Debra Messing is facing intense backlash over her decision to support Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York's gubernatorial race.
Messing, who has previously supported Democratic candidates including Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, shared an Instagram statement Tuesday evening laying out her reasons for endorsing the Donald Trump-backed candidate.
"For years, my focus has been protecting choice and voting rights, passing the ERA, protecting the rights of the gay community, and keeping out children's schools safe from gun violence. I still stand by every one of those principles. That hasn't changed," Messing wrote. "What has changed is how I feel about the city and state I love dearly."
The Will & Grace star said that after voting for Governor Kathy Hochul four years ago, she had reflected on that decision ahead of the November election. "So I asked myself the question I'd encourage everyone to ask. Not: 'Which party am I supposed to vote for?' But: 'Who do I believe will actually make life better for the people I love and the place I live?'"
For Messing, that person is Blakeman. "I don't agree with him on everything, and I don't expect to," she wrote. "No candidate is perfect. But on the issues that are hurting New Yorkers right now, I believe he's the right choice. Yes, he's been endorsed by the President. That's not what my vote is about."

#voting #rights #changed

Science educator Bill Nye the Science Guy has been teaching Millennials all about science for their entire lives. At 70, he's still doing it.
Nye recently spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City. While there, attendee Dr. Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, shared a video of Nye on TikTok that's gone viral. In it, Nye pulled out a physical copy of the U.S. Constitution while offering the audience an encouraging message about science.
"Bill Nye just pulled out the Constitution—and the crowd erupted," she wrote in the video's overlay, adding in the caption: "BillNye, the gentleman and scholar that you are."
In the video, Nye is participating in a panel discussion.
"I have a copy of the U.S. Constitution, which some of you may know is now available in paperback," he quips. "Say what you will about the U.S., say what you will about the Founding Fathers, the guys who wrote it. You could have mixed feelings about them. But Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution [states]: 'The role of Congress is to promote the progress of science and useful arts.'"

#wrote

On September 4, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced a $336,112,000 Navy contract for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) to advance procurement of long-lead materials for the construction of the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82).
Work on the program will be executed in Newport News, Virginia, with completion anticipated by March 2039. Shipbuilding and conversion funding from FY 2026 will be obligated at the time of award.
The contract is not just a headline number, but reaffirms the company's status as the sole nuclear carrier builder for the U.S. Navy.
The long lead materials contract has secured Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII)'s role on the CVN 82 well before construction begins, which has extended revenue visibility to 2039.
According to defense websites, the Navy plans on spending $22.34 billion on its aircraft carrier replacement program over the next five years. This contract can be seen as among the first in a larger sequence, with more awards to come as procurement accelerates.

#navy #contract #ingalls #industries

By Nate Raymond
BOSTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from continuing to ask applicants for civil service jobs throughout the government to respond to ‌what unions described as a partisan "loyalty question."
U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston sided with three ‌unions representing government workers who sued last year after the administration began asking applicants for nonpartisan federal jobs to write essays explaining how they would help advance Trump's policies and executive orders.
The unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, argued the question mandated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) unlawfully politicized the hiring process for career government workers by attempting to **** s their support for the Republican president.
O'Toole, an appointee of Democratic President Bill Clinton, said the question had been asked of ‌applicants to positions ranging from an ⁠air traffic control specialist to a crane operator to a nuclear materials courier.

#applicants #unions #question #boston

Prince Harry is preparing to return to the United States just weeks after moving back to the U.K. with Meghan Markle and their children. The Duke of Sussex, 41, is scheduled for another major appearance in New York.
Harry is set to attend Bill and Hillary Clinton's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City on Sept. 22 and 23. This will be his second appearance at the event after he joined in 2024. The meeting will take place during United Nations General ******* embly week. It will also feature Chrissy Teigen, Bill Nye and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
Meanwhile, the trip comes less than a month after Harry, Meghan and their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, returned to the U.K. on Aug. 26. The family is now living outside London. However, they continue to maintain their home in Montecito, Calif.
This year's meeting is ******* led "How Do We Get It Right?" It will focus on artificial intelligence, climate resilience, democracy, humanitarian response, economic opportunity and health.
At the same time, Harry's appearance comes as attention remains on the Sussexes' public role following their move to Britain. Recently, sources close to the couple pushed back against guidance from King Charles that described their position as "akin to private citizens."

