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The Mikey Show - FM 94.9 - 05/02/11

Monday, May 2, 2011

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osama bin laden deathnavy seal raidabbottabad compoundcourier intelligencelaura logan assaultfacetimehipstamatic applemonade standchargers draftwhite house correspondents dinnerobama trump jokesspecial teams

The show opened with President Obama’s announcement that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a Navy SEAL raid, followed by Mikey’s personal reaction to being woken by the news. Correspondents Sienna and Jay detailed the compound’s security and the intelligence trail from a Guantanamo detainee that led to the raid, while Laura Logan later described her brutal assault in Egypt. The program also featured lighter segments, including a debate about FaceTime versus regular calls, Lauren’s love for the Hipstamatic photo app, Jenna’s profitable lemonade stand, an analysis of the Chargers’ draft focus on special teams, and Obama’s jokes about Donald Trump at the Correspondents’ Dinner.

What happened, in order

  1. Obama announces bin Laden killed

    President Obama announces the successful operation that killed Osama bin Laden, describing the raid in Abbottabad and its significance for justice and national security.

  2. Mikey wakes up to bin Laden news

    Mikey describes being awakened by his wife Rebecca with the news that Osama bin Laden was killed, expressing his excitement and relief.

  3. Compound description and raid details

    Sienna explains how intelligence located bin Laden in a fortified mansion in Abbottabad, describing its high walls, barbed wire, security gates, and the SEAL team's 40‑minute helicopter raid.

  4. Courier tip leads to bin Laden

    The hosts recount how a detainee in Guantanamo gave the courier’s nickname, allowing intelligence to track the courier and pinpoint bin Laden’s compound.

  5. Laura Logan recounts Egypt assault

    Laura Logan details the sexual assault she suffered while covering Egypt’s uprising, describing the mob attack and her later 60 Minutes interview.

  6. Chargers draft special teams focus

    The hosts analyze the Chargers’ draft strategy, emphasizing special‑teams picks such as Jordan Todman and Ryan Mallett to address past weaknesses.

  7. Hipstamatic app nostalgia

    Lauren talks about her fascination with the Hipstamatic app that makes photos look like old‑film pictures, despite their low technical quality.

  8. FaceTime vs regular phone call debate

    The hosts discuss the quirks of FaceTime video calling, comparing it to regular phone calls and sharing personal anecdotes about its use.

  9. Obama’s Correspondents’ Dinner jokes about Trump

    President Obama jokes about Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, referencing Celebrity Apprentice and Mythbusters to poke fun at the real‑estate mogul.

  10. Jenna’s successful lemonade stand

    Sienna’s stepdaughter Jenna runs a lemonade stand with a friend, earning $58 in two hours and learning basic business skills.

People mentioned

MikeyRebeccaWoodsL.O.B.SiennaJayChrisLaura LoganBarack ObamaGeorge BushBill ClintonDonald TrumpScarlett JohanssonSean Penn