Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   It's a numbers game on KKHI today as gas prices, arrests, deportations and polls all make Trump look like, well, Trump.  This is getting so good.    A famous singer complains about the White House posting an AI video of the president in action set to the singer's song.   Pro Football Focus has been the most respected football stat operation in America for years but it may have real trouble ahead.  Wait until you hear the Mahomes stat from Sunday's game that should just end the stat forever.    Texas Tech has pulled the plug on tortilla tossing at games.  But with the stupid rule the Big 12 has, and no separate rule in place at KU's stadium, why wouldn't KSU students bring thousands of tortillas this week and toss them all over the place after the Jayhawks' disgraceful scandal in Lubbock two weeks ago?    The World Series is set after a dramatic game seven in the American League.  Former KU guard Christian Braun hits the jackpot and our Final Final is a famous actor we like talking about the role of a lifetime he missed.

   It's possible the Chiefs just played the single most complete game in franchise history and as easy as it is to write it off as just a crappy Raiders team, don't fall for that.  This was brilliance all the way around as KC may be playing better right now than any time in the Andy/Mahomes era.  What an epic 31-0 beatdown that could have been even worse.    The Broncos are officially the team pulling the rabbit out of the hat every week and they did it again Sunday to take the lead in the AFC West.   Mizzou wins a double OT game at Auburn that was dramatic but not exactly a thriller.  Just Mizzou taking care of business.    Late Night at the Phog had a completely different look and sound this year to tip off KU basketball and it's not a good look.     The Secret Service has found a hunting stand in a tree next to Palm Beach Airport right in line of sight of where President Trump gets on and off Air Force One.  KJP has a new book out ripping the Dems and the No Kings rallies around the country all looked like Saturday Night Live sketches.  What a joke.    Our Final Final is one of the greatest jewelry heists of all time at the most famous museum in the world.

   I can't believe its not bigger news that your federal government is currently operating with a surplus.  Wait, what?  It's true.  In September with tariffs and more, the treasury took in $198 billion dollars more than it spent.  Imagine what October will be like with a government shutdown.   Meanwhile, Kansas City, Mo is $100 million short on it's budget but has approved $22 million for a temporary jail to house 100 criminals during the World Cup.  You can't make this up.    KCI's terminal gets ta new name.  My buddy Cato has a nifty idea to taunt the No Kings rally folks this weekend.  North Kansas City's mayor puts out a statement about the Royals building a ballpark in Clay County and Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has your pigskin picks.

   It's been a long and windy road getting to the facts of how a pocketknife wound up on the 38 yard line of the KU bench Saturday night in Lubbock and it has ended horribly for Lance Leipold and his staff.  According to reports, a KU coach or staffer placed the knife in plain site to draw a penalty on Texas Tech and then told his head coach that it came from the stands and he got hit.  This is a total black eye for college football as both programs get fined.   Chiefs tackle Josh Simmons may be out for quite awhile and the Chiefs can't comment.  This has to be a legal, privacy issue and I'll tell you what I think is the reason for his absence.    John Fetterman made scathing comments to his fellow democrats in DC at a public forum at the Kennedy Center.  Nancy Pelosi loses her cool with a reporter that was trying to get her to comment on the truth.  Trump and Patel are doubling down on crime.    NBC is laying off some very specific employees and a local BBQ joint goes back to the future.

   It's no surprise that KCI has banned the playing of Kristi Noem's video that DHS is requesting all airports play.  It's going to be most airports that won't play it and I think that is actually the point of the whole thing.  Create something viral for millions of people that won't fly during the government shutdown and call it a marketing success.    Texas Tech has confirmed they found a pocket knife on the KU sideline last Saturday night in Lubbock.  Now they have to find the person who may have thrown it and throw the book at that person.    Ten years ago, 538 invented something called a Trump Score for other politicians.  It was designed to make Trump look stupid.  Now 538 is no more and the Trump Score has become something everyone wants to win.    I learned something interesting about my mom's listening habits yesterday and you may be surprised.    Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has left the team and this is becoming quite a mystery.  It can't be great.    Bob Kendrick has scored a major success for the NLBM and we have a really fun audio production to prove it.    And today's Final Final is one of the greatest ever combining running a marathon while eating as much of one kind of food as humanly possible as you do it.  You have to hear this.

   About a week ago, I heard somebody say that President Trump is doing such a great job that, "we don't deserve Trump."   I immediately understood what the man meant and agreed with him.  Until I didn't.  We absolutely deserve this and have absolutely earned it and it really came into focus watching all those families welcoming home family members that were hostages.  Incredible.    As the world celebrates the peace deal, Liz Warren tried, somehow, to take some credit for the deal.  That led to JD Vance just dropping a whopper on her via social media.  Hysterical.    We have a new front runner for most cringe worth Dem politician video, this one is really, really bad.    The Browns and Bears release information about their brand new stadiums they are building and you won't believe how much better the Chiefs offer is than these.    Rashee Rice is back on the practice field this week, the Bills lose again, the Lions punch thrower is suspended and more in our NFL roundup.    Lance Leipold says it's not tortilla throwing that got his ire Saturday night in Lubbock, it was a knife that was thrown.    We had an insane double play in the NLCS game Monday night, KU hoops gets a surprise as the AP poll is released and Nebraska's coach does anything but calm his fan base about a possible job opening.    Our Final Final is the Baldwin brothers out for a drive in their Range Rover in the Hamptons when a tree gets in the way.  Hilarious.

