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Sunday Sundown Rundown - 8/23/26


The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week.


Tariffs, Eh?

Look, I'm not an economist. However, from every reliable and credible economist I've sought reactions from, it seems that these tariffs aren't exactly the kind of policy that provides a foundation for a stable economy. Again, that's non-partisan, unbiased stuff. 

Now, we're in a trade war with our neighbor, which sounds as ridiculous as it probably is. We once had free trade - FREEEEEEEE! - and here we are, bartering and retaliating with tariff sanctions against Canada. Huh?

Someone help me? Seriously. How does this help us?!


WNBA Smackdown?

I'm a fan of the WNBA. Have been for a long time. I love hoops. However, the recent landscape of the WNBA has gone bonkers. And much of it is the league's responsibility. From the incredibly unprofessional press conference from Natasha Cloud (though, rightfully so, regarding the incidents of sex toys being thrown onto the court) to tonight's sideline showdown with Enes Freedom - so much of this is just so pro wrestling. 

For the record, I get Cloud's passion and emotions in protecting the league, which feels like it's under attack, but the soundbite earlier this week wasn't great. NBA players get fined and often gagged for far less. While I enjoyed Cloud going after Enes Freedom, again, not the way to handle it as it plays right into what Freedom wants - publicity and political clout. This is only going to get worse - just wait until tomorrow's sports talk media and your favorite cable news channel runs through it. 

The WNBA has to be better if it's taking these bigger steps, period. 

Meanwhile, for fans like me, I'm just like, damn! did ya'll see what Olivia Miles did this week? 


Hayden Panettiere

The Hayden Panettiere death is sad. Her death is a reminder of the tragedies, broken lives, and so much more that is truly beyond the fame and fortune. So much of what has been exposed by Panettiere herself is thought-provoking on so many levels. 36 is far too young. 


Cover Photo
A homeless man on a street in central London. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged local leaders to offer all rough sleepers in England a route off the streets by Christmas, as he pledges another £100m to end street homelessness

Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP
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