Kicking off the show with the Buzz Question about who is responsible for the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. The suspect who robbed a smoke shop, carjacked a civilian and barricaded himself in an apartment has been arrested after a multi-hour standoff with police. Questions remain on possible ties to an earlier homicide at a nearby apartment complex. Major General Jeffrey Schloesser (US Army Ret), former Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division and Regional Command-East and author of "Marathon War: Leadership in Combat in Afghanistan" joins the show to discuss the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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Maj. Terry Slatic, USMC (Ret.) shares his experience in Afghanistan, the plight of his interpreter to flee the country and the fall of the Kabul to the Taliban

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Maj. Terry Slatic, USMC (Ret.) shares his experience in Afghanistan, the plight of his interpreter to flee the country and the fall of the Kabul to the Taliban. Listeners comment. As the Taliban assumes control of Afghanistan, China has its eyes set on using the area as a strategic corridor once US troops are out of the region. 

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As kids head back to school, teachers are taking to Amazon with their wish lists to meet the needs of in-person learning. Police are searching for an armed suspect who robbed a smoke shop in NE Fresno, carjacked a vehicle and is involved in a standoff with police at an apartment complex at Copper and Chestnut. A Florida school district is suffering a chronic shortage of bus drivers, most recently the loss of 20 drivers who quit in the first week of school. A Honus Wagner baseball card has sold for over $6.6 million dollars, making it the most expensive trading card in history.

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The Taliban has gained control of the Afghan capital after its government collapsed, its president left the country, and thousands swarm the airport in an attempt to flee the country. Clovis Unified School District is back in person. Watch out for kids. Maj. Terry Slatic, USMC (Ret.) joins the show to discuss the plight of Afghan translators. 

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Trending Topics at 5 o'clock. A Tahoe tourist startled by a bear is now suing for damages. Listeners comment. The first live "murder hornet" of 2021 is spotted in Washington. An independent watchdog for the NSA will be investigating Tucker Carlson's spying allegations. Monica Lewinsky shares her regrets, fears and newest project. The makers of "Schitt's Creek" will release a book about the series. 

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Calls continue on the removal of American troops from Afghanistan. A call on Elizabeth Warren. Caitlyn Jenner isn't running a real campaign. 

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As President Biden follows through on a promise to bring our troops home from Afghanistan, the Taliban continues to seize large cites, moving closer to Kabul. 3,000 troops have been deployed to help evacuate embassies. Listeners comment. 

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Kicking off our first "COVID Free Fridays" with open phones. A discussion on homelessness. The lockdown at a DC military base has been lifted after an armed person was arrested. After its surprise removal, the abacus designed by Robert Stevens, will be restored and returned to its location at Fresno Guarantee Bank. 

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Trending Topics at 5 o' clock. Major League Baseball's Field of Dreams Game is underway in Iowa, featuring Fresno State's own Aaron Judge and an apple pie/hot dog mashup from Guy Fieri. Americans are heading back to work as the latest numbers show a third straight week of declining jobless claims. Herd immunity is a myth with the Delta variant. Jamie Spears agrees to resign as Britney's Conservator. 

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