# The Krieger Files - February 16. 2026: AI Dinner Date? Judge Jimmy at it again? OMG! ... and more!

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Podcast: [The Krieger Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-krieger-files-7065662)
Published: 2026-02-16T19:13:04+00:00
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## Resource

Award-winning journalist Dave Krieger covers the latest news cycle (worthy of coverage) ... AI dinner dating accommodations (you people are indeed crazy!) ... FAA mandates merit-based hiring ... Judge Jimmy wants US taxpayers to pay for the return of hardened criminals to America ... Social Security won't be keeping up with inflation (as usual) ... and more in today's cast!

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