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In this explosive episode, we unravel the tangled web of insider leaks, rigged poker games, and federal arrests that have rocked the NBA. From Damon Jones' alleged role in tipping off bettors with injury info to the FBI's sweeping investigation that's ensnared over 30 individuals, we break down how one of the world's most prestigious sports leagues found itself at the center of a gambling scandal. Support the show by leaving a rating and review on any app you listen with.  sharing with your friends or enemies helps get the word out.  Keep up to date with what we have going on by following us on social media at iapradio.comThis show is produced by Mayday Media and is part of the Mayday Media Network family. Check out other pods that are on the network and if you have any podcast needs, reach out to Mayday Media at maydaymedianetwork.com.

Jason Walker, Eric Walker and J.D. Walker break down the latest in local and national sports. How should we look at Utah State's 2025 football season if they don't win more than one more game the rest of this season? If the Aggies are going to get to bowl eligibility, which two games are the most likely for USU to win? There are 3-4 teams gearing up to be the contenders for the Mountain West title race - Boise State, San Diego State, Hawaii and UNLV -- which is the most likely to take home the crown?

Jason Walker and J.D. Walker discuss local and national sports, starting with the NBA and its issues with gambling and relevancy among other pro leagues in the U.S. Then, a breakdown of Logan Cooley's extension with the Utah Mammoth and their expectations for this year and the future, especially in light of their recent 7-game win streak (and diverting into a discussion on where the Lakers' success comes from). Wrapping up the hour with talk about whether the Jazz should go all in on the current core or tank one more year.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle acting as an offensive hub. Plus, why is Minnesota's defensive rating sliding in non-Gobert minutes?The pair also react to the Lakers stellar start to the season, powered by outstanding performances from Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton & Austin Reaves. Elsewhere in the NBA, the Pacers deal with an overwhelming amount of injuries as they start the season 0-3 and the Trail Blazers step up their full-court press.(0:34) Early impressions of Timberwolves(22:06) Pacers start season 0-3(24:52) Lakers stars shine even without LeBron(30:11) Trail Blazers defensive improvements(32:30) League-wide increase of full-court press(47:13) KOC's week 1 reactions

News broke this morning that Miami Heat Point Guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI on illegal gambling charges. The gang reacts to the news and tunes into the FBI's press conference on the indictments. Then we pivot to the Heat's season opener against the Orlando Magic. Tobin and Leroy would like to ask Spo why he went small at the end of the game?

Jason Walker gives his power rankings for Mountain West football, with analysis on all 12 teams. Then, a look at EvanMiya analytics and how it ranks Tai Wesley number 14 in a list of best individual seasons since 2009. And on that note, a look at what are the best seasons, by EvanMiya's analytical model, by Utah State basketball players in that same time frame. And finally, a look-in on Utah State volleyball and soccer and their respective paths to Mountain West championships this fall.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the upcoming Utah State at New Mexico game. There are a lot of emotional stakes to this game, with Lobos fans still bitter over Bronco Mendenhall departing. But how much will those emotions carry over to the players? Did Mendenhall actually lie to Lobos fans before his departure? And, of course, there's the on-field action to begin breaking down with Jason and Eric looking at UNM's run game with its three running backs, all of whom could be dangerous to Utah State,    

