Tony Cruise and the Morning Team



On Air Details
Be sure to join us each morning from 5-9 a.m. as we start the day with all the news, weather, traffic and sports you need as you head out the door. 

Whether you're at home or in the car, be sure to tune in Ted Werbin, Roy Raines, Paul Rogers, Cindy Sullivan, Scott Fitzgerald and me for all the information you need to make it a great day.



For more information on scouting via the world wide web you can visit http://www.lhcbsa.org/

 - Listen to Tony talks with Clint Scharff with the Boy Scouts Heritage Council about the benefits of scouting.
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COMMUNITY NEWS - What's happening in your backyard
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Hitting the road this weekend?  Check out road conditions here
http://511.ky.gov/

Looking for a local Health Clinic?
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Health/Clinics.htm

Heading out for a meal?  Check out local restaurant scores
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Health/RestaurantInspectionScores.htm
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Producers Corner - Notes from Morning Show Producer
Scott Fitzgerald

As producer of the morning show, it is my honor to serve the O' Great One Tony Cruise each morning.  Seriously, I love sitting behind the board in the mornings.  After years of fighting traffic on the Watterson on my way to work, it's nice to not fight traffic anymore.

Just a bit of background info.  I was born and raised in Grand Rapids,. Michigan.  After serving 9 years in the United States Navy, I met my lovely wife Tami in San Diego upon returning from a Western Pacific Cruise.  In 1997 I left the Navy for Louisville and haven't looked back since.  We have two wonderful children and if you asked me at any given time I will probably tell you that life is good.  I am huge Detroit Sports fan as you will hear from time to time on the show.  Despite what you hear from many, Detroit is a fantastic sports town!

I'm always curious to hear your thoughts on the morning show or anything in general.  Feel free to drop me a line anytime at scottfitzgerald@clearchannel.com.


This week I'm off to the Commonwealth of Virginia to see my 'lil bro get hitched!  He and his lovely bride Amy are getting married Saturday at The Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, VA.  He's the last of my mom's three boys to "do the deed". 

After sailing a western Pacific cruise with my bro, I always thought I would get an early morning phone call from some place like Cabo Wabo telling me he got married, but that's not the case this weekend.  He definately married up! 

Looking forward to spending some time on the road with the family and checking out the Blue Ridge Mountians.


Tough go for the Fire on Friday losing a heartbreaker to Mahoning Valley 42-40 on Friday night.  The good news is Green Bay lost to keep the Fire within striking distance for the division title.

The Fire welcome the bye week as they prepare to host long-time rival the Albany Conquest in Freedom Hall Saturday, July 12th at 7:00 p.m.

It was a great weekend of Arena Football this weekend.  We again saw Jerry Jones' Dallas Desparado's post another 12 win season only to get upset again in the first round of the playoffs, this time by the New York Dragons.  The game was full of fireworks, as former Green Bay Blizzard player Antonio Ficklin (who played in Freedom Hall last season) that was ejected from the game early in the first quarter, but the Dragons went on to post the upset 77-63.

Out west it was former Ohio State quaterback Joe Germaine and the Utah Blaze who were upset by John Elway's Colorado Crush 49-44

Tonight you can catch former University of Louisville QB Jay Gruden and one of the AFL's most consistent teams, the Orlando Predators on ESPN2.

Monday, June 30
Head Coach Jay Gruden and his #5 Orlando Predators at #4 Cleveland Gladiators, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
#6 Grand Rapids Rampage at #3 Arizona Rattlers, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

The winners of the four Wild Card games will advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans will be played at New Orleans Arena on Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN on ABC; ABC HD).
To reach me...
tonyc@whas.com

Studio line: (502) 571-8484 or 1-800-444-8484

A little about Tony
Some of my favorite places
www.tricountyford.com - Check out all new or pre-owned vehichles for you to choose from!

http://www.msf-usa.org/ - Motorcycle Safety Foundation

www.espn.com


www.courier-journal.com

www.kentuckyconnect.com

www.cardinalsports.com

www.kentucky.rivals.com

www.vtxoa.com

www.gamedayisnow.com - my producer, Scott Fitzgerald's college football show.  You can also checkout his personality page at our sister station 790WKRD http://www.xtrasports790.com/pages/scottfitzgerald.html

www.foxnews.com

www.msnbc.com

www.abcnews.com

www.cbsnews.com


VIDEO OF THE DAY
Monday 06-30-2008 4:46am ET
Tis the season for thunderstorms. Check out this incredible lighting storm someone caught over downtown Louisville...today's "Video of The Day"....
 
