Extinction Is Not A Bad Word – The Drive – 7/20

Jul 20, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:31 am

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 29:  Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI double against the Clev...

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 29: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI double against the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on June 29, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-1. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

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Hour 1

Segment 1: Carmichael Dave breaks down proper phone-answering etiquette.

Segment 2: Friday’s Morning Brew looks at the Carmelo Anthony trade, the NFL’s frozen national anthem policy, and the Raiders split with Greg Papa and Tom Flores.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle discuss the depth of the Carmelo Anthony trade and why Anthony has taken such a fall in the NBA hierarchy.

Segment 4: The guys discuss the nature of the debate around the NFL and the national anthem.

Hour 2

Segment 1: Dave and Kyle get into a debate about the expansion of the designated hitter rule.

Segment 2: Threefer Madness answers questions about the NFL anthem situation, Carmelo Anthony to the Rockets, and a possible Ryan Anderson trade for the Kings.

Segment 3: The guys dive into their debate over the designated hitter rule and whether MLB should adopt the rule in both leagues.

Hour 3

Segment 1: DeMarcus Cousins was officially introduced with the Warriors Thursday. Dave and Kyle have thoughts.

Segment 2: Emrah Klimenta of Sac Republic joins the show to discuss his mom’s cooking, narrowly missing the World Cup, and his return to the Republic.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle send the show into the weekend.

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