   The Football Feast is filled with story lines as the Chiefs, quite possibly, are playing better than any team in the NFL.  I'll give you my thoughts on how they've turned this offense around and the Stan Weber will join me to discuss where it's going the rest of the season.    Also, the Missouri Tigers certainly had plenty of chances Saturday against Alabama but come up short.  It's a loss to Alabama, so everything is still possible for Mizzou.   K-State pounds TCU in a game that looked a lot more like a Chris Klieman kind of performance.  And KU's defense gets abused by a really, really good looking Texas Tech squad.    And our Final Final is one of the most touching football and family moments anywhere.

   I'm not on the train with folks saying Sunday night is a must win for the Chiefs, I've seen them win way too many games in a row to believe that.  But I think the team may approach it like a playoff game and that could be real trouble for the Lions.    You can't ask for a better setup for the Missouri Tigers to host Alabama.  This is the perfect storm and you should change your schedule and block off three hours or so Saturday at 11:00 and watch this one no matter who you root for.    The Phillies season ends in shocking fashion.  Super college basketball fan "Sister Jean" dies at 106, we'll remember her grace and charm rooting her team to the Final Four in 2018.    Me and Jessica spent a couple hours visiting some old buildings downtown Thursday that gave us chills hearing the history of it all and seeing what the new owners are doing to turn a couple city blocks into an entertainment area.   Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has our football picks for the weekend and our Final Final is a fast food chain stepping outside their lane.

   The Nobel Peace Prize has a choice to make.  Give their once prestigious award to Donald Trump or go out of business as he just brokered a deal for peace in Gaza.  Their are celebrations all over the world.    Trump got news he was needed to finalize the agreement when Marco Rubio interrupted a forum the prez was holding at the White House with reporters that have been injured by ANTIFA members.  One reporter told the story of how being abused by ANTIFA flipped her from a person with Trump Derangement Syndrome to full on MAGA.    Climate change had nothing to do with the wild fires in LA last January and it wasn't an accident.  The feds have filed charges against a Dem supporting donor that fantasized about burning a city down for years.    The IRS is about to get cut in half because of the shutdown.  Great!   Masks are back in a rich, blue part of California.    Andy Reid says it's a week to go back to the basics.  Patrick Mahomes is suddenly among the best passing downfield.  Eli Drinkwitz crashes a call with Alabama's coach.  The Yankees season is over and the NCAA will allow athletes to bet on pro sports.  Then, it was the right "Time" for a singer to make a big announcement.

   It was Ladies Day Tuesday in the Trump administration as Pam Bondi was the most prepared witness ever in front of the Senate and Kristi Noem takes on criminals and officials in Oregon.    The mayor of Chicago has declared he's developing ICE free zones so it begs the question... can I run for mayor and develop IRS free zones?    We have multiple stories of media racing to the bottom as Nicole Wallace is on the hot seat and NBC News contradicts its own reporting.    The Chiefs have the highest paid kicker in the league and he's struggling more than anyone else on the team.  This has to change fast.    Mizzou has a 15 game home winning streak on the line Saturday as they host Alabama.  But they also have a steak of 5 SEC losses to the Tide.  Something's got to give.    The MLB playoffs serve up some real drama and a man in Canada gets the strangest DUI ever.

   You may not like my take on the Chiefs super disappointing loss to Jacksonville Monday night but I actually feel better about this team than I have all year.  Yes, there were a few plays in this one that you just can't have... ever.  But, for the first time in a couple years I feel great about the offense and expect it to get better.  Hang in there, this is going to be a bumpy road but nobody is running away with the AFC West.    Chiefs President Mark Donovan shares plans for a what a renovated Arrowhead would look like and you won't believe how little $800 million gets you today.    Trump and his admin are cracking down on all these thugs spitting on feds and firing bricks at buildings.  Let's move this up through the court system and get the full on green light please.    A once popular country singer apparently doesn't like selling music or tickets as he's decided to release a song blasting ICE and the United States.  Oh, my.    Mizzou and a couple of other former Big 12 teams are undefeated in the SEC and this week's game against Bama feels like the biggest moment in a long, long time for the Tigers.      And remember the Phillies fan and his son that crazy Karen ran up to for a baseball home run ball?  Remember he gave it to her?  Well, he got something a lot better this weekend.

   The rest of the league is allowing the Chiefs to get right back into the thick of things now that every team has at least one loss.  Will the Chiefs kick the door down or was the performance against the Ravens not that impressive?    Stan Weber is here to talk about what KC needs to do in order to top a much improved 3-1 Jaguars team on Monday Night Football.

    We have a little bit of everything today as we head into a college football weekend.  Mizzou is off and so are the Chiefs... sort of.   KC is at Jacksonville Monday night but we still have a couple games that really matter.  KU and KSU are on the road with must wins if they want to be part of a Big 12 Conference race.  www.dannyclinkscale.com is here to talk college, Chiefs and even a bit of golf and baseball.    Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has your point spread picks.  And, we have a chat with Missouri Congressman Mark Alford about the growing political violence from the left.

