Erika Erickson is replaced by ML and a shit show ensues.

STRAIGHT DOPE: We start today’s report with some very good news: Erika Erickson is returning to our local airwaves when she becomes the nightside reporter at WDIV-TV, in a clear attempt by Local 4 to make amends for depriving the viewing public of ML 17 years ago.

ML goes behind enemy lines to party at Duggan Fife and Matt Riley’s epic tailgates. It was a great start to a day that didn’t end the way he hoped – and expected.

The crew debates the Washington Post’s decision NOT to endorse a candidate in the presidential election. Marc thinks it’s a good call, but you may be surprised by long-time newspapermen ML and Shawn’s take on this controversial topic.

Marc asks who serves on the editorial boards who make the decision on who to endorse. ML and Shawn offer insights.

Ronald Reagan was Teflon Ron. Donald Trump has become Teflon Don, though Shawn thinks he should be Asbestos Don. Anyway, Shawn and Marc marvel how comments made by a standup comic and podcaster during the Madison Square Gardens Trump rally may actually cost Trump support. ML says: “Who is this comedian of which you speak?

”Marc and ML recount The Big Game, and ML pulls out a gift he got for Marc in Ann Arbor inspired by Marc’s favorite former Naval intelligence officer and prolific cheater … even though Marc doesn’t consider it cheating. And doesn't seem to appreciate this gracious offering from a good friend.

Shawn tries to talk about the Spartan-Wolverine game, and the fracas that erupted on the field in the final seconds, but ML and Marc tell him to save it for later.

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GEEK OF THE WEEK: 
Shawn finally gets his chance to chime in on the Big Game when ML names the Big Ten his geek of the week. Marc isn't having it.

ROOM 7609: Shawn leaves to take a leak while listener Dave lauds Shawn's contributions to last week’s show by suggesting “Feel Good Hit of the Summer” by Queens of the Stone Age. ML is forced to repeat Dave’s tribute after Shawn returns from shaking the snake…which he refers to as “the earthworm.” After Send us your favorite deep cut or obscure band – and a story about them or why they mean something to you – by writing tomlsoulofdetroit@gmail.com.

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