Doug Stephan Presents The Djv Show

Adele is teasing new music on social media with the October 15th release of her upcoming single “Easy On Me,” with speculation over what the new album will be called. In other topics, coral has been dying off in our world’s oceans . . . a discussion on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as well as El Niño and La Niña . . . stricter vaccine mandates . . . the state of emergency over the oil spill off the West Coast . . . changes to public libraries . . . Katie Couric’s explosive tell-all book and more. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

AZ Senator Kyrsten Sinema was ambushed in a bathroom over the spending bill and more, which begs the question – When is it NOT appropriate to protest against or approach members of office? Bubba Wallace hit a milestone with his 1st NASCAR victory, becoming the second Black driver to win at the league’s top Cup Series level . . . and it wasn’t an easy drive. Another Brian Laundrie sighting and how his sister is saying her parents have taken to ignoring her . . . and a big moment in Hollywood for Daniel Craig coming up as he says goodbye to James Bond. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

With a never ending stream of information surrounding COVID-19, questions rain down – What’s true . . . What’s right . . . What’s wrong . . . What should we believe . . . Who do we believe? Covid cases seem to be getting better with smaller numbers being reported, but is it because of the vaccine and/or vaccine mandates? More discussion on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including scarcity and upcharges for certain items, as well as other trending news – like Clint Eastwood’s lawsuit win . . . Kelly Clarkson’s ongoing divorce battle . . . wealthy people hiding money from tax collectors . . . Brian Laundrie's latest perceived whereabouts . . . the vandalism of a George Floyd’s statue and more.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Jen fills us in on CA Gov. Newsom’s latest moves and how the focus on police has impacted crime, and not in a good way. Entertainment news gives us a look at the Super Bowl halftime show and the excitement around the lineup . . . Shakira’s pork panic at a park in Barcelona . . . the director Ellen Pompeo loathed working along . . . and where Free Britney supporters are pointing their focus next.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Could the dramatic drop in birth rates be more of a personal choice and less of a medical situation? That’s one suggestion a new study posits. Other medical news includes the latest COVD-19 numbers in the US with good news overall, but not great news about boosters. Also trending – the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship drama with a big win at the latest court hearing . . . Dog the Bounty Hunter’s continued efforts to close in on Brian Laundrie . . . and the death of Disney’s go-to All-American-boy-next-door child actor from the late ‘50s and ‘60s, Tommy Kirk.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.DJVShow.com

The rise in circulation of fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl and meth case has been reported by the DEA. The conversation opens to the opioid pandemic as well as the stigma still attached to marijuana (which many deem a better alternative to opioids) even though recreational cannabis is legal in certain areas. A debate of platonic friendships and whether or not they case jealousy in relationships, Lori Loughlin’s reemergence into the acting world after the college admissions scandal that left her with a prison sentence, and the new host of the Bachelor series are all included in the big topics and trending news in today’s episode. This and more from today’s top news and trending stories available the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Andy Warhol said it best, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." A woman can’t seem to stop recording while her husband and a friend are swept out to sea, a TikTok challenge glorifying kleptomania, and Mark Zuckerberg putting a pause on Instagram for kids are the big topics in today’s episode. We also get a look inside Jen’s first date fiasco that involved oysters, but [spoiler alert] not a second date. In other news, Dog the Bounty Hunter is on the hunt for Brian Laundrie and there’s a radio station in South Carolina who already switched their programming to Christmas music. This and more from today’s top news and trending stories available the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

New allegations arise with the latest documentary on the Britney Spears conservatorship. Hulu’s “Controlling Britney Spears” includes interviews from those inside the conservatorship, including a former security company hired for some seriously intrusive monitoring. More trending stories in the news include Mercury going into retrograde, Bob Uecker’s celebration of 50 years as the announcer of the Milwaukee Brewers, Doug’s “girlfriend” Liz Cheney changing her opposition of gay marriage, and updates from the Elizabeth Holmes “Theranos scam” trial. This and more from today’s top news and trending stories available the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Columbus Day is around the corner, but not everyone wants to celebrate, but here's why the DJV crew want Columbus Day to be changed and for Americans to stop celebrating him and his “accomplishments.” In other trending news, another grocery store shooting, this time in Tennessee, brings up the topic of background checks for gun owners . . . a cause of death for “Sex and the City” actor Willie Garson has been revealed . . . and the haunted house on sale for over $1 million. This and more from today’s top news and trending stories available the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Farmers groups unite against consolidation. Johnny Depp is whining that he's the victim of 'cancel culture.' SNL releases guest host and musician list for the new fall season. "Everybody Loves Raymond" star, Patricia Heaton reveals what event, from three years ago, shocked her into sobriety. The Hallmark Channel unveils holiday schedule, to begin on October 22. This and more from today’s trending stories and news available in this episode of the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