   A listener turned me on to a little known podcast for men dealing with addiction.  It's as much therapy for the guest and listeners as it is anything else and the latest conversation is with former Chiefs coach Britt Reid who is out of prison and building a new life.  I was skeptical at first, thinking Britt would not come clean and try to create an appearance that all is well.    Instead, he tells all on "That Sober Guy" podcast.  You're about to hear him say things about his life of guns, drugs, addiction  and prison.  He chronicles living at his dad's house, working for his dad as a coach and using and abusing for decades.  Contrary to news reports, Andy Reid knew everything and warned his sons they are in a family filled with addicts.  This is gut wrenching and it explains a lot about why the Chiefs have been so secretive.  Not anymore.  Britt smoked pot and got drunk at Arrowhead and nearly killed a little girl.  He thought his worst days were behind him as it was only marijuana and booze and not heroine and cocaine and opioids.  This is the story of a family dealing with addiction and tragedy all while living a high profile life at the top of the NFL.  There is no other football story like this and Britt shares it all.   Then we lighten things up with some football fun for Mizzou fans as Jon Gruden is on the band wagon and the great Stephen Miller says Memphis is about to be liberated.

   I can think of a thousand things that if they were shutdown today I would notice.  The federal government isn't one of them.   So here we go, will this be another shutdown about nothing that we all forget about or will President Trump make this a shutdown to remember?    Frank White is out as Jackson County Executive... wait until you hear how badly he got smoked at the polls.  Now, who's next and what does it mean for the Royals and Chiefs.  At the same time, a lawsuit in Missouri is likely headed to the state's Supreme Court to keep the Royals and Chiefs from using tax revenue to build.    Kansas schools are becoming the embarrassment of the land as a young, portly principal with blue hair at an Olathe grade school takes a liberal stand.  And a sex ed teacher in Derby is arrested for child endangerment.  Why is this happening in Kansas so often and not Missouri?    The teenager that attacked the usher at T-Mobile Center ten days ago has been charged on two counts of assault but his real punishment may be coming from his school.    The Chiefs have the top cornerback in the league through four games and it's not Trent McDuffie.  Sporting KC makes a big, bold hire to run soccer operations.  Tom Watson has some very strong opinions about the fans at the Ryder Cup while Paul Azinger has strong words for Rory McIlroy.    And our Final Final is a new bridge that is the highest and longest in the world.

   I had to wait a couple days to actually make sure the story of the Superintendent of the Des Moines School District is true.  It's so outrageously unbelievable that ICE picked him up and arrested him that it can only be the beginning of many, many more white collar scammers in our country getting caught.    President Trump scores another big settlement against a media giant and is creating quite a large bankroll for his presidential library.   It comes on the heels of a possible government shutdown for "non essential" agencies and employees at midnight tonight.  Count me in. I voted for ending non-essential.    The NFL appears to have an "effort" problem from several players this past weekend and its something they've never had to deal with.  They'd better get their arms around this fast or they would be risking the core reason people love the league.    The Chiefs defense continues to get zero credit as they reached another milestone streak on Sunday, the baseball playoffs start with a couple epic wild card series and our Final Final is a celebrity couple on the rocks.    

   Patrick Mahomes was as great as he ever was Sunday as Xavier Worthy returned to action.  The Chiefs never looked better.  Now, the Ravens defense may give the Cowboys a run for worst in the NFL but that doesn't matter right now.  The Chiefs have erased their 0-2 start with a pair of season saving wins and may have just flipped the bird to the world that had them dead and buried.    Lamar Jackson turned it over twice and wound up on the bench with a hammy strain, I'd say the defense did its job brilliantly.  Meanwhile, the Chargers lose and KC is now only one back in the division.    We recap a wild college football Saturday that saw Kansas State completely change its offensive scheme in an easy win over UCF.  KU is so easy to watch and Jalon Daniels was brilliant but Cincinnati took advantage of a KU defense that's acting like it wants to be the worst in the Big 12.  Beau Pribula sets a record in Columbia for the Tigers in a win over UMASS.    The Ryder Cup turned into a crap show this weekend, boy do I have some grievances. Chase Elliott wins a double overtime thriller at Kansas Speedway and I"m here to save you some money today if you'd like a cup of coffee.

   It's a jam packed Friday episode as former FBI Director James Comey will reportedly surrender to authorities for an indictment on two charges including perjury in Congress.      President Trump will attend the Ryder Cup on Long Island in New York which is one of the wildest sporting events in history.  Wait until you hear what Irishman Rory McIlroy has to say about the United States of America.   Then, we lock in on football as the Chiefs prep for the Ravens.  The stars of the singing show "The Voice" chime in chorus about their favorite team and Stan Weber joins us for all things football this week.   Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has our point spread picks after going 5-0 on KKHI last week.  And our Final Final is a short personal note about what our Sunday afternoon will be like.

