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Street Knowledge is hosted by Chris Graham, the award-winning editor of The Augusta Free Press (Waynesboro, Va.), with episodes highlighting local news, Virginia and national politics, arts and culture, mental health, sports and professional wrestling.
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The New Chicago Way

Ed Bachrach, Austin Berg

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For all the wrong reasons, a national spotlight is shining on Chicago. The underlying problem, contend Ed Bachrach and Austin Berg, is that deliberative democracy is dead in the city. On this podcast – which compliments their book, The New Chicago Way – Bachrach and Berg tackle the city's key issues, interview top experts from around the country and lay out a blueprint for change.
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NASCAR on NBC podcast

Nate Ryan, NASCAR on NBC Sports

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Discussing the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, events and a look ahead to what's next in the sport. Host Nate Ryan is joined by NBC Sports analysts such as Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty.
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Step into the world of the Yankeecowboy Podcast, where the pulse of current events beats to the rhythm of a conservative voice. Hosted by Tim Wilkins this dynamic podcast delves into the latest in sports, pro wrestling, and politics through a distinctly conservative lens. Each episode of the Yankeecowboy Podcast is a journey through the headlines, dissecting the events that shape our world with a unique perspective. From the gridiron to the squared circle, from the halls of government to the ...
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NASCAR and its team owners, with two notable exceptions, have come to an agreement on the extensions of team charters, with an announcement on the extensions coming in advance of the opening of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs last weekend. The two exceptions – 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, and Front Row…
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Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch battled to the end of the Southern 500 to secure a spot in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Briscoe got the win and the final playoff spot, leaving Busch, who has been running well of late, on the outside looking in. #TeamAFP’s Chris Graham and Rod Mullins break down the thrilling end to the regular season, the disa…
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As the NASCAR Cup Series regular season comes to a thrilling conclusion, the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will set the stage for a dramatic playoff cutoff race. Join us in this episode as we dive into the high stakes of Sunday night's race, where only three playoff spots remain open. We'll discuss the current standings, with Chris Bue…
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In this episode titled "Top 10 NFL Teams: Predictions for the 2024 Season," we dive deep into the upcoming NFL season, analyzing the teams that are poised to dominate the league.Join us as we break down our top ten rankings, highlighting each team's strengths, weaknesses, and key players to watch. We'll discuss the defending champions and perennial…
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Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s…
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This Harrison Burton story involving a final-lap lead change that vaulted him from nowhere to the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs is a lot better than the one that had been dominating the headlines. Burton, who had lost his ride with Wood Brothers Racing for 2025, didn’t need to wreck anybody to get the win in Daytona on Saturday night. It was just good…
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I think it’s fair to speculate how the big season that a lot of folks seem to think is in store for Virginia Tech might factor into the thinking around Tony Elliott and Virginia. There’s buzz about Tech being a sleeper pick to contend in the ACC this year, and that translates to expectations about, what, nine wins, maybe 10 wins? If Brent Pry, in h…
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Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag in Michigan on Monday, and since Reddick was already a 2024 winner, we still have four spots open in the 2024 NASCAR Playoff race. That’s in part because of NASCAR’s surprise move last week to hit Austin Dillon, the winner at Richmond back on Aug. 11, with an unprecedented penalty – taking his guaranteed playof…
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In this episode, we delve into the intense drama surrounding Austin Dillon's controversial win at Richmond Raceway. Dillon's aggressive tactics on the final lap, which involved spinning Joey Logano and pushing Denny Hamlin into the wall, secured him a victory but also sparked significant backlash. Despite the win, NASCAR ruled Dillon ineligible for…
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Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon’s win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzing how Dillon got in position to knock Logano from the lead and why it made Logano so angry (7:00); the artfulness of a proper bump and run and why it wasn’t achievable for Dillon (11:00); the nature of…
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Austin Dillon drove through leaders Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to take the checkered flag in Richmond on Sunday night, igniting a controversy that has NASCAR saying it will review his driving, and maybe even take the win away. That’s not going to happen, of course. #TeamAFP NASCAR writer Rod Mullins joins us to break down the end of an otherwise …
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In this episode, we analyze the newly announced 2024 Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, focusing on their policy contrasts with the Trump/Vance Republican ticket.Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, bringing a Midwestern perspective to the Democratic ticket. Walz, known for his folks…
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WWE SummerSlam 2024 delivered an unforgettable night of wrestling action on August 3, 2024, at the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Ohio, marking its status as "The Biggest Party of the Summer." This year's event featured thrilling matchups, unexpected returns, and significant title changes that will shape the WWE landscape moving forward. Key highlight…
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NASCAR has taken the past couple of weeks off to accommodate TV rights holder NBC’s interest in broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the Cup Series is set to return this weekend at Richmond International Raceway. AFP’s NASCAR guy, Rod Mullins, joins Chris Graham on the podcast today to get us up to speed on what has been going on in NASCAR wit…
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In this episode, we delve into the high-stakes 2024 U.S. Presidential election, focusing on the face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. With President Joe Biden stepping down and endorsing Harris, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. The 2024 U.S. Presidential election has taken a dramatic turn …
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The talk of the spring in NASCAR was Kyle Larson trying to do the double – racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the Sunday before Memorial Day. The weather didn’t hold up to allow Larson to race in both, but Larson made up for that failed day with his win on Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down…
