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MSNBC is reportedly rebranding to "MS Now" as part of a network overhaul. The conversation shifts to the November Sumo tournament in Japan, where Yokozuna Onosato is seeking his fourth title of the year. John C. Dvorak complains about the broadcast timing of sumo highlights being disrupted by the recent shift away from Daylight Savings Time.
Donor Thank-Yous, Sumo Wrestling Trivia, Birthday Shout-outs
The hosts concluded the show by thanking individual donors who contributed $50 or more, including Baron Ladekin and Sir Loin. The segment included trivia about sumo wrestling following Ono Sato's promotion to the 75th Yokozuna and various birthday wishes for listeners and their family members. They also granted "F Cancer" and "Jobs" karma to several supporters as part of the show's closing traditions.
Aaron Moreno sends a Terunofuji towel and a tournament program from a recent trip to Japan. The discussion covers the physical intensity of top-division sumo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan and the frequency of injuries when wrestlers fall off the elevated ring. Yokozuna Terunofuji's current 11-1 record in the July tournament is highlighted.
Taro no Fuji, a Mongolian-born Yokozuna, is currently leading the May sumo tournament with eight consecutive wins. New York City officials are moving to pass a bill prohibiting discrimination based on weight, which is characterized as unnecessary virtue signaling. The discussion contrasts the stability of traditional sports like sumo against modern political trends and global conflicts.
The Grand Sumo July Tournament concluded with a significant loss for Terunofuji, the only active Yokozuna in the competition. Despite being the heavy favorite, he lost his final two matches, resulting in a tournament upset. The discussion notes that while sumo is a top-tier traditional sport, it remains distinct from Western sports like soccer regarding betting culture.
