- The largest refinery in the United States located in Port Arthur, Texas began a controlled shutdown because of Harvey which will most likely lead to higher gas prices. Are you concerned that we could see higher prices at the pump? How much do you think a gallon of gas could cost?
- Hours after being released by the Browns yesterday, Joe Haden is staying in the AFC North. ESPN reports Haden is expected to sign a three-year, 27-million-dollar contract with the Steelers. Haden was due to make 11.1-million-dollars and 10.4-million next year. The former first-round pick has been limited to 18 games over the last two years due to injuries. He had 48 tackles and three interceptions in 13 games in 2016. What do you think of Joe signing with the Steelers? Will he help them on defense?
- The NFL has cancelled the Texans-Cowboys pre-season game scheduled for tonight originally scheduled to be played in Houston. Earlier this week, the NFL said the game would be played in Dallas where the Texans have been practicing because of Harvey. Did the league do the right thing by cancelling the game? Do you think they would have cancelled the game if it was a regular season game?
- Today marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death? Do you think it was just an accident or something more?
- The GDP, gross domestic product, had a growth a 3% for the first time in Trump’s presidency. He had predicted his policies would generate growth of 3 to 4 percent. Are you feeling the economy is in better shape today that it was a year ago?
- Apple is expected to reveal their new iPhones and an updated Apple Watch in less than two weeks on September 12th. Look for updated versions of the 7 and 7 plus in addition to a new iPhone 8 which has been rumored to cost $1,000. Do you expect people to line up to be the first to get the new iPhone 8?
- La Tomatina takes place in Spain this week. It’s the world’s largest tomato fight with approximately 20,000 participants. Have you ever been in a food fight? Would you like to be slinging tomatoes in Spain?
- A hearing for former Flint, Michigan officials charged in the water crisis case was held this week. It’s a probable cause hearing for four former Flint officials with charges including involuntary manslaughter, false pretenses, and conspiracy to commit false pretenses in relation to the water crisis. What should happen to them?
- Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich and Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper are reportedly considering a run for the White House as a unity ticket in 2020. Do you think it’s possible in American politics to see a Democrat and a Republican on the same ticket running for President of the United States?
- The man once known as “America’s Toughest Sheriff”, former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt last month for disobeying a judge’s order to stop his immigration round ups looking for undocumented workers. He received a pardon from President Trump over the weekend. What do you think about the pardon?