Hour 1: Rams Settlement Proposal, Hegseth Nomination, and ChatGPT Breakups
Chris and Amy dive into a variety of topics, including a new proposal by St. Louis aldermen to invest Rams settlement funds in distressed areas. They discuss the heated debate surrounding Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense and the significant meeting between President Trump and President-elect Biden. The conversation then shifts to the ethical concerns surrounding the use of ChatGPT for breakups and the latest struggles for DNA-testing company 23andMe.
Hour 2: Raising Independent Kids and the St. Louis Sports Update
In Hour 2, Chris and Amy discuss the case of a Georgia mom arrested for letting her 10-year-old son walk alone to town. Lenore Skenazy, President of Let Grow, joins to talk about the importance of fostering childhood independence and the organization's efforts to promote free-range parenting. Listeners call in to share their own experiences about growing up and gaining independence. Later, Matt Pauley, host of KMOX’s Sports Open Line, breaks down the St. Louis Blues' tough loss to the Bruins and previews tonight’s segment with Hockey Amy. Plus, the latest on the AB sign lighting up again.
Hour 3: Governor Mike Kehoe and Ben Bailey
Missouri's new Governor, Mike Kehoe, joins the show to discuss his transition into office and his key priorities, including tackling crime in St. Louis, improving childcare accessibility, and the possibility of lowering Missouri’s income tax. He shares his thoughts on how he plans to move the state forward. Then, comedian Ben Bailey, best known for Cash Cab, chats about his time hosting the show, sharing some funny and awkward moments with passengers under pressure. Ben also opens up about his stand-up comedy career, his new special Please Tell Me What I Said, and why stand-up is where his true passion lies, even beyond acting.