What happens when one of the most respected minds in women's basketball returns home to build something historic? You get the incredible story of Coach Damitria “Coach D” Buchanan — a proud Houston native, visionary recruiter, and leader on a mission to bring the H-Town heat back to the hardwood.From her roots in Houston's basketball culture to her rise as one of the sharpest assistants in the college game, Coach D's story is built on faith, fire, and fearlessness. Now, after 14 years of coaching success, she's back where it all started — ready to lead the University of Houston Women's Basketball program into a new era in the Big 12.Growing up during the days of the Houston Comets and Rockets dynasties, Coach D's path to basketball wasn't typical. She was a musician first — until seventh grade, when a basketball and a spark of curiosity changed everything.At 6'3”, she became a defensive powerhouse in Texas AAU basketball, eventually earning a scholarship to Texas A&M, where she helped lay the foundation for the Aggies' championship culture. Though she graduated a year before the team's 2011 NCAA title, her fingerprints are all over that winning legacy.Coach D's coaching résumé is a masterclass in grit. From Stephen F. Austin to Auburn, and now back home in Houston, she's built programs that reflect her signature — energy, empathy, and excellence.“Basketball has taught me resilience,” she says. “You don't get everything right the first time, but you grow through every challenge.”Her coaching philosophy centers on relationships — creating space for players to be competitive and confident, tough and authentic.With Houston's move to the Big 12, the competition is fierce — but so is the opportunity. Coach D knows the city's overflowing talent pool could make the Cougars unstoppable.“If we can get Houston kids to stay home, we'll be dangerous. We've got the resources, the facilities, and the family atmosphere to compete with anybody.”From the Jordan Brand partnership to a deep community connection, Houston is more than a basketball program — it's a movement. And Coach D is leading the charge to make H-Town hoops electric again.Away from the sidelines, Coach D is every bit as authentic. She's passionate about mentoring young women, championing diversity in sports, and representing her city with pride. She wants the world to know that Houston basketball — and HBCU-bred excellence — belongs on the national stage.Her message to the city: “There are 4 million people here. If we can get 10,000 of them in the building, we can change the game.”Coach D isn't just coaching for wins — she's building a legacy. Her goal: turn the University of Houston into a perennial powerhouse and create opportunities for the next generation of women who love the game.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, keying in on Utah State football with this episode. After a frustrating loss to Hawaii, patience becomes a key for fans in regards to expecting results with Bronco Mendenhall. And then a first look at San Jose State and how important this game will be to the Aggies' season.

Jason Walker and JD Walker give their thoughts on Aggie Madness, along with reacting to the interviews from Jerrod Calhoun and Wes Brooks. And a look at the MLB playoffs.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen debate the merits of NCAA Tournament expansion. Will it benefit mid-major teams or lower ranked automatic qualifiers? Other topics of this episode include: Utah Jazz preseason. What to Jason and Eric want to see from the team and its players in the preseason? Utah high school girls soccer RPI. The final 4A RPI is out with some minor controversy. It also sets the playoff field for those teams with games beginning on Thursday.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in Cache Valley sports, keying in on Utah State men's basketball. They start with an interview of freshman forward Adlan Elamin. Hear his thoughts on his preparation for being a college athlete, what he expects to bring to the team and whether or not he plans to redshirt. Also, the beginning of a longer conversation that continued into the second hour about NCAA Tournament expansion.

Jason Walker and guest co-host JD Walker take over the show to discuss the state of Mountain West football, going over Jason's power rankings after Week 6. Also a look at the start of the NHL season and what awaits the Utah Mammoth, and a quick reaction to the happenings in the NFL.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local, Cache Valley Sports. The primary topic being Utah State's upcoming football game at Hawaii. How tough is their offense with Micah Alejado at quarterback, and just how real is the supposedly improved defense from the Warriors? Hear comments from Bronco Mendenhall and Utah State players regarding those two questions.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the latest in local Cache Valley Sports. At the start of the hour, they go over what it means for the Pac-12's lawsuit against the Mountain West now that the motion to dismiss by the MW has been denied. Other topics for the hour include... Pac-12 administrative challenges in setting up what is essentially a new conference and how Utah State gets to be part of that. Continued challenges for the single transfer portal window for football, including comments from Utah State Interim President Alan Smith and Athletics Director Cam Walker. Updates on Major League Baseball scores and playoff series.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, beginning with a long interview with Utah State men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun. The Aggies coach talks about the team's schedule, how difficulty it has been to find teams to play them in the Spectrum, the support of the community for the Aggies, and how his team is coming along in the late preseason. Also discussion of Northern Illinois' move to the Pac-12 in wrestling and the EvanMiya rankings for men's basketball. Where do the teams in the Mountain West (and future Pac-12 and MW teams) rank nationally and compared to each other?

