Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   It was the worst day for America since 9/11 and it leaves us with a choice to make.  Do we care?  Do we want to remain the greatest country on earth or do we want to leave it all  behind for things that entertain us and make us feel good?

   The Chiefs may be the best team in football, but you wouldn't know it by the way they've approached the preseason.  The starters are center stage again Friday night as KC hosts Minnesota.
   The Royals bullpen wastes a Whit Merrifield grand slam but lost in the shuffle is Salvy homer number 34.  This is getting really exciting as he closes in on baseball history.  We update his chances.
   The original woke Karen of ESPN, Rachel Nichols, is out.  Even her extreme liberal views couldn't save her in the end as she believed a black employee was getting preferential treatment.
   Kamala first, then Joe Biden... as both are scheduled to campaign for Gavin Newsom in California's recall election.  Larry Elder is getting his wish.
   And local KC media are freaking out about redistricting in Kansas, saying Republicans are cheaters for wanting to break off a chunk of district 3.  What they won't tell you is, this is federal law and it MUST happen to be legal

   The college football season starts with a small slate of games this weekend headlined by Nebraska/Illinois.  It's a perfect time to discuss all things college football with Stan Weber.
   On our 2021 CFB preview we offer the latest on realignment, conference alliances and the future of the game.  Plus, we take a deep dive into MU, KU and KSU in a rare year all the fans of these teams like their head coaches.
   Stan gives his thoughts on a potential breakout year for Connor Bazelak at Mizzou, calls Lance Leipold "a real football coach" at Kansas for the first time since Mangino and discusses the possibility K-State is underrated.
   It's all here on our first chat with the smartest football man I know.
 
 

   Most times, polling on a sitting politician is boring and only moves a little and doesn't mean anything.
   Joe Biden wishes that was happening to him, but it's not.  Shocking poll numbers reflect Americans do pay attention and they aren't stupid.  At least, after they vote.
   A group of GOP reps has sent a letter to Dr. Fauci and he has until Monday to respond why he funded the abuse and killing of 28 beagles in the name of research.  This story took an awful twist for me as I just learned it happened in the same buildings my daughter learned how to do research in college.
   Chiefs OC  Eric Bieniemy said this week, even a slant pass 4 yards down field is considered a running play by the Chiefs.  If that's the case, how many yards a game do you think the Chiefs average rushing?  This is fun.
   The Pac 12 Commissioner says he will announce later this week if their conference is looking to expand and new KU football coach Lance Leipold has a great strategy on going for 4th downs.

    For any seasoned reporter, you know when you've touched a nerve.  Jen Psaki's reaction to the word "stranded" was so heavy handed and over the top, here's what we know.  Americans are stranded and the Biden admin doesn't know what to do about it.
   This mess in Afghanistan is going to take quite some time and it's obvious the Dems aren't going to be able to pass their $3.5 trillion wish list.  At least that's some good news for America and our future.
   Andy Reid is not just defending playing Patrick Mahomes in the preseason, he's calling it important.  We think Andy believes his team needs to be reminded football isn't easy and there's nothing given this year.
   And while three other conferences are announcing an "alliance" to make sure college football doesn't become a one trick pony, Big 12 schools are scrambling to see where they may land when this is all over.
 

   If we are going to get excited about certain players looking good in the preseason, it seems fair to mention what looks wrong.  And right now, Patrick Mahomes looks rusty.  Hey, some teams aren't even playing their starting qb until the regular season, but if Mahomes is going to play, I'd like it to look like it matters.
   Bucs quarterback Tom Brady has done an in depth interview talking about Americans always looking to blame, shame and instill fear.  It's really great stuff that applies to football and life and I hope every American reads what Brady has to say.
   The situation around that airport in Kabul is getting more dangerous as ISIS has now arrived.  The British, French and Dutch military are carrying out missions in Afghanistan to find their citizens and get them to the airport.  So why won't Joe Biden order the same thing?
   And conservative radio host Larry Elder, a black man running for governor, is attacked by the Dems and media in California in a sick way. 

   It's the parent speech of the year and it happened in Colorado Springs.  A dad, in front of the school board, ends all debate over whether Critical Race Theory should be taught in schools.  You have to hear this.
   The Wall Street Journal reports a confidential memo was sent to the Biden administration in July from our embassy,  warning that Kabul would fall before August 31.  So why did the Secretary of State ignore it an lie to us?
   A couple of great brawls broke out this week at NFL joint practices, one involved the Raiders fighting four times with the Rams.  You're not supposed to like stories like this so I will tell you I love it!
   And a very special, long time listener turns 60 today, I will tell you all about him.

   Patrick Mahomes and the starters are expected to play a full half Friday night in Arizona.  We break down what we're looking for in this game and discuss how close the Chiefs are to signing safety Tyrann Mathieu to a new contract.
   The Royals get a dramatic walkoff win by throw out at home plate and make it three  in a row against the Astros.  Are the Royals a bad team or an underachieving average team?
   Joe Biden fails miserably in an interview with ABC News.  He literally seems to be the only person in American that sees the disaster in Afghanistan the way he does. 
   And a KKHI listener and 100 other attend a KCMO meeting about extending the mask mandate and they did it without masks.  This is a classic story and while they'll probably still extend the mandate, this patriots made a difference.

   An NCAA spokesperson says the investigation into KU basketball and football is "finished or very close" after dragging out for years.  The NCAA has now changed the rules for the outside investigating groups to speed up the process going forward.  The reason, the outside group has authority to find additional violations and that takes time.  And apparently that's what they've been trying to do to KU.
   Daniel Lynch is on fire for the Royals as he grounds the Astros with 7 brilliant innings.  He's got a 2.35 over his last five starts and it looks great.  But haven't most of the Royals pitchers been here before and fizzled out?
   Stephen A. Smith of ESPN has egg on his face now that Tim Tebow is gone from the Jaguars.  Smith said he was playing tight end only because he's white.  Now,  Smith says it's about a lack of opportunity for black athletes, as the comprise 71% of all players in the league.  When will this stop?
   And, not kidding, Joe Biden wants to talk about booster shots, masks and food stamps while we have at least 10,000 Americans behind Taliban lines in Afghanistan.  He proves every single day how unserious he is at doing his job. 

   The Taliban have circled the airport in Kabul and the only thing that matters is finding a way to get Americans stuck in Afghanistan through that circle and onto planes to fly them home.  Period.  Hopefully this can be done peacefully, but if not, a military option has to be on the table.  We cannot leave Americans behind.
   We also break down what went wrong and have some audio clips and statements from pundits, past presidents and political parties.  Everyone seems to agree this should have never happened.
   In sports, Salvy's a hero, Whit is an ironman and the purple haired soccer player is called a bully and is considering retiring.