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The Left Hook - Lake America
Hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull opened their St. Louis-based show with a discussion about local news: the rebranding of Six Flags St. Louis to "Mid-America Adventure" under new parent company Enchanted Parks. The hosts covered changes to season passes, pricing, and the popular "Fright Fest" Halloween event, noting that entry will now cost extra beyond a season pass. They joked that St. Louis residents will likely keep calling it "Six Flags" regardless of the name change, comparing it to how locals still refer to the Riverport concert venue by its original name despite multiple corporate buyouts. The hosts then pivoted to sharp criticism of President Trump, using the "renaming" theme to mock reported efforts to rename bodies of water like Lake Ontario. They accused the administration of grift, questioned Trump's mental fitness and work ethic, and criticized his handling of NATO, the UN, and foreign policy—while advocating for universal healthcare. They also discussed former ICE/Border Patrol figure Greg Bovino, who claimed in a Tucker Carlson interview that the administration pulled his security detail because they wanted him dead; the hosts dismissed this, arguing he simply no longer works for Trump and faces public backlash for his controversial tenure. They further criticized adviser Natalie Harp, alleged internal White House dysfunction, and a story about Trump reportedly separating himself from his military aide on a flight. In the final segments, the hosts lightened the tone with a discussion of "rude" guest behaviors based on a HuffPost article—covering things like snooping, overstaying, and disrespecting house rules—sharing personal anecdotes. They closed by heavily criticizing Health Secretary RFK Jr., blaming him for a resurgence of measles and other previously eradicated diseases, and attacked Trump's agricultural and trade policies, arguing that tariffs and deals with countries like Argentina and China were hurting American cattle farmers. They also paid tribute to entertainers Dolly Parton and Tim Curry before signing off.
