Chris and Amy are excited about the demolition of a long-vacant hotel; Rep Nikki Budzinski explains her vote on government funding; they visit with Jacob Cersosimo from KMOV on the Blues and baseball's winter meetings; Sean Malone on the Boeing strike; CBS's Major Garrett on the Epstein filesp; and a doctor has studied how bucket lists can impact the brain.

Chris and Amy discuss their personal bucket lists; Chris finally plays the WWII song mocking Adolf Hitler for Amy; a neuro-psychiatrist explains how bucket lists are good for your brain; and how playing NFL Pick 'em might get you a nickname.

Neuro-psychiatrist Dr Jeffry DeSarbo is the author of the new book 'The Neuroscience of a Bucket List: Getting the Most From Your Brain and Life'. He joins Chris and Amy to discuss how making a bucket list can impact your life in a positive way. He says bucket lists can change your mindset and lifestyle by creating special and meaningful moments, and even highlights a brain exercise that involves creating a "reverse" bucket list. For more info, visit BucketListDoctor.com.

Chris and Amy discuss the Blues and baseball's winter meetings with a Matrix Midwest sports reporter; Sean Malone has an update on the Boeing strike; CBS's Major Garrett on the end of the government shutdown; World Kindness Day is today!

CBS News Washington Correspondent, Major Garrett, says there are still hurdles to get over despite the signing of a short-term funding bill this week. He says there is 'quite a bit of uncertainty between now and January 1st.' 'Both sides are being blamed equally for the shutdown,' Garrett tells Chris and Amy.

KMOV and Matrix Midwest Sports Reporter Jacob Cersosimo joins Chris and Amy, discussing the Blues and baseball Winter Meetings. Will the Cardinals make moves?

Chris and Amy discuss the demo of the Millenium Hotel site; a new Uber feature for women; Rep Nikki Budzinski on the government shutdown; and Did you see this? Bagpipes in Australia.

Bagpipers set a new record in Australia; a new documentary on Adolf Hitler will air in the UK; a World War 2 song refereed to Hitler's penis.

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski explains why she voted 'no' on bills to continue government funding and re-open the government. She acknowledges that the 'pain was very real' during the shutdown for many of her constituents, several thousand were government employees.

Chris and Amy chat with a local baker in the 'Holiday Baking Championship'; Allison Keyes from CBS with a look at the House vote on government funding; Joe Roderick from STL Sports Central on all things Cardinals, baseball and Blues; James Clark says the Urban League is continuing to help tornado victims; plus, Matt and Amy and Chris discuss meeting singles in bars, and what would you sacrifice for a sports championship?