The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX

In this episode, Christopher Cruise discusses the beloved annual event, Water Skiing Santa Claus, which has been taking place for 39 years in Alexandria, Virginia, on the Potomac River. Around 60 skilled volunteers, dressed as Santa and his reindeer, glide across the water, showcasing their talents in a carefully rehearsed performance. These dedicated skiers rarely fall, providing an exciting spectacle for the thousands of spectators who gather to watch each Christmas Eve. The event has become a local tradition, with media coverage year after year, bringing holiday cheer to the community.

On Christmas Eve, Chris Rongey and Brad Young discuss a variety of holiday topics, from unique traditions to sports and financial planning. Stuart McMillan joins to share his family's quirky tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, along with other strange holiday customs from around the world, like Japan’s KFC Christmas dinner. The conversation shifts to favorite Christmas movies, with mentions of "Scrooged" and "A Christmas Carol."

Later, Bernie Miklasz joins to talk about the St. Louis Blues’ recent win and their improved performance under new coach Jim Montgomery. Bernie also provides insights into Paul Goldschmidt's future with the Yankees, the Cardinals' potential offseason moves, and the development of their young players, including Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker.

The team also discusses the importance of estate planning for lottery winners, touching on the legal considerations and the need for wise counsel when handling large sums of money. The episode wraps up with a look at financial planning for sudden wealth and its impact on personal security.

Chris Rongey and Brad Young are joined by Bernie Miklasz, who provides in-depth analysis on the latest in St. Louis sports. Bernie discusses the Blues' improved defensive performance under coach Jim Montgomery, highlighting their success in preventing goals and strong road play. He also shares his thoughts on Paul Goldschmidt's future with the Cardinals, analyzing his recent contract with the Yankees and his potential bounce-back season. Bernie looks ahead to the Cardinals' offseason moves, including the possibility of trading Nolan Arenado, and emphasizes the importance of giving young players like Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker the opportunity to establish themselves. He also touches on the Cardinals' future plans, particularly the need for young pitchers like Ryan Fernandez to step up. Bernie defines a successful 2025 season for the Cardinals, focusing on the development of their young talent rather than wins and losses.

Chris Rongey and Brad Young, along with Stuart McMillan from the KMOX newsroom, discuss a variety of unusual Christmas traditions and songs. They touch on obscure holiday songs like George Strait's "Christmas Cookie" and the quirky tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree. Stuart shares a sentimental German tradition involving nuts with hidden messages, while the team laughs at Japan’s Christmas KFC tradition, sparked by a 1970s ad campaign. The conversation moves to favorite Christmas movies, with Stuart loving The Muppet Christmas Carol and Chris favoring Scrooged with Bill Murray.

In Hour 1, Chris Rongey and Brad Young discuss some of the most unusual holiday foods and treats that make festive meals unique. They dive into the details of the Matt Gaetz Ethics report, which uncovers serious allegations of misconduct, and explore how these findings could impact his political future. Stacey Lynn, a CBS News correspondent, joins to talk about the latest updates and provide analysis on the situation. The guys also highlight the stress postal workers face during the holiday season and the chaos caused by the American Airlines outage, which disrupted holiday travel. They touch on trends in holiday shopping and spending, as well as record-breaking delays during the busiest travel season of the year.

Rongey and Brad Young break down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz, which outlines allegations of statutory rape, drug use, and accepting improper gifts. They discuss the uncertainty surrounding Gaetz’s political career, including the possibility of future runs for office. They also explore how the shifting political environment might affect the public’s perception of Gaetz's misconduct and compare his situation to that of other controversial figures, like Eric Greitens.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show;

Host of Sports Open Line Matt Pauley joins to talk about Goldschmidt deal with Yankees, Arenado trade speculation, and college football bowl season.

CBS Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum to talk about Luigi Mangione being arraigned today in Manhattan court.

Melissa Lockard, Senior Editor and Staff Writer of The Athletic joins to talk about the passing of Rickey Henderson.

In the final hour Chris and Amy are joined by CBS Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum to talk about Luigi Magione being arraigned today in Manhattan court. Melissa Lockard, Senior Editor and Staff Writer of The Athletic joins to talk about the passing of Rickey Henderson.

Melissa Lockard, Senior Editor and Staff Writer for The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the city of Oakland grieving over the passing of one of their own: Rickey Henderson, baseball's greatest base thief.

CBS Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbuam joins Chris and Amy to talk about UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect Luigi Mangione being arraigned in court today.