The Mid-Morning Mike Check

Mid Morning Mike Check 6/15/2026

A "memo of understanding" between the U.S. and Iran. What does that mean exactly? For starters, gas prices should continue to drop, at least for now. Did you hear the one about the planeload of sky-divers that crashed? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. It happened this weekend, with multiple fatalities. The World Cup means lots of visitors here from other countries. What are their impressions of America? They like it, and they like US. Is there one word that you just can't pronounce correctly no matter how hard you try? There is for all of us, including a TV news anchor in Minneapolis, who finally had to give up. The Trump Administration is going after the big AI company Anthropic again. But why? That depends on who you ask. The NBA and the NHL both crown new champions this weekend, and in each case, it marked the end of a long drought. The U.S. Supreme Court is close to a ruling on birthright citizenship. That doesn't sound complicated. It is in the Constitution after all. But in this case, maybe it is. You have to be really passionate about running to take on something like this. Call it an ultra urban marathon, which took two years to complete.

The Knicks are Champs and the Hurricanes bring home the Cup!

The Trump Administration is going after the big AI company Anthropic again. But why? That depends on who you ask. The U.S. Supreme Court is close to a ruling on birthright citizenship. That doesn't sound complicated. It is in the Constitution after all. But in this case, maybe it is. You have to be really passionate about running to take on something like this. Call it an ultra urban marathon, which took two years to complete.

The Art of the Deal...for real?!

A "memo of understanding" between the U.S. and Iran. What does that mean exactly? For starters, gas prices should continue to drop, at least for now. Did you hear the one about the planeload of sky-divers that crashed? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. It happened this weekend, with multiple fatalities. The World Cup means lots of visitors here from other countries. What are their impressions of America? They like it, and they like US.

The worst Super Bowl ring ever!

Plus it's World Cup time. With the first match in North Texas just two days away, Mike and Austin hear from the man who had a lot to do with it coming here. Dan Hunt says we're in for a real treat. The Seattle Seahawks may have crossed that line with the most tricked-up championship ring in NFL history. SpaceX goes public, and a lot of rich people are getting richer, including Elon Musk, who is now the world's first trillionaire. The newest inductee into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift, delivers an emotional acceptance speech.

Mid Morning Mike Check 6/12/2026

It's World Cup time. With the first match in North Texas just two days away, we'll hear from the man who had a lot to do with it coming here. Dan Hunt says we're in for a real treat. How much is too much when it comes to a Super Bowl ring? The Seattle Seahawks may have crossed that line with the most tricked-up championship ring in NFL history. SpaceX goes public, and a lot of rich people are getting richer, including Elon Musk, who is now the world's first trillionaire. Bu he also has a very ambitious to-do list. The newest inductee into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift, delivers an emotional acceptance speech that has most of the audience in tears. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross talks with Mike and Austin about how much the World Cup means to his city. And how does he really feel about "Dallas Stadium"? Of the 18 Americans put into quarantine after that horrible Hantavirus cruise, only one is still there against her will. She says she feels like she's being held hostage. What would you do if you found a celebrity's credit card? We'll hear from one guy who did. Plus, a live report from Midland on the mass shooting in that city. Today in History!