Nation of Jake

Dolly Parton always said it costs a lot of money to look this cheap, but her impact on the world was entirely priceless. We are looking back at the incredible 80-year journey of a true Smoky Mountain diamond whose songwriting and unmatched generosity outshined even her brightest outfit. Is nobody else on her level of fame and shared love? Also on the show: Charles Barkley says it like it is by calling out the WNBA and their commissioner, an update on MLGW's progress on widespread power outages, the most iconic Dolly Parton performance, and two rounds of Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most racist storm of all time, according to Justin J. Pearson. HOURS after tens of thousands of Memphians lost power during a bow echo storm over the weekend, Pearson said, "Another majority Black, working class city left in the dark." How will Doug McGowan combat the damage done from the alt-right-ning storm? Also on the show: Enes Kanter gets kicked out of a WNBA game after a verbal battle on the court with a Chicago Sky player, a Georgia man has an APB for pocketing $30 he found in a Walmart, and Doug McGowan's update on how many are still out of power and when they will be back on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should there be moratoriums on in Memphis: data centers or daycare centers? "Those who can't do teach," so guess what outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is about to do? You'll never believe what the cost of upkeep for a pet monkey is! Dale Jackson joins the Nation of Jake to discuss everything from street renaming to data centers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which is a more immediate threat to Memphis: data centers or daycares?! Jerry "The King" Lawler is honored today with a street named after him, learn who some of the unexpected guests were that braved the heat for the occasion. Happy National Radio Day! Who do you include on your list of all-time industry legends? Ron Hart joins the Nation of Jake to discuss how the WNBA has become a glorified WWE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent moratorium on data centers in Memphis leaves the business dead on arrival, but where are data centers actually being embraced as good neighbors? Talk has resurfaced in the City Council regarding the renovation of the Mid South Coliseum, but Jake's not having it! Learn why you can't afford to die in New Zealand during today's Wheel of Weird!" And speaking of weird, why is Jake obsessed with farriers?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbia House is closing shop after years of offering "12 CDs for a Penny," so Jake's getting together a list of the 12 albums he should order before the company closes its [digital] doors. The struggle is real for Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and her THREE cars?! The X Files teaches us some news anchors can't keep their cool when faced with a bout of involuntary laughter and that Rosie O'Donnell was a political exile?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36, Jake reflects on the child actors who've faced either success or doom later in life. Time's up on Donald Trump's "Memorandum Of [Mis]understanding" with Iran! Is Max the Producer getting the bang for his buck by putting high octane gas in his 20 year-old car?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated, Luigi Mangione became an instant folk hero to an anti-corporate online army. Even after Mangione’s recent federal court guilty plea shattered any illusion of innocence, his radical fanbase refused to walk away, and yes, it's all young liberal women. Also on the show: newly-elected Shelby County Commissioner Derek Mills joined the show to talk about his new role; WVNN host Dale Jackson joined to talk about the latest political headlines in the news, and TN Rep. Joe Towns said his social media profile was hacked after a controversial post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis recently touted the success of Flock cameras and tactical drones at the Rotary Club, sparking a heated debate across the city. While officials point to declining crime metrics and suspects literally surrendering to hovering robots, many residents are left wondering where the line sits between community safety and overreaching surveillance. Also on the show: syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about golf and where he stands with Flock cameras, comedian Margeret Cho says comedy that makes fun of trans people leads to their murders, and a politician cosplays as Blues Clues in a bizarre viral clip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Prince Mongo shouldn't end with his passing; it should be continued with a Mongo movie. Now that we have celebrated his life yesterday, today we brainstorm, alongside our listeners, what the movie should be about, who should be casted, who should direct it, and what kind of music works for it. Zambodia Forever! Also on the show: Argo from Kix106 joined the show to talk about the Mongo movie and Elvis on Elvis Week, Karoline Leavett will be stepping down as the press