Utah State men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun joined Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker on the Full Court Press to discuss the latest with his team as the start of the season quickly approaches. Hear the Aggies' coach talk about their schedule, how it came together and what will go into making it in the future. Also, a look at some of his players that may be underrated and what to expect from some of the freshmen on his team that are fighting to get minutes in their first year as collegiate athletes. Calhoun also talked about the support his team has gotten from fans and ways that the fans will be able to support the team through upcoming events.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker keep the conversation going on the introduction of Cameron Walker as the new AD at Utah State. Other topics in the hour include... What would a Utah State upset of #18 Vanderbilt on Saturday look like? Interviews with USU offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven and defensive coordinator Nick Howell. Some thoughts on former G-League Ignite player Thierry Darlan being granted eligibility for the NCAA and more details on Utah State's basketball game taking place at the Delta Center this December.

Jason Walker continues the discussion from the first hour of the show previewing Utah State's matchup against Vanderbilt, with key notes on the offensive line and pass protection against a tough Vandy pass rush. Also featured... Bronco Mendenhall's relationship with Vandy head coach Clark Lea, Nick Howell's return to a place he spent two year's as defensive coordinator. What Bronco thinks of moving to a single football transfer portal in January. Jason's power rankings for the Mountain West, and particularly his thoughts on whether UNLV is a fraud at 4-0. Why Jalen Royals wasn't playing despite being active for Kansas City in Week 3.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker give their thoughts and reactions to the official introduction of Cameron Walker as the new athletics director of Utah State. Hear from Walker, what he had to say during the media availability after the initial press conference.

Jason Walker is joined by Utah State Club Hockey players Titan Anderson and Jackson Ferry to discuss the upcoming season for the Aggies and the growth of hockey in the state of Utah. Also, a first look at McNeese and what Utah State needs to do to avoid getting upset by an FCS team like in 2022. And a look at how the future Pac-12 and future Mountain West teams are doing this season in football compared to each other.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local sports. Earlier in the day, Utah State basketball released its full non-conference schedule. Jason and Eric break down the 11-game slate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the schedule. They also give their latest takes on the potential depth and ability of this year's team vs last year's USU team.

Send us a textRETURN OF THE MACK as Siena Saints Head Men's Basketball Coach Gerry McNamara comes back on the Full Court Press to talk Siena Hoops and tells us how good is the MAAC Conference. We are big fans of Coach and watch for the Saints in year 2 of the Gerry McNamara Era. Also, the MAAC is awesome ball!!SUBSCRIBE to the Full Court Press YOU TUBE channel:https://www.youtube.com/@FullCourtNetworkJOIN AND SUBSCRIBE THE FULL COURT NETWORK SUBSTACK PAGE:https://fullcourtnetwork.substack.com/

Jason Walker gives his latest power rankings of Mountain West football teams and his thoughts on how the conference has started in football so far. And a look at a small controversy with the AP Top 25 Poll and how one of the voters didn't exactly take her job seriously this week.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen give their first thoughts on Air Force and the challenges the Falcons will give to Utah State as the Aggies seek to advance toward a return to bowl eligibility. Hear audio from Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun along with sound from USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall and Aggie players Broc Lane and Enoka Migao.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker continue the show into the second hour, discussing more of Utah State's upcoming matchup with Texas A&M, but also an upcoming change in the college football calendar. The NCAA is planning on moving from having two portal windows for football down to just one. How will this impact Utah State going forward? Thursday night football is kicking off the NFL season this week. Jason and Eric go over that matchup and also look around at other key games in the season-opening week. And the return of Pick Six for another week.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker begin their preview of Utah State's road matchup with Texas A&M. They go over the offensive and defensive challenges Texas A&M will present for USU, with comments from both coaches and players regarding the upcoming matchup. Hear from Utah State cornerback Courage Ugo and Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week, USU placekicker Tanner Rinker, from their interviews with 106.9 The FAN after practice yesterday. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko gave his thoughts on a few USU players, including Bryson Barnes. Hear what Elko had to say regarding USU's top players.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen are joined by TexAgs Live studio host David Nuño to discuss the upcoming matchup between Utah State and Texas A&M. Utah State needs to be able to establish the run. Will they be able to do so and avoid having USU become one-dimensional against A&M? The Pac-12 is expanding again, this time adding SUU in gymnastics

