The Tony Kornheiser Show

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“Jefferson City” May 27, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about seeing Wilbon on an early Sportscenter, and he also talks about a letter he got asking for a blurb for a book, and he talks about the Nats and Daylight Saving Time. Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Cubs suffering through a 10 game losing streak, what’s going on with the Tigers and Tarek Skubal, and how well the Nats are playing. Taylor Twellman calls in to talk about the World Cup and how the rosters are built - including his own story as a player trying to make the team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Virginia Coalition “By and By” ; “Stella”

“Surviving Survivor” May 25, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about watching the Nats win, but having to deal with a long delay on his TV set, and he also talks about missing the Indy 500 and how that relates to the demise of the Washington Post sports section. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Northwestern’s women’s lacrosse team winning their 9th National Title, and about what else was going on over the weekend, Survivor contestant and Loyal Little Rick Devens calls in to talk about what it’s like to be on that show, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Cassie Holt “Spend My Whole Life With You” ; “Going Home”

“The great potato schism” May 22, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by giving an update on the potato crop, he reads a couple emails, and he talks about the Nats losing a close game, the hockey playoffs, and he also talks about the Knicks going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and about the sudden passing of Kyle Busch. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about why the Orioles are struggling again, and he also talks about the latest news from the NFL this week. Pat Forde calls in to talk about a proposal to increase the college football playoffs to 24 teams, and about in interesting legal case involving Texas Tech, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Phil Lentz “Late In The Game” ; “Bounce”

“Name names!" May 20, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about how his vegetable garden is doing in the early heat in DC, and he also talks about the Knicks comeback win against the Cavaliers, and also about a nice win for the Nats over the Mets. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com calls in to talk about the Phillies resurgence, how good the White Sox are this year, and also about the Yankees navigating through early season injuries, Tim Legler calls in to talk some more about the Knicks win and how Cleveland blew a 22 point lead, and also about the Spurs / Thunder series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Don Stewart “First In Line” ; “Tear of Light”

“Going Green” May 18, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by reading a couple emails, and he also talks with Michael about Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship, and he also talks about an encounter he had while walking Chessie, and about golfing in Rehoboth over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the PGA, the Preakness, and also about the NBA playoffs now that the conference finals are set, Steve Sands calls in to give his perspective on Rai winning the PGA and also about his love of a certain snack food, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “The Night That Wemby Got Tossed” ; The Greenberry Woods “Summer Song”

“6:45???” May 14, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about Loyal Little Rick Devins finally getting voted off of Survivor after a great run, and he also talks about comeback wins by the Avalanche, the Nats, and the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Andy Beyer calls in to talk about what needs to be done to save horse racing and the Triple Crown, and also who Andy likes to win the Preakness, Steve Sands calls in to talk about the PGA Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Mandy Valentine “No Good” ; “Play Pretend”

“Tell him it’s the NY Times!” May 13, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a nice win for the Nats, the Spurs win over the Timberwolves, Nigel tells a story about an encounter he had with a baby goose, and Tony talks about the passing of Craig Morton. AP writer Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship, horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in talk about what to expect in the Preakness and about what can be done to encourage Kentucky Derby winners to not skip the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : BGH “The 80’s” ; “Can I Say Something To You?”

“Happy Steve Spurrier Day!” May 11, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he was having around water when he was golfing over the weekend, and he also talks about the Nats not being in the regular channel, and about the Wizards getting the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs and he gives his thoughts on the Draft Lottery, Richard Justice calls in to share some memories of Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ross Polley “Not Exactly” ; Paradise Motel Lounge “Just Because You Care”

“All the Ice Cream is Gone” May 08, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about what he’s planted so far in his vegetable garden, and he also talks about the Nats, the state of his golf game, and he also talks about the passing of Ted Turner and John Sterling, and about the threat of the hantavirus. Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about starting up his job with The Athletic, and about covering the Nats and the LIV Tournament this week, Tim Legler calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Marty Smith “Mother” ; Molly McPhaul “The Metro”

“A Live Person” May 06, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a rough night for the Nats, he also talks a little bit about the NBA playoffs, and he gives and update on the AT&T story. Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about his new job with ESPN, Buster Olney calls in to talk a little baseball, but more importantly about how to plant this year’s potato crop, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Daniel Young “Baby, Baby Blue” ; “Holdin’ Up”

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