Hour 1: Let's reflect on the morality of dipping your toe in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

BONUS: Offbeat Americana for the 250th, featuring Ranch dressing, Maine lobster, potato chips and more

What makes America, America? Is it Ranch dressing, lobster or potato chips? Is it Our old buildings? Our literature, our comedy? We’ll it’s probably all of the above and more. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jordana Greene and Vineta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KCBS Radio out of the Bay Area.

BONUS: How the war in Iran changed the global economy forever

We're looking into economic trends with audio from KMOX in St. Louis, Tommy Tucker at WWL in New Orleans and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

Full Show 7/2/2026: For America's 250th, let us have hope that America not only survives but also thrives

This weekend, America celebrates its 250th anniversary. At a time when the country feels divided, angry, and exhausted, what are the most important things we should remember? What still makes America worth celebrating, and what do we take for granted until it feels threatened? A federal grand jury indicted former three-time U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a felony charge of property destruction for his involvement in the ongoing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy. An Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are heavily rumored to be getting married this weekend (July 3–4, 2026) in New York City. The couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025, have kept official details strictly under wraps, fueling unprecedented public speculation, prediction market activity, and massive logistics setup around Manhattan.

Hour 3: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are heavily rumored to be getting married this weekend

An Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are heavily rumored to be getting married this weekend (July 3–4, 2026) in New York City. The couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025, have kept official details strictly under wraps, fueling unprecedented public speculation, prediction market activity, and massive logistics setup around Manhattan.

An Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill: What happens now?

Scoot talks to WWL News Director Dave Cohen about an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill