KSR (Kentucky Sports Radio) – Hour 2

Date: January 27, 2026
Hosts: Matt Jones, Ryan Lemond, Shannon Dawson, Drew Franklin
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM)

Episode Overview

In this lively second hour, the KSR crew digs into a blend of quirky national headlines, sports controversies, and lighthearted debates. The hosts tackle McDonald’s eyebrow-raising “1 in 8 Americans have worked here” claim, new federal car “kill switch” technology, and a legal drama around college basketball eligibility. The show also detours into celebrity relationship boundaries and personal travel woes, all wrapped in the group’s signature banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. McDonald's “1 in 8 Day” Claim

(03:27–09:18; 21:17–22:23)

• McDonald’s is celebrating “1 in 8 Day,” boasting that one in eight Americans have worked at their restaurants.
• The claim is met with skepticism and ridicule from the hosts.
  • Matt Jones: “I am calling BS on this. I do not think one in eight Americans have worked at a McDonald's.” (04:46)
  • Crew consensus: The stat, even stretched over 60 years, seems exaggerated. None of the present hosts or crew have worked at McDonald’s, making an informal survey of “0-for-6.”
  • Drew Franklin: “If they said 1 in 20 maybe I’ll hear them out. 1 in 8 just seems like way too many…” (06:06)
• Listeners chime in with family anecdotes and additional skepticism during the call-in segment.
  • Drew Franklin: “McDonald’s actually needs to be punished for this. This is just blatant lying. This should be a crime.” (22:06)

2. New Federal Car “Kill Switch” Tech

(09:19–15:43; 22:24–24:43; 39:40–41:16)

• Starting today, all new cars manufactured in America are required to have kill switch technology, designed to passively monitor impairment and shut down the car if the driver is detected to be drunk.
  • Matt Jones: “If your car decides you’re drunk and you’re just in the middle of a parking lot somewhere…” (13:02)
• The crew expresses privacy concerns, skepticism about effectiveness, and worry over false positives.
  • Shannon Dawson: “Guess that means from now on I’m going to be driving a car that was made in 2025 or earlier. Give me an old car.” (12:54)
  • Speculation about future insurance and government overreach:
    • Drew Franklin: “What if, in five years, we have this and they’re like, ‘You know what, we don’t want people on the roads today. None of you are driving.’” (22:53)
• A truck driver calls in to criticize technology-based safety features:
  • “You can’t fix stupid with technology.” (40:14)
  • Points out truckers now race to beat the electronic logs, causing unintended safety risks.

3. Will Levis’ NFL Future – Caller Discussion

(15:50–17:23)

• Caller asks if former UK quarterback Will Levis could find a new NFL team, possibly in a Taysom Hill-type hybrid role.
  • Hosts hope Levis will get another shot, arguing he’s better than some current backups and was put in a tough situation with the Titans.
    • Drew Franklin: “A lot of that is he was running for his life… I would like to see him graded in normal circumstances.” (16:33)
    • Matt Jones: “He got drawn at about the worst, you know, next to the Jets, probably the worst scenario he could have gotten.” (17:04)

4. College Basketball Legal Drama: Alabama’s Charles Bediako Eligibility

(24:43–33:21)

• Discussion of Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako, who played after a Tuscaloosa judge (an Alabama sports donor) issued a restraining order against NCAA’s eligibility rules.
  • The judge has postponed hearings, allowing Bediako to keep playing; NCAA accuses bias and files for recusal.
  • The crew jokes about the underlying “homerism” in the legal process.
    • Matt Jones: “What chance does the NCAA lawyer, coming from New York, have in the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court?”
      Shannon Dawson: “Probably zero.” (27:47)
  • Other SEC fans troll Alabama by voting Bediako into the G League All-Star Game.
    • Drew Franklin: “We all need to get him into that game. Doesn’t affect us. It just makes Alabama look ridiculous.” (30:34)
• The group clarifies differences between Bediako’s eligibility situation and others, defending the NCAA’s position in this case.
  • Matt Jones: “A two-way contract means you can be called up at any moment and you’re basically property of the NBA team… I think that is a reasonable line to draw.” (31:33)

