The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX

Steven Fazzari, Professor of Economics at Washington University in St. Louis joined the show to talk about President Trump and Elon Musk floating 'DOGE Dividends' and low income Americans might not get the benefits. Dr. Alex Garza, SSM Health Chief Community Health Officer joined to talk about the flu in Missouri and why the huge spike in cases this year. Finally Amy feels ties in sports are un-American.

Dr. Alex Garza, SSM Health Chief Community Health Officer, joins the show to talk about the flu season in Missouri and why there is such a huge spike this year. Plus, a discussion on the norovirus, a measles death in Texas, and his opinion on weight loss medication.

What would it ACTUALLY take to balance the federal budget? Professor of Economics at Washington University Steven Fazzari joined us with the answer, and it might not be one that would sit well with most Americans.

Also discussed: What the House budget means for healthcare, whether or not we worry too much about the government deficit, and the possibility of Americans receiving money from DOGE savings.

In this hour Chris and Amy talk more about weight loss drugs, sports betting being delayed in Missouri. KMOX Sports Open Line host Matt Pauley joins to talk about spring training sites, Masyn Winn managing workload, replacing Paul Goldschmidt, plus college basketball. Finally, The Egg Beat today has a conversation on Turkey eggs.

Host of KMOX's Sports Open Line Matt Pauley joins the show to talk about spring training sites, Masyn Winn managing his workload, and the Cardinals replacing Paul Goldschmidt.

In the first hour on this Wednesday Chris and Amy start the show with reaction to Cara Spencer being on KMOX this morning. 1 in 8 Americans are on Ozempic. Finally, did you see this.

Chris and Amy continue the Egg Beat segment, diving deeper into turkey eggs—are they really a thing, how do they compare in size to chicken eggs, and are they more or less fragile? Then, they evaluate their conversation with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the potential state police takeover, focusing on his concerns about accountability, response times, and the importance of local control. The hour wraps up with a discussion about a proposed government efficiency agency, looking at its potential benefits and concerns about privacy and access to personal data.

In the second hour, Chris and Amy discuss the critical issue of violence in St. Louis with Brandon Sterling, Director of Save Lives Now! and JT Timpson, Managing Director of Community Violence Initiatives at Roca Impact Institute. They explore the Save Lives Now initiative, research-based interventions like focused deterrence, and the importance of regional collaboration for violence prevention. Then, Bernie Miklasz joins to talk about Spring Training, evaluating the performance of young prospects like Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman, and his thoughts on the new automated ball and strike system. They wrap up the hour with the Egg Beat.

Bernie Miklasz joins Chris and Amy to discuss Spring Training, evaluating the performance of both young players and veterans. He dives into the potential of key players like Ivan Herrera, Thomas Saggese, and Jordan Walker, and also reflects on the challenges of interpreting pitching stats. The conversation covers the testing of the new automated ball and strike system and Miklasz’s views on the Green Bay Packers' wanting to ban "tush push" tactic.

Brandon Sterling and JT Timpson join Chris and Amy to discuss the alarming rise in violent crime in St. Louis and its devastating effects on the community. They introduce the Save Lives Now initiative and the Roca Impact Institute's cognitive behavioral therapy program, highlighting three research-based interventions: focused deterrence, street intervention, and CBT. They emphasize the collaboration across St. Louis City, County, and St. Clair County, with a renewed confidence in this adapted approach to regional violence prevention and ongoing support efforts.