Rubber Chicken Africa – The Drive – 7/24

Jul 24, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:31 am

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18:  Trae Young is surrounded by reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combin...

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18: Trae Young is surrounded by reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Hour 1

Segment 1: Carmichael Dave discusses his air conditioner woes and looks for a name for his thermostat.

Segment 2: Morning Brew looks at the A’s win over the Rangers, Gary Sanchez’s lack of hustle, and Greg Papa speaking about his split with the Raiders.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle break down the A’s big win in Texas and who they might target in a trade to bolster their roster.

Segment 4: Dave used his air fryer again last night and gives an in-depth update on it.  

Hour 2

Segment 1: Marcos Breton of the Sacramento Bee discusses the New York Daily News layoffs and what they mean for the future of newspapers.

Segment 2: Threefer Madness! Should Gary Sanchez be benched? Why do Lakers fans keep vandalizing LeBron James murals? Also, Dwight Howard is super lame.

Segment 3: Dave is upset at a bad take, and he plays sound from Greg Papa on his split with the Raiders.

Hour 3

Segment 1: Sam Amick of USA TODAY joins the show to discuss the future of print journalism and some NBA offseason story lines.

Segment 2: Dave takes a deep dive on the Raiders’ letting go of Greg Papa and what that means for the Raiders’ future.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle talk about Michael Beasley’s plea to not put a narrative on the Lakers’ locker room based on some players’ past behavior.

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