Mornings with Thom Brennaman 8/6/2025

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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima—how did Truman and the pilots grapple with that decision?

The episode begins with host Thom Brennaman noting the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, discussing the moral weight of President Truman's decision and the pilots' experience. The first segment features Steve Belzo, Executive Director of the Claremont County Veterans Service Commission, who explains the emergency financial assistance program for veterans in Ohio. He clarifies that the VA and Ohio Revised Code define veterans as those with active duty or federal activation, not all reservists or guardsmen. Eligibility requires honorable discharge and Claremont County residency for 90 days, with applicants needing to prove financial bind through bank statements and unexpected emergencies. Steve highlights a one-day turnaround for assistance applications, facilitated by a dedicated investigator and an on-site printer for document access. He shares an anecdote about an 85-year-old widow whose HVAC was repaired on July 4th through community support. The second segment shifts to a call with Chad in Washington, D.C., who is filming at the Museum of the Bible. Chad discusses marital affairs, citing statistics that 20-25% of married men and 10-15% of married women have affairs, with rates potentially higher due to social media. He emphasizes that attention, not intentions, determines outcomes, introducing the concept of 'spidey sense' to detect early warning signs. Chad outlines seven stages leading to an affair: leaning away from the marriage, alertness to someone else, public lingering, public isolating, private lingering, private isolating, and non-sensual touch. He advises recognizing these early stages to reinvest in the marriage. When asked about healing after an affair, Chad asserts that trust can be rebuilt over time, requiring genuine repentance and a commitment to creating a new marriage. He uses biblical examples like Abraham and King David to illustrate God's work with flawed individuals, stressing that the Bible's message is about redemption, not perfection. The episode concludes with traffic updates from Chuck Ingram and weather forecasts, along with Reds baseball coverage.

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A morning show that moves from Hiroshima reflection to weather, traffic, and live-radio detours.

Brennaman and Jones On Baseball opens on a solemn note, with Steve Belzo and an anniversary that carries real weight. The host marks 80 years since Hiroshima and stays with the moral burden of the atomic bomb decision, dwelling on Truman's choice, the lives already lost, and the…

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You get a Wednesday morning mix of Hiroshima reflection, a Washington, D.C. museum stop, and a Reds update.

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