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08/31/2026



� DRONE PILOTS — THIS IS YOUR LAST SUNDAY NIGHT HANGOUT BEFORE TWO VERY IMPORTANT DATES.

We've been following what's happening to the American drone industry for months.

Now we're down to days.

� SEPTEMBER 2: The public-comment period closes on the FCC's proposal concerning certain previously authorized foreign-produced drones and critical components.

� SEPTEMBER 3: New Section 232 tariffs on imported drones take effect.

So this Sunday, we're going back through what is happening, what it could mean for drone owners, and—most importantly—what you can still do before the clock runs out.

� THE FCC & EXISTING DRONES

This isn't simply another discussion about whether future DJI products should be allowed into the United States.

The FCC is considering action involving certain foreign-produced drones and components that have already received equipment authorization.

That raises a much bigger question:

If a product was legally approved, imported, sold and purchased under the rules that existed at the time, how far should the government be able to go back and change those rules afterward?

We're also going back to an earlier Sunday Night Hangout with Vic Moss.

Vic talked about the possibility of something like this happening in the future.

Well...

The future might be here.

We'll revisit what he told us then and compare it with what we're seeing today.

� THE DRONE ADVOCACY ALLIANCE — MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Talking about it on YouTube isn't enough.

The Drone Advocacy Alliance has put together resources explaining the FCC proceeding and helping drone users submit their own comments before the September 2 deadline.

Whether you fly recreationally, professionally, for agriculture, photography, inspections, public safety, search and rescue—or you simply believe consumers should have a voice in the equipment they're allowed to purchase—this is the opportunity to tell the FCC how these decisions affect you.

Drone Advocacy Alliance — FCC Take Action
https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/

� Remember: FCC filings become part of the public record, so don't include personal information you don't want publicly available.

Then comes...

� SEPTEMBER 3 — THE NEW DRONE TARIFFS

Beginning September 3, new Section 232 tariffs take effect on covered imported drones.

We'll talk about what gets hit, why the administration says these tariffs are necessary, what they're intended to do for American drone manufacturing—and what they could mean for the people actually buying and flying this equipment.

And if we haven't completely disappeared down the drone-policy rabbit hole by then... �

� I GOT A NEW ROOF!

We'll talk about that adventure from this week.

� ONE LAST CAMPING TRIP

Summer is rapidly disappearing, and I managed to squeeze in one final camping trip before we say goodbye to another season.

So grab something to drink, pull up a chair and join us for the last Sunday Night Hangout of August.

� Sunday, August 30
� 7:00 PM Central
� LIVE on JJ's Lifted Horizons

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08/17/2026



� NOTHING TO SEE HERE... RIGHT?

This Sunday Night Hangout, we're talking about two stories that on the surface don't have much to do with each other.

But there's one thing they definitely have in common:

The rules are changing.

And depending on whether you're a YouTube creator, drone pilot, photographer, small business owner—or just somebody who spent a bunch of money on equipment because it was perfectly legal when you bought it—you might want to pay attention.

� YOUTUBE IS MOVING THE MONETIZATION GOALPOSTS

YouTube has announced major changes to the YouTube Partner Program beginning in 2027.

For new creators seeking full ad-revenue monetization, the requirement is jumping from 4,000 to 8,000 qualified public watch hours in a year—or from 10 million to 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days.

The 1,000-subscriber requirement remains.

Existing YPP creators aren't simply being thrown out under the new entry requirements, but for the next generation of small creators trying to build a channel?

The hill just got a whole lot steeper.

Why?

Does this improve the quality of monetized content?

Is YouTube trying to deal with the explosion of low-effort and AI-generated content?

Or are smaller creators simply getting squeezed?

As somebody who has spent years building a YouTube channel, I've definitely got some thoughts.

And then...

� THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO GO AFTER FOREIGN DRONES

We've been following the DJI controversy for a long time on this channel, but things have gotten considerably more interesting.

The FCC is currently asking for public comment on a proposal involving previously authorized foreign-produced drones and critical components.

� Public comments close SEPTEMBER 2.

Then...

� SEPTEMBER 3: New federal tariffs on imported drones and drone components take effect.

Yes.

The very next day.

The new Section 232 tariffs include a 100% tariff on certain drones considered particularly sensitive for national-security purposes, including drones over 25 kilograms and drones with thermal-imaging capabilities.

Certain smaller drones face a 25% tariff, with different treatment for qualifying products from some allied countries.

So what exactly are we trying to accomplish?

Build an American drone industry?

Reduce America's dependence on Chinese manufacturing?

� Protect national security?

� Make foreign drones too expensive to compete?

Or...

All of the above?

And here's the bigger question:

What happens to the photographers, farmers, first responders, search-and-rescue organizations, small businesses and recreational pilots who already depend on this technology?

We're going to dig into it.

And I'm pretty sure the chat is going to have some opinions. �

� Grab something to drink, pull up a chair and join us.

No script. No teleprompter. Just a conversation.

� Sunday, August 16
� 7:00 PM Central
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08/10/2026



This Sunday we're bouncing around a little bit because there are several things I want to talk about—and we're starting with a special presentation for one of the people on our panel.

