew. Our Business Birthday celebrates William H. Danforth, the founder of Ralston Purina. Reminder: September is Criterion Month on the show. Listen to “John says, Pick That Flick” for a chance to win.

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Once again gay rumors swirl around anti-LGBTQ South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. In a recent deposition under oath, the right-wing social media contributor and close friend to Trump, Laura Loomer said everyone knows Graham is gay. In fact, they openly discuss it among conservative circles Loomer added. Then, pack up and move to an “all whites only enclave” in Arkansas called Return to The Land. Finally, Dan Pelzer from Columbus, Ohio was a lifelong reader and kept track of the 3,599 books he read in his lifetime. You can check out the list at the White Hall Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library or search “What Dan Read” online.

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Shop Talk covers a recent study that shows Americans are reading less for pleasure with a steady decline over 20 years. Under educated and low-income households show the largest decline. Caught My Eye reveals through a real estate listing a Dutch painting that was looted by the Nazis in WWII. The daughter of the Nazi is playing dumb. Also, a woman shares her insurance coverage woes after a bat flew into her mouth. Our Business Birthday celebrates Glen Bell Jr., the founder of Taco Bell.

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Rapper and Martha Stewart crush, Snoop Dogg is upset about the movie “Lightyear,” which has a lesbian couple featured. He said, “he is scared to go to the movies and could not explain to his grandson why two women had a baby.” Smoke another blunt and sit down. Then, a British Airways flight attendant showed up high for work on a California to London flight. Finally, we preview US Open cocktails including the Honey Deuce. It’s Criterion Month on TFG Unbuttoned so be sure to play along.

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Shop Talk discusses an article from Inc Magazine about the one skill Mark Cuban says is crucial to be a great employee. Caught My Eye looks at ICE deportation merch championed by the Florida GOP that is a direct copy of the Home Depot brand. Also, Putin gives a new Ural motorcycle to an Alaska resident as part of his Trump Summit. Our Business Birthday celebrates Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens.

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The right is exercised over a logo change at Cracker Barrel. While the new logo is plain and unexciting, what else would you do for Cracker Barrel? Then, Target is finally replacing CEO Brian Cornell after tanking sales, a boycott, and a loss of $12 billion since 2021. Finally, the Nevada desert arts bash known as Burning Man is having financial troubles. Can they fix it by doing what they said they would not do—raise ticket prices?

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Shop Talk applauds the return of face-to-face interviews advocated by the likes of Google, Cisco and other large corporations. The reason is some companies believe candidates are hiding behind AI to answer questions during online interviews. Caught My Eye looks at a woman who framed the tattooed skin of her dead husband. Also, how does a Heinz Tomato Ketchup smoothie sound? Our Business Birthday celebrates famed architect and designer Eero Saarinen.

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