Sedona Circus, Budget Battles & Airline bust Ep. 2400

A packed weekend turns into a snapshot of a country—and a state—feeling stretched in every direction. From a surreal trip through Sedona—crowded, chaotic, and barely drivable—to conversations on faith, war, and everyday life.

Back in Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs is out of state, rubbing elbows in California while budget tensions heat up at home. Efforts to rein in short-term rentals collapse again, raising big questions about housing and local control. Meanwhile, airlines are struggling—hard—with Spirit Airlines going bust

Plus:

• Gas price “relief” promises—real help or political spin?
• A hotter, wetter Arizona summer on the way—what it means for monsoon season
• A bizarre bobcat encounter in Northern Arizona
• Fires, crashes, and the start of Arizona’s dangerous summer season
• The growing absurdity of modern life—from smoking bans to autonomous cars dodging tickets.