THIS WEEK ON THE MORNING TEAM (6.30.08)
Monday 06-30-2008 7:43am ET

So do we really age well?  Who does?  Who doesn't?  Do we really need plastic surgery?  The team talks about "aging gracefully" and more in today's "bull Session".  Click Here


Tony read a story about a lifejacket from the Titanic fetching a large sum of money in a recent auction.  That led to another discussion about a "Titanic" inflatable that kids can actually "slide down".  Tasteless or all in good fun?

After a day of Unity, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton quickly parted ways, simmering the talk of an Obama/Clinton ticket. With the Democratic hatchet buried, it is clear that the next chapter has begun with a focus to defeat John McCain. McCain announces that he is the underdog in the presidential race, and said he expected to catch up and overtake Obama “about 48 hours before the general election.” Tony talks with Fox News' Todd Starnes with the latests developments over the weekend.  Click Here

With all the talk of the economy going downhill, inflation, people living longer, and our country having so much debt as it is, what about the social security system and it's hopes of providing income in the future? Is this possible? Tony Cruise and Cindy Sullivan talk with Tony Walker from www.myworryfreeretirement.comClick Here
THIS WEEK ON THE MORNING TEAM
Monday 06-30-2008 5:36am ET
Ron Fisher's back!!  While we were enduring record heat, Ron and Mel spent time in the cool 50 degree weather in Alaska.  Both Tony and Paul have been and they talk about some of the best places to visit.  Click Here


Fomer UN Weapons inspector and Marine Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter was in town and took some time to talk with Tony about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction.  Click Here for Part I.

Part II will air Monday morning at 7:40 a.m.

The Supreme Court has rejected the District of Columbia's gun ban. The 5-4 decision affirms the right to own guns for self-defense in the home and is the court's first ruling on Second Amendment rights. D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty is responding with a plan to require residents to register their weapons.  Fox News' Mike Majchorowitz was in Washington and shares the aftermath with Tony.  Click Here

THURSDAY (6.27.08)

Do you honestly give your best everyday or do you just "pack it in" sometimes?  Plus, customer service...what do you do to make your concerns known?  That and more in today's "Bull Session".Click Here

As Tony reported this morning, Tim McGraw threw a disgruntled fan out of his concert recently. Below is the video.  NOTE:  IF YOU"RE GETTING A "VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE" keep refreshing your page, it will appear.  It sometimes takes 4 or 5 times.
 

Just as oil speculation has helped drive up the cost of fuel, food speculation is causing "catastrophic" conditions at some family farms. The cost of a ton of grain has risen at breathtaking rates over recent weeks, and small farms are cutting back on the amount of meat they can harvest because they can't afford to feed all their animals. Couple that with the midwestern flood crisis, and you have a lot of small family farms that could go out of business. Meanwhile, just as the oil companies are doing well, the profits of big ag companies and their investors/speculators are up by staggering amounts. Fox News Radio's Holly Hickman's talked to both sides and talks with Tony about the implications on our wallets, bellies and landscape.  Click Here


The Archdiocese of Louisville celebrates 200 years in Louisville this weekend at Slugger Field.  Chancellor Brian Reynolds stops by this morning to talk this Tony about the celebration and the state of the Catholic church in Louisville.  Click Here

