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Firebug Another police involved shooting tops the news, this time with the aftermath livestreamed on Facebook. Callers and dispatchers debate whether proper protocol was used and some share stories of being pulled over with a firearm in the car. C-Lane makes a face when Shawn implies a Pokemon game could be fun to play. Chefs chime in in groves after a cook calls in telling about messing with food orders and being annoyed by vegan orders. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

Happy Birthday America! The News Junkie and crew recap their Fourth of July weekend. Sabrina mocks C-Lane for plugging his nose on a water slide because she is really, really mean. Shawn tried to livestream fireworks from his balcony. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

High Flyin' Friday! Shawn's excited because nobody is in the office. C-Lane has the house to himself for a few days. Sabrina has a surprise for Shawn during The Next Episode. The first death involving Tesla's Autopilot feature occurs in a Florida city. A very graphic video shows the aftermath of a drunk driver who killed a man and drove over a mile with his body wedged in the car. Shawn thinks he might actually go watch the fireworks on July 4th. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

Cheraoke Night! Apple has filed patents for technology to disable your camera at concerts. C-Lane says he could go for this in some bars. Shawn worries that Sabrina and C-Lane could get into the dangerous activity of "swangin." A radio show host opening for Trump catches heat for mocking Elizabeth Warren. Naked people invade See It Now. Shawn speaks with the owner of an Illinois gun shop who is raffling off an AR-15 to raise money for the families of Pulse victims. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

The Post Office, The Library, Come On, The Churches. Shawn finds a Japanese version of the new Ghostbusters theme. There's a new remix craze, this time replacing Nazis with auctioneers. Angel from the Monsters has been taking credit for C-Lane's black eye. Everyone is entranced by the voice of a man whose town has been vandalized. Right Side Scott calls in with a new friend. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

The Loosest Pun Shawn continues his quest to find the world's most annoying person. The show explores an odd trend of Nazi-inspired techno music. Ronald McDonald has been shot. Shawn tries to find out if Grimace ever talked in any of the commercials. Shawn makes an unfortunate flub while defending his distaste for puns. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

Skywall Summer? C-Lane's conspiracy theory on the Pulse shooter may not be so crazy. Another roller coaster has malfunctioned and injured its riders. Shawn made a mistake while googling a story about corn dogs. Tony Robbins is overcharging people to burn their feet. Shawn hints at plans for the summer. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

3 Years The News Junkie celebrates their three year anniversary in middays on Real Radio. C-Lane encapsulates three years into a song and releases a picture he's been waiting a whole year to show everyone. Sabrina's roast gets weird. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

White Butt Boys C-Lane and Sabrina act out a crazy scene taken from a real life Georgia courtroom record. A young boy is assaulted in a Target bathroom. A debate arises over a dress pulled by Nike which was intended for Wimbledon. Shawn forgets one of the year's Today I Learned prizes. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

Aquaman! C-Lane attended a Pulse benefit and was confused for a hero. People are questioning the story of a man who says he survived the shootings. People are waiting an insane amount of time for a theme park ride. Shawn defends a man being sought out by the NYPD. A girl gets an unfortunate costume stuck on her head. Sabrina finds a new song to play when Shawn talks about one of his favorite topics. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)

What The World Needs Now The FBI reversed their decision to censor 911 transcripts, releasing the text of the entire 50 second call. Someone tried to assassinate Donald Trump, but not a lot of people are talking about it. Shawn and C-Lane defend a cameraman who is under fire for a shot of Paulina Gretsky's butt. Broadway stars record a song for Orlando. A man in New York is arrested for his car with an astonishing number of speakers being too loud. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

Wiener Monday Sabrina is out. Amy Kaufeldt joins the show for the first time in a couple weeks amd tells of her experience covering the Pulse shootings. The FBI releases heavily redacted transcripts of the shooter's 911 calls. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

C-Lane the Troll Meat Loaf collapses at a show in Canada. Willy Wonka may be in trouble. C-Lane asks an innocent question to a caller, leading Shawn to call in the dispatchers. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

War on Alligators Details continue to trickle in surrounding the tragedies at Pulse nightclub and a resort where a young child was killed by an alligator. Sabrina attended multiple fundraisers overnight and reported on the amount of money in gift cards raised by generous listeners. Banks in China are offering up an interesting new option for loan collateral. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png) Click/Tap to Download or Listen Now

Are You A Lizard? Sabrina has good news in relation to the previous gift card drive and another location is accepting more cards. Shawn is intrigued by home remedies C-Lane has been using to treat his black eye. Rodney the Gator Hunter sets the show straight regarding an alligator that has pulled a two-year-old under water in a Florida lagoon. Shawn regrets playing audio in a story about Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg. (http://thenewsjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/23_Play-128-92x92.png)