Grand pricks, border crossings and smoking ballots + this day in history w/anti-terror databases and our song of the day by Rapid Fire Distraction on your #MorningMonarchy for August 24, 2026.
Notes/Links:
The ‘New World Next Week’ Store
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Marc Lore to Sell Timberwolves, Lynx at $4.5 Billion Valuation
https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/minnesota-timberwolves-lynx-sold-stad-1234942577/
Russell Westbrook, former NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star, announces retirement after 18 seasons; The 2017 Kia NBA MVP retires as the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles, 5th all-time in assists and 14th all-time in points.
https://www.nba.com/news/russell-westbrook-retires-nba-after-18-seasons
What we know about the Trump-backed IndyCar race taking over the heart of DC
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/what-we-know-about-the-trump-backed-indycar-race-taking-over-the-heart-of-dc/ar-AA2aDja8
Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown DC celebrating US 250th birthday
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/kyle-kirkwood-wins-indycar-race-in-downtown-dc-celebrating-us-250th-birthday/ar-AA2aLMgn
Freedom 250 Grand Prix
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_250_Grand_Prix
Video: Kyle Kirkwood wins historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EasX-KOyzjw
Toadies – “Possum Kingdom” (Live // Audio)
Digital Single
KEXP – Aug. 7, 2026
*Toadies – “Possum Kingdom” (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkvhxPHdguk // https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/toadies-possum-kingdom-22204273.php // “How scary stories and a Texas lake inspired a ’90s alt-rock song; Inspired by ghost stories told around the campfire, Fort Worth band the Toadies made both a grunge banger and an urban legend. It also soundtracked my childhood.”*
Video: Found Footage Fest – “Mastering Skullmaster” (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsRuASGaSYI
Beck – “Devil’s Haircut” (Live // Audio)
Digital Single
BBC – May 10, 1997
*Beck – “Devil’s Haircut” (Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvCjWRgZyNY // Beck performed “Devil’s Haircut” on ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ in 1997, shortly after the release of ‘Odelay’. This performance is often cited by fans as a raw and powerful live version of the song, showcasing Beck’s dynamic style during the height of the ‘Odelay’ era.”*
Cover Image: Kirk Kylewood’s ‘Grand Pricks’
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260824_MorningMonarchy.jpg // https://sillylines.art/ // https://ko-fi.com/sillylines
Tupac Shakur’s Murder Trial Is Finally Here, 30 Years After Infamous Hip-Hop Crime; The rapper’s 1996 killing is headed for a courtroom showdown at last. Here’s everything you need to know.
https://archive.is/PbENT
David Mack police officer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mack_(police_officer)
Bonnaroo Will Not Take Place in 2027, Festival Says; Organizers said the event will take a “much-needed year off” following multiple years of challenges due to severe weather.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/bonnaroo-2027-not-happening-1236678422/
Cinemark Joins AMC Theatres and Regal in Supporting Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
https://x.com/Variety/status/2089774389143253208
Why Todd Bridges ‘couldn’t wait till’ Nancy Reagan left the “Diff’rent Strokes” set: ‘It was a nightmare’
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrities/why-todd-bridges-couldn-t-wait-till-nancy-reagan-left-the-diff-rent-strokes-set-it-was-a-nightmare/ar-AA2aLmlD
Ignacia Fernández Salas
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignacia_Fern%C3%A1ndez_Salas
Search: Ignacia Fernández metal
https://search.brave.com/search?q=Ignacia+Fern%C3%A1ndez+metal
La Familia: ICE agents make arrest at Santa Fe clinic lot
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/la-familia-ice-agents-make-arrest-at-santa-fe-clinic-lot/article_434ba122-e7dd-4f6a-ad84-8712f050eb51.html
Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu, Seeks Interpol Red Notice
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/turkey-issues-arrest-warrant-netanyahu-seeks-interpol-red-notice
Women Flee Ceuta After 15 Rapes Recorded Since Migrant Invasion
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/women-flee-ceuta-after-15-rapes-recorded-migrant-invasion
Video: 72,000 border crossings hit Ceuta in days as Spain’s African enclave faces new pressure
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/72-000-border-crossings-hit-ceuta-in-days-as-spain-s-african-enclave-faces-new-pressure/vi-AA2aiqC7