#back

As former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vice President JD Vance and other dignitaries gather in New York to honor those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, historian Walter Isaacson and Andy Card, former Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, join TODAY to share their reflections of that day.

#presidents #bill #clinton #barack

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she hated the governments and policies of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but said she loved America and Israel during an interview Thursday.
"I have said repeatedly I love Israel and I hate Netanyahu's government and his policies. I love America, and I hate Trump's government and policies. I think it's bad, in the first case for Israel, what's happening, and I think it's really bad for the United States, what's happening," Clinton told MS NOW's "Morning Joe."
Clinton spoke to the MS NOW panel about Israel and achieving peace in the Middle East.
Hillary Clinton Breaks With Democratic Critics By Backing Trump's Gaza Plan As The 'Only Game In Town'
Hillary Clinton said she hated the governments of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview on "Morning Joe," Sept. 10, 2026.

#president #Trump #prime

Prince Harry is returning to the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City, marking his second appearance after previously taking part in 2024
The appearance comes just weeks after the Duke of Sussex moved back to the U.K. with Meghan Markle and their children
The news comes amid renewed debate over the couple's public profile, with sources close to Harry and Meghan saying, "They are public figures," following King Charles' "private citizens" guidance
Prince Harry is heading back to the U.S. for another major appearance, just weeks after his family's move back to Britain.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, is set to return to Bill and Hillary Clinton's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City on Sept. 22 and 23, marking his second appearance at the event after previously taking part in 2024. Harry will join a lineup that also includes Chrissy Teigen, Bill Nye and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman at the gathering, which is being held during United Nations General **** embly week.

#back #global #city

Here are a few favorite images from the past week, selected by Utica Observer-Dispatch staff photographer Daniel DeLoach.
The Pioneers fell to the Bombers 3-1, with Utica's lone goal coming from senior defender Cora Kraft's 37-yard free kick.
New Hartford defeated Baldwinsville 2-1 in their home opener, with senior Grace Bannigan scoring twice and securing her 100th career point as a Spartan.
The Clinton Comets defeated the Indian River Wolves 2-1, with both first-half goals coming from seniors Kiersten Majka and Devyn Roy.
This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Top photos of the week from Daniel DeLoach of the Observer-Dispatch

#observer #dispatch #week #coming

PORT HURON — Here are the high school football results from Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Blue Water Area.
Algonac (2-0) entertains Madison Heights Madison at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11.
Luke Muscat ran for 207 yards and four touchdowns to lead Marine City (2-0). Jaben Holden added 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Jacob Loper totaled nine tackles (four solo) and one sack.
The Mariners travel to Clinton Township Clintondale at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11.
RAIDERS ROLL: Almont blanks Armada, extends BWAC winning streak to 25

#yards #port

One Liverpool player was called out for a costly lapse shortly before Nottingham Forest's second goal at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
With 20 minutes of normal time remaining, Oliver Glasner's team took the lead for the second time on the day as Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty that Clinton Morrison felt was 'harsh' on the home side.
The spot kick was awarded after Alisson Becker was adjudged to have fouled Neco Williams inside the box, with the Forest full-back the fastest to react to a throw-in taken quickly by Liam Delap.
Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle observed that the passage of play which led to the penalty incident stemmed from a lapse in concentration by Jeremie Frimpong, who allowed Williams to run off him and then was too slow to react as the throw-in was taken.
The reporter posted on X: 'Forest win a penalty as Williams is downed by Alisson. All came from Frimpong switching off at throw.'

