BONUS: Ken Burns on understanding the bloody global war that was the American Revolution

Hour 2: France takes a firm stance against US attempts to annex Greenland

France is maintaining a firm stance against U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, recently threatening to upend economic ties with Washington if the U.S. moves to seize the autonomous Danish territory. As the ongoing Greenland diplomatic crisis peaks at the NATO summit, France has deployed troops to the island and formally opened a new consulate to counter American pressure. Scoot also talks about Graham Platner facing widespread bipartisan and internal party calls to immediately withdraw from the U.S. Senate race. following an explosive investigative report detailing allegations of a 2021 sexual assault.

Hour 1: Do you have a favorite restaurant that has been closed for business?

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?

In a city that is known for outstanding restaurants, another iconic restaurant in New Orleans is closing

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?

Full Show 7/6/2026: Did the holiday remind you that Americans are really unified?

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is in talks about starting a third party. Is that a serious political movement, or just another sign that voters on both the right and the left are frustrated with the two parties they have now? Is America ready for a real third-party challenge, or does our system still make that almost impossible? Paul Pelosi is facing a recommended misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident after hitting a parked car in Yountville, California. Scoot recaps the Fourth of July celebrations and looks at how Americans marked the country’s 250th anniversary. Did the holiday remind us that Americans are really unified, or did the Fourth become another reminder of how divided we are? Scoot sat down with John Waite, legendary rock musician who played with the Babys and Bad English, to discuss everything from childhood memories to handling fame to feeling like an outcast.

Hour 3: Scoot sits down with legendary rock musician John Waite

Scoot sat down with John Waite, legendary rock musician who played with the Babys and Bad English, to discuss everything from childhood memories to handling fame to feeling like an outcast.