Hour 3 features Andrew Egger of The Bulwark breaking down Donald Trump’s announcement of U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in northwestern Nigeria, including the fog of war, religious and political tensions, and Nigeria’s response. The discussion then turns to the war in Ukraine, Trump’s push to quickly end the conflict, concerns from Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies about possible concessions, and Vladimir Putin’s continued influence behind the scenes.

The hour also includes talk about phones and social media limits, morning routines, and a debate over brushing teeth in the shower and whether hot tap water should be used for drinking or cooking. The show wraps with on-air studio antics and sports discussion, including the Chicago Bears, Luther Burden III’s breakout performance, and debate over the Kansas City Chiefs’ planned move to a publicly funded stadium in Kansas compared to privately funded stadiums in St. Louis.

Andrew Egger, White House correspondent and Morning Shots co-author for The Bulwark, joins Chris and Amy with a mix of light banter and serious analysis. The conversation starts with misleading political fundraising tactics, including recurring donations that often trap older supporters, and how texts and emails tied to Donald Trump and various PACs fuel confusion and cynicism.

Egger also breaks down reported U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, the complicated religious and political dynamics in the region, and uncertainty surrounding the situation on the ground. The discussion then turns to the war in Ukraine, examining Trump’s desire to quickly end the conflict, concerns from Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, and how Vladimir Putin continues to influence the diplomatic landscape.

Hour 2 opens with Patrick Arnzen, a former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, discussing the mental health challenges facing commercial pilots and why many are reluctant to seek help under current FAA rules. Arnzen explains the stigma around disclosure, the slow medical evaluation process, the importance of two pilots in the cockpit, and why single-pilot or pilotless airliners remain far off.

Later, Matt Pauley joins to talk St. Louis football, including the St. Louis Battlehawks hiring Ricky Proehl as head coach, Rams nostalgia, and the reality of being an NFL fan in a city without a team. The hour wraps the crew picking the St. Louis sheriff.

Matt Pauley joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to discuss the St. Louis Battlehawks naming Ricky Proehl as head coach, replacing Anthony Becht. The conversation dives into Proehl’s history in St. Louis, nostalgia for the Greatest Show on Turf era, and what the city has missed since losing the St. Louis Rams.

The group also talks about whether the Battlehawks can ever fill the NFL void, debate Kansas City vs Chicago, and react to Luther Burden breaking out on national TV.

Patrick Arnzen, former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, explains why many commercial pilots feel pressure to hide mental health struggles out of fear of losing their licenses. He discusses how aviation has lagged behind other industries in mental health acceptance, why even minor issues can sideline pilots for long periods, the importance of two pilots in the cockpit, and concerns about proposals for single-pilot commercial flights.

Chris and Amy are back to open Hour 1 with John Hancock in the first segment, starting with year-end talk and extreme St. Louis weather after a 78-degree December day drops to 16 degrees. The conversation moves to breaking news that the St. Louis Battlehawks have hired Ricky Proehl as head coach, along with discussion of the UFL and St. Louis fan support. Later in the hour, Sean Malone joins to explain the removal of former sheriff Alfred Montgomery, the Board of Aldermen meeting to set a special election, and the process for choosing the next sheriff.

John Hancock joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to react to extreme December temperature swings in St. Louis, preview the Board of Aldermen meeting to set a special election replacing former sheriff Alfred Montgomery, and break down news that the St. Louis Battlehawks have a new head coach. The segment wraps with conversation about holiday gifts, sock preferences, and who is actually in the building this week.

KMOX reporter Sean Malone joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to break down the permanent removal of former sheriff Alfred Montgomery after 356 days in office. The discussion covers the Board of Aldermen meeting to set a special election date, uncertainty over interim authority, and a look back at a turbulent tenure marked by legal trouble, office drama, and the infamous misspelled “respect” sign, before the hosts pivot to their next topic.

John Hancock & Michael Kelley are in for Chris and Amy today. They talk military action by Pres Trump on Nigeria with Col Jeff McCausland; Dr Catherine Athans is a psychologist, she warns about 'Post-Christmas depression'; Kevin Ryans chats about the Blues, Cardinals off-season, and Billikens; SLU basketball coach Josh Schertz makes NFL picks; and Mike Claiborne sits in for an extended part of the final hour.

Billikens men's basketball head coach Josh Schertz joins John Hancock, Michael Kelley & John Hancock, Jr for NFL Pick 'em; Mike Claiborne joins the show and talks NBA greats and the Chiefs & NFL news; Michael and John are headed to play snooker.