To kick off the weekly best of John and Gordy in the Morning, they mention Ann Walsh Bradley's legacy on the Supreme Court, to national controversies like Trump's aggressive policies and the controversial confirmation of Emil Bove to the Appeals Court. With callers like Mark from Prairie du Sac chiming in on anti-Semitism debates and education's role in democracy, the episode underscores the political divide and the urgent need for Democrats to rally with fresh ideas. They also discuss Texas's redistricting plan and how it can affect the entire population.

Tim Sleckar joins the show describing the impact of Trump's lawsuits on universities and the role of AI in education. Also, they muse on the dismantling of the Department of Education and its implications for the school year ahead.

Recently, Churchkey Bar and Grill was planning on closing down, but with the help of the community and outreach, the owners decided to keep it open! The guys reminisce with caller CJ about the wonderful disco and dance bars that are closing are already closed due to the passing of time.

In the last segment of the weekly best of John and Gordy, they meet with Patrick McBride, previous ball boy for the Milwaukee Brewers and author of "The Luckiest Boy in the World", talks about getting to know Bob Uecker as well as preparing for another book!

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