In this full episode of The Chris and Amy Show, Amy Marxkors and Mike Elam begin with Anna Schecter, NBC News Correspondent, who discusses the latest developments in national security and ongoing investigations into the terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. They cover the devastating attack in New Orleans that killed 14 and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, exploring the possible connection to the Turo car-sharing app. The conversation also touches on heightened security for major events like the Sugar Bowl and Mardi Gras.
Bernie Miklasz joins later to break down the St. Louis Blues' stunning 6-2 victory in the Winter Classic over the Chicago Blackhawks, analyzing their dominant performance and the struggles of the Blackhawks.
In the third hour, Mark Harder, St. Louis County Councilman, talks about the ongoing political struggles within St. Louis County, including the county’s significant budget deficit, the fight over the county prosecutor appointment, and the tense dynamics between the county council and County Executive Sam Page.
Finally, Major Garrett provides insight into security concerns in Washington D.C., particularly the preparations for events like the inauguration and the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. They discuss the growing threats directed at public officials, the bipartisan push for a congressional stock trading ban, and the implications of radicalization in the U.S.