In Hour 3, Chris and Amy welcome political commentator Chris Cillizza to analyze the upcoming high stakes meeting in Washington involving President Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders. The discussion explores the optics and implications for Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and US foreign policy, along with Trump’s push to eliminate mail in voting and the Newsmax settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Shifting local, Liz Huff from St. Louis Magazine and Chef Mike Johnson of Hi-Point Drive-In and Sugarfire Smokehouse preview St. Louis Burger Week, which runs August 19–22 with $10 burgers at 20 restaurants. The hour also features a lively conversation about Cardinals attendance, creative ideas to boost fan turnout, and ticket giveaways for the Blues home opener

Chris and Amy welcome Liz Huff from St. Louis Magazine and Chef Mike Johnson of Hi-Point Drive-In and Sugarfire Smokehouse to preview St. Louis Burger Week, returning August 19–22. The event features $10 burgers at 20 local restaurants, with Goose Island and St. Louis Magazines as presenting sponsors. Johnson introduces his patty melt-inspired burger, and the group talks about the challenges local restaurants have faced this summer with heat and inflation. Fans can win gift cards and swag by checking into more than five participating restaurants. Hi-Point Drive-In was recently voted the number one burger in St. Louis!

Chris Cillizza joins Chris and Amy to discuss the upcoming high stakes meeting in Washington involving President Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and European leaders with a focus on Ukraine, Russia, and European security. The conversation analyzes the optics and potential outcomes of a Trump Putin meeting, Putin’s demands regarding Ukraine including territorial concessions, language status, and religious freedoms, and the broader geopolitical consequences. They also touch on domestic US politics including the Newsmax lawsuit settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and President Trump’s renewed push to eliminate mail in voting and voting machines.

In Hour 2, producer Matt Podjeski shares his travel and hiking experiences, including safety tips and a story about encountering a search and rescue operation in Rocky Mountain National Park. The discussion moves to airline travel efficiency, TSA rules, packing tips, and new United Airlines carry-on policies. Sports are front and center with updates on the Cardinals’ recent games, team performance, injuries, and management direction, plus ticket giveaways for the St. Louis Blues’ opening night and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Chris and Amy debate sports mascots and whether they should wear pants

FanDuel Sports Midwest’s Scott Warmann joins Chris and Amy to break down the Cardinals’ recent struggles including losses to the Yankees and Rockies and the impact of injuries to Victor Scott II and Brendan Donovan. He highlights promising young talent like Nathan Church and Alec Burleson who are stepping up with more opportunities. Warman also points to the importance of the upcoming series against the Miami Marlins and talks about the uncertainty of the team’s future under new management stressing the need to evaluate young players and build toward a playoff push.

Chris and Amy look back at the golden era of SportsCenter in the mid-90s and early 2000s, remembering legendary anchors like Rich Eisen, Dan Patrick, and Steve Levy. With Rich Eisen returning for a guest spot, they share what made that era special. The conversation takes a fun turn with a ballpark survival tip from the Philly Phanatic involving a vodka-water mix in a squeegee bottle

Chris and Amy share first day of school stories and invite listeners to join in with their own memories. They discuss Missouri’s new law banning student cell phone use during the school day and a proposed St. Charles data center. Plus, a Cardinals update: swept by the Yankees at Busch Stadium, starting a road trip to Miami and Tampa Bay, and questions about declining attendance and ticket prices at Busch.

Hancock and Kelley sit in with Chris and Amy and discuss Trump and Putin meeting to discuss ceasefire, National Guard takeover in DC and more. Scott Jagow joins to talk about TIAM Weekend with Roaming St. Louis and Chat with StuMac. Dale Schilly talks MLS atmosphere and City building off win against Nashville. We also have a story about removing a tattoo to get it framed after you have passed. LA Olympics to sell naming rights to venues breaking tradition. What states would you consider God's Country

In this hour Chris and Amy discuss if you would you date someone that has framed tattoo of ex plus question of week, Trader Joe's being cheaper. What states would you consider God's Country. Finally, LA Olympics to sell naming rights to venues breaking tradition.

In this hour Chris and Amy are joined by Scott Jagow to preview TIAM weekend. Dale Schilly talks City nice win against Nashville and building off of it. Rongey has a new coffee study plus did you see this.