Tina Turner passed away today at the age of 83. I loved her music and was touched by her influence on popular culture.
Last month, I stayed at the Lorenzo Hotel in Dallas -- the second year in a row I had done so -- for my daughter's trip to the world robotics championships. It was the hotel to which Tina had fled from her talented but abusive husband, Ike, when their split began to emerge. She survived that and went on to become a star in her own right.
When I lived in South Africa, I had a girlfriend who was an actress, singer, and dancer. She was briefly engaged to perform a stage show at a local casino. Her big number was "Proud Mary" and she did it in Turner's style -- tassels and all.
It remains one of the sexiest numbers in rock and roll, rhythm and blues, whatever you want to call it. We have missed her presence in public life these last few years, and it's a mournful day. But her music will never be forgotten.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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