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What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it’s such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it’ll be like for the 10 full-time Cup drivers who will be racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the first time in NASCAR’s premier series (5:00); why the Brickyard requires such a phenomenal s…
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It will be a while before Ryan Blaney has a lead on the final lap and doesn’t worry about whether he has enough gas to get across the finish line. He did on Sunday, taking the checkered flag ahead of Denny Hamlin. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to recap the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. We also talk about the struggles for Cup Series stars Kyle Busch a…
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Former AEW world champs Maxwell Jacob Friedman and “Hangman” Adam Page are back, and they’re on clear paths to big matches at the “All In” pay-per-view in London next month. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree updates us on the latest goings-on in AEW, and previews this week’s “Dynamite,” before this week’s podcast turns into an impromptu Eddie King…
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Chicago, for the second straight year, had its NASCAR street race, a neat idea, if there ever was one, dampened by rain. Alex Bowman made it memorable, breaking his 80-race NASCAR Cup Series winless streak in a timed finish – an idea that NASCAR might want to try again, incidentally. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down the weekend on the me…
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In this episode, we dive into two major events shaping the 2024 presidential election landscape: President Biden's recent debate performance and the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. We begin by examining Biden's widely criticized debate showing, which has been described as potentially disastrous for his campaign. The president's per…
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Podcast: Digging into the details of the Tony Bennett UVA contract extension We’ve known since June 13 that Tony Bennett signed a contract extension that will, in essence, tether him to UVA Basketball through the end of the 2030-2031 season. What we didn’t know: the details. Chris Graham examines the salary, bonus and buyout portions of the deal in…
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Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:…
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AEW put on its third annual “Forbidden Door” pay-per-view on Sunday, highlighted by world champ Swerve Strickland retaining in the main-event match against roster newcomer Will Ospreay. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the show to go over the show’s hits and misses, and goes down his list of matches on the main show from 1-10. We also previ…
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Rod Mullins joins the show to update us on the status of NHRA legend John Force, who was seriously injured in a fiery crash in Richmond several days ago. The show then switches gears to break down Joey Logano’s five-OT win in Nashville, which came down to fuel strategy amid the craziness of the final 31 laps. Also getting our attention: what really…
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Everybody always wants to fire the coach, which, fair – the coach makes a lot of money, so he’s not above reproach. But is it that simple? Virginia is coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under Tony Elliott, who some in the UVA Football fan base think is entering Year 3 on if not a hot seat, at least one that is warm. Should it be? Scott Germa…
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AEW is gearing up for its annual "Forbidden Door" pay-per-view, with world champ Swerve Strickland defending his title against Will Ospreay headlining a packed night of action. Ray Petree joins the show to break down "Forbidden Door," and to preview the week in AEW's lead-in shows - "Dynamite," "Rampage" and "Collision" - that will get us there on …
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NHRA legend John Force is in intensive care in a Richmond hospital after a harrowing crash at an event in Virginia this past weekend. AFP racing reporter Rod Mullins updates us on Force's condition, which is very much touch-and-go at this early stage. The podcast also covers the pending move of Chase Briscoe to Joe Gibbs Racing, and Christopher Bel…
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NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from fu…
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Ryan Blaney lost out on a chance to win a few weeks ago when he ran out of gas on the final lap. In Iowa on Sunday, Blaney, leading late, didn’t have any worries about gas, though tires could have been a concern. Blaney ended up getting the win in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at Iowa Speedway. Rod Mullins breaks down the race, and Rod and AFP editor…
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The future business model of NASCAR is hanging in the balance as intense negotiations drag on between the sanctioning body and race teams over a new charter agreement. The current charter system, which guarantees teams a starting spot in each race in exchange for purchasing a charter, expires at the end of 2024. Teams have been pushing for the char…
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In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the college basketball world, Dan Hurley, the architect behind UConn's remarkable resurgence, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Huskies program. Turning down lucrative offers from high-profile programs, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Hurley's decision underscores his unwavering dedication to bui…
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It’s only being honest to say that AEW, approaching its fifth anniversary, is struggling right now, with TV ratings at an all-time low, and ticket sales at its live shows flagging. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the podcast to break down how AEW got here, and what the company’s founder, creative director and chief bottle washer, Tony Khan…
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Podcast: Recapping a wild weekend in NHRA, NASCAR, college baseball AFP auto racing reporter Rod Mullins spent the weekend in Bristol at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and takes us inside the action at Bristol Dragway. Rod and AFP editor Chris Graham also recap the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, which was won by Kyle Larson, with …
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AFP editor Chris Graham previews the UVA-Kansas State Super Regional, which begins Friday night at The Dish. But before we can get to the happy place, there’s the news about the new UVA Football radio color analyst, the guy who made up a story to whip up his online mob to go after Chris last fall. People can fail up in this world, which is nice to …
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Ryan Blaney was cruising to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway when the unthinkable happened – he ran out of gas. The err in fuel technology allowed his Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric to race to his first victory since the 2022 Daytona 500. Rod Mullins and Chris Graham discuss the race, which also inclu…
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