Guest Host: Shane Stacks sitting in due to the mysterious absence of Dave Elswick.

Guest Host: Shane Stacks sitting in due to the mysterious absence of Dave Elswick.

The Dave Elswick Show features a unique blend of state, local, and national guests discussing politics, cars, movies, food, and pop culture as well as the Bible and Constitutional issues surrounding the First and Second Amendments.

The Dave Elswick Show features a unique blend of state, local, and national guests discussing politics, cars, movies, food, and pop culture as well as the Bible and Constitutional issues surrounding the First and Second Amendments.

The Dave Elswick Show

The Dave Elswick Show May 24, 2019

Dave dives into the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. (HBO/Discovery) for a reported $82.7 billion, framing it as a major shakeup in the streaming wars and criticizing Netflix's lack of business diversification compared to Amazon and Disney. The show also covers the intense rumors at the MLB Winter Meetings regarding high-value free agents, and the hosts discuss the recommended baseball documentary Alex vs. A-Rod. Finally, they lament the state of classic rock tours, where legendary bands like Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are essentially cover bands touring without their original members.

Dave dives into the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. (HBO/Discovery) for a reported $82.7 billion, framing it as a major shakeup in the streaming wars and criticizing Netflix's lack of business diversification compared to Amazon and Disney. The show also covers the intense rumors at the MLB Winter Meetings regarding high-value free agents, and the hosts discuss the recommended baseball documentary Alex vs. A-Rod. Finally, they lament the state of classic rock tours, where legendary bands like Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are essentially cover bands touring without their original members.

DES HR 4 - Streaming Wars, A-Rod's Truth, and the Rock Tour Cover-Up

This final segment brings together analysis of the legal case against Luigi Mangione, a detailed critique of the Dallas Cowboys, and an in-depth discussion about the new University of Arkansas (U of A) football coach, Ryan Silverfield, before wrapping up with basketball and upcoming college football championship games.

The host and Professor Robert Steinbach briefly conclude their discussion on the Mangione murder trial and the constitutional debate surrounding the admissibility of the 3D-printed gun found in his backpack. The conversation then pivots to the host's disappointment with the Dallas Cowboys, calling them "choke" artists and noting it's been 30 years since their last Super Bowl. He suggests a parallel downfall for the Kansas City Chiefs following the high-profile relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

The core of the segment is dedicated to the hiring of Ryan Silverfield as the new U of A head football coach. The host expresses cautious optimism, noting Silverfield's five-year, $33.5 million incentive-based contract (at $6.7 million/year). He acknowledges the fan base's "apathy" stems from a lack of trust in Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek following the messy coaching search and previous failed hires like Chad Morris. The host believes the coaching landscape was controlled by Lane Kiffin's decision, which dictated other SEC hires. He praises Silverfield for immediately diving into recruiting, successfully retaining two key players (Quincy Rhodes and KJ Jackson), and his neurotic initiative (like changing light bulbs in the facilities). Ultimately, the host encourages fans to give Silverfield a chance, noting that anything better than a 3-9 or 4-8 finish will be considered a success, given the challenging SEC schedule (the release date of which is noted as December 10th).

Finally, the discussion shifts to basketball, where the Razorbacks recently lost to Michigan State and Duke. The host strongly criticizes NCAA officials for allowing certain uncalled fouls, specifically mentioning Duke's Boozer and the "chicken wing" and "kick out" moves by shooters. Looking ahead, the hosts anticipate the upcoming conference championship games, particularly the Big Ten Championship game between #1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana, calling it the "game" of the weekend with major playoff implications.