   Let's shift from all the bad in the world to a couple really great stories about two individuals that are the best among us.    Then, a Wichita developer has made a huge purchase that could be related to the Royals, we'll tell you where.   A gay website called "Queerty" has decided to attack Harrison Butker in the weakest of ways.  The Chiefs are clearly over scrutinized as a global website is quoting a lip reader about what Andy shouted at Travis Kelce Sunday night.  You have to hear this.    The NFL is busting out record ratings after blasting Nielson Company for being inaccurate.  Tom Brady says something really, really stupid.    Mizzou has the leading Heisman candidate 1/3 of the way into the season. This is the best regular season sports weekend of the year and a very mean squirrel is attacking people out on walks.

   We have so many topics today they won't all fit in the headline so hang in there as we cover it all.  We start with the epidemic of teen crime in KC as it's obvious many young thugs know they can't get in trouble.  Sunday night at a concert in KC at T-Mobile center, a large, developed, strong "minor" beat the living daylights out of an old man usher.   It's just awful.  You have to hear this story.    It was quite a day for President Trump as he put the United Nations on blast, warned Russia and watch his would be assassin convicted on all five counts.  But as he joked about the escalator not working at the U.N., it appears to be deliberate.  We have the deets.    Jimmy Kimmel returns and says some very nice things about Erica Kirk but also admitted he's not changing anyone's mind about anything.  So what's the point?  Why not just entertain?    It looks like Salvy is back next year for the Royals and we dive in to a pair of other stories.  One MLB player was at Charlie Kirk's memorial as a guest of Erica and isn't apologizing to anyone for leaving his team for a bit.  And have you been watching the Royals division the last 10 days or so?  It's looking like Detroit it about to blow it and maybe miss the playoffs entirely.    Mike Gundy is out at Oklahoma State football and he's always been one of my faves.  More drama at the Ryder Cup between Rory and Bryson.  Fans are unhappy that ESPN has added a new guest to Monday Night Football Countdown and the Missouri man that won the $1.7 billion Powerball has a plan for his future.

  Jimmy Kimmel survives as Disney announces a return of his late night show Tuesday.  But at least one major station group will not be airing the show just yet.  The long term survival of this show is anything but guaranteed.    The memorial service for Charlie Kirk was glorious to see and the words of his widow Erica serve as an inspiration to all of us    As president Trump prepares to address the United Nations, he signs an Executive Order declaring ANTIFA a domestic terrorist group.  We'll explain why this is likely the of the road for this organization.   Kamala blasts Trump and CEO's and absolutely nobody cares, a woman gets a surprise at Starbucks in Ohio and Spiderman  goes to the hospital.    The Chiefs are alive after that must win victory over the Giants.  Johnny Dare is named Grand Marshall at Kansas Speedway this week, Bruce Pearl hangs it up at Auburn and the Ryder Cup already has some drama surrounding golf's greatest team event.

   Hey, the Chiefs win but that's not today's podcast.  Instead, it's a great chat with our long time friend Danni Boatwright talking about her new show on Fox Wednesday night, her career as a model and broadcaster and her great family.  Yes, she's married to a former football player and raising two teenage boys.  One of them is starting a Turning Point chapter at his high school.  This is good stuff.    Then, a debate with first amendment attorney Bernie Rhodes from KC who says Jimmy Kimmel has a lawsuit against the FCC.  This is spicy.

   The very close friend standing just a few yards away from Charlie Kirk, Frank Turek, details the mayhem when Kirk was shot and the car ride to the hospital.  This isn't for everyone but its really powerful and important and I want to share it with you.   As Trump flew back from the UK, he slams London's mayor, trashes Ilhan Omar and expresses his deep love for our strongest ally.  He really, really wants to help make them better.    A boutique in Mission, KS is selling shirts that read, "Is he dead yet?" and yes, they are are about Trump.  We'll give you the deets and let you go to work contacting them or telling all your friends to stay away.    I've got a scouting report for you on the NY Giants Sunday night.  Shocker, they have an offensive weapon the Chiefs simply don't have.     Mizzou plays South Carolina, a team with a QB that was a Heisman fave.  Turns out the Tigers may have two players now with better chances of making it to NY.    KU is playing in London next year.  They announce the decision as they get ready for West Virginia.    And Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com is here with his pigskin picks.  Let's roll!

   ABC Late Night host Jimmy Kimmel is off the air indefinitely and critics are blasting this as an attack on free speech.  It's everything but an attack on free speech.  Kimmel has had free reign to say whatever he wants and be so wrong and mean and pathetic for so long, this is just capitalism winning again.  I'll set this all straight for those that think he's being silenced.    KKHI listeners just bombarded KU with calls and emails on Wednesday as Brianna Wasser is still employed.  The school rakes in over $400 million a year from federal taxpayers and says they can't get rid of a woman that called Charlie Kirk "worm food."   The feds need to get involved if the Kansas governor wants to ignore this.    A lawyer for one of the victims in the Rashee Rice caused car crash is livid over the "Free 4" tee shirts Travis Kelce and others wore Sunday.  Wait until you hear what he has to say.    Yet another NFL team is building a brand new NFL stadium instead of renovating.  And get this... the deal this team is getting is exactly the opposite of what the Chiefs would get in Kansas.  This team is paying 73 percent of costs and only getting 27% from the government.    The NCAA is cleaning up the transfer portal for college football in a pretty simple way.  Salvy hits another bomb as Cole Ragans returns and in our Final Final... we'll tell you how much it costs to dine at 1587 Steakhouse.