Video: Migrant women tell of sexual harassment in Spain’s crisis-hit Ceuta • FRANCE 24 English (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJexQqxz234
Trail of Dead – “Weight Of The Sun (Or the Post-Modern Prometheus)” (Audio)
‘Tao Of The Dead’
Richter Scale Records/Superball Music – Feb. 4, 2011
*Trail of Dead – “Weight Of The Sun (Or the Post-Modern Prometheus)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMzYygSFOWo // “Weight of the Sun (Or the Post-Modern Prometheus)” is a track by the American post-hardcore band, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. It was released in 2011 as part of their seventh studio album, ‘Tao of the Dead’. The song is known for its poetic lyrics, which include references to mythological imagery such as the “ferryman,” the “winter queen’s home,” and the “house of the dead.” The band performed the track live on Lopez Tonight in June 2011 to promote the album.*
Video: Ignacia Fernández sorprende en Miss Mundo Chile 2025 con voz gutural de death metal (Nov. 4, 2025 // Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwbZrdSGlmE
Down – “Blood Oath” (Audio)
Digital Single
Nuclear Blast Records – Aug. 19, 2026
*Down – “Blood Oath” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=551y9o4NEiE // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_(band) // The long-awaited new studio album, ‘Volume V,’ will be released on November 20th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Down is an American heavy metal supergroup that formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1991. The current lineup consists of vocalist Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Superjoint Ritual), drummer Jimmy Bower (Crowbar, Eyehategod, Superjoint Ritual), guitarists Pepper Keenan (Corrosion Of Conformity) and Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Sun Don’t Shine), and bassist Pat Bruders (Goatwhore, Crowbar).*
‘Slap in the face’: NAACP rips Trump over aircraft carrier name
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/slap-in-the-face-naacp-rips-trump-over-aircraft-carrier-name/ar-AA2aFHQI
Pentagon: 774 US troops killed, wounded in Iran war
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/pentagon-774-us-troops-killed-wounded-in-iran-war/ar-AA2aFAMe
USPS Finalizes New Requirements for States Using Mail-In Ballots; The new rules would require states to submit information on voters receiving mailed ballots, but court injunctions currently prevent implementation.
https://archive.is/1TgNd
Video: USPS warns voters about new mail-in ballot postmark rules ahead of midterm elections (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kfcmm-8Coc
Sebadoh – “Ocean” (Audio)
‘Harmacy’
Sub Pop – Aug. 20, 1996
*Sebadoh – “Ocean” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUm-dHAslmY // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmacy // Released in the wake of Barlow’s Top 40 hit, “Natural One”, with his band The Folk Implosion, ‘Harmacy’ became Sebadoh’s first charting album in the U.S., expanding on the success of ‘Bakesale,’ and yielding the Modern Rock Tracks hit, “Ocean”. I got to hug Lou at Pickathon Oregon 2017*
Video: Derrick Stroup – “Why We Should Bring Back Cigarettes” (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1w5TaV_vYM
Travis – “Tied To The 90’s” (Audio)
‘Good Feeling’
Independiente – Sep. 8, 1997
*Travis – “Tied To The 90’s” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DBAvlDL5SQ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Feeling_(Travis_album) // ‘Good Feeling’ is the debut studio album by the Scottish rock band, Travis. The album was released on 8 September 1997, on Independiente Records. All four singles released from the album reached the UK Top 40 – with third single, “Tied To The 90s,” making to Top 30 after being released 11 August 1997.*
#ThisDayInHistory: Media Monarchy Episode039 – Pentagon To Suspend Anti-Terror Database (Aug. 24, 2007 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/media-monarchy-episode039/ // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TALON_(database)
Rapid Fire Distraction – “Another Bad American” (Audio)
‘Breaking In’
Robot Polisher Records – January 23, 2004
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: https://robotpolisherrecords.bandcamp.com/track/another-bad-american // Here’s song by Rapid Fire Distraction, a band that Jay of American Thought Criminals was in over 20 years ago! This song is from their 2004 album, ‘Breaking In’. Thanks to Monarchy member, Jay (his Knoxville Chokies just squeaked into Monarchy Baseball playoffs), for the heads up on the band!*