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Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Host: Donovan
Technical Troubles & Tech Tips
- The “Restart” Rule: Donovan started the show 15 minutes late due to Bluetooth sync issues between his RODECaster Pro 2 and his show phone. He reminds listeners that the #1 rule in IT is to restart the device—not just the app—to resolve most glitches.
- Experience Matters: The host reflects on his 36 years in technology and his transition from analog mixers to modern “computers with sliders”.
Weather Report: Tifton & South Central Georgia
- Current Conditions: 58°F in Tifton with partly cloudy skies.
- Today’s Forecast: A high of 72°F (a significant drop from yesterday’s 86°F) with overcast skies tonight.
- The Week Ahead: Warming back up to 87°F by Friday before dropping into the 70s for the weekend.
Key Segments
1. The High Cost of Farming & Food
- Diesel & Fertilizer Spike: Prices for diesel and fertilizer are up nearly 50% compared to last year.
- The Trickle-Down Effect: Farmers in areas like Augusta are raising wholesale prices to cover “frost protection” irrigation and production costs.
- Georgia Gas Tax Relief: Governor Kemp has signed a 60-day suspension of the state gas tax (approx. 33.3 cents), though the savings may take a few days to reach the pump as distributors rotate stock.
2. Walmart’s High-Tech Overhaul
- Drone Delivery Expansion: Walmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery to 150 more stores in 2026, including a massive push in Metro Atlanta to bypass traffic. Drones fly at 60 mph and lower packages via tether.
- Digital Shelf Labels (DSLs): By the end of 2026, all 4,700 U.S. stores will replace paper tags with digital screens.
- The Surge Pricing Fear: While Walmart claims the tags are for labor efficiency, Donovan expresses skepticism, fearing “dynamic pricing” could lead to higher costs during peak hours or heat waves.
3. The “Sober” Economy
- Declining Alcohol Sales: 2025 data shows U.S. drinking at a new low (54%), with Gen Z ordering fewer drinks than previous generations.
- Causes: Health awareness, high prices ($20 for a beer and a shot in some cities), and the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic that curb cravings.
- The Pivot: Restaurants are trying to recoup losses with high-end “mocktails” and rare agricultural wines.
4. Georgia’s Time Zone Loophole
- Senate Bill 154: To bypass federal restrictions on permanent Daylight Saving Time, Georgia lawmakers are proposing a move to the Atlantic Time Zone.
- Year-Round Light: This would keep Georgia on “Atlantic Standard Time” year-round, which is functionally the same as the current Daylight Saving Time (UTC -4).