   As we close in on five years of KKHI I can honestly say I've never seen a reaction from listeners like the past week. Everyone is upset and motivated after the assassination of Charlie Kirk and we all want to do something. It's inspiring for sure.  It's been mostly good news of people on the left losing their jobs after saying horrible things about this tragedy.   But KU is standing by the employee that referred to Kirk as "worm food."  This can't stand.  Let's get busy and call 785.864.2700 or email publicaffairs@ku.edu and let them know how you feel.      Mizzou and Starbucks get it right by having the exact same policy.  We should consider it a win and not complain about it.    Media reports indicate Xavier Worthy is likely to play Sunday night in NY against the Giants.  If he does, it appears he will be playing with a torn labrum.    It was a record night at Kauffman Stadium for Seattle's "Big Dumper."   He broke a record set by Mickey Mantle.  KC's Carter Jensen also had a huge night and this sure bodes well for the future.    A single cocktail at the US Open made them enough money to pay the first place prizes for the men's and women's singles champs.  Wait until you hear how much one drink made.  And our Final Final is a celebrity that truly needs help with his TDS.

   It's getting hotter under the collar for some conservatives in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk murder.  VP JD Vance hosted Kirk's show Monday and unloaded on people that he says he will not seek unity with and Greg Gutfeld went bonkers on Fox News.  We'll play it for you.    A staffer at KU is in focus for referring to Charlie Kirk as "worm food" and it's impossible to see how she will keep her job.   President Trump sues the NY Times for defamation, signs a memo to take over policing Memphis streets and blows up a Venezuelan drug boat.  Just another day.    Andy Reid's answer about the Chiefs players that wore those pathetic "Free 4" shirts for suspended wide receiver Rashee Rice proves once again he has no clue about anything but football.  Man, for a great, great coach, he sure doesn't seem to know much about the rest of the world.     The Chargers go to 2-0 and are absolutely the team to beat in the AFC West.  Tom Brady is hanging out in the Raiders coaching booth during games.  KU and MU prep for big home games Saturday.   Oh, and our Final Final today is a very funny story about Miss Jessica.

   The Chiefs look lost on offense with no running game other than a scrambling Patrick Mahomes and their mission of hitting deep passes has one glaring problem.  It's something Mahomes is not good at.  Like, really not good at.  He chucks it flat and deep almost every time and the Chiefs just aren't good enough right now to cover up mistakes by Mahomes and HOF tight end Travis Kelce.    It gets even uglier, Kelce bolted without talking to the media after his fumble cost the Chiefs this game and his fiance now has a crap show going on as she's apparently walking around Arrowhead with a rolling wall to block her from all us regular people.  Oh, we are seeing things we haven't seen before and its no fun at all.    Stan Weber helps us break down all the problems and then we get into Mizzou's perfect start and a K-State team inf free fall.  

   President Trump announces on live tv Friday morning the suspected shooter in the murder of Charlie Kirk is in custody and was turned in by a Christian Minister who had a friend in law enforcement.  There are not any further details but the stories of how they identified him and the touching stories of support are everywhere.    The Chiefs and Eagles are set for a Super Bowl rematch and Xavier Worthy is back on the practice field.  I have a most unusual prediction for this one.    The long time stadium announcer has quit his job with the Chiefs at Arrowhead because he says the Chiefs "crossed my red line."  Uh oh.    The Royals are all but eliminated after blowing one in Cleveland.  And Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com is here with our point spread picks.

   I woke up this morning hoping to feel something different than what I felt yesterday watching the horrific video of Charlie Kirk being murdered in cold blood for speaking his beliefs in public.   Instead, we are feeling a resolve in our profound sadness that this happens in America.    As we record this podcast, the killer is still at large, far left crazies are getting fired right and left for celebrating the killing and Dem politicians are spewing lies that they condemn this violence.      You can't call a man a Nazi, a threat to democracy, a hate filled racist and a white nationalist and not expect an unhinged member of your base to take action.  This may or may not have been a part of their playbook as there's plenty of countries that are Trump enemies that could have done this, too.  But it sure feels like Democrats are happy Charlie Kirk is dead.  What a horrible day for our nation.

   Turning Point USA's founder Charlie Kirk was 20 minutes in to one of his campus tour speaking events at Utah Valley State University when he was shot by a high powered rifle, in the neck, from 200 yards away.    Utah authorities have a man in custody.    Kirk was shot after being asked a question about gun violence and blood poured from his neck.  There's horrific video everywhere.  This is the worst thing you've ever seen.    I share my reaction to what we know, what I've seen and the pathetic reaction from leftists and left wing media.  This feels like an urgent time to save America from caving to the violence and intimidation of the left.