secretary, a WNBA coach tells haters to GO TO HELL, and more Mongo movie brainstorming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the passing of Robert "Prince Mongo" Hodges, we honor the eccentric life, enduring legacy, and vast cultural impact of Memphis’s favorite self-proclaimed alien ambassador. We dive deep into his legendary, shoe-free exploits roaming the Bluff City, his iconic "Mongo for Mayor" political campaigns, and the famous, controversial nightclubs like Ashlar Hall. Also on the show: Tipping culture has gone out of control, Francesca Hong is unbearable and her voters only care about her looks and not policy, Max the Producer shares his stories growing up in Prince Mongo's house, and the ultimate profile on Mongo himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekend celebration in North Memphis shattered into chaos when a shooting left one woman dead and four others injured. In the immediate aftermath, community voices like State Representative-Elect Dr. Telisa Franklin and Police Chief C.J. Davis took to the microphone to demand accountability, and their statements were very similar to statements we''ve been saying for many years now. Also on the show: AOC downplays her "woke era" by laughing it off and calling it "woke 1.0", WNBA drama continues after Sophia Cunningham was borderline assaulted over the weekend by a player who is now claiming "white privilege", and the National Anthem performed by Martha Reeves is BACK!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TN primary results are in. While local Democrats secured a dominant blue wave across Shelby County, the statewide Republican landscape was completely reshaped. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn clinched the GOP gubernatorial primary to set up a November showdown against Memphis Democrat Jerri Green. Meanwhile, the night’s biggest shockwave came from the newly redrawn congressional districts, where Trump-backed incumbent Andy Ogles was upset by Charlie Hatcher. Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about the election and poor voter turnout, Enes Kanter Freedom revealed he wants to become the first trans-woman to dominate the WNBA, and the Liberty Bowl is set to be showcased for the weekend Tiger Fan Fest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marsha. Rose. Fritts. DeBerry. Probate Court Clerk. The POLLS ARE OPEN in Tennessee and we break down all the candidates: which ones are good, which ones we're hesitant on, and even Producer Rivera with some write-in votes. Syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk Election Day and who he thinks should and could win. Also on the show: NBA players claim they would have dominated the WNBA in 8th grade, Zohran Mamdani unlocks a new African accent, the first trailer for the Chris Hanson Dateline NBC movie, and an absolute AMATEUR nails his opportunity behind mic calling the Philadelphia Phillies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day in Memphis launches on Thursday and nothing is more important than voter turnout for Republicans. "The smart people aren't going out to vote!" Memphians are moving out to Texas, and as a result, inept mutant cretons are going out to vote for inept mutant cretons that want to spend tax-payer money on Grub Hub. Also on the show: FedEx St. Jude Championship will lose their PGA Tour status after 2027, a Memphis anchor went viral for napping on the job while on air, Trump wants LeBron to play for his trans-WNBA team, and Shri Thanedar is a goofy guy with goofy hair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a now-deleted post from 2020, Wisconsin Gov. Candidate Francesca Hong called for the "cancellation of Thanksgiving" because she said it celebrated colonialism. She compared the COVID-19 epidemic to illnesses that were brought to Indigenous people by colonizers. When asked about it on CNN today, she served a major word salad. Also on the show: a Hawaii Democrat candidate gets his clocked clean for challenging a fight, ANOTHER Democrat candidate in Massachusetts apologizes to the trans community for now wanting his daughters to get hurt playing boys, and we play Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA finds itself at the center of a fierce culture war as coaches overwhelmingly rally behind the inclusion of transgender athletes. This controversial stance has ignited a firestorm of explosive protests from traditionalists and flooded social media with ruthless, polarizing commentary. The fatties are back and with a vengeance. Also on the show: Memphis schools are back and supplies are cheap, MSCS is still a mess, more on Iran/Trump, the worst National Anthem ever perhaps, Mamdani is requiring IDs for his government-run grocery stores, and Jake gives his non-spoiler review on Spider-Man Brand New Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain is being INVADED! Spain is facing an absolute border collapse as thousands of Moroccan migrants, mainly men, breach the frontiers of its North African enclaves, triggering an emergency deployment of the Spanish military. Who deserves the blame for