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Trump Surrounds Venezuela, Rubio Won't Run, Royals Getting Closer, Lenexa Commission Scams, Kelce Reporting Fail, Peterson Sits at KU, KSU Loses Top WR

   President Trump has announced the United States has surrounded Venezuela with a complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to cut off all the money flowing into that country.  At the same time, he's announced he will address the nation Wednesday night from the White House in a speech that's expected to feature accomplishments and plans for 2026.  Let's hope he stays on script.
   Marco Rubio makes a bold statement about what will keep him from running for president in 2028.  
   The Royals seem to be infuriating everyone except the people that make the decision on whether they can build a ballpark at 119th and Nall.  The City of Lenexa is trying to pull another crazy liberal scam on its good citizens after failing with a homeless shelter.  Wait until you hear this joke.
   There's a ton of reporting on Travis Kelce's future and we'll explain why you shouldn't be listening to any of it just yet.  Darryn Peterson sits for the 8th time in 12 games as KU gets an easy win.   Kansas State is losing its only good wide receiver to the transfer portal and our Final Final is not great news for KC.

KKHI Special: Mahomes Injury Worse Than Just ACL, Immediate Surgery a Success

   It seemed too good to be true Monday night when everyone was jumping for joy Patrick Mahomes got after it and immediately had surgery to repair a torn ACL.  The Chiefs told us there was nothing more and Andy Reid said it would be a quick recovery.  Wrong.  
   Dr. Dan Cooper, in Dallas,  operated almost immediately after diagnosing a torn LCL along with the ACL.  We explain why this had to be done fast, hear from an expert doctor and share Tom Brady's thoughts on what is ahead for the future Hall of Fame quarterback.  This won't be easy.
   Then, how in the world are we hearing more Eli Drinkwitz rumors, this time around the open job at Michigan?  Bill Self gives an update on Darryn Peterson that is encouraging.
   In the news, it feels like they are hiding information at Brown University after the shooting a few days ago.  
   The ghost fleet of oil ships breaking international law is outrageously large.  We share some thoughts on the tragic story of the Reiner family and Joe Biden wears the wrong hat to an Eagles game.
  Our Final Final is the story about a license plate in Texas you won't believe.  Heck, you may want to get this plate.

The End of an Era, Chiefs Need Makeover, Pastor Gets It, R's get LF, Peterson Hurt Again, Women Who Served Documentary Debuts, Taylor Swift Gives Huge Bonuses

   The Chiefs season is over for all intents and purposes and it's time to get real.  You have an aging quarterback that has slowed down and now has an ACL surgery.  High priced older players that don't play to the level expected and a team that is poorly coached.  Ya, that's pretty much everyone.  The only thing to say is there is no continuing with the same plan to keep the band together.  If the Chiefs want to chase more Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes they need a completely different blueprint for Part II.
   A pastor at Journey church in Lee's Summit jokes about these sloppy Chiefs in his sermon to inspire the congregation.
   The Royals trade for a left fielder, KU's Darren Peterson gets hurt again.  Trump's coin toss at Army-Navy was an incredible scene.  Taylor Swift hands out massive cash bonuses to her crew.
   Then, a new documentary by KMBC Channel 9 took 19 months for Donna Pittman and her team to produce.  It features Kansas City area women that served in Vietnam and it airs Tuesday night at 7:00.  It sounds incredible.
   Our Final Final is a cold sack of burgers.

Bad Guys Having Fun, Last Gasp of Race Baiting, Pennies Worth Millions, Chiefs Locker Room Viral Vid, R's Get OF, Jordan Wins Suit, Lee Sterling PIcks

   Its a Fun Friday for sure but we start today with three bad guys that we seem to just accept as bad guys and they are sort of mocking us all.  What's going on?
   A pair of tv peeps are playing the race card in the strangest of ways and it truly feels like desperation for a ploy that's on life support.
   You won't believe how much the last pennies ever minted fetched at auction.
   A Chiefs player makes a video of his locker and posts it and America is now hammering the Chiefs ownership for being cheap.  The Royals sign an outfielder not worth celebrating.  The Tennessee Titans ban their sideline reporter from their team charter flights.  Michael Jordan wins a big settlement in his suit against NASCAR and Trump wants to make winnings from gambling tax free.
   Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has our point spread picks and our Final Final is one of the saddest cases of TDS anywhere in the world.

Trump Seizes Oil Tanker, JCC Concerned Over R's, Chiefs Donate to GOP, Michigan Coach Goes Nuts, Stan's Football Feast

   First up, we could sure use your help donating to the www.robertsrobinson.com Meet the Need Toy Drive over the next week.  If you can't get to Excelsior Springs, maybe you could send a little something via Amazon to 1501 Kearney Road in Excelsior.  Any new toy at any price is greatly appreciated.
  Then, a massive salute to our Coast Guard and Navy for seizing an oil tanker in that's been operating illegally for quite some time.  Even a judge signed off on taking her and Trump says he's keeping the oil.  You have to hear this.
   The Jewish Community Center is not speaking publicly against the Royals moving to Overland Park.  The Chiefs are making donations to Missouri Republicans again and Michigan's football coach gets fired and goes bonkers.  He's now in jail.
   Then, Stan Weber with a football feast and he's one proud papa as his son has basically come home to coach at K-State.  And, Stan will not give up on the Chiefs until they are mathematically out of the playoffs.
  Our Final Final is not a funny TDS story, it's a sad one about a celebrity that has friends and family feeling helpless.