   The new Congressional map for Missouri flies through the state House and is on its way to the Senate.  The goal is to flip a Dem district in the KC area red but there are no guarantees.  Let's hope they got this thing right.    Two NFL teams, for most Kansas Citians coming out of nowhere, have announced their newer facilities than Arrowhead are being replaced by brand new multi billion dollar parks with all kinds of development around them.  Nobody is remodeling anymore.    DC is safe and Trump is dining out with JD Vance and Marco Rubio but it sure doesn't look safe to me.   Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter spit in the face of Dak Prescott in their first game and gets a one game suspension.  You won't believe why the game he will miss is NOT Sunday at Arrowhead.    The Royals are in huge trouble to make the playoffs with just 17 games to go.  World Cup tickets are on sale today and we have a preview of the drink menu at 1587.  

   Rupert Murdoch has finally settled his succession plan for Fox News and other properties as it will be in control of his conservative son Lachlan.  This was one crazy, bitter family feud.    Kansas AG Kris Kobach is suing the Kelly administration for withholding information from the federal government.  You have to love this one.    The DEA announces a massive 5 day sweep by 23 field offices working together to bring down a Mexican drug cartel.    The Chiefs present what sound like could be good news about receiver Xavier Worthy's shoulder but it's really hard to tell if it's just hope.  Meanwhile, the quarterback's upscale steakhouse is, indeed, going to serve ketchup on steaks.  I"m still in shock from this news I jokingly predicted.   The Royals season could finally be coming apart as they get boat raced Monday in Cleveland.  This is a rough week ahead.    And there's a great, fun, pickleball event with a cause coming up September 21 with our friends at www.valorpartners.org that we'd be thrilled if you could help out.  Kelli Campbell-Goodnow, a gold star wife and leader of Valor joins us to talk about having some fun.

   It's a great week to be a Missouri Tigers fan as they rely on a couple of rock solid fundamentals to stop the Kansas Jayhawks to win the Border War revisited.  The best team won but boy, oh boy, did KU have a shot in this one.    The Chiefs find themselves all alone in last place as the week begins.  Yes, the division we promise will be the toughest ever proved true as the Raiders and Broncos both won, too.  We also update the injury status of Xavier Worthy.    The Royals can't get the sweep against the Twins and fall another game back in the Wildcard race.    Trump is taking Chicago with ICE but is adamant he's not at war with the city itself.  Scott Bessent sets the host of Meet the Press straight.    It was quite a final act by the Chinook Helicopters and their pilots the the Army Reserve in KC this weekend.  Rich Eisen takes a shot at Harrison Butker and a legendary, grammy award winning rock star has died at 81.

   It feels like we shorted you some news this week as we got sorta sports heavy so we will just dial up a weekend episode of KKHI.      First, I couldn't be more disappointed in what we saw out of the Chiefs in the opener against the Chargers.  There is much work to do or this is going to be a long season.    Then, we discuss the greatest troll yet for the Trump administration.  They are talking about classifying transgenderism as mental illness therefore making it illegal for a trans human to buy a gun.  This is serious, sure.  But its also outrageously hilarious for the position dems are in complaining about it.  Enjoy and have a great weekend.  

   Who the heck am I kidding?  I was going to hold this episode and release it at the normal time Friday morning but there's just too much excitement for this incredible regular season football weekend.    I promise our Chiefs 2025 season preview with Stan Weber is the best you will hear anywhere or I'll give you your money back!  Then, the Border War is back and all the pressure is on Mizzou even though the most important player in this game plays for KU.  Army storms into Manhattan to take on a sloppy K-State team looking for a reset.    Then, Lee Sterling is back with all the point spread picks from www.paramountsports.com.   Let's do this!

   Credit to Kansas candidate for governor Jeff Colyer for calling out an anti-Jew extremist working in the Kansas State Civil Rights and Title IX department as that employee was suspended within hours of our report here at KKHI.  Listeners here, and of the interview with Colyer we did on radio, overwhelmed the school with calls and got immediate action.  Well done.    It's pretty clear now the Dems biggest Trump fear is something they never saw coming.  If he starts cleaning up crime filled cities in red states, the Dems will have no place to hide.    We introduce you to the Bedroom Tax in Australia.  What the heck?   The Royals have a look of a tired team that has nothing left in the tank.    The Chiefs didn't just have a long flight to Brazil, they now have concerns about staying two hours away from the stadium, likely for safety, and the condition of the field.    College Football ratings were up in Week one and an owner of a luxury yacht safely goes down with his ship.

   Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer unloads on K-State for a hire they've made in their Civil Rights Department and he's spot on.  This is the kind of story that grabs headlines as Colyer seems to be gaining traction as the Republican to beat in the primary for 2026.    Oracle is getting smaller in KC, it sort of seemed inevitable.    President Trump orders the destruction of a narco terror drug ship off the coast of Venezuela.  It doesn't just send a message to drug traffic thugs, it sends a message to everyone, everywhere.    One state is putting a question on the ballot that anyone would love.... "should be eliminate property taxes for homeowners."   We have the deets.    The Chiefs need to go Hollywood beginning Friday night.  The Bills head coach gives KC the greatest bulletin board material ever and was too dumb to know he was doing it.  Joe Montana has a shocking list of favorite quarterbacks.  The NFL questions Nielsen's TV ratings and I agree with them.    There's a lot of chatter on the Border War rivalry this week... but it's going to take time for this to matter to the players and students in the same way it used to.    The Royals stink it up and our Final Final is a world's largest ____________.