this? Also on the show: Everyone, including a Philadelphia Eagles coach, is making fun of Dr. Fauci's "Plead the 5th", Roomba vacuums are set to be banned in the United States, Rivera reviews Spiderman Brand New Day, and Ron Hart joins the show to talk Fauci's hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a fiery Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times while clashing with Senator Rand Paul. The intense session included the forced removal of Fauci's defense attorney by Capitol Police, a threat of a contempt vote, and an F-Bomb by Sen. Bernie Moreno. Also on the show: The Chickening of Memphis continues with Dave's Hot Chicken, Tony Romo's arrest on bodycam was released today, George Lopez explains why politics ruined his support for the Lakers and Dodgers, and the Wheel of Weird: White Chicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The late FedEx entrepreneur Fred Smith's wife, Diane Smith, donated $50 million to the Memphis Zoo in order to draw in an additional $50 million, making it the greatest contribution in zoo history. The zoo said that the funds would be used to start the first phase of the overall campus plan, which will start with a redesigned Africa exhibit. Also on the show: an update on Nolan Wells, Memphis is in another survey about being the least safe major city, we try to find a superhero for Rivera to become, Impossible Trivia Tuesday, and more on the Dr. Fauci diaries EXPOSED (part 2). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Fauci writes in a diary like a girl! Senator Rand Paul released over 1000 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private pandemic-era diary entries and it comes just days before Dr. Fauci is scheduled to testify on Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee regarding the federal response to COVID-19. Also on the show: County Commissioners propose a partial AC fix for 201 Poplar, Trump makes a bad joke about Caitlyn Collins, NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils government-run grocery stores, and the coolest things manufactured in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southaven is getting serious about neighborhood aesthetics. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen just officially added damaged window blinds, shutters, and shades to the city’s property blight list.Mayor Darren Musselwhite previously teased the change, pointing out that messy windows drag down property values and ruin a neighborhood’s uniform look. Also on the show: WVNN host Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about Southaven overreach and the TN Governor race, Obama backs Caitlyn Clark amid WNBA drama, Elon Musk says he's just a normal guy with common sense, and what foods you should NOT order at restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked intense controversy after publicly arguing that women’s sports leagues should be strictly reserved for biological women. Her outspoken stance on protecting young girls' divisions from transgender inclusion has triggered immense backlash and debate across the WNBA. "The most self-sabotaging company of all time." Also on the show: syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about why the WNBA is shooting themselves in the foot with their marketing, Megan Rapinoe and Karoline Leavitt weigh in, Ryan Silverfield thinks he is hip and cool in cringey soundbite, and we analyze the TN sex offender map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially conceded that his administration lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani pivotally shifted his stance, calling on the federal government to enforce the ICC warrant instead, and John Fetterman's reaction is priceless. Also on the show: we analyze the security footage from the fatal MSTF shooting in Burger King that was revealed, Ben Crump's horrible track record as a lawyer, and the worst sequels ever after the announcement of a Days of Thunder sequel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett just claimed the entire world was rooting for Spain over Argentina because of geopolitical bad vibes and systemic racism. Now, Washington is officially analyzing soccer fandom, and politicians are treating a FIFA final like a high-stakes intelligence briefing. Why can't soccer just be soccer? Also on the show: Independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells are set to be released tomorrow, Paul Newman pasta sauce, a trans woman goes viral for losing their mind after being misgendered on a bodycam, and Tuesday Trivia x2 rounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following AOC code-switching while visiting Memphis and shouting out "Sista Presley", it's only reinforced the fact that we need to vote these bums out. From constant court-cases, waste and abuse, incompetency, and audit reveals, let early voting in Tennessee be the moment these career politicians are out of a job. Also on the show: Joey Chestnut destroyed everyone in the Memphis BBQ Nacho eating competition, Rivera reviews The Odyssey, Sonny Hostin suddenly doesn't believe in "nobody above