Veteran lobbyist Bob Byrd (Byrd Combs) provides an insider's view of the mounting pressures in Dover. With over 50 years of experience, Byrd warns that Delaware's reliance on corporate franchise taxes—comprising nearly two-thirds of state revenue—is on thin ice.

• The Corporate "Biggie" Drain: Byrd highlights the dangerous discrepancy between 200,000 "shell" incorporations and the high-value Fortune 500 companies that "pay the freight."

• Statewide Property Tax?: In a provocative forecast, Byrd suggests that if corporate revenue craters, a statewide property tax may be the only viable alternative, as a sales tax would be "too hot" for the small state to handle.

• The Bureaucracy Barrier: Byrd weighs in on Governor Matt Meyer's "pro-business" agenda, noting that while the ideas are sound, they face a wall of "old and set" bureaucrats who resist streamlining.

Former GOP Chair Charlie Copeland returns to "chuckle grenades" at the current administration, specifically targeting the Office of New Americans and the governor's national profile.

• The "Sanctuary" Fallout: Copeland defines the sanctuary state movement as a "marketing slogan" for progressives, warning that it invites federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.

• The "Merlino" Strategy: Copeland reveals insights into Nick Merlino's role in "fluffing up" Governor Meyer for a 2028 national run (Presidential or Vice Presidential), arguing that the Governor is prioritizing national polling over local governance.

• Medicaid Fraud & Port Failures: A deep dive into the "sketchy" audit history of the Port of Wilmington and a call for the State Auditor to investigate potential Medicaid fraud, citing systemic similarities to disgraced programs in Minnesota.

• America 250 & The Tax Trap: Copeland laments Delaware's "reluctant" participation in the nation's 250th anniversary due to "self-flagellation" over history, while Philadelphia prepares to capture $1 billion in revenue. He concludes with a warning about proposed new income tax brackets that could target families earning $125,000.