Lindsey Graham Dies At 71

We open Monday with Shawn Farash filling in for Greg Stocker, a flip-flop violation, and a packed rundown led by the death of Lindsey Graham. Dawn reports the preliminary medical finding involving his aorta, the family history of heart disease, his recent trip to Ukraine, and the coming appointment and special election in South Carolina. Local news includes storm damage and emergency declarations, Kristina Miller’s prison sentence for misconduct involving inmates, a five-year-old boy escaping horrific conditions in Lebanon County, and Pennsylvania’s newly signed budget. The conversation moves from the Cyclospora outbreak to the disappointing opening for Disney’s live-action Moana. Sports brings a Phillies win, Zack Wheeler’s late All-Star invitation and refusal, Cristopher Sánchez’s starting assignment, the Home Run Derby, the World Cup, golf, and Texas Rangers optimism. The crew also finds time for superhero movies, a Trump-as-Superman bit, and the difference between a sympathy invitation and genuine recognition. Nick’s Big Take centers on truth, Twitter, Trump, transparency, and turnout after Graham’s death. We hear Trump praise Graham during Sunday interviews while pushing back when reporters move toward Iran. Nick discusses the theories surrounding Graham’s passing, the FBI’s assistance, the public’s right to know about lawmakers’ health, and the Senate map. David from South Carolina then calls with names being discussed for the seat before the crew turns to Mitch McConnell’s hospital photo and recovery.