the law" in a crazy police body cam, and we break down the worst Southern accents in film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A significant epidemic of the parasite cyclospora, which causes explosive diarrhea, has been linked by federal health officials to lettuce from Mexico that is sold at Taco Bell stores in five states in the United States. AOC also makes a trip to Memphis to back Justin Pearson against Elon Musk's xAI. Also on the show: Early voting has begun in Tennessee, we reveal how the story of the man stuck inside a Kansas City port-a-potty, we break down what you need to know before seeing The Odyssey, Maine's Democrat Senate candidates' debate was wild, and Dale Jackson joins to talk politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the legal aftermath of the world’s most intense "take your kid to work day" after a mother saw her neglect charges officially dismissed. It turns out that letting your little one join the family business for some high-stakes hair removal is legally considered a lapse in judgment rather than a crime. Move over lemonade stands—there's a new, far more professional hustle in town. Also on the show: Zohran Mamdani is seen watching the World Cup with Rikers island prisoners, the Blue Angels are under fire for flying too close to civilians, William Shatner has a metal record coming out, and we talk to syndicated columnist Ron Hart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's almost ELDER ABUSE. Joe Biden released a documentary-style trailer for his memoir, "Promise Me, America". He was bumbling so bad, they even had to include subtitles. Did autopen write it, and why are they making it seem like he was more important than he actually was? Also on the show: a man got trapped inside a port-a-potty, JB Smiley says he isn't being investigated despite reports, Charlotte Bergmann is accusing Brent Taylor of being a homosexual, and the World Cup Final REVEALED. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explosive diarrhea is spreading! Think your salad is a healthy choice? We dig into America’s worst-ever outbreak of a sticky, explosive parasite that is turning bagged lettuce into a bioweapon. Cyclospora is a microscopic, sticky parasite that hitches a ride on fresh produce to cause weeks of severe, explosive food poisoning. Also on the show: the worst last names that correspond with a specific job, Chuck Schumer might have the parasite after farting a Senate floor speech; daylight savings time might be coming to an end, and we play Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being a top 10 fastest growing state, CNBC has revealed Tennessee as the WORST state to live in. CNBC's specific study gave the state an "F" grade for livability after measuring factors like public safety, healthcare, and state laws. Are they way off the mark, or do you actually agree when it comes to quality of life? Also on the show: Steve Mulroy caught a lot of heat regarding his op-ed on "police being trained to kill", Lindsey Graham and Sam Neill passed away over the weekend, Tunica's Sam's Town was demolished, and Jake explains how he almost kind of killed his dog, sorta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An act of God. After a tree fell and destroyed everything inside, a family has nowhere else to live, and it's become dicey after the landlord has refused to set them up somewhere and help them out. Is it his responsibility or not? Jake gives his take as a fellow landlorder himself and we discuss how much our first rent costed. Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about the latest silly and political headlines, hoes be stealin' fake hair, it's tax-free weekend in Mississippi as the school season approaches soon, and we listen to today's Maxterpiece Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following an array of controversies, including a woman accusing him of sexual assault, Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine. In a video, Platner claimed that Democrats' threats to stop funding his campaign were the reason behind his decision rather than an admission of guilt. Also on the show: a San Francisco restaurant owner is fining parents that have wild kids, Mitch McConnell is still alive, an attempted post office thief targeted Germantown, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to chime in on Graham Platner's dead campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to State Comptroller Jason Mumpower, the MSCS audit details over $119 million in fraud, waste, and abuse. “The findings in this report represent some of the worst organizational management we have ever seen anywhere in government." Will there be any actual repercussions, or will this be swept under the rug? Also on the show: Iran (SHOCKINGLY) broke their ceasefire and people are calling for total annihilation, John Rose is campaigning for Governor like his life depends on it, and a Chattanooga train conductor got fired for what some say are xenophobic statements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe talk radio isn't the path for Jake, maybe it's