Tony opens the show by talking about Jinglefest, the Nats, walking the golf course twice over rhe weekend, and Bootsie’s birthday party. Michael Wilbon phones in to talk about this being a dead spot in the sports calendar and how he’ll be watching his son Matthew play AAU basketball, David Remnick calls in to talk about his book “Holding the Note” and his conversations with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Leonard Cohen among others, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs . Dan Bern “Elly De La Cruz” ; River Iris “Imposter”
 
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“Pavarotti has a cold”

"The Tony Kornheiser Show" (now available exclusively on-demand) is a topical, daily talk show that starts with sports and quickly moves into politics, current events, entertainment and, really, whatever happens to be on Tony’s mind that day. The format of the show—regular sit-in guests with familiar interviews and segments—highlights not only the unique perspective of Tony Kornheiser but also the expertise of his network of friends. Join one of the most recognizable and outspoken commentators of sports and entertainment (longtime radio host in Washington, DC and current co-host of ESPN's PTI) and enjoy original episodes published every weekday ‪starting September 6th.

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Tony opens the show by talking about the local teams - including a report that a majority of DC fans do not like the name Commanders, and he talks about the Wizards coach and the concept of accountability, and he also talks about Dallas closing out Minnesota to advance to the Finals and what that series with Boston will look like. Steve Sands calls in to talk about the Canadian Open, Lexi Thompsons’s sudden retirement, and Nelly Korda’s bad day. Richard Justice calls in to talk about Louis Arraez, and also about what’s stood out to him in the first two months of the baseball season, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Brian Swain “Childhood Dream” ; “Summer’s End”
 
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“Tinged with Sadness and Dread”

Tony opens the show by talking what's been going on with him this week. Next, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs, and Bronny James' decision to stay in the NBA Draft. Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the Indy 500, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Andrea von Kampen; "Juniper" ; "Sister Moon"
 
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"Wanna trade your walking boot?"

Tony opens the show by talking about going to an ALS charity event with Nigel at the request of James Carville. Tony chats with Dave Sims - the voice of the Mariners - about the life of a baseball play-by-play man, and how the Mariners are looking this year, and Tony also talks to Greg Garcia about an honor he received from his Alma mater, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Geoffrey Raines “Times Square” ; “Sun and Shadow”
 
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“I will defiantly be there”

Tony opens the show by talking about an issue he had on the Bay Bridge, his frustration at a tournament in played in over the weekend, and also about a few things he got in the mail. Tim Legler calls in to talk about the Celtics' dramatic overtime win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and also about what to expect in the Western Conference Finals. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the Phillies' great start, Chris Sale’s resurgence, Juan Soto’s future and what to think of rookie phenom Paul Skenes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailnbag.
Songs : Antje Duvekot “Long Way” ; “Evolution”
 
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“Pivot!”

Tony opens the show by talking about Xander Schauffele winning the PGA Championship. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs with defending champ Denver losing to Minnesota, and they also talk about the changing of the guard with the stars of the NBA, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk more about the PGA Championship and about Scottie Scheffler being arrested before the start of the 1st round, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Dan Bern “I’m gonna take a shower at his house” ; These Broken Lines “Spy with a Cold Gun”
 
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“Pavarotti has a cold”

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