It's hard to imagine what life used to be like before Google. President Biden is receiving some criticism over his first speech at The UN. Have you heard that American Airlines is looking at a partnership with Jet Blue? "Sex In The City" star Willie Garson dies of Cancer at 57. America has been waiting for this, former Senator and comedian Al Franken has kicked of a 15-day stand-up comedy tour. This and more from today’s trending stories and news available in this episode of the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

George Holliday, known for filming the police-beating of Rodney King in Los Angles in the ‘90s, has died from COVID. The video, taken during a time when people didn’t have camera phones attached to them at all times, led to riots and changed the city forever. Our own Jennifer Horn was there and shared her recount of what it was like to grow up in LA during that time, including a brief shutdown of her school. In COVID news, a discussion of which COVID tests have the more accurate results, and which vaccine is “winning” the fight against COVID. This and more from today’s trending stories and news available in this episode of the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

While California initiated the overturn of cannabis prohibition 25 years ago, bringing forward the legalization movement, the state is now focused on decriminalizing psychedelic drugs – such as magic mushrooms. The question posed: What makes hallucinogens different from alcohol, marijuana, hard drugs like meth or prescription opioids? In Entertainment news, singer/songwriter Adele made her relationship with sports super-agent Rich Paul social media official with an Instagram post taken during the weekend wedding of Lakers star Anthony Davis. Also, Tom Cruise may be known for doing his own stunts, but hikers in England got quite the surprise when the actor’s stunt landed him on their path. This and more from today’s trending stories and news available in this episode of the Daily DJV Show Download. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

The Christmas season is quickly approaching, and this year it seems to be coming faster than ever. Why you should get your Christmas shopping done sooner than later this year, and getting your Thanksgiving turkey order in before it’s officially Fall. In other news, Jeopardy says they’re done with the guest hosts and will move forward with Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings in hosting duties for the rest of the year. Other trending news includes Broadway’s reopening with a *Wicked* surprise guest appearance . . . the TikTok challenge forcing parents to talk to their kids about stealing and damaging public property . . . exactly how harmful Instagram is, especially to women . . . and why Patrick Dempsey’s exit from Grey’s Anatomy was less McDreamy and more McDrama. This and more from today’s trending stories in the news. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

North Korea launched a couple ballistic missiles – perhaps to show they’re still there – but the real focus is on Kim Jong-un’s weight loss. Amid rumors of severe illness, and possible death, North Korea maintained that Kim Jong-un was alive and well while his sister Kim Yo-jong handled the “family business.” Now, with a healthier look and slimmer physique, the questions are: was there an illness causing the need for weight loss . . . and . . . is this a doppelganger? In other news, Space X launched their first all-tourist crew into orbit which included a passenger who suffered from child cancer and was treated by Saint Jude and is now a therapist with Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Plus a discussion on the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar abuse reporting and subsequent hearing with Team USA gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols. This and more from today’s hot topics in the news. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

Does a movement as significant as Black Lives Matter happen organically, or is it orchestrated to fit motives of another group? Doug and Jen opine over who they believe is really behind BLM. A big trending story is the end of the CA Gov. Recall Election with Newsom remaining governor of California. Now the question is – Will Larry Elder run in the next election. Other candidates say they “may have lost the fight, but will win the war.” In entertainment news, comedian and controversial SNL veteran Norm MacDonald loses his private, decade-long battle with cancer . . . and a crew member on the upcoming Kevin Hart/Mark Wahlberg film has a near tragic fall. This and more from today’s hot topics in the news. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Djvshow.com

If you’ve wondered why there wasn’t more interest from our nation’s leaders to investigate the September 11 attacks, you’re not alone. Kristen Breitweiser, a 9/11 widow turned advocate for a full investigation into the terror attack that changed the U.S., joins for a heartfelt discussion as to what has been done, what has not been done, and her belief the hijackers did not act alone.Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.djvshow.com

Oftentimes, overcoming a significant illness will change our outlook on life. For actor Jeff Bridges, it wasn’t his cancer battle, but what he picked up during his chemo treatments. Plus, a discussion about Howard Stern’s continued criticism of the non-vaccinated . . . A 9/11 tribute float we will never forget, and that’s not a good thing . . . News from China – including an ask for volunteers and a #MeToo movement – and why Stanford professors are urging the U.S. to stop looking for Chinese spies . . . Britney Spears’s prenup . . . and more from today’s hot topics in the news. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.djvshow.com

Host Doug Stephan welcomes American Businessman, Multi-Billionaire, Author, Radio & TV Host, and Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, David Rubenstein. His latest book is titled, "The American Experiment, Dialogues on a Dream." https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-American-Experiment/David-M-Rubenstein/9781982165734 This is the third in a trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author that showcases lively interviews with American icons and historians on the ever-evolving American experiment, featuring Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Jean King, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and many more.

Trending today, Doug talks about getting his COVID booster. NY hospital turns away birthing mothers, due to non-vaccination by some staff. Georgetown University prof holds rally to demonstrate why African Americans need to get vaccinated. Solar Energy could account for 40% of our energy by 2035. Also trending, J-Lo and Ben take social media spotlight on Red Carpet at Venice Film Festival.