5. Margot Robbie Valentine's Day Controversy

(33:37–38:45)

• Margot Robbie revealed her co-star Jacob Elordi filled her hotel room with roses on Valentine's Day, even though she’s married.
• The crew debates boundaries and relationship etiquette:
  • Shannon Dawson: “Back off, dude… Found the husband.” (35:28)
  • Ryan Lemond: “I don’t think you can beat [Elordi] up, but you have to put some boundaries up.” (36:37)
  • The consensus is Robbie’s public delight over the gesture is more problematic than the gesture itself, with Ryan ultimately “more mad at her than him.” (38:07)

6. Miscellaneous Banter: Travel Woes and Music Musings

(47:20–49:38, 45:27–46:29)

• Matt and Drew have a “Super Bowl housing crisis” after event hotels run out. Jokes about asking NFL staffers or listeners for couches.
• Short segment on favorite country performers:
  • Matt Jones: “I found myself last night when I was driving, I was singing two songs. One was Mark Chestnut… And then Delilah by Tom Jones.” (45:32)

7. Game Picks: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

(49:38–51:41)

• Hosts make their picks for the basketball game:
  • Shannon: Vandy wins, but Kentucky covers.
  • Ryan: Same pick.
  • Drew: Kentucky covers, maybe even the moneyline.
  • Matt: Takes Vandy to cover but expects a close game.
    • Matt Jones: “I just, I don’t like—I don’t feel good about it… I think we’re going to end up losing by 8 or 9.” (50:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt on McDonald’s “1 in 8” claim:
  “I am calling BS on this. I do not think one in eight Americans have worked at a McDonald's.” (04:46)

• Drew on McDonald’s PR:
  “This is just blatant lying. This should be a crime.” (22:06)

• Matt on kill switch tech:
  “If your car decides you’re drunk and you’re just in the middle of a parking lot somewhere...” (13:02)

• Shannon on resisting new car tech:
  “Guess that means from now on, I’m going to be driving a car that was made in 2025 or earlier. Give me an old car.” (12:54)

• Ryan on Margot Robbie’s situation:
  “I’m more mad at her, I think, than [him]. She’s codependent...” (38:07)

• Matt on Alabama’s basketball legal saga:
  “It’s my cousin Vinnie, right? ...This Ute doesn’t need to play basketball.” (27:51)

• Caller (Truck Driver) on “smart” technology:
  “You can’t fix stupid with technology.” (40:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamps | |--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | McDonald's “1 in 8 Day” Discussion | 03:27–09:18; 21:17–22:23 | | Car Kill Switch Law & Debates | 09:19–15:43; 22:24–24:43 | | Will Levis NFL Future (Caller Call-in) | 15:50–17:23 | | Charles Bediako NCAA/Legal Situation | 24:43–33:21 | | G League All-Star Vote Trolling | 29:10–30:44 | | Margot Robbie Valentine’s Boundary Debate | 33:37–38:45 | | Truck Driver on Tech Safety (Caller Call-in) | 39:40–41:16 | | Pre-Super Bowl Travel Woes | 47:20–49:38 | | Music Tangents | 45:27–46:29 | | Kentucky vs. Vandy Game Picks | 49:38–51:41 |

Tone and Style

The episode is characterized by a casual, comedic, and irreverent tone. Hosts alternate between playful skepticism, mock outrage, and honest curiosity, frequently ribbing each other while mixing in national headlines, sports, and everyday observations. Listener calls feed the show dynamic, contributing both expertise and further comic fodder.

Bottom Line

This KSR hour is a quintessential mix of “Kentucky news and views,” featuring skeptical takes on viral claims and new tech, genuine sports queries, legal absurdities in college basketball, and plenty of Southern charm. Whether torching McDonald’s wild statistics, worrying about government overreach, or debating boundaries in Hollywood marriages, the KSR crew keeps things lively for fans who love both sports and spirited conversation.