Royals Evicting T-Mobile, Lines Form For Cheap Gas, J6 Bomber a "Brony", Instacart Gouging, Royals Lottery Win, Rivers Returns, B12 Commish Rips ND, Self MVP Surprise

   Who even knew T-Mobile still had 3500 employees at 119th and Nall in Overland Park at what used to be the Sprint Campus?  Well, the Royals now  controll it all and T-Mobile says the owners are not allowing T-Mobile to stay after their lease expires in 2029.  We all know what that means.
   Trump's talking affordability as drivers line up around the country for really, really cheap gas.
   The J6 bomber, Brian Cole Jr, is a bit of a gender twisted man as he spent hours and hours online as a "Brony."  You won't believe what this is.
   Consumers complain Instacart is gouging them, I have a solution for them.
   The Royals get a rare off season win in the draft lottery as the draw for position moved the team up 10 spots in the draft.  What a gift!
  Philip Rivers is back as he signs on to the practice squad for the Colts.  Oregon's QB is threatening to not play in the college playoff first round game.  Big 12 commish  Brett Yormark blasts the AD at Notre Dame.  Troy Aikman cuts off UCLA and Bill Self names his MVP so far this season.
  Our Final Final is what Amelia Earhart's mom thought happened to her daughter in 1937.

Let's Meet for Christmas, J6 Bomber Known in 2021, Portnoy Apologizes, Leawood Hates Royals, Butker is Problem Too, Coach Drink Spits Truth, ISU AD Sums it Up

   First thing up today is your invitation to join the Kietzman's at the North Pole/South Pole Christmas experience on December 18.  We'll start in the 5:00pm hour and enjoy the fun until 8:00.  We are taking reservations... just send yours via email to info@thejewelkc.com.  Let's do this!
   The J6 pipe bomber was know to the FBI in 2021 according to documents from the "select committee."  What a surprise.
   Sports media guru Dave Portnoy has the worst meltdown yet and is now apologizing for ranting Raiders coach Pete Carroll should be murdered.  This is ugly.
   A sold out group in Leawood seems to agree the Royals are great for pretty much anyone else except, of course, Leawood.
  Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz spits facts about Bowl Games while ISU's AD has the best commentary yet on the financial situation for athletic departments paying players these days.
   Will the Royals make moves at the Winter Meetings?  And Trump raises a fortune for the Kennedy Center.

End of Era for Chiefs, Sloppy Play Continues, World Cup KC Schedule, CFB Post Season Controversy, Trump Slams Zelensky, National Parks Dust Up, Saloon Owner Threatened

   Sunday night's awful performance against the Texans at Arrowhead will be the game remembered as the end of an era.  The Chiefs have had an amazing decade of football but it's obviously time to re-think everything. This season is toast.
  We know the teams coming to Kansas City for the World Cup in June and we're pretty sure you can only find on of the eight on a map.
   The College Football Playoff is set and it's leading to the demise of the bowl system.  Everyone is turning down post season games now.
   Trump is furious that Zelensky hasn't even read the peace plan he has offered to end the war with Russia.  National Parks "free entry" days steal headlines that look bad for the President.  And a saloon owner is now getting death threat over his free beer offer.

J6 Bomber Just as We Thought, Omar Pokes ICE, Another Drug Boat Smoked, Jax Co Tax Break, Chiefs Good Practices, KU/MU Sunday, Point Spread Picks

   It's not a conspiracy if its true and what do you know, the Biden administration never wanted to find the J6 pipe bomber.  This is exactly what all us conspiracy folks thought.  Who could have guessed it?
  Ilhan Omar pokes at ICE, this can't end well for her voters.  Another drug boat is vaporized as Dems keep defending the terrorists.  Jackson County's new exec is working on the tax problems big time.
   The Chiefs say they are having their best practices of the year this week and I'll tell you why I hate hearing it.  The Border War heats up Sunday at T-Mobile as everyone waits to see if Darryn Peterson plays.  Collin Klein is announced as the new coach at KSU.  The World Cup draw is here and Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has your point spread picks.

KKHI Special: Klieman Retires at KSU, News Conferences Strange at Best, Chiefs Must Win Sunday

   Chris Klieman retired from coaching football Wednesday after 7 years at Kansas State, a whole bunch of wins and a Big 12 title.  So why was this all so somber and strange?   Even AD Gene Taylor came in after Klieman spoke (and took no questions) and started talking about retirement himself.  Reports everywhere confirm that Collin Klein is the next head coach but Taylor said he hasn't talked to the former KSU star and doesn't have his phone number.  Stan Weber will try to clear this up for us.
  Then, it's all Chiefs and Texans and the AFC playoff picture with Stan.  
  Our Final Final is the opposite of "Play Ball!"