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SPONSOR: --&nbsp;PASSAGE&nbsp;PUBLISHING COLLECTION&nbsp; -- What are we actually passing down to the next generation? Our history, our traditions, the ideas that built Western civilization &mdash; those things don't preserve themselves. And in a world where everything is digital, there's something powerful about putting a real book in your child's or grandchild's hands.&nbsp;That's why Blaze Media has partnered with&nbsp;Passage&nbsp;Publishing to bring you a collection of books that celebrate storytelling, adventure, and the ideas that shaped our civilization. And you might recognize a few familiar favorites, like The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Treasure Hunters &mdash; classic stories of mystery, courage, and adventure that deserve a place on the next generation's bookshelves. So this year, give them something that lasts longer than the latest gadget or toy. Give them books that spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and can be enjoyed for generations. Head to&nbsp;https://shop.blazemedia.com&nbsp;today and explore the&nbsp;Passage&nbsp;Publishing collection. Whether you're shopping for your kids, grandkids, or building a library of your own, there's something worth discovering. Pick up a classic, share a story, and help keep these books and the values they represent alive for the next generation. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.blazemedia.com">https://shop.blazemedia.com</a>
SPONSOR: -- DogeYourState.org -- Red states are really just blue states with lower taxes. That&rsquo;s the reality when a shadow government of far-left NGOs and national associations quietly runs the bureaucracy underneath&mdash;boards, commissions, and agencies that keep growing no matter who you elect. The State Leadership Initiative is ending that. State Leadership partnered with Florida&rsquo;s DeSantis Administration to produce the only playbook on how to DOGE a state. Now we&rsquo;re launching the Campaign to DOGE your State. The election is less than two weeks away. After that, the governing begins. Tell your governor you want real cuts, real efficiency, and a government that matches the values of the people who live there! Go to <a href="https://www.dogeyourstate.org/">https://www.DOGEYOURSTATE.ORG</a> to take the pledge and help DOGE your state right now!

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Airing live from 5:00 am to 10:00 am CT across 70+ U.S. radio stations, The Rick Burgess Show also streams on TuneIn, and YouTube, with daily archives available on podcast platforms and YouTube. From comedy and guest interviews to candid stories from everyday life, the show dives into all topics unapologetically, keeping listeners engaged, entertained, and always wondering what might happen next.

The Rick Burgess Show is where bold talk meets big laughs every weekday morning. Hosted by Rick Burgess, alongside Head Producer Calvin &ldquo;Speedy&rdquo; Wilburn, Content Producer Eddie &ldquo;Van&rdquo; Adler, and Rick&rsquo;s brother, Greg Burgess, this crew has been shaking things up for over 30 years. Together, they bring humor, insight, and a refreshing voice of reason into a sometimes unreasonable world.
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Airing live from 5:00 am to 10:00 am CT across 70+ U.S. radio stations, The Rick Burgess Show also streams on TuneIn, and YouTube, with daily archives available on podcast platforms and YouTube. From comedy and guest interviews to candid stories from everyday life, the show dives into all topics unapologetically, keeping listeners engaged, entertained, and always wondering what might happen next.

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