The U.S. Senate passes the much-debated $1 trillion infrastructure bill.  COVID-19 cases surge across the South, as Arkansas reaches levels not yet seen.  Manny Diaz enters a third season coaching his hometown Miami Hurricanes.  We hear from the 47-year-old coach; and learn about his 2021 team, UM history, famous alumni, and the traditions of the Coral Gables, Fla., private institution.  Also, Reba McEntire is quite the birdwatcher and photographer.

Facebook has been in the censorship and putting customers in virtual "jail" business over the last year.  "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his own battle with the high-tech company.  Richmond Flowers was a tremendous football and track star at Tennessee in the 1960s.  He was just interviewed on the "Saturday Sports Roundup."  Plus, learn about 2021 expectations for Flowers' alma mater as Josh Heupel takes over a struggling Volunteers football team.

N.C. State is today's stop on the collegiate tour across the South.  Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren and quarterback Devin Leary brief us on the ACC program.  The Nicholasville (Ky.) Police Department gets creative in the summer months.  Country music legend George Jones and boxing great George Foreman teamed up for the knockout, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair."  Also, "The Suicide Squad" hits theaters this weekend.

Selena Gomez fires back at bad humor aimed at organ transplants.  The Texas-raised pop singer and actress received a kidney after a battle with lupus.  Miranda Lambert releases a new single, "Tequila Does."  Matthew McConaughey is ranked the most famous alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, as we discuss the 2021 football schedule for Texas Longhorns football, hear from new coach Steve Sarkisian, and highlight the colorful traditions of UT.

Sharks make the news on both Southern fronts; the Atlantic beach of Hilton Head Island has a shark attack and a whopper of a hammerhead is caught off Navarre Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast.  The rich history of Virginia Tech Hokies football is celebrated. Plus, thoughts on Justin Fuente's ACC Coastal program headed into the new season. Also, Donald Trump-themed books are atop the New York Times' Best-sellers list for non-fiction.

Davila's BBQ in Seguin, Texas, has been firing-up tasty Texas brisket and more since 1959.  Third-generation pitmaster Adrian Davila shares the family's vaquero roots,  menu items, and more.  We learn about the game-day traditions, Homecoming, M-I-Z-Z-O-U and the 2021 slate for Missouri Tigers football.  Plus, host Jon Rawl relies on Sammi Smith's 1971 classic "Help Me Make It Through The Night" to get through his own tumultuous night.

Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) issues a mask mandate for his state as the Delta variant of COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the South.  Dan Mullen's rebuild of the Florida Gators is in effect.  We learn about UF's upcoming football schedule, traditions and famous Gator alumni.  We also squeeze in the scoop on ACC Coastal member Duke, as graduate student quarterback Gunnar Holmberg is ready for his chance with the Blue Devils. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares info on "lone star" ticks and their potential to spread disease. Plus, two Tesla-driving vacationers unexpectedly drop by the "Y'all Show" to discuss their Southern food and music pilgrimage.

Nobody's Girl is an Austin-based music act releasing a new eponymous album.  Nobody's Girl member BettySoo discusses the trio of talented Southern women. Texas Tech is the latest stop on the "Y'all Show" collegiate tour.  Discover gridiron greats for the Red Raiders, famous alumni, and the history of "Raider Red."  Plus, festivals celebrating arts, mango and even testicles are being held this last weekend of July.

Dan Patrick and Paul Finebaum discuss the Oklahoma-Texas to SEC saga. The Biden Administration will announce all federal employees must be vaccinated.  Southern hater Mark R. Levin has the No. 1 New York Times Bestseller for non-fiction, "American Marxism."  Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and new Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea speak at their respective conference media days.  Also, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are today's stop on our collegiate tour across Dixie.

Kanye West appears to have a new residence, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.  What is Miranda Lambert's go-to dish at her Casa Rosa Nashville?  We visit the Arkansas Razorbacks and West Virginia Mountaineers today on the journey across the South's college towns.  Also, the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns both serve notice to the Big 12 that they intend to go elsewhere.