A new study shows that many of the nation's estimated 10.8 million underage drinkers are turning to their parents or other adults for alcohol. Of the teens surveyed, more than half engaged in underage drinking, and 40% said they received the alcohol for free from an adult friend, parent or family member. The enabled teens were more than likely to engage in binge drinking. Strict legislation such as “social host” laws hold adults who serve or provide alcohol to minors liable for the actions of the minor, and could face a hefty fine as well as jail time. In some states, the adult does not even have to be present to be considered a host. With rigid laws becoming integrated into many state legislatures, why are so many adults still taking such a risk in providing alcohol to underage drinkers? Should they be punished for the kids' behavior? Tony talks with Fox News Legal Analyst Lis Wiehl.  Click Here

Eating fast food can actually help you lose weight???  One guy eating nothing but McDonald's thinks so.  What does Dr. Chris Mohr think?  He talks with Tony and Cindy Click Here

WEDNESDAY (6.26.08)
Is it possible to take things too seriously?  In today's "I want it now" world are we too quick to pass judgement on what we heard in a "soundbyte"?  In light of Don Imus' comments regaring Pac Man Jones, the Morning Team discusses.  Click Here

A new LA Times/ Bloomberg poll shows Obama leading McCain nationally 49%-37. Obama asked top donors to help retire HRC's debt on conf call yesterday. Clinton, with a campaign debt of $10 million will introduce Obama to some of her big fundraisers in DC Thursday at the Mayflower Hotel. The two campaign together in Unity, NH Friday.  Tony talks with Todd Starnes who's on his way to Unity about this.  Click Here


With temps in rising this summer more and more kids are wearing what some would call suggestive clothing.  Reason for concern or just overreaction?  Dr. Tom Robbins talks with Tony, Click Here to listen.  You can also visit our podcast page and download the Dr's segment to your computer.
 
Five sex offenders filed a lawsuit claiming a tough new Georgia law that bans them from volunteering at churches also robs them of their right to participate in religious worship. The law bars sex offenders from serving as a choir member, secretary, or any other role in a religious organization; doing so could risk 10-30 years in prison. Critics of the law are concerned that it is unconstitutional to restrict any part of a religious practice, but lawmakers insist that the law is necessary to protect children. Is this law too restrictive, or necessary to make children safe? Tony discusses with former New York Prosecutor Randy Zelin. Click Here

TUESDAY (6.25.08)
It was a rockin' night in Freedom Hall last night and Paul Rogers gives his take on the new Scott McClellan book.  That and more in the 5:00 a.m. "Bull Session".  Click Here

MONDAY (6.23.08)
Tony's back from traveling the Commonwealth and what is normally a slow news season, this summer is very active with plenty of news.  The team breaks it down in this morning's "Bull Session".  Click Here to listen.

As mentioned in the 5:00 a.m. hour, were the oil companies intentionally keeping down refining capabilities?  Oregon Senator Ron Wyden thinks so.  View PDF Document here.


 
Saudi Arabia is willing to produce more oil if customers need it, the kingdom's oil minister said Sunday without citing any specific output increase. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has been under intense pressure from the U.S. and other oil consumers to increase its crude output to help slow the soaring price of oil. The kingdom already announced modest increases and said it would pump 9.7 million barrels a day beginning in July. Tony talks with Fox News Radio's Alastair Wanklyn live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia  Click Here to listen

Who's looking at your email on the job other than you?  A survey says that over 1/3rd of IT Administrators admit to looking at employee's emai.  Click here for the story.


Speaking of who's watching you...The U.S. House of Representatives approved revisions to the warrently surveillance bill. The bill, a revision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, will make its way to the Senate next week, where it is expected to pass. While some still speculate on the infringement of civil liberties, most believe that the bill is necessary to get intelligence information needed to protect the country. The main point of contention is that telecommunication companies would have legal amnesty in cases of warrantless wiretapping and other electronic surveillance. Currently certain telecommunication companies face lawsuits for such surveillance; the bill exonerates them and keeps the door open for future warrantless surveillance. Tony talks with Director of the Integrative Center for Homeland Security at Texas A&M University, Dr. Dave McIntyre Click Here.

Life Insurance...not a popular subject, but if you have a family, it's a neccesity.  How much should you have and what type?  Tony and Cindi talk about it.  Click here to listen....Click Here.  For more you can also visit www.myworryfreeretirement.com