Jill Sidebottom, a spokesperson for the National Christmas Tree Association, says real Christmas trees are actually better for the environment than artificial ones. She says real trees can take 10-12 years to get to full-grown size, and can be recycled easier.

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Rep Mike Bost's challenge to Illinois' law, which allows mail-in ballots up to 14 days after federal election day, heads to the Supreme Court. He discusses the case with Megan Lynch.

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KMOX Business analyst, SLU/Chaifetz School of Business professor Jerome Katz says Americans are buying fewer frivolous presents for Christmas.