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Some workers’ unions are demanding Mo. Governor Mike Parson to mandate customers wear masks before being permitted into stores and super markets. Host Ryan Wrecker asks where you stand on the issue.

Let’s get a little sidetracked. Host Ryan Wrecker can’t get enough of Caller Joe’s story about drinking a beer with professional wrestler “Macho Man Randy Savage.” Next, hear tonight’s Patriotic Song, “America, Why I Love Her” by John Wayne. We then continue to rifle through numerous pieces of audio from today’s White House press conference including future trade with China.

How are you dealing with not being able to visit friends and family? Host Ryan Wrecker explains why the isolation isn’t having as much of an effect on him as it is to his wife. Next, hear the latest COVID-19 numbers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force. Should we cut funding to the World Health Organization as punishment for aiding China in hiding virus numbers? Hear President Trump’s thoughts. Caller Tom then calls attention to the death of American musician and lyricist John Prine, and we couldn’t be more thankful that he did. Last but not least, hear some of what Vice President Mike Pence and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci had to say about a return to normalcy.

Let’s gauge levels of sympathy. Host Ryan Wrecker compares corona-related stories. The mayor of Alton’s wife was busted on Sunday night for breaking quarantine at a bar. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends getting a haircut amid the coronavirus outbreak.  And a bride, groom and wedding guests were arrested in South Africa for violating lockdown. In other news, KMOX will broadcast Easter Mass from the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday at 8am. Archbishop Carlson will preside over this celebration. Last but not least, hear how Twitter creator and St. Louisan Jack Dorsey is stepping up in this time of need.

Have you been dreaming about the coronavirus? Host Ryan Wrecker explains that you may not be alone. After taking some calls, hear how actor and comedian Tracy Morgan stood up for President Trump against the critical hosts of NBC’s “Today.” Finally, does this pandemic confirm that most celebrities can’t relate to helping us with our everyday lives? Kudos to those that are focusing on entertaining.

KMOX News Reporter Kevin Killeen joins host Ryan Wrecker to shed light on how St. Louis’ homeless population is coping with the coronavirus pandemic. Next, hear snippets of President Trump’s coronavirus White House briefing including references to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci’s update on a potential return to normalcy.

KMOX “Route 66” DJ Johnny Rabbitt joins host Ryan Wrecker to explain why he hasn’t been on the air and to reassure us all is well in his neck of the woods. Next, Political Analyst Rich Rubino, author of “American Politics on the Rocks,” discusses the irony of politics becoming an escape, enlightens us on a bevy of historical perspectives and deciphers the significance of State’s Rights amidst times of crisis.

WWE held WrestleMania over the weekend and Ryan shares his reactions to the show.  Ryan then discusses weird snack combinations that people have come up with to get through the quarantine.  After that, Ryan goes to the tigers when he shares some of the bizarreness of “Tiger King” and the surprising news of a Bronx Zoo tiger dying from COVID-19.  After that, Ryan revisits his conversation with Rabbi Naoam Marans to talk about Religious holidays during quarantine.

A couple used fish cleaner to try and prevent getting COVID-19, Ryan says the press is quick to blame the President for sharing what medical professionals are discussing.  After that, Ryan links up with Drex from CKNW in Vancouver, Canada to discuss the pandemic, life in quarantine, and more.  Ryan then breaks down how the virus is affecting Holy Week for Christians.  As the hour wraps, Ryan discusses Trumps frustration with the press asking Dr. Fauci the same question over and over.

New numbers and models are in with the ongoing battle against COVID-19; host Ryan Wrecker shares the latest and breaks down what this could mean for our country.  After that, Ryan speaks with Rabbi Noam Marans to talk about how religions are handling the inability to gather together during the spring holidays.  Next, Ryan talks about what it looks like at the station with no one really working in the building.