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball center David Iweze. The Mountain West released its men's and women's basketball tournament format with 12 teams. The poor championship timeslot is still present, will the Pac-12 be any different? The NBA was rocked by an investigative report about Kawhi Leonard receiving a fake endorsement. Where does the line get drawn between cleaner endorsements or owners pulling strings to circumvent the salary cap?

Jason Walker continues the conversation from the first hour talking Utah State and Mountain West football. He also recaps the high school football games from Region 11 over the weekend, discusses the Utah State football run game and the contributions of Miles Davis and Anthony Garcia so far. Plus a look at former Aggies and current Jazz players in EuroBasket.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports. They go more in depth in a preview of Utah State football's Week 1 opponent, UTEP. Hear more audio from Bronco Mendenhall's press conference earlier this week along with comments made by Miners head coach Scotty Walden. Eric and Jason go over the biggest threats UTEP will bring on offense and defense and how much of a challenge they will be to the Aggies. A consistent theme is how tricky it is for both teams to figure each other out so they can prepare for the other.

Jason Walker and guest host Ajay Salvesen discuss the latest in local sports. They give more thoughts on UTEP football and also touch on Utah State's "Battle Cattle" helmets (Ajay isn't a fan, Jason and the text line very much are). Also, hear from Utah State women's basketball head coach Wes Brooks, what he had to say following yesterday's practice about this year's team. Jason and Ajay talk about the likelihood that this year's team finally breaks the run of poor seasons for USU women's basketball.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball point guard Jordy Barnes. Hear about his commitment (and multiple re-commitments) to Utah State, how his first season went from potential redshirt to consistent feature in the rotation, and what he's seeing from the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. Jason and Eric follow up the interview by discussing the potential depth chart for the Aggies at point guard. More details about the Pac-12's future media deal were released as The CW has been officially introduced as a partner with the re-made conference. Eric and Jason discuss the impact of having Pac-12 games on The CW Network.  

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Jason Walker and guest host Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local sports on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN. Most of the hour is taken up with previewing Utah State's upcoming opponent. Also a look at NFL roster cuts, which former Aggies made the 53 man rosters for NFL teams?

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local sports on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN, starting with carrying over some of the College Football Playoff discussion from yesterday's show. Talking about whether the system should just include conference champions, or mostly conference champions, and what it would take to make such a system fair. The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed -- running back Javen Jacobs. Hear from USU football defensive coordinator Nick Howell from his post-practice audio on Tuesday. ESPN had a couple of ranking lists, one about the Top 100 college football players, which Mountain West players and players from USU opponents are on it? And a ranking of EuroBasket participants with Lauri Markkanen being (initially) overlooked on the list.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball associate head coach Eric Haut. The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed -- linebacker John Miller. The College Football Playoff committee is adjusting their criteria for their rankings, placing a higher emphasis on strength of schedule. The Athletic is ranking NBA teams' off-seasons, where do the Utah Jazz rank among the 30 NBA squads? There is more expansion coming to the Pac-12! But it's just in baseball...(though it's still a good addition).