#Liverpool #frimpong #second

For any followers of Detroit Catholic Central who were a little worried about how a quality and deep senior class from last year's Division 1 state championship team would be replaced, Thursday's season opener against Clinton Chippewa Valley showed that Catholic Central should be just fine.
Catholic Central opened up its ****** le defense with a 55-0 rout of Chippewa Valley, showing it will still be elite behind a blend of upperclassmen who showed they should thrive in expanded roles, and talented underclassmen who should be household names soon on the recruiting circuit — if they aren't already.
"We focused on our process and working really hard," Catholic Central head coach Justin Cessante said. "I thought we did that all summer. These guys really want their own identity. We wanted to set the tone for the season and they sure did."
Catholic Central entered the season opener with just two returning starters on defense, one of whom was one of the country's top recruits in senior Gideon Gash, who has committed to Texas Tech.
Gash was his customary brilliant self, making plays in the passing game on offense, as a defensive back on defense and on special teams, returning a punt 48 yards for a touchdown.

#gash

Dolly Parton's team is ***** uring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
"Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy. Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come," her longtime manager Danny Nozell said in a statement. "As the leader of the team responsible for overseeing her legacy, we will ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfill are brought to life. Many projects were in various stages of development, and we want to be transparent with her fans about this fact."
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#dolly #legacy #fans

The Oak Ridge Wildcats will play their first home football game of the season at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Blankenship Field. The game will be against neighboring rival, the Clinton High School Dragons.
The Wildcats beat the Halls High football team in Knoxville during their debut game of the season, 16-13 in overtime.
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge football prepares for home opener against Clinton

#season #blankenship

Michael Wright, known for his onscreen roles in "The Five Heartbeats" and "V," has died, according to a family statement shared on social media. He was 70.
The New York-born actor's wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his death in an Instagram post Friday, Aug. 21, writing, "It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright."
The family told TMZ in a statement that "The Principal" star died on Aug. 19 after suffering from "heart failure" as well as "complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease called Marchiafava-Bignami."
Throughout his career, Wright appeared in more than 50 film and television projects, most notably his movie roles as Clinton in 1979's "The Wanderers," main villain Victor Duncan in the action-crime flick "The Principal" and Carlyle in 1983's "Streamers," alongside David Alan Grier. Many TV fans will also recall his performance as Elias Taylor in the 1984 sci-fi miniseries "V" or as the poet-inmate Omar White in HBO's "Oz."
His most recognizable role is arguably in the 1991 musical film "The Five Heartbeats," where he plays the charismatic yet troubled vocalist Eddie King Jr., who grapples with alcohol and drug addiction that impact his career and place in the fictional Motown group.

#wright #principal #family #heart

Here are the Week 1 high school football scores from around the state.
Abbotsford 21, Markesan 8
Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6
Alma-Pepin 49, Elmwood-Plum City 6
Amherst 56, Clintonville 0

#week #abbotsford #markesan #catholic

Fremont Ross at Tiffin Columbian
Norwalk St. Paul at Port Clinton
Clyde at Bellevue

#fremont #tiffin #paul #bellevue

U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner delivered a stark ultimatum to Hamas on Monday, warning that the terrorist group must honor its commitments to disarm in Gaza or face an Israeli military operation to "finish the job."
Speaking exclusively to Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst, Kushner also detailed high-stakes diplomatic meetings in Egypt and Israel over the last 48 hours aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's Gaza peace roadmap as fighting and disagreements between Israel and Hamas persists.
Israel has carried out air strikes and seized more territory in Gaza despite an October ceasefire, while Hamas has refused to give up its weapons, Reuters also reported Monday.
Kushner met first with Hamas in Cairo, together with the National Committee, the new technocratic Palestinian government that will take over control.
Hillary Clinton Breaks With Democratic Critics By Backing Trump's Gaza Plan As The 'Only Game In Town'

