Hancock & Kelley welcome Missouri State Rep Bishop Davidson on the show to discuss the legislation to repeal the Missouri state income tax. Following that exchange, Hancock and Kelley discuss the topic for the second half of the show.

John Hancock & Michael Kelley live at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. They chat about the air show, air travel and the upcoming Congressional elections.

Michael Kelley joins John Hancock via phone as he prepares for a pair of concerts in Florida; are we close to a deal with Iran? 'two weeks, everything is 2 weeks'; will the GOP hold the Texas Senate seat?; John shares a story about Scott Joplin.

Hancock and Kelley kick off their show with Cardinals comments; the end of the Late Show on CBS; the deaths of John Lennon and Elvis Presley; the St Louis County Greek Festival returns.

Hancock and Kelley comment on high gas prices; Cardinals success; the latest official plan to spend Rams settlement funds; what should St Louis as a region do to 'rebuild'?

Hancock and Kelley on Friday, May 8, 2026. John stayed up late to watch the Cardinals beat San Diego., he's still bullish on their chances for the full season, predicting Jordan Walker as the MVP. US and Iran conflict, 'this has been mishandled from the get go,' How about the blockade of the Strait? 'It should never have caught us by surprise!' Starbucks sizes are confusing. Redistricting efforts in the South.

Hancock and Kelley visit with a member of the President's Economic Advisor Council regarding the possible elimination of Missouri's state income tax. They then debate the subject.

Aaron Hedlund, from the President's Council of Economic Advisors, joins Michael and John with details on the Missouri plan to eliminate the state income tax. Hedlund says it's all about, 'growing the pie,' for Missourians, claiming that the average workers paycheck would, 'grow by $3000.' Hedlund says the plan has a 'totally different roadmap,' than Kansas when they eliminated their income tax, faced budget shortfalls, then reinstated the tax.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the new show that will start this weekend called America 250. Trump approval rating. Finally, Missouri politics.

Hancock and Kelley react to some odd decisions from politicians this week including: Sam Page heading to London on a Junket while County is in dire straits; Mayor Cara Spencer missing a Police Officer's funeral; Trump fighting against the Catholic Church/Pope Leo; eliminating the income tax is 'another windfall for billionaires' says Michael Kelley.