Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: enjoying show on the deck and summer memories; U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released their June Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Report; the latest estimate for the 2027 Social Security Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); the U.S. Commerce Department released data on the June U.S. Trade Deficit; payroll processor ADP released their July National Employment Report; oil prices react to increased expectations of an end to the Iran War, reports of an attack on a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insight and opinions.

America's Truckin' Network -- 8/6/26

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Hurricane season began on June 1, how is this season is shaping up compared to previous seasons; oil prices react to progress in a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war and potential increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump calls on oil companies to reduce gas prices in line with oil prices; S&P Global released their U.S Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index and the Institute for Supply Management released their Manufacturing Business Survey; Wabash reacts to requests from fleets for 2027 building slots; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

America's Truckin' Network -- 8/5/26

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the simple weekend project that evolved into another, another...; the University of Michigan released their July Consumer Sentiment Index; Fuel taxes increase in several states; the S&P Cotality Case-Schiller reported the May Home Price index; oil prices react to an easing of tensions between the U.S. and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights as well as opinions.

8-4-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Matt Roush with the latest and greatest in TV and Streaming.  Beer Dave with the latest in beer related news in and around Cincinnati.

Mornings with Thom Brennaman 7/31/2026

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims, interesting coverage from two different news services; the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported the advance estimate of 2nd Quarter GDP,  in a separate report, the BEA, released the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and Core PCE, which is the Federal Reserve's primary forecasting gauge; oil prices reacts to increased "hostilities" between the U.S. and Iran, a proposed Saudi Arabia led 14 country coalition to boost defense around the Red Sea, an attack on an Egyptian port and events in the war between Ukraine and Russia; Kevin has the details digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

America's Trucking Network -- 7/31/26

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Dr. Anthony appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee investigating the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, based on recent revelations; the Federal Reserve announced their decision on interest rates; Omdia Automotive released June Medium-Duty trucks; Ryder released 2nd Quarter earnings, including truck and tractor rental demand and used vehicle prices; oil reacts to events in the war with Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, threats from Yemen's Houthis in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea and U.S. crude oil inventories; Kevin has he details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and some opinions.

7-30-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: some brief thoughts on the revelations from Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary; S&P Global U.S. Flash Purchasing Managers' Index, covering the Manufacturing Sector; the U.S. Commerce Department reported June Durable-Goods Orders; the Conference Board's July Consumer Confidence Index was released; oil reacts to Oman's proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker vessel Bab el-Mandeb traffic, Saudi Aramco's production announcement and possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia; gas prices follow the direction of oil prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

7-29-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported May Used Class 8 Truck Sales, J.D. Power reported the auction component; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the 2026 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, its flagship benchmarking report; the University of Michigan released their July Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index; oil prices react to the escalation of U.S. strikes on Iran, Iran's proxy, Yemen's Houthis, announcing a blockade of Saudi Arabia and threats to tankers carrying Saudi oil through the Bab el-Mandeb strait (between the red Sea and the Gulf of Aden); gas prices continue to climb; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

7-23-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: dangerous weather in parts of the country; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, The PRICE Futures Group, Author of the Energy Report, Fox Business Contributor joins the show to discuss the world oil market and which Country is emerging as the dominant energy producer; oil prices react to the latest events between the U.S. and Iran , Goldman Sachs predicts oil prices in the 4th quarter and Gulf oil exports; gas prices inch up; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and few opinions. 

7-16-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: payroll processing firm ADP reported June Private Sector Employment numbers; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported May Construction Spending; Associated Builders and Contractors reported National Nonresidential Construction Spending data; the Institute for Supply Management released their Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI); the S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI was released; Ford Motor Company reached a new record; AAA released their projections for Independence Day week travel; California has a new gift for gas and diesel consumers; oil reacts to U.S. - Iran peace talks progressing, U.S. crude inventory data and OPEC+ output announcements; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical, offers his insights and opinions. 

7-9-26 America's Truckin' Network

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America's Truckin' Network

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