# Fake News 541 - Rick Springfield Was A Vietnam Hero?

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Podcast: [Drinkin‘ Bros Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drinkin-bros-podcast-653352)
Published: 2026-09-11T00:00:27+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/aee3ec13-725c-41d9-9c4c-0cac26d41fb5/episodes/8d546340-3da1-401b-b99a-18331c4d2046
Audio file: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/137/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/8d546340-3da1-401b-b99a-18331c4d2046/stream.mp3
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## Resource

Today we discuss the wild story of 1980's singer Rick Springfield saying he killed a man in Vietnam while on tour, Trump's dumb offering to give $5,000 to anyone who votes Republicans in during the midterm elections, China's upcoming meeting with the US to discuss tariffs, and the Burmese python outbreak in Florida. ⁠Mybookie.com⁠ - $500 Bet back with Promo Code: BROSGET50 ⁠1stphorm.com/drinkinbros⁠ - 5 FREE MEATSTICKS WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY SUPPLEMENT! ⁠Mengotomars.com⁠ - 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. ⁠Americanfinancing.net/drinkinbros⁠ - APR rates start in the 5's Our Sponsors: * Check out Talkspace and use my code SPACE80 for a great deal: https://www.talkspace.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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