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The Weekend News Round Up

The Weekend News Round Up

By: Rick Robinson
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What started as and continues as a part of The Rick Robinson Show has become a standalone news segment right here on KLRNRadios' podcast home. So prepare your weekend properly and get caught up on the news.KLRNradio-DB Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Flying Cars, Same Old Excuses

    Flying Cars, Same Old Excuses
    17 Oct 2026
    Apparently, even a flying car can’t escape a political argument.

    Rick Robinson, Amy Curtis, BZ, and Brad Slager dig into the Tesla debate, the disappearing meaning of “ownership,” and their frustration with investigations that make headlines but seem to go nowhere. From right-to-repair fights to affordability and campaign reversals, the panel has plenty of questions—and very little patience for the answers.

    Amy brings some Brewers-fan joy before tackling Wisconsin’s prison-tablet controversy. The crew also discusses James Talarico, Arctic Frost surveillance claims, and alleged government fraud, with the usual detours and one final Mr. Ed gag for good measure.


    The views and opinions expressed are those of the host(s) and guest(s). They do not reflect the views of the management of KLRNRadio.com or any other properties with which the individuals may be associated or employed.
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    1 hr and 8 min
  • The Rules Still Matter. Somebody Tell the Judges. | October 2, 2026

    The Rules Still Matter. Somebody Tell the Judges. | October 2, 2026
    2 Oct 2026
    The rules still matter. This week's news raises the question of who is willing to enforce them.

    Rick Robinson welcomes Amy Curtis and BZ for an outspoken Weekend News Round Up covering Pete Hegseth's military standards remarks, the reported attack aboard a flydubai flight, and the panel's concerns about aviation security. The conversation moves into Saudi nuclear cooperation, China and technology security, and the difference between being educated and actually learning something.

    Back home, they discuss a Texas custody tragedy, an attempted execution, the Cornell allegations and presumption of innocence, and a Minnesota fraud report whose redactions frustrate Rick. The final stretch centers on the panel's criticism of a noncitizen-voting ruling, judicial authority, and pressure on conservative attorneys, before Amy turns to Wisconsin's governor's race and Rick closes with his take on jobs, campaign spending, and why showing up to vote matters.

    Sharp opinions, dark humor, and a week that refuses to behave. Contains explicit language and discussion of violence.

    The views and opinions expressed are those of the host(s) and guest(s). They do not reflect the views of the management of KLRNRadio.com or any other properties with which the individuals may be associated or employed.
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    1 hr and 10 min
  • The Week Everything Picked A Fight: China, Citizenship Checks and Viral Narratives

    The Week Everything Picked A Fight: China, Citizenship Checks and Viral Narratives
    26 Sep 2026
    Amy Curtis and BZ join Rick Robinson for a lively Friday roundtable. They start with the Trump administration’s China policy, TikTok, and a debate over Chinese students in the United States.

    The conversation moves through a Michigan political controversy, a Massachusetts bar caught in the pandemic culture wars, immigration, religious and political tensions, and a court development involving citizenship verification for voter rolls. Later, the panel discusses the narratives around deaths in Mississippi, the murder of a health insurance executive, Grok in X group chats, Wisconsin ballot questions, a reported shareholder lawsuit involving The New York Times, and a few of the week’s stranger stories.

    The show closes with the panelists’ projects and where to find them.

    Listener note: Strong language and adult themes. Views and claims in the discussion are those of the speakers; the description summarizes the broadcast.

    The views and opinions expressed are those of the host(s) and guest(s). They do not reflect the views of the management of KLRNRadio.com or any other properties with which the individuals may be associated or employed.
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    1 hr and 11 min
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