John and Gordy dive into the fiery feud between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump, sparked by Springsteen's scathing speech calling out authoritarianism and corruption. Trump, never one to shy away from a spat, fired back on Truth Social, dismissing Springsteen as untalented and overrated. Meanwhile, the show also touches on the Madison Metro bus system's ridership woes despite hefty investments, raising questions about the future of public transit in the city. As Madison preps for a chilly, rainy week, listeners are left pondering the political landscape with a dash of humor and local news tidbits.

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