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local sports, starting with the continuation of the offseason opponent preview series. The opponent looked at in this episode is Hawaii. Also, a look at CBS Sports and their preseason bowl projections. Which teams from the Mountain West did they predict would make bowl games? And a look at the schedule for the Utah Jazz which was released earlier in the day.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM, The FAN. A closer look at the lawsuit between Utah State/Colorado State/Boise State and the Mountain West. What are the merits of both sides of the case? NOTE - There is a gap in the podcast where 8 minutes of audio was lost due to a technical glitch. We have trimmed it out the silence but there's not much we can do to replace what we said during that time. The Top 25 Aggies of 2025 reveal continues, two players were revealed in this hour - Brevin Hamblin and Bo Maile. Utah State Soccer begins on Thursday, a closer look at the Aggies and the start of the sports season.

Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, starting with the continuation of the preseason opponent preview series for Utah State football. Today's preview features Vanderbilt. Jeff Fuller did an analysis of the last 50 years of preseason AP Top 25 polls and figured out who were the most overrated and underrated teams based on how teams finished the season. Find out which teams those are. The NBA Cup groups were announced and Jason and Ajay were so thrilled the mentioned it for a second and then immediately moved on to talk about fixing the NBA All-Star Game

Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball forward Karson Templin. Utah State volleyball was picked to finish first in the Mountain West and USU soccer begins Thursday (though Jason and Ajay mixed that up and thought it started Wednesday). With USU volleyball and soccer being picked first in their respective preseason polls, it begs the question as to how many championships the Aggies could win across all sports this season. Injury reports are coming to the Big 12 (and are now part of all power conferences in football and men's basketball), could the Pac-12 adopt them in the future?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview USU vs Air Force. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: Kahanu Davis Former Aggies compete in NFL preseason games: Jalen Royals, Wyatt Bowles and Kyrese Rowan. Comparing/Contrasting AP and Coaches preseason Top 25 Who are the most penalized teams in Mountain West football over the past five years?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports Utah State officially announced its first opponent in the Charleston Classic. Jason and Eric discuss whether the MTE is good enough to bolster USU's strength of schedule. They also look at the non-conference schedule (as it's currently known) as a whole and compare it to other teams in the Mountain West and previous seasons. The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, Dylan Tucker. The Mountain West and Pac-12 went into mediation and it failed. John Canzano reported some of the details and Jason and Eric discuss the reports and whether the Pac-12 can win on some of their arguments.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports. A preview of Utah State's Week 4 opponent, McNeese. What are the keys for a game against an FCS opponent? The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, edge rusher John Gayer. Eric conducted interviews with DE/OLB Enoka Migao and offensive tackle Trey Andersen after Utah State practice on Tuesday. Also hear from the offensive coordinator, Kevin McGiven.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local and national sports: Utah State Soccer was picked first in the Mountain West preseason poll, how likely are they to live up to last season's dominance? The first player in the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, offensive lineman Tavo Motu'apuaka. Utah Mammoth are back to having problems with their team name being similar to another company.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker continue with the second hour of the show, talking more about local and national sports. The NCAA is giving more voting rights to the Power 4 conferences, how much of an issue could this be to the Group of 6 conferences moving forward? The next player in the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, wide receiver Demick Starling Utah State's three-game series in football with Oregon in 2027-2029 gets trimmed down to just one game. Roger Goodell indirectly dissed the NBA by saying it isn't even a competitor to the NFL

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker share post-practice audio from Bronson Olevao Jr., Braden Pegan and Bronco Mendenhall at Utah State football practice. Utah Jazz bring back the legend Georges Niang. What could the NBA learn from Major League Baseball's use of unique venues?

The Trail Blazers are up for sale for the first time in 37 years. And there’s a real fear among fans — and elected officials —that if Portland doesn’t play its cards right, the new owner could move the team to another city. Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson sent a letter recently to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stating their emphatic support for keeping the team here. Marshall Glickman, whose father founded the team and served as the president of the organization, along with former player and gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley are among those who created Rip City Forever to advocate for doing whatever it takes to keep the Blazers in Portland. Specifically, the team will need a new or upgraded arena. Glickman and Dudley join us to tell us how they hope to help the city avoid losing the economic boost and civic pride that the Blazers bring.

On Wednesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, the Go-2-Guy is back after dental surgery, plus, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times fills in for Ryan Divish this week and you get a sneak preview of this weeks SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson. Puck and Jim chat about Tuesday's great pitching duel between the M's and the Brewers.  They also discuss the M's trade front and a possible reunion with Eugenio Suarez and the Seahawks kick off their 50th season with the start of training camp. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times joins Puck to discuss the Mariners pursuit of Eugenio Suarez. The cost to acquire will be uncomfortable for Seattle. Should they do it?As he always does, Puck plays a portion of this weeks SportsPit with Matt “Stretch” Johnson and Steve Sandmeyer where they tell stories of Lou Piniella, the Seahawks upcoming season and the a golf parody song that every male will understand and appreciate. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   The Mariners have the prospects to top anyone in baseball (1:00)Puck and Jim (48:00) Adam Jude, Seattle Times (1:10:35) The SportsPit with Steve Sandmeyer and Matt “Stretch” Johnson (1:26:42) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

OBBBA written into law! Big week for Coney Island The American Party - Musk taking a shot Amazon Prime Day (Prime Week) happening PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter INTERACTIVE BROKERS  Warm-Up - OBBBA written into law! - Big week for Coney Island - The American Party - Musk taking a shot - Amazon Prime Day (Prime Week) happening - BIG WIN FOR US AT AIRPORTS! Markets - ATH before the July 4th break - Jobs numbers - a bit surprising - Tariff threats are back - full court press is on! -- Letters are going out! - NVDA - History in the making THE WINNER OF THE CTP - Something that never happened before! Earnings Season According to Factset: - During the second quarter, analysts reduced earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates by a wider margin than usual. - The bottom-up EPS estimate for Q2—which aggregates the median EPS forecasts for all companies in the index—fell by 4.2%, dropping from $65.55 on March 31 to $62.83 by June 30. - While it's common for analysts to lower EPS estimates during a quarter, the size of this quarter's decline stands out. Over the past 5 years (20 quarters), the average quarterly decline in the bottom-up EPS estimate has been 3.0%. - Over the past 10 years (40 quarters), the average drop was 3.1%, and over the past 15 years (60 quarters), it was 3.2%. - Only when looking back 20 years (80 quarters) does the average match this quarter's 4.2% decline. --- What this means is that easier hurdles to get over for companies that have had their earnings estimates slashed. ELON - On July 5, Musk said he would found an "America Party" as an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties. Musk says the party will focus on "just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 house districts." - He can't be President, what are his aspirations here? Joey, Joey, Joey - Joey Chestnut on Friday regained his longtime title of champion in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest at New York City's Coney Island after he was banned from the competition last year. - In the 2025 contest, he ate 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, totaling roughly 21,150 calories, 1,269 grams of fat, and 48,280 milligrams of sodium Tariffs - After OBBBA - good time to start this up again - Bessent, White House and Navarro are back on the Tariff Trail -  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump will send letters to some trading partners saying tariffs will boomerang back to April 2 levels on Aug. 1 if there is no progress. - Bessent rejected that Aug. 1 is a new trading deadline, but it could still give countries more time to negotiate. Bessent also said that he expects to see “several big announcements over the next couple of days” about trade deals. - Johnny:I am going to count to three! - Trump has threatened an additional 10% tariff on countries that orient themselves along the “Anti-American policies of BRICS.” - Trump's announcement, which did not elaborate on any specific policy of BRICS, came as the group's meeting is underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. - Navarro out with his usual tough talk about all countries in the world screwing America on CNBC Monday.. - Trump said he had signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the United States, with the “take it or leave it” offers to be sent out on Monday. OOPS THERE IT IS! - Monday 12PM: President Trump posts letters to Prime Minister of Japan, President of the Republic of Korea outlining 25% tariffs starting August 1}- Sends out a total of 14 letters. Markets miffed, but don't care China and Trade Deal - GE Aerospace has received U.S.