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Nate Gatter joins Chris and Amy to discuss the recent brawl between Michigan and Ohio State after their game, diving into who instigated the incident and how the teams reacted. The conversation expands to the broader trend of flag planting celebrations in college football rivalries and how they’ve sparked similar conflicts across the country. Nate also shares his predictions for Mizzou's potential bowl game destination, likely the Music City Bowl, and talks about his role in broadcasting the upcoming College Football Playoff games for Westwood One.

In this episode, Chris and Amy chat with Katie Lee, chef and owner of Katie's Pizza and Pasta, about her inspiring new book detailing her journey from dropping out of school at 15 and struggling with addiction to building a successful restaurant chain. Katie opens up about the challenges she overcame, the loss of her father, and the growth of her frozen pizza line, which is now available at Walmart. The conversation also touches on her new line of fine Italian foods and her upcoming book reading event. Matt Pauley joins the discussion to analyze the Kansas City Chiefs' surprising season and potential trades involving Nolan Arenado and Stephen Matz.

In this episode of the Chris and Amy Show, we discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ surprising season and their chances for a deep playoff run despite close wins. We also analyze the Chicago Bears’ firing of head coach Matt Eberflus and his bizarre press conference. Plus, we explore the St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason trade options, focusing on Nolan Arenado and Steven Matz. We dive into Mike Tomlin’s impact on quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and preview the MLB Winter Meetings with potential moves for the Cardinals and other NL Central teams.

Katie Lee joins Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors to share her inspiring journey from hardship to triumph, detailed in her new book. Katie opens up about overcoming addiction, rebuilding her life after homelessness, and navigating personal loss to create the thriving Katie’s Pizza & Pasta chain. She discusses her upcoming book reading at Left Bank Books, the launch of a fine Italian food line, and the exciting expansion of her frozen pizza business, now in 1,000 Walmart stores. Don’t miss this heartfelt story of resilience, creativity, and passion.

Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors discuss President Biden's surprising pardon of Hunter Biden, touching on the ethical and political ramifications, including Hunter's felony tax and gun charges. Scott McFarlane from CBS News provides insights into the timing and impact of the pardon, the DOJ's role, and the precedent it might set for future presidents. The conversation extends to Trump's FBI nominee, Kash Patel, and concerns over presidential control of the National Guard. They also critique Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown” and celebrate “Moana 2’s” box office success, adding a fun, festive twist to the serious topics.

Amy Marks and Chris Rongey examine President Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, with CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott McFarlane. They discuss the political implications, the unprecedented scope of the pardon, and its potential effect on the DOJ's independence. The conversation also explores concerns surrounding Trump's nominees, particularly Kash Patel, and Democratic initiatives to curb presidential authority over the National Guard.

Brad Young tackles the contentious issue of student loan debt forgiveness, strongly opposing the Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt. He argues that such a move would unfairly shift the burden from individual borrowers to taxpayers, citing the national debt of $32 trillion and rising interest costs. Brad questions the fairness of forgiving loans that were voluntarily taken out, especially when they disproportionately benefit the wealthy rather than the underprivileged. He also critiques the rising costs of higher education and the opulence of college campuses funded by tuition and student debt.

Brad Young tackles the contentious issue of student loan debt forgiveness, strongly opposing the Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt. He argues that such a move would unfairly shift the burden from individual borrowers to taxpayers, citing the national debt of $32 trillion and rising interest costs. Brad questions the fairness of forgiving loans that were voluntarily taken out, especially when they disproportionately benefit the wealthy rather than the underprivileged.

Brad Young discusses a range of timely topics in this episode, starting with humorous takes on Black Friday shopping experiences and listener anecdotes about crowds and chaos. The conversation then moves to the legal dispute between Governor Parson and Sam Page over filling the St. Louis County prosecutor vacancy, analyzing the conflict between state law and county charter. Brad also critiques student loan forgiveness, questioning the fairness of shifting debt from individuals to taxpayers.

Brad Young hosts Scott Jagow from Roaming St. Louis, discussing the show’s highlights, including the transformation of Work and Leisure in Midtown into the pop-up event space Avalanche, themed like a ski lodge. The conversation turns to Christmas movies with violent themes, including The Godfather, Goodfellas, Full Metal Jacket, and Lethal Weapon. Scott and Brad also share personal Christmas memories, recalling the excitement of receiving an Atari console and reminiscing about the Beta vs. VHS format war.