been a Spanish soccer announcer this entire time. We break down Argentina coming back 0-2 against Egypt, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announcing one of her upcoming stops: The Bluff City. Early POTUS campaign in Memphis? Also on the show: Graham Platner is the most unsurprising bad dude probably ever and one woman has come forth with a serious accusation, a kid in California is super chill after just losing his right hand in a firework accident, and Impossible Trivia Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation of Jake has been on Newstalk 98.9 for 5 YEARS! We celebrate by going back in time and reminiscing on the good times with Bud the Producer and Rivera. But what's a good NOJ show without some big Trump news? Trump reversed a red card call from FIFA heading into USA v Belgium and now it's not a sports story, it's political. Also on the show: Graham Platner is done and Jake explains why, a man was shot and killed on Beale Street after two National Guard troops chased him down after he fired shots, and we talk to Mike Conti from Atlanta to break down the Trump red card drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Country Road by John Denver the go-to patriotic song after Team USA wins in the World Cup? Surely there are better songs, and what is the best way to celebrate July 4? This is the Independence Day Not-So Spectacular! Also on show: people are destroying Stephen A. Smith for racism after going after white NBA players, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about the latest political headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's most famous German (not the World War 2 one), Freddie, has deactivated his account after Germany was eliminated from the World Cup and there are some conspiracies and facts revealed about his tenure in the United States. Was this all a misunderstanding, or was he misleading us on purpose the whole time? Also on the show: Ben Crump reveals the independent autopsy results of one-year-old Kohen Wiley, a couple climbed the Empire State Building undetected, a MSCS takeover restraining order halting the oversight board, and Stephen A. Smith is anti-white NBA players apparently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citizenship Birth is the big story today, The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, officially striking down an executive order by President Donald Trump that tried to end it. Was his idea a bad one or a logical one? Also on the show: we make fun of Rivera for wearing a hoodie in the summer, the American 250 Limited Edition Quarters, Ja Morant is still making headlines after his trade, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlike Brits that are discovering how incredible air conditioning is in the US, many Brits overseas are still advocating for the A/C to be illegal. Stateside, an insane NBC article declares the American flag is a red flag. "The American flag: To some, it’s Old Glory. To others, it’s a MAGA hat on a stick." Also on the show: JA MORANT WAS TRADED MID-SHOW TO PORTLAND, should Cam Boozer take his number? We also come up with ideas for the IKEA lot space, and Bill Mahr says if the left becomes even more socialist, he might reconsider his vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we have plenty of news to cover BUT - Stallone has caught some heat from Seth Rogan about only having less than 5 good movies in his belt buckle. Jake believes Seth Rogan doesn't come close to Stallone's level, and Josh doesn't have Stallone in the Mount Rushmore of all-time action stars. Also on the show: Time blindness is blamed on white people and racism, Egypt and Iran are ironically playing in the "Pride Match" of the World Cup, WVNN host Dale Jackson joins the show to talk the biggest headlines, and today's Maxterpiece Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal court document disclosed an alleged vandalism event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool including the use of a "sharp knife or razor" to cut caulk. Even though the reflecting pool was constructed more than a century ago, why is it so significant now? We reveal why it's dealing with all the issues, Trump included. Also on the show: Otis Sanford has a confusing piece on Tami Sawyer's corruption case, Caitlyn Clark continues to be beaten on WNBA courts for being a white savior, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about Iran and why kids want socialism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southaven could be the best option for the Redbirds' migration OUT of Autozone Park. Despite the approved $5 million for upgrades at the stadium, the Redbirds could be in a better situation across the Mississippi border that doesn't involve the headaches of the Memphis City Council. Also on the show: Rivera gives us a recap of the Grizzlies' picks from the NBA Draft and tonight's second round, James Talerico says he is a "Christian that hates Christians", and John Fetterman rips Larry David for saying he was ashamed to be an American over UFC event at the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since