Host of KMOX's Sports Open Line Matt Pauley joins the show to talk about signing of Dustin May being official, and the Blues picking up a win over the Winnipeg Jets at home.

No Amy today that Chris Rongey is joined by Mike Elam talking about Sam Page not running for re-election as St. Louis County Executive. Mark Harder, St. Louis County Councilman for District 7 joins Chris and Mike to discuss Sam Page announcing he will not run for another term as County Executive and who might win the election to take over that role. Justin Brown, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager with Krentz Financial Group joins Chris and Mike to talk about what the best plan is if you would win a lot of money playing Powerball. Finally, did you see this.

Justin Brown, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager with Krentz Financial Group, joins Chris and Mike to explain what you should do if you come across a large sum of money like the lottery.

Mark Harder, St. Louis County Councilman for District 7 joins Chris and Mike to discuss Sam Page announcing he will not run for another term as County Executive and who might win the election to take over that role.

The full show features KSDK sports reporter Corey Miller previewing his trip to Italy to cover the Winter Olympics and discussing St. Louis City SC hiring new head coach Yoann Demet. Major Adam Moore from The Salvation Army joins the program to highlight the Red Kettle Campaign, bell ringing, and holiday support for families and veterans. Clare Ansberry of The Wall Street Journal breaks down why more workers in their 40s are going back to school amid job uncertainty and AI concerns. Plus, Dale Schilly joins for St. Louis sports talk on City SC, the Blues, and the Cardinals offseason under Chaim Bloom, along with conversations about MLM and pyramid scheme pitches, data center concerns, and a fun wrap-up as the hosts and Matt Podjeski open gifts from St. Louis City SC.

Hour 3 features Major Adam Moore discussing the Salvation Army’s holiday mission and community impact, followed by Clare Ansberry of The Wall Street Journal on why more workers in their 40s are going back to school. The hour wraps with the opening gifts from St. Louis City SC maybe sent by a special someone.

Clare Ansberry, author of the Turning Points column for The Wall Street Journal, joins Chris and Amy's "Midday Midlife" to discuss why more workers in their 40s are returning to college and graduate programs. The conversation looks at job insecurity, the impact of AI and layoffs, midlife career changes, and the financial and personal challenges of going back to school while balancing work, family, and retirement concerns.

Adam Moore from The Salvation Army joins Chris and Amy in studio to talk about the Salvation Army's red kettle campaign and the impact of community giving during the holidays. The conversation highlights warming centers, support for families and veterans, addiction recovery stories, and how Salvation Army programs help people feel supported and not forgotten on Christmas.

Hour 2 of Chris and Amy Talk features awkward MLM encounters and how to avoid the pitch, concerns about data centers and rising utility demands, and a St. Louis sports update highlighted by City SC hiring new head coach Yoann Demet. The hour also includes Corey Miller discussing his upcoming Winter Olympics coverage in Italy with a focus on hockey and figure skating.

KSDK sports reporter Corey Miller joins the show as the Blues host the Jets at 7:00 and discusses his upcoming trip to Italy to cover the Olympic Games for NBC. The conversation also breaks down St. Louis City SC’s new head coach hire, the pressure to get it right, the Blues’ injury-plagued season, and the Cardinals’ offseason direction under Chaim Bloom.