Despite pleas from Bill O'Reilly, Donald Trump says he will not take part in tonight's debate hosted by Fox News because of his on-going feud with moderator Megyn Kelly. 

- So the remaining GOP candidates will be talking about the Elephant that's NOT in the room. 

- If Fox really wants ratings, they should get rid of the other candidates and just make it a debate between The Donald and Megyn. 

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Meanwhile Bernie Sanders met with President Obama for an hour yesterday, worrying Hillary Clinton's campaign.

- But Bernie says they didn't talk politics...it was just a Social-ist call. 

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Mattel announced that Barbie will now come in three new body types - instead of the traditional stick figure doll - to reflect real women. 

- Now you can choose from "Skinny Barbie", "Curvy Barbie" or "Rosie O'Donnell Barbie". 

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A study in the Washington Examiner found that more people are watching porn because it's safer than having sex. 

- Plus, you don't have to buy your computer dinner beforehand. 

- And it doesn't ask you what your thinking about afterward.

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Mexican drug lord El Chapo says he can't sleep in prison because the guards leave a light on in his cell all night. 

- I guess he won't be staying at the Motel 6 anytime soon. 

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A U.S. expert says that North Korea is just weeks away from launching a rocket into space. 

- So now instead of shooting his relatives, he can send them "Where No Aunts & Uncles Have Gone Before". 

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Apple had the most profitable quarter in American business history. 

- If you don't believe me, just look up the story on your iPhone. 

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Have a great day and I'll see you back here Friday with an all new Podcast!

-Dick