I'm not telling you who. �

Can you guess who it is and what we're presenting them with?

You'll have to join us LIVE to find out!

Then we're heading back into the trucking industry for a story happening practically in my backyard.

� NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED

The Michigan Department of State has issued a summary suspension of NMU's truck-driver training program following an investigation that alleges multiple violations involving student records, required documentation, and CDL training procedures.

NMU says it has complied with the order—but respectfully disagrees with the state's findings and intends to challenge the suspension.

Here's where this gets personal:

I called it back in 2018.

When NMU launched this program, I had concerns about how it was being put together and what I believed a professional CDL training program needed to properly prepare new drivers for this industry.

Eight years later, the State of Michigan has stepped in.

I'll tell you what concerned me back then, what Michigan is alleging now, what NMU is saying in response, and—most importantly—what this means for the students caught in the middle.

Then we're changing gears again...

� CHINESE CARS, WAYMO & DJI — SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UP

We've heard repeatedly about national-security concerns surrounding Chinese technology.

DJI drones have faced increasing scrutiny and restrictions because of concerns surrounding cameras, sensors, communications, data, and Chinese technology.

Meanwhile, Waymo has worked with Chinese automaker Zeekr on autonomous vehicles for its robotaxi fleet.

So here's my question:

If Chinese-connected technology presents enough of a national-security concern that we're restricting it in one industry, where exactly do we draw the line in another?

Is there a legitimate difference?

Are autonomous vehicles different from drones?

Are tariffs, trade policy, national security, and technology getting mixed together in ways most people don't understand?

Or are we looking at two completely different situations that only appear contradictory from the outside?

I want to hear what YOU think.

That's why it's called the Sunday Night Hangout.

No script. No teleprompter. Just a panel, a live chat, some interesting stories and absolutely no guarantee that we'll stay on topic. �

� Grab something to drink, pull up a chair and join the conversation!

� Sunday, August 9
� 7:00 PM Central
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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS.When I loaded up the truck and RV and pointed them toward Florid...
08/06/2026



IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS.

When I loaded up the truck and RV and pointed them toward Florida, I knew we had a mission.

What I didn't know was how many incredible people we would meet, how many lives would be touched, or how much this journey would mean to me.

Over the past several weeks, you've traveled with us as we:
🔹 Repaired a fence for a disabled veteran.
🔹 Served the community through pancake breakfasts and Memorial Day events.
🔹 Cleaned up Historic Milton Cemetery.
🔹 Visited Barrancas National Cemetery.
🔹 Honored our veterans.
🔹 Built friendships that will last a lifetime.

Now it's time for the final episode of the Florida or Bust 2026 series.

Before you watch...

👇 I have a challenge for you!

How many miles do you think we drove during the entire trip?

Leave your guess in the comments before you watch the video. No cheating! 😄

At the end of the episode, I'll reveal the total mileage and the amount I'll personally be donating at 10¢ per mile to the Lee & Betty Johnson Memorial Charity in support of Wreaths Across America at Barrancas National Cemetery.

This series was never just about a road trip.

It was about proving that ordinary people can come together, serve their communities, honor those who served our country, and leave a place a little better than they found it.

To every volunteer, sponsor, supporter, donor, and every one of you who watched, shared, commented, or encouraged us along the way...

Thank you.

You helped make this journey possible.

🎬 Watch the finale here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/j0tqmLdJ7Bk

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This may be the end of Florida or Bust 2026...
..but it's only the beginning of what's next.

08/03/2026



� SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER! WHERE DID IT GO? | WHAT MAKES A GREAT YOUTUBE CHANNEL?

It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off summer, and now August is already here.

This week on Sunday Night Live, we'll take a look back at everything that's happened over the past few months—from Florida or Bust 2026, charity projects, road trips, YouTube videos, and all the unexpected moments that made this summer one to remember.

We'll also dive into a topic that every creator thinks about:

What makes a great YouTube channel?

Is it expensive equipment?

Is it editing?

Is it consistency?

Is it personality?

Or is it something completely different?

Whether you're a content creator, someone who's thinking about starting a channel, or simply someone who enjoys watching YouTube, I'd love to hear your thoughts. We'll talk about what keeps people coming back, what causes channels to grow, and what really matters in building a community.

As always, there will be plenty of time for questions, conversation, and whatever rabbit trails we end up following. That's what Sunday Night Live is all about.

� Grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and join us for another evening of great conversation!

� Sunday, August 2
� 7:00 PM Central

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07/13/2026



onight's livestream is a little different.

Over the past several weeks we've shared the Florida or Bust series—building a fence for a disabled veteran, serving the Milton community, hosting breakfasts and barbecues, and meeting incredible people along the way.

But Episode 6 is different.

We visit Barrancas National Cemetery, where more than 40,000 veterans and their families are laid to rest. This is the reason the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity raises money for Wreaths Across America.

Gary from Jail Bait & Tackle Outdoors also filmed a deeply personal moment just a few feet from where the soldier he was searching for is buried. It's a powerful reminder that every headstone represents a person, a family, and a story.

Tonight, I want to share why this episode means so much to me—and why I hope you'll watch it.

