Mid Morning Mike Check 6/9/2026

Closing arguments begin in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, in which the jury has a third option to consider. Murder, acquittal, and now manslaughter. Whether they win or lose, you can count on New York Knicks to act the fool. Last night they lost, and things got ugly in the streets of Manhattan. Stop us if you've heard this before. Missiles are flying again in the Middle East, and the President is losing his patience. Kalshi has already placed odds on the halftime performer at the next Super Bowl. Harry Styles is 3rd and Justin Bieber is 2nd. Guess who's the favorite? The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is now in the hands of the jury, while another high-profile case BEGINS with the defendant breaking down in court. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says the feds know how to stop the screw-worm, but have chosen not to do it. He says if they won't, Texas will. The NCAA pushes back against a ruling that would allow Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play this year. And the Big 12 may be pushing back as well. Mickey D's introduces a new chatbot named Archie to take you order in the drive-thru. What's the motive? Improving efficiency, or cutting the payroll?