   It's great to be back in the comfort of the home studio and we're firing right out of the gate this week with a really interesting story about where we stayed at a golf resort in Utah.  It involves Patrick Mahomes buying the course and Andy Reid building a house there.  You have to hear this.    We had some really sad looking Trump protesters this weekend in KC and I feel terrible for them that they can't find something better to do.    Dems seem hell bent to stop Trump's tariffs that are bringing tax breaks to Americans and creating peace deals around the world.  Yes, Dems, lets stop all these good things from happening so you can blame the prez.    The Chiefs have one player they are focusing on more than others Friday in the season opener against the Chargers.  It's game week for the first Border War since 2011.  Bama, Texas and now Bill Belichick have really bad starts to the college season.    And our Final Final is the Chiefs rescuing the good people of Germany from a life without Kansas City's very own creation.... Cheez-It.

  There is no song of the week this Friday but music is still a vibe.    A whole bunch of KKHI Patrons loved the segment we did about Ozzy Osbourne's unbelievable life and we will share it with all of you now.  It's the kind of thing we do on Patron Podcasts if you'd like to join.    Then, drummer Billy Brimblecom is long time friends with Jason Sudeikis and the two of them invented Thundergong.  It's a music and comedy extravaganza and it raises money to help those that need prosthetics when their insurance won't cover it.  Billy was on my radio show a couple weeks ago and he's totally dedicated to entertaining and helping others as he lost his leg a few years ago to cancer.    

    It's the Football Feast as it appears all systems are go for the Chiefs.  Rashee Rice will be out for 6 so the sledding just got tougher.  But we've seen this movie before.  Stan Weber has some thoughts on Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh dealing with distraction as the opening is just a little over a week away.    Then, what a treat.  Mizzou Thursday, KU Friday and K-State on Saturday.  The Tigers quarterbacks are the big story as they need to find a starter.  KU looks really good and a tune up against Wagner should build momentum.  And K-State needs a hard drive re-boot to the season after a train wreck in Dublin.

  As fate would have it, Trav and Tay are engaged the day before I was ready to post a pod about all of us falling in love with her.  After she appeared on "New Heights" podcast, I opened the radio hour reminding all of us about how sweet she is, how much she loves her man and how much she HATES our politics.  Maybe she's going to change, I think there is a chance.   But what unfolded on air was wild.  Callers, theories and opinions were flying like crazy.  Congrats to the happy couple.  But more... Congrats to America for where we are despite her best efforts!

   It's not getting much publicity but Super Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden is making real strides in court to get "uncancelled" by the coaching world.  We won't judge whether Gruden is a boy scout but the NFL made quite a reach going after Gruden when he was not an NFL employee.  The lawsuit moves on and Gruden has won at every turn so far.    Then, it's got to be really hard to be in traditional sports media these days covering a team on a beat.  Travis Kelce and his brother are a classic reason why the old way has hit the highway.

   It's your Monday podcast on a Sunday as Spencer Kietzman joins us to catch up with all the KKHI listeners and talk a little football.    It was a disaster for K-State as they lose the game, lose a player and lose the internet as the quarterback's dad and brother get in a fight on the streets of Dublin and it goes viral.  Ouch.    KU's new stadium was rocking almost as good as the team as the Hawks romp Fresno.    The Chiefs look ready as the first teams dominate the Bears.   Spencer preps for fatherhood and takes a shot at a couple sponsor reads on a fun father/son episode.

   It's the Football Feast and a first at KKHI... we have international play and a pair of local teams playing in Week Zero of college football.  Stan Weber breaks down the matchup for K-State and KU and shares his thoughts on the Chiefs/Bears at Arrowhead.

   Sam McDowell of the KC Star reports that a bullet was shot through the window of Andy Reid's office in May of 2024 while Andy was in the room.   Why would it take 18 months for this story to get out?  The timing is curious to say the least, we have a couple theories.    JD Vance is speaking out about bringing Elon Musk back into the Republican Party and according to reports, Musk is on board.  This could mean the end to any attempt at a third party.   An American in Alaska with a WW II era Soviet motorcycle is gifted a brand new Russian bike by Putin.    The Royals give one away in the 9th inning but don't lose any ground.  The Chiefs trade Skyy Moore which is no small miracle.  The Pats coach has a problem at Starbucks.    And Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com is back with a preview of the SEC and Big 12 and a couple free picks for you in Week Zero of college football.  

   Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a brief with a federal court to stop governor Laura Kelly from suing President Trump.  Things must be really fun these days in Topeka.    Donald Trump wants his big, beautiful border wall to be smoking hot.  RFK Jr. has a really good reason why he wears jeans to lift weights at the gym.  Fox News anchor Bret Baier got caught on video getting a little "handsy" in his wife's car.    The Royals have won 5 in a row and are now the first team out of the wildcard spot... they're making a move as Bobby Witt Jr makes history.    The Chiefs starters will play for the home fans Friday night, we'll tell you how long.  Von Miller says Tom Brady is not the greatest qb of all time.  Golfer Rory McIlroy shares a story about a wild purchase he made the night he won the Masters this year.    In our Final Final, a bikini clad country singer has a moment of silence for..... sugar cookies?