new A.I. monitoring systems and fencing were recently placed at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it appears that President Trump is attempting to apprehend those bothersome pool vandals with some fancy new technology. Catch those pool poopers! Also on the show: Joy Reid speaks on behalf of all black people against Independence Day, we reveal the best Amazon Prime Day deals, Josh gives us an NBA Draft breakdown for the Grizzlies, and we play two round of Impossible Trivia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if we told you a year ago that being pro-Algae would be a political statement in 2026? The famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently turned green due to enormous algae blooms after a contentious $14.6 million "American flag blue" resurfacing project and The View's Whoopi Goldberg is saying Trump STAGED IT! Also on the show: a victim's family is OUTRAGED as man charged with fatal stabbing of Memphis chef receives 6-Year prison sentence, we reveal the TN county with the most perverts, and Jake actually agrees with attorney Ben Crump on a second autopsy for 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No show on Friday on account of Juneteenth, which means today we celebrate with Tami Sawyer's salary reveal, receipts, and Sawyer apologists! How can you make way over six figures and still (allegedly) spend tens of thousands on food, alcohol, and entertainment? Spend your OWN. Also on the show: Two guest appearances! Syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about the Iran deal, WVNN host Dale Jackson joins to talk about the latest Memphis news, and we play the 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon since this is the ThursFriDay show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JUST IN: The Memphis Restaurant Association is calling for federal charges to be dropped against General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer to be dropped. They cannot afford to lose the business! We got RECEIPTS showing how ridiculous Sawyer's REGULAR expenses really were. How far does this corruption go? Also on the show: people hate the Iran deal cause Trump, a Mississippi officer who shot & killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley is now on administrative leave after protests at Walmart, Rep. David Kustoff joined the show to talk about redistricting, and we reveal Rivera's preferred way to eat steak and it's controversial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unsurprisingly, Vice President JD Vance was in hostile territory during his appearance on The View today. Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro didn't hold back but Vance stood his ground and made for a pretty textbook example on how to carry yourself in the hot seat. We react to all the clips. Also on the show: Europeans and Japanese people experiencing the USA for the first on social media have been the best thing this month, MLB takes a stance against players taking a stand against Pride Month, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby Co. General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer allegedly embezzled and deliberately transferred $44,607.35 in public funds to her personal use, according to a bombshell indictment. According to the indictment, Sawyer used procurement cards to pay for a variety of personal expenses for herself and others, such as food, drink, ETC. We break down and react to this insane story. Also on the show: People are calling the UFC event at the White House a disgrace to the founding fathers, the UK has banned social media for kids under 16,and the New York Knicks win their first championship in 53 years making Rivera a multi-trillionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HISTORY MADE. Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire and the usual suspects have come out to demonize. According to Forbes, Musk's total net worth surged to roughly $1.1 to $1.26 trillion on paper after SpaceX went public, completing the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history. Is he evil for it? Elizabeth Warren thinks so. Also on the show: we brainstorm better Minor League nicknames instead of the Redbirds, Jake and Josh come up with a trillion-dollar bet for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, WVNN host Dale Jackson joins to talk about minor league baseball in Memphis, and Ron Hart joins to talk Elon's trillions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Memphis Redbirds sent out a press release addressing the recent statements made by Councilman Chase Carlisle about Memphis moving on from the Redbirds. “The world has changed…people are playing pickleball. They’re not going to baseball games. They are sure as heck not going to minor league games.” Are the Redbirds in the right? Also on the show: New York might be gone if the Knicks win the Finals after the legendary Game 4, Jake almost agrees with Jemelle Hill on Karmelo Anthony, and Mexico wins the first World Cup game against South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.