No Business Like Show Business | 08-05-24

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to discuss Amazon benefitting from brick-and-mortar stores locking up toiletries. He later is joined by Eric Sheehan, a filmmaker and leading member of NOlympicsLA, a group striving to get Los Angeles to pull out of hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Frank talks about the topic of the intersex Algerian Olympic boxer who has been under scrutiny after beating an Italian opponent in a quick and dominant fashion. He also discusses Australia’s new program to help try and reduce peanut allergies among kids. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to talk with Edward Z. Epstein, author, whose latest book is FRANK & MARILYN: The Lives, the Loves, and the Fascinating Relationship of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. They talk about the anniversary of Monroe’s death, her influence and her legacy. Frank wraps up the show talking about people growing into their names, a massive iceberg and much more. He is joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. He also talks with journalist Simon Constable to discuss a massive crash in the Japanese economy.