Doug Stephan Presents The Djv Show

They’re calling it the Year of the Everything Shortage. Not only is there seeming to be a global shortage of products, there are not enough truck drivers to transport everything in, what used to be deemed, a timely manner. Truck drivers aren’t the only position with a lot of openings. Where did all the workers go? The answer – to other jobs or retirement. Slow delivery isn’t the only issue with online shopping, it seems almost everything is coming from China, even if it claims otherwise online. Speaking of China, the Women’s Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China over concerns of the treatment of tennis pro Peng Sjuai following her sexual abuse claims . . . Plus, there is a lot of focus on the China-Taiwan tensions and questions on what moves China might make following the close of the Beijing Olympics. In other news, the cast for Facts of Life Live has been announced with Jennifer Anniston, Kathryn Hahn, Gabrielle Union and more. Also, the story of how a high school basketball team got to

As we celebrate the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, which caused billions of dollars in damage, Doug tells us about a new show on Apple TV+ he watched on his flight out of Hawaii called “Foundation” – which touches on a future of intergalactic life, along with cause and effect of one planet for numerous galaxies. Many believe the Earth to be a living being with scars to show from what both man and nature have caused. Plus, information regarding the WORX Tools holiday prize pack giveaway. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

An update from Doug’s Hawaiian adventure includes a not-so-great boat ride, and it’s enough to make us all feel ill. Temperatures are rising in the Arctic Ocean with eyes on the Atlantic Ocean’s flow being to blame; and, news on the Biden administration's approval of an offshore wind farm. Week 2 of the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway is open for entries on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DJVShow. Tell us what this time of year means to you. More info available on djvshow.com. In celebrity news, Bradley Cooper recounts being held at knifepoint while en route to pick up his daughter from school. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

An update on Week 2 of the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway. Enter to win on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at @DJVShow. More info available on djvshow.com. Doug gives an update from the islands and discusses how COVID has thwarted his Israel travel plans. The omicron COVID variant is on everyone’s radar and causing countries to, again, close their borders. The new Beatles docuseries from Peter Jackson seems to have mixed reviews, but with one opinion in common – Yoko Ono didn’t break up the band. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Congratulations to our first winner in the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway, and what to expect for Week 2 of the giveaway. Seems like Black Friday now lasts all month, but where did it come from – when did it start? When shopping for holiday gifts for family and friends, we want to encourage you to shop local, buy American-made and from American-owned businesses. Amazon makes things easy to find and buy, but where are those products really coming from? Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

A Thanksgiving history lesson from Prof. Doug, which includes a poem and opining how often we should tell our friends we’re thankful for them. Do expectations lead to holiday disappointment or stress? Speaking of holiday stress, if you’re flying anywhere for Thanksgiving, be sure to give yourself enough time to make it through busy airports. In entertainment news, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 64th GRAMMY Awards, including two new categories, and news that Mathew Rosengart, Britney Spears’ lawyer, has signed on to fight for ending the conservatorship of legendary artist Peter Max.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

A woman had a creepy experience when her car notified her of an apple device on her car of which she’d been unaware. Speaking of technology, Doug (who gets to meet his new grandson this week), has been trying to post photos of baby Jasper to his Facebook profile and, instead, they keep showing up on the DJV Show Facebook Page – not that we’re complaining. The little guy is so cute! In other news, Elon Musk is slamming President Biden’s plan to expand the IRS . . . Kevin Spacey is on the hook for over $30 Million over his alleged sexual misconduct and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Doug reluctantly agrees to take Thanksgiving Day off, but will enjoy it with his two grandsons. Then, a look at the holiday weekend weather and travel forecasts. Who would have believed that this year, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day? Have you been to Hawaii lately? You can't imagine the hoops you have to jump through. Media hype everywhere for the Tony Bennett and Gaga concert this weekend. Britney Spears calls out Christina Aguilera over her conservatorship response. Plus, more news and trending items.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.More information on DJVShow.com.

Celebrating International Men’s Day with a discussion on male role models and masculinity. Why do deeds need to know your marital status. Dr. Mary Bowden, an ENT, resigned from her job over her suspension due to her comments against mandates. A Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host a Uyghur conference stating they’re politically neutral, but the Senior VP of the company says otherwise. Traveling is rough enough, but if you have to change your flight and need to speak to a customer service representative, be prepared to sit on hold for a couple hours. Legal troubles continue for Travis Scott and others involved with the fatal Astroworld concert as an attorney representing more than 200 alleged victims filed a $2 Billion lawsuit. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.More information on DJVShow.com.