#trey

It's the economy, stupid.
Political strategist James Carville coined that phrase during Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential run against George H.W. Bush to remind Democrats to focus on pocketbook issues, but some ***** ysts said that logic can also be applied to keep Social Security afloat.
The trust fund that supplements incoming payroll taxes to pay monthly Social Security benefits is expected to run dry by the end of 2032, according to the program's trustees. When that happens, the law requires benefits to be reduced by an estimated 22% to ensure the program's costs do not exceed its revenues.
While Congress has yet to raise taxes, cut benefits, or do both to keep affording payouts as population growth slows, some economists say the strongest Social Security reforms may not look like Social Security policy at all. Instead, they say, Congress should shift its focus to managing the economy better to encourage more Americans to work and earn.
"Social Security is a reflection of, and is supported by, the strength of the economy," said economist and Social Security expert Kathryn Anne Edwards at center-left think tank Roosevelt Institute. "Who is working, how much they earn, how healthy they are, and how much they save matter more than the head count. People could live longer, have fewer kids, and have a solvent Social Security if workers earned enough money."

#economy #taxes

WATERLOO — The Ottumwa High School girls tennis team opened the season on Saturday on the same courts where many of the Bulldog players hope to end the season.
The Bulldogs battled their way through a long day of tennis at the Chuck Schupbach Memorial Invitational, finishing third as a team with 17 points. Six different players brought home medals in six different divisions, winning 10 matches at the Byrnes Park, the home of the Class 2A state singles and doubles tournament.
"All the girls played well. Many of them were playing their first varsity singles match and, for some, their first doubles matches," Ottumwa head girls tennis coach Leanna White said. "This is a new squad with some great potential for the season."
Ana Toloza posted the highest singles finish for the Bulldogs, going 2-1 to finish second among players in the No. 5 singles portion of the tournament. Toloza bounced back from a 10-3 loss to Clinton senior Kirstin Bengtson, winning 11-2 over Decorah freshman Niva Anderson and 9-4 over Columbus Catholic senior Kathryn Brandle to secure the silver medal.
Madalynn Sertterh and Abigail Ellison, both coming off playing in the Dan Staggs Tennis Tournament last week, brought home bronze medals in singles play on Saturday for Ottumwa. Sertterh, the inaugural women's champion of the Staggs Tournament, opened the season with a 10-3 win over Columbus senior Macey O'Brien in her debut as the top singles player for the Bulldogs while Ellison shook off a 10-3 loss to Decorah senior Isis Timm earning a 9-4 victory over Columbus sophomore Scarlett Reiter for her third varsity singles win after taking two victories last fall as a freshman.

#bulldogs

WASHINGTON (AP) — When George W. Bush wrote an essay this year about another president named George, he avoided mentioning the one named Donald.
So did Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The three ex-presidents joined a roster of historians and authors in contributing to the In Pursuit project, a 250th-anniversary series that had each writer produce an essay about a president or first lady.
Though the project was explicitly designed to transcend today's politics, some of its essays nevertheless reflect anxieties that are flaring in the era of President Donald Trump over the use of power, the health of the democracy and the integrity of the presidency.
The project is being curated by Colleen Shogan, the U.S. archivist who was fired without explanation by Trump last year. She instructed contributors not to be partisan or ideological. "Everybody took those instructions and that guidance very seriously," she told The ****** ociated Press. The goal was for all Americans to "feel welcome to be able to read these lessons and essays and learn something from them."
The mission, Shogan said, "is to surface the lessons from the past 250 years of American history, so that we can learn from those lessons, from both our successes and our failures, so we can plan for the present and the future. It's what has been described as debriefing the American story."

#donald #Trump #year

Elly Evarts likely already had a spot on Shane Lawal's Michigan Storm Elite AAU basketball team following Evarts' freshman season at Gibsonburg.
It didn't hurt that Evarts scored 31 points in a victory over Toledo Christian for the first district crown in program history, with Lawal watching for the first time. Three year's later, Lawal encouraged Evarts to follow her heart with a verbal commitment last week to continue her career at Kent State.
High school basketball Derek Colston was like putty for Port Clinton coach Troy Diels
Evarts, who set a Division I goal with her dad before her freshman season, didn't feel stress while trying to make her decision, but the relief took more weight off than she realized it would.
"I can go into the high school season not worried abut who is there," she said. "You know who wants you. I'm very excited for the upcoming year and very grateful for it all. Now, all I have to do is play basketball."