We'll also answer your questions, talk about the Florida or Bust journey, and discuss why remembering our veterans matters.

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https://youtu.be/7xyGudzLkbcThere are places that make you stop talking. Barrancas National Cemetery...
07/09/2026



https://youtu.be/7xyGudzLkbc

There are places that make you stop talking. Barrancas National Cemetery is one of them.

Episode 6 of Florida or Bust 2026 is unlike any other episode in this series.

There are no power tools.

No fence boards.

No pancake breakfast.

No barbecue.

Just row after row of white headstones stretching farther than the eye can see.

Each one represents someone who answered the call to serve. Someone who had a family, dreams, friendships, and a life that helped shape the freedoms we enjoy today.

As I walked through Barrancas National Cemetery, I found myself thinking less about the trip and more about the purpose behind it.

This is why the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity exists.

This is why we raise money for Wreaths Across America.

This is why we ask people to remember.

During our visit, I also stopped at a headstone that means a great deal to our friend Gator Jake. It was a powerful reminder that every marker represents someone who is still deeply loved and still remembered.

These aren't just names carved in stone.

They're stories.

They're families.

They're legacies.

I hope this episode encourages you to pause for a moment, reflect on the cost of our freedom, and remember the men and women who made it possible.

Because as long as we continue to speak their names…

They are never truly forgotten.

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07/04/2026



Happy Independence Day!

Today, America celebrates 250 years of freedom, courage, and resilience.

As we gather with family and friends, enjoy backyard barbecues, watch fireworks, and proudly fly the American flag, let's also take a moment to remember that the freedoms we enjoy today were secured through the sacrifices of generations of brave men and women who answered the call to serve.

At the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity, our mission has always been about more than remembering history. It's about honoring those who defended it.

Every wreath we sponsor, every service project we complete, and every community we serve is our way of saying thank you to the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform—and to the families who stood beside them through every deployment, every hardship, and every sacrifice.

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, may we never forget that freedom is a gift passed from one generation to the next. It is preserved by those willing to serve, protected by those willing to sacrifice, and strengthened by communities that choose to remember.

Today, we celebrate.

Today, we give thanks.

And today, we remember those who made our celebration possible.

From all of us at the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy 4th of July, America!

https://youtu.be/2eLUBcEzqckSome days remind you why the mission matters. Memorial Day was one of ...
07/02/2026



https://youtu.be/2eLUBcEzqck

Some days remind you why the mission matters. Memorial Day was one of those days.

Episode 5 of the Florida or Bust 2026 series takes us through one of the most meaningful days of our trip.

We were honored to take part in the Memorial Day service in Milton, Florida, standing alongside veterans, families, and community members as we paused to remember those who gave everything for our country.

After the ceremony, Travis from BDTBBQ prepared an incredible barbecue for the veterans and everyone attending the event. Food has a way of bringing people together, and that afternoon was about much more than a meal. It was about fellowship, gratitude, and honoring sacrifice.

Once everything was running smoothly, I headed back to Unhitched Campgrounds to help prepare food for the campers there. It wasn't exactly how we had planned the day, but sometimes serving means adjusting to what's needed in the moment.

Looking back, I wouldn't have changed a thing.

Florida or Bust has never been about the miles we drove or the places we visited.

It's been about people.

It's been about community.

It's been about honoring those who served by serving others.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this Memorial Day special, especially Travis from BDTBBQ, our volunteers, our sponsors, and everyone who continues to support the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity.

Most of all…

May we never forget the men and women whose sacrifice made our freedom possible.

Say their names. Remember their sacrifice. Live worthy of their legacy.

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https://youtu.be/-e9c1kNVfl0Some projects are about lumber, concrete, and fence posts.This one wa...
06/25/2026



https://youtu.be/-e9c1kNVfl0

Some projects are about lumber, concrete, and fence posts.

This one was about something much bigger.

When we first arrived in Florida, we met Dwayne, a disabled veteran who had started a fence project but was no longer physically able to finish it on his own. What began as a simple idea quickly became one of the most meaningful projects of our entire trip.

In Episode 4, Ryan, Gary, and I return to complete the fence.

The Florida heat was relentless. The work was exhausting. There were moments when things didn't go according to plan. But we kept moving forward because the mission was bigger than any of us.

One person who deserves special recognition is Kristyn.

While the rest of us were focused on digging holes, setting posts, cutting lumber, and hanging fence boards, she spent countless hours behind the scenes running for supplies, tracking down materials, making store runs, and helping solve problems before they became bigger ones. Many of the things that kept the project moving happened because she was willing to do whatever was needed.

Without her help, this project could have looked very different.

One of the most rewarding moments came at the end of the project when we were able to sit down with Dwayne in front of the completed fence and hear his thoughts about what the project meant to him.

That's when it hit me.

Florida or Bust was never really about Florida.

It wasn't about the miles, the RV, the campground, or even the fence.

It was about serving people.

It was about community.

It was about honoring the idea that we should always ask:

"How can we serve those who served us?"

Thank you to everyone who supports the Lee and Betty Johnson Memorial Charity and helps make projects like this possible.

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