   A week ago, I shared with you that I had information about the Royals and Chiefs plans for new ballparks but couldn't confirm it with the proper source.  So I shared the information with our Patrons at KKHI who were blown away.  Now, the President of the Kansas Senate has stated it publicly.  Officials in Topeka and Jeff City believe both teams are heading to Kansas.    The Royals are rolling... we'll talk about the path to the playoffs as they seem to have a bounce in their step.    KSU and ISU meet Saturday in Dublin for Farm 'O' Geddon and for K-State, it's all business.  There will be no sight seeing... just a practice or two, a game and a flight home.    Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has resigned to work as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, the same title as Dan Bongino.  So what's going on here?    DC police have put out some crime stats that will surprise nobody as Trump seems to have cleaned the place up in a week.    Meanwhile, the president has incredible poll numbers.  Especially compared to Democrats.    And our favorite adoption people, www.pawsitivetailskc.org celebrate a milestone and we'd be thrilled if you adopted a pet or made a donation to help them.

   We have all seen media jump on board and all say the exact same talking points over and over and over.  But now, it seems the talking point from Dems in the media is that the party is dead.  It's like a funeral playing over and over.  Hilarious.    Peace talks come to DC Monday as leaders from Europe, and Zelenskyy, will meet with President Trump.    You won't believe what happened with a truck driver in Florida this week.    The Royals sweep the White Sox and are showing signs of life to make a run for a playoff spot.  The Chiefs begin prep for their final pre-season game.    For K-State and KU... this IS game week and the season is firing out of the gates with big story lines.    Scottie Scheffler sinks a remarkable 82 foot chip shot that just stunned Robert McIntyre who had led the tourney all week long.   Scottie is on a historic heater as the Ryder Cup approaches.    And our Final Final is bringing back something from the past... and it makes total sense.  

   Trump's Department of Education is going after four school districts in Kansas for supporting all the creepy and immoral sex change issues at school.  Shawnee Mission, Olathe and KCK districts are three of the four and it seems to me there is something else in play here.    I gotta get to www.robertsrobinson.com and see if they can dial up one of these new ICE vehicles Trump just debuted on the streets of DC.  One of them is the baddest GMC SUV you have ever seen!    The dude that slammed his Subway sandwich at a cop in DC, incredibly, works for the department of justice.  I'm sorry... he used to work for the DOJ.    The Chiefs play at Seattle Friday night and they catch a huge break with Rashee Rice.  Tonight's Royals pitcher has the coolest shoes ever for Players Weekend.  College football hype has started, but not at the home of the Big 12 champs.    CBS has produced a feature with Kevin Harlan having him recall some of his calls.  We'll play it and you're going to love it as one of them was an incredible Chiefs game.    And our song of the week is an very famous band with an oldie that perfectly describes Trump's week taking over DC.

   Trav and Tay share on microphone on the New Heights podcast and Tay Tay was actually very funny.... at the expense of her sometimes simple boyfriend.  We have one hilarious story for you.    Donald Trump not only has taken over the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, he's taking over the honors show as the Host!  And, they are honoring all kinds of great conservatives.    Tom Homan makes it clear... DC is not a sanctuary city anymore as they are rounding up illegals everywhere.  In KC, the chair of the KC fed wants to keep interest rates high.  Is he trying to get fired?    The Royals fell way behind Wednesday and stormed all the way back just for Charlie Sheen to puke up another one.  They'll never make it to the post season with this guy pitching in 50/50 games.    The Chiefs wrap up training camp, we'll tell you what Andy likes about his team.      Eli Drinkwitz has a very strong opinion about the college football playoffs, we'll play the clip for you.      Jerry Jones has a secret, the Dolphins don't know how to practice and we have to work to get Trump on Mt. Rushmore.

   As we get ready to celebrate five years of www.kkhasissues.com, I decided to do something Tuesday we have never, ever done before.  I recorded a patron podcast with incredible, detailed information that may shock you about what the Royals and Chiefs have decided for new stadium sites and/or renovations.  It's not sourced enough to do on the public podcast or radio but its the kind of information I have shared with friends and family for 40 years.  I'll explain it all and tell you how you can hear it.    Then we lighten up as a 10 year old relative of mine, one of my mom's great grandchildren, starts a The Pigskin Kidcast on Podbean and You Tube.  I'll play a clip... you will love it.    That struggling Sunfresh market that communists love is officially closed after the city has wasted $29 million to make in work in KCMO.  Not a surprise.    Vinnie has a 5 rbi night and the Royals win again... is this the start of a special homestand and a run to the playoffs?  We have the deets on what it will take.    The Chiefs have their last practice in St. Joe Wednesday.  We'll go over what they are working on, tell you about a player with an awesome wife that cooked for her hubby at 3:00 am so he could have his favorite breakfast dish when he got home from Arizona last week and Dave Portnoy blasts the Chiefs as "cooked."    Also, a quarterback does a Joe Biden impression, an MLB team runs out of fireworks and the Tonight Show is pivoting for good reason.