#didn 't #first

The tensions between the far-left and more establishment wings of the Democratic Party are not going away, as evidenced by some sharp comments from former presidential nominee Hillary Clinton this week.
Clinton lamented during a Friday interview that the far-left doesn't fall in line and support establishment Democrats as figures like Hasan Piker are demanding fealty, while also warning Republican attacks on hard-left socialists could be "very effective."
"Pivot" podcast host Kara Swisher noted to Clinton that the Democratic Party is having a tense internal struggle between its more establishment and progressive wings to the point that Republican opposition has learned to capitalize on it.
"I think there's no doubt that, you know, the Republican Party is the Trump cult and the Democratic Party is a bigger tent. You know, we do have a broad cross-section of people, what they believe, what their experiences are. I think that's an advantage," Clinton said. "But we also have to win general elections."
Clinton noted that many Democrats now will have to learn to pivot and support the progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign to defeat Republican Mike Rogers, while El-Sayed's supporters will have to learn how to re-integrate defeated Haley Stevens and her supporters who they were "vilifying" online and in person.

#democratic #wings

New York Liberty were back in action on Monday evening, taking on the Seattle Storm at the Barclays Center.
The home outfit came out on top, securing a 95-83 win on the night, which leaves them seventh in the overall table, while the Storm remain in 15th place.
But while it was an entertaining game on the court, attention was also focused on the crowd, as former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was in attendance.
Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images
Hillary has a few homes, but her primary residence is in Chappaqua, New York.

#york #storm #presidential

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland said he is "very concerned" that President Donald Trump will wield the power of the federal government to thwart the midterm elections this fall as the Republican tries to maintain his grip on power during the final two years of his administration.
In an interview as he becomes chair of the National Governors ***** ociation, the potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender ticked through Trump's efforts to restrict voting by mail, obtain voter information from states and possibly deploy federal troops or agents to polling places. Moore said there was a role for the NGA, a bipartisan group, to ensure states are able to oversee elections as designed by the U.S. Constitution.
"I don't think that the president is trying to hide the ball on this," Moore said. "It's not even am I concerned about what the president could do? I'm concerned about what he's already doing in broad daylight."
The 47-year-old governor's national profile is rising as he ***** umes the top leadership post for the nation's governors on Saturday, a role once held by Bill Clinton when he was governor of Arkansas. Moore is the subject of frequent speculation that he will announce a presidential run, a prospect he rules out, saying he will not "get distracted" before the November elections.
His travel to early presidential testing grounds such as South Carolina and Nevada, though, suggests he may run. Moore is proving himself a savvy digital communicator and crafts an image as a newcomer to politics while voters demand change.

#elections #national

If you've been a fan of the Washington Commanders for a while, then you've certainly heard of Eastern Motors. You didn't have to live in Northern Virginia to know of Eastern Motors. For over 20 years, Washington players have partnered with Easterns to do commercials ahead of the new season.
Players such as Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, Kirk Cousins, LaVar Arrington and Terry McLaurin have starred in advertisements. NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin has been a part of the Eastern family, too.
As for McLaurin, he's back to do another commercial for Easterns, now known as Easterns Automotive Group, for 2026. He brought a new partner this time around: rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.
Easterns has multiple locations throughout the DMV, mostly in Maryland. McLaurin and Styles showed up ready for work on Thursday.
In this clip, you hear the famous Eastern Motors jingle in the background as Styles and McLaurin dance. In case you needed a reminder:

#eastern #styles #washington #you 've

Hey Commanders fans, how well do you think Washington has done in having quality NFL running backs?
It will probably surprise many, but the Redskins/Commanders have actually had some of the better NFL running backs at various points of the Super Bowl era (1966-2025). Larry Brown was the 1972 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. That year, he led the NFL in rushing yards per game, averaging 101.3. Brown also led the NFL in rushing yards in 1970.
There was John Riggins, who broke an NFL record with 24 rushing touchdowns in 1983. Riggins wore the Burgundy and Gold for 114 games, rushing for 79 rushing touchdowns. In 1986, George Rogers rushed for 18 touchdowns, helping lead the Redskins to the NFC Championship Game. Earnest Byner in 1989 led all NFL runners in rushing success rate at 60.4. Terry Allen in 1996 led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 21.
Stephen Davis had three straight seasons over 1,300 rushing yards for Washington from 1999-2001. In that 1999 season, Davis led all NFL runners averaging 100.4 rushing yards a game, and totaling 17 rushing touchdowns. In Coach Marty Schottenheimer's lone season with Washington (2001), he knew what he had in Davis and rode him 356 times (tops in the NFL) for 1,432 rushing yards.
Clinton Portis led the NFL in rushing attempts in 2007 for Washington. Portis had four seasons in Washington rushing for over 1,200 yards (1,315, 1,516, 1,262 and 1487). All Alfred Morris did was rush for over 1,000 yards three consecutive seasons in Washington (2012-2014). Morris is the answer that many Washington fans do not know: Who holds the Washington rushing yards record in a single season?' Yes, it was Morris, who rushed for 1,613 yards in that 2012 season. At age 33 in 2018, Adrian Peterson rushed for 1,042 yards, maintaining an impressive 4.2 yards per carry.

#yards #davis #season #seasons

A lifelong Democrat and former Clinton administration official issued a warning to his party, arguing that radical socialist factions will "destroy" the Democratic Party if leadership fails to act.
Speaking on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, Jamie Metzl called on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and party leaders to stand against the threat posed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
"The DSA is a radical extremist movement trying to take over the Democratic Party," Metzl said. "They want to seize the means of production. They want to eradicate police and prisons. They have a terrible message of discord and hate.
Dem Rep Henry Cuellar Rejects Dsa Agenda, Says Socialists Are Trying To 'Use' Democratic Party
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., spoke during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

#party #hakeem #jeffries #radical

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said Wednesday that while he takes no joy in the late Senator Lindsay Graham's death, he will remember his career as one of "duplicity."
"Let's give him all the credit in the world. He was one of the [Bill Clinton] impeachment managers. Remember the great moral ***** an Henry Hyde and that whole crowd. And yeah, he was a little bit more than just for impeachment. He was the most aggressive," Carville said.
"I knew him. He could be personable, but I don't think the man has had a... sorry, I don't want anybody to get sick or die, that's not it," Carville said. "But I think his political career is mostly defined by duplicity. Just my own view."
Graham, 71, died Saturday night from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The news stunned Washington, as Graham was one of the body's most active members and was even scheduled to appear on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday morning.
Media Ghouls, Commentators Across Political Aisle Mock Lindsey Graham's Death With 'Good Riddance' Posts

Great opportunities often come to those who wait. For the last eight years, Myron Medcalf and Matt Jones have occupied the same timeslot on ESPN Radio’s Sunday morning lineup. The show grew into a steadfast and reliable pairing, but rumors about a move to weekdays surfaced for years whenever ESPN Radio adjusted its daytime lineup.
So when the network announced another shakeup earlier this year, the rumor mill started again. After waiting so long for an opportunity to join the weekday lineup, could Matt & Myron finally earn a spot in the main event?
“It starts with rumblings and a maybe,” said Medcalf about hearing the rumors for years regarding Matt & Myron making the move from weekends to weekdays. “It felt real in the last six months. Then in the last three months, it felt very real. Until I got the call that it was official, I didn’t do my celebration till then.”
Beginning August 3, Medcalf and Jones will join ESPN Radio’s newly reshaped weekday lineup in the 3-5 p.m. timeslot. The revamped schedule, which also includes the return of Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr., is the network’s latest programming adjustment following Clinton Yates’ departure in March.
Medcalf has loved radio his entire life. He grew up in a family of nine and said radio was a constant in his household. The son of a preacher, he said car rides with his father sparked his interest in pursuing a career in the medium.