About this episode

Tony discusses the heat in DC, the July 4th Tournament, and the World Cup drama, with guests Michael Wilbon and Jeremy Schaap.

Tony opens the show by talking about the brutal heat that hit DC over the weekend, and he also talks about playing in the Columbia July 4th Tournament with Michael. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the World Cup and all the drama surrounding the US / Belgium match, Jeremy Schaap calls in to talk about that US match and also about Joey Chestnut winning his 18th title at the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Wendy Colonna “Nightingale” ; “This Precious Love”

People in this episode

Host: Tony Kornheiser

Guests: Michael Wilbon, Jeremy Schaap

Topics covered

• heat wave
• July 4th Tournament
• World Cup
• US vs Belgium
• Nathan's Hot Dog contest
• Joey Chestnut
• Mailbag

Keywords

• heat wave
• July 4th
• World Cup
• Joey Chestnut
• Nathan's Hot Dog contest
• Michael Wilbon
• Jeremy Schaap

Mentioned in this episode

Places: DC

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