Author: Randy Slovacek

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Education Dept Investigating School District Removing LGBTQ-Themed Library Books

A shelf holding LGBTQ themed books in a library
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The civil rights arm of the U.S. Education Department has begun an investigation into a Texas school district whose superintendent was recorded ordering librarians to remove LGBTQ-themed library books. Continue reading “Education Dept Investigating School District Removing LGBTQ-Themed Library Books”

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My Favorite Thing Today

NBC News anchor Lester Holt (screen capture)
When The Randy Report began in 2011, I used to have the news on throughout the day. NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, MSNBC – yes, even Fox News – because I wanted to stay up-to-date on all the breaking news. But over the years, a constant stream of news became pretty heavy when you consider what’s happened in the US in the past several years. So… Continue reading “My Favorite Thing Today”

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Christmas Music: Aaron LaCombe ‘Uncle Carl Came Out On Christmas’

The oh-so-charming 'Uncle Carl Came Out On Christmas' by country music artist Aaron LaCombe
(screen capture from ‘Uncle Carl Came Out On Christmas’)
Back in December 2020, while stumbling through the interwebs, this writer came across a music video titled, “Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas),” by country music artist Aaron LaCombe. The song and video have since become a welcome tradition on The Randy Report. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Aaron LaCombe ‘Uncle Carl Came Out On Christmas’”

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Judge Warned Of Potential Danger From Club Q Shooter In 2021 + More News

Anderson Lee Aldrich (mugshot via Colorado Springs Police Dept)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Court transcripts obtained by the Associated Press show the judge who dismissed a 2021 kidnapping case against 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich (who killed 5 in the Club Q shooting) raised concerns that Aldrich “could be” violent in the future. Continue reading “Judge Warned Of Potential Danger From Club Q Shooter In 2021 + More News”

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Ron Dennis Of ‘A Chorus Line’ Fame Passes At The Age Of 78

Ron Dennis A Chorus Line
Ron Dennis in A Chorus Line (via Playbill)
Ron Dennis, who gained Broadway legend status as an original cast member of A Chorus Line, passed away December 17 after a “prolonged” illness. He was 78. Continue reading “Ron Dennis Of ‘A Chorus Line’ Fame Passes At The Age Of 78”

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Jan 6 Committee Refers Trump For Criminal Prosecution On 4 Counts

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The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol voted unanimously today to send to Justice Department prosecutors criminal referrals recommending Donald Trump be charged with four federal crimes. Continue reading “Jan 6 Committee Refers Trump For Criminal Prosecution On 4 Counts”

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Dave Koz Christmas Music: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)/Imagine”

Dave Koz teams up with Rebecca Jade on this gorgeous mashup of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over) / Imagine.”
Smooth jazz superstar Dave Koz (image via official FB)
Out sax man Dave Koz recently released the 25th Anniversary edition of his oh-so-smooth Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Ballads featuring Rebecca Jade on this gorgeous mashup of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over) / Imagine.” Continue reading “Dave Koz Christmas Music: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)/Imagine””