FULL SHOW: The Heat Wave has begun; Empire State Building proposal.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners on New Jersey’s budget following NYC’s talks and reports that Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at home. Ken interviews former college volleyball player Brooke Slusser. Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.