This final segment brings together analysis of the legal case against Luigi Mangione, a detailed critique of the Dallas Cowboys, and an in-depth discussion about the new University of Arkansas (U of A) football coach, Ryan Silverfield, before wrapping up with basketball and upcoming college football championship games.
The host and Professor Robert Steinbach briefly conclude their discussion on the Mangione murder trial and the constitutional debate surrounding the admissibility of the 3D-printed gun found in his backpack. The conversation then pivots to the host's disappointment with the Dallas Cowboys, calling them "choke" artists and noting it's been 30 years since their last Super Bowl. He suggests a parallel downfall for the Kansas City Chiefs following the high-profile relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
The core of the segment is dedicated to the hiring of Ryan Silverfield as the new U of A head football coach. The host expresses cautious optimism, noting Silverfield's five-year, $33.5 million incentive-based contract (at $6.7 million/year). He acknowledges the fan base's "apathy" stems from a lack of trust in Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek following the messy coaching search and previous failed hires like Chad Morris. The host believes the coaching landscape was controlled by Lane Kiffin's decision, which dictated other SEC hires. He praises Silverfield for immediately diving into recruiting, successfully retaining two key players (Quincy Rhodes and KJ Jackson), and his neurotic initiative (like changing light bulbs in the facilities). Ultimately, the host encourages fans to give Silverfield a chance, noting that anything better than a 3-9 or 4-8 finish will be considered a success, given the challenging SEC schedule (the release date of which is noted as December 10th).
Finally, the discussion shifts to basketball, where the Razorbacks recently lost to Michigan State and Duke. The host strongly criticizes NCAA officials for allowing certain uncalled fouls, specifically mentioning Duke's Boozer and the "chicken wing" and "kick out" moves by shooters. Looking ahead, the hosts anticipate the upcoming conference championship games, particularly the Big Ten Championship game between #1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana, calling it the "game" of the weekend with major playoff implications.

DES HR3 - Courtroom and Sidelines: The Mangione Case, Razorback Football, and Hoops Hopes

The first half focuses on the Luigi Mangione murder trial and the defense's attempt to use a Motion in Limine (pre-trial hearing) to suppress key evidence—a 3D-printed gun found in the defendant's backpack upon arrest. Steinbach explains that evidence can be excluded for three main reasons: preventing jury bias, ensuring evidence competency (authenticity), or for Constitutional Protection (the focus here). The defense is arguing for suppression because the evidence was allegedly obtained via an illegal search and seizure (a Fourth Amendment violation), not a Miranda rights violation. The discussion clarifies that the core legal question is at what point the police interacted with the suspect, determining their right to search the bag. Steinbach and the host debate the ethical role of a defense attorney, concluding that their primary duty is to secure the best outcome for the client, even if it means using legal mechanisms (like the Exclusionary Rule, a product of the Warren Court) to protect the system itself, accepting the risk that a guilty person might walk free (Double Jeopardy is also briefly addressed).

The second half transitions to a column Steinbach wrote concerning the King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies (KFC) at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Steinbach claims the center operates as "indoctrination propaganda," citing its founding via a $20 million Saudi donation during the Clinton era. He points to overwhelming bias in the curriculum, which features zero classes on Christianity or Judaism, while a professor equated the Israeli perspective with the KKK and posted calls for Israel's elimination ("Palestine River to the sea"). Steinbach criticizes the Center's head for attempting to block a transparency request from State Senator Dan Sullivan for class syllabi, arguing that as a public institution, it must be accountable for its teaching.

The first half focuses on the Luigi Mangione murder trial and the defense's attempt to use a Motion in Limine (pre-trial hearing) to suppress key evidence&mdash;a 3D-printed gun found in the defendant's backpack upon arrest. Steinbach explains that evidence can be excluded for three main reasons: preventing jury bias, ensuring evidence competency (authenticity), or for Constitutional Protection (the focus here). The defense is arguing for suppression because the evidence was allegedly obtained via an illegal search and seizure (a Fourth Amendment violation), not a Miranda rights violation. The discussion clarifies that the core legal question is at what point the police interacted with the suspect, determining their right to search the bag. Steinbach and the host debate the ethical role of a defense attorney, concluding that their primary duty is to secure the best outcome for the client, even if it means using legal mechanisms (like the Exclusionary Rule, a product of the Warren Court) to protect the system itself, accepting the risk that a guilty person might walk free (Double Jeopardy is also briefly addressed).
The second half transitions to a column Steinbach wrote concerning the King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies (KFC) at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Steinbach claims the center operates as "indoctrination propaganda," citing its founding via a $20 million Saudi donation during the Clinton era. He points to overwhelming bias in the curriculum, which features zero classes on Christianity or Judaism, while a professor equated the Israeli perspective with the KKK and posted calls for Israel's elimination ("Palestine River to the sea"). Steinbach criticizes the Center's head for attempting to block a transparency request from State Senator Dan Sullivan for class syllabi, arguing that as a public institution, it must be accountable for its teaching.

The Dave Elswick Show May 24, 2019

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