“Tailgating with James Carville”

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Tony Kornheiser kicks off the show by announcing a celebration of college football's return with political strategist James Carville.

The episode opens with Tony Kornheiser previewing the show's focus on college football with James Carville and tennis with Chris Clary, followed by sponsor ads for Collars & Co. and Robinhood. Kornheiser then recaps recent sports news, including Kyle Schwarber's historic four-home-run game for the Phillies and the Washington Nationals' struggles. He discusses the Micah Parsons trade from the Cowboys to the Packers and its implications for the NFC. The Ryder Cup captain's picks are analyzed, with debate over Keegan Bradley not selecting himself. Kornheiser shares a personal anecdote about playing golf with his son and encountering Arch Campbell. The interview with James Carville begins, exploring Carville's childhood connection to LSU football and the cultural significance of college football in the South. Carville recounts the political deal that created the New Orleans Saints in 1966 and describes LSU's extensive tailgating traditions. He offers insights on Arch Manning's challenge at Texas, the Heisman Trophy race, and the impact of NIL and transfer portals. Carville also reflects on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Saints' emotional return. After a break, Chris Clary joins to discuss the U.S. Open, noting players like Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff battling pressure, and the variety in tennis surfaces compared to other sports. He analyzes American men's chances and controversies like the Taylor Townsend-Jelena Ostapenko altercation. The episode concludes with mailbag segments covering topics like the decline of print journalism, listener anecdotes, and sponsor reads for Bethesda Bagels and Bob's Discount Furniture.

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