you know what? when you are not here we really realize wow, it s not the same. honestly. i say that with complete sincerity. it s just not the same without your voice and your thoughts on our opening hour. so, we re just so glad to have you back. welcome, will. will: thank you. pete: it is true, will. maybe we will replay the anthem since there is an anthem theme. maybe we will replay at the top of the :00 hour so we can get your reaction as well. will: i love that. pete: you get a hall pass. you were not late. i have been late to the show before. on multiple occasions. don t tell anybody that. you were not late. [sigh] pete: technical difficulties. he is here now though we did miss him. it s true. it felt like america s newsroom me and rachel. [laughter] will: i didn t sleep in for everyone at home. i didn t sleep in. it s true. i probably kicked some power source box around here, you know, as a dufus and knocked my power.