# 5-13-26 - 9am - Am I The A-Hole? and Michael Bennet

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Podcast: [The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-the-weekend-with-michael-brown-463938)
Published: 2026-05-13T18:26:47+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on a recent news story about a Frontier Airlines incident, where passengers were advised to leave their personal belongings behind during an emergency evacuation. Michael wonders if he'd take his backpack with him, sparking a discussion about human nature and safety protocols. He also critiques a potential gubernatorial candidate's stance on taxation and the state's budgetary constraints, specifically the TABOR amendment. Michael shares his frustration with the candidate's lack of understanding of the issue and the real-world consequences of the amendment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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