Chris and Amy discuss the 14-year career of Matt Carpenter, 12 of which were spent as a Cardinal.

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Chris stands firm in his belief that Pete Rose should never be a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose's eligibility for the Hall changed yesterday under the direction of the Commissioner of baseball ending bans for after a player has deceased.

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Blake Hamilton, Interim CEO of the International Institute, joins Chris and Amy and explains how the organization was able to plan the event around a loss in federal grant money.

Chris and Amy's show is a bit shorter today ahead of a Cardinals doubleheader: a stadium-financing bill stalled in Jefferson City; Post Malone and Jellyroll and a concert story from Matt; MissouriNet's Alisa Nelson; tourism to the US is down.

MissouriNet News Director Alisa Nelson joins Chris and Amy as the Missouri Legislative session is heading for conclusion. She says there was a lot of back and forth and a blockade of a proposal that would have cost $513-million to help fund a new stadium for the KC Chiefs. She says there is still an ongoing attempt to restrict the voter-approved paid sick leave provision.

Chris & Amy weigh-in on threats of sports team movements if they don't get a new place to play. A bill in the Missouri legislature was discussed yesterday that would allow for more state funding for stadiums in Missouri.

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Discussions with Mayor Cara Spencer on the reckless driving over the weekend; plus the economy with Dave Simons; financial advisor Brian Walsh chats about the return of student loan repayments; plus MLB.com's Will Leitch on the Cardinals. John Hancock remembers Senator Kit Bond as his passing was announced today.

MLB.com's Will Leitch joins Chris and Amy early in the hour as the Cardinals appear to be surging and KMOX's John Hancock reacts to the passing of longtime US Senator Kit Bond. Plus, cuts to staff at National Parks are now highlighted on billboards nationwide.

KMOX political analyst John Hancock shares memories following the announcement of the passing of former US Senator Kit Bond. Hancock compliments his efforts to get a highway bill passed while he was in the US Senate.

The Cardinals have now won 9-straight games, with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia. 'The Cardinals are winning with defense right now,' says Leitch.