Doug shares an update from Kansas City where a one-man protest took place at a city council meeting where he compared the mandates with Nazi Germany. Comparisons to the Holocaust over vax mandates is damaging and minimizes to so many people. President Biden is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate illegal conduct of gas and oil companies because of rising prices. Speaking of rising prices, retail sales went up 1.7% which is the fastest it’s ever been. New York City wants to get back to some normalcy with New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square, with the help of required proof of vaccination and a photo I.D. The fatal shooting on the set of the now canned “Rust” film has spurred another lawsuit, this one coming from the Script Supervisor who has hired Gloria Allred as her representation. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Doug became a grandfather for a second time. He shares all the details. President Biden’s conversations with China’s President Xi Jinping over possible arms control and visa requirements for journalists . . . and no mention of COVID-19. In related conversation, opining over the validity of news on social media from China. Travis Scott faces more fallout following his tragic Astroworld Festival with Nike cancelling their collaboration with him, Fortnite pulling his music, the Houston Rockets stopping a promotion with him, Dior still deciding whether or not to put their upcoming menswear collection with him on hold, and W Magazine trying to pull their upcoming issue which features Scott and Kylie Jenner on the cover accompanied by a lengthy article. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Pete Buttigieg takes on Biden’s $1T agenda, making him the most powerful Transportation Secretary in history as the climate/infrastructure bill likely causes major inflation for Americans. Farmers are already experiencing rising prices for fertilizer, with a fear of possibly not being able to afford it at all. Is the government gaslighting the American people that some of these issues aren’t happening? The Russians blew up a bomb in space, part of their anti-satellite missile test. In entertainment news, the second season of Tiger King drops November 17th and there’s a lot more to explore in the disappearance of Carole Baskin’s second husband, Don Lewis. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Why do we think the things we think? Are our thoughts solely around our own lives, or are we thinking more broadly? Doug opines on two great hallmarks of our life – the beginning of the industrial revolution and the computer age. Think about it, the Wright brothers invented, built and flew the world’s first heavier-than-air aircraft in 1903 . . . 66 years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In the news, Blackstone Group hit their goal of hiring 100,000 veterans! This is great news but also raises the question of why it’s so difficult for our veterans to find work after their service. The 9 year old boy injured in the Astroworld chaos has succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll of the tragic concert to 10 victims. Britney Spears’s conservatorship has been lifted after 13 years, changing #FreeBritney to #FreedBritney. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

President Biden signed a bill to protect telecommunication systems against foreign threats, and the DJVers explain why cyber security is so important. While it is important for the public to tell our elected officials what we think, there is a time and place (for instance, following a Senator into a public bathroom is neither the time nor place). In other news, Elon Musk sells off billions of dollars in Tesla stock . . . Meghan Markle calls for social media to make a change that may help the fight against negative comments . . . and more. Listen to this podcast at DJV Show.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

What Americans are really involved in, and it’s not politics anymore. Everyone is tired of the hard hitting, frustrating news. Sports is holding the crown in terms of what news people want to read . . . but, aren’t sports-related stories political these days, too . . .Doug fills us in on a brief history of the show . . . an update on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and how the media told one side of the story without fully accurate facts . . . latest news over the fatal Astroworld concert . . . Katey Sagal’s health update following getting hit by a car last month . . . and the new Christmas venture Mariah Carey has with McDonald’s . . . and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Did you know there is such a thing as a chainsaw for indoor use? Apparently, this is how Jennifer Horn destroyed her Christmas tree one year. In trending news, we discuss the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the $465 Million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, stating the company did not violate the state’s public nuisance law nor misrepresented themselves in any ads . . . What Biden’s Build Back Better Plan means for taxpayers . . . Matthew McConaughey’s stance against mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for children . . . the petition people are signing to keep James Corden away from the live action “Wicked” film . . . Shailene Woodley’s takedown of a totally random guy while defending fiancé Aaron Rodgers . . . and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

In health news, Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals won’t require proof of vaccines for their outdoor events, but may mandate masks . . . North Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison over COVID-19 criticism . . . Germany is calling unvaccinated people the reason the COVID pandemic is rebounding in the country . . . more International flights have resumed . . . and Kentucky records it’s 10,000th COVID-related death since the start of the pandemic. In the world of celebrity gossip, Emilio Estevez won’t be returning for season two of “The Mighty Ducks” series, citing contract negotiations falling flat, though rumors are swirling it was over vaccine mandates . . . Alec Baldwin wants police officers on all film sets with weapons following the accidental shooting death on the set of “Rust” . . . and J.Lo and Ben Affleck caught smooching it up before she boarded a flight, and the face Benny boo made is what really had everyone talking. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More informa

We all have a voice that plays in our head, but is that inner voice your identity; is it your story? The DJVers discuss listening to your own inner voice vs listening to others, and where being an empath falls. Other conversations include the city council race in Portland, ME which ended in a tie with the final decision being handled by drawing a name out of a bowl . . . Pfizer’s antiviral pill is getting good results in treating Covid . . . Vin Diesel extended an olive branch to The Rock in request to return to the Fast & Furious franchise for “Fast 10’ . . . Kristen Stewart’s request for famed restaurateur Guy Fieri to officiate her upcoming wedding . . . and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

It’s a birthday celebration, honoring our fearless leader Doug Stephan on his special day, sharing stories and love from Doug’s friends and some childhood memories involving fountain pens from the birthday boy himself. In other news, a drug cartel-related shooting on the beach in front of a Cancun resort . . . Starbucks getting into the holiday spirit . . . the Russian woman who broke the world ice swimming record . . . Leaders who wanted metal detectors only to bypass them themselves . . . a pigeon who flew from the US to Australia . . . Joe Exotic’s plea to get out of prison amid his cancer battle . . . and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.

Looking to live a happy life? Uncle Doug offers his advice on living your dream life. COVID conversations include a debate over active service members being threatened with dishonorable discharge if they don’t get the vaccine . . . Tyson Foods vax mandate has majority of employees obliging . . . and a question of how the COVID-19 vaccine may affect young children. The internet rumor-mill is running rampant over Jennifer Garner flashing some bling on “that finger,” raising questions on if she’s engaged or not, but the DJVers explain why it’s not likely. An elderly man dies and his body was donated to medical science, only to then be bought and dissected in front of a live pay-per-view audience. We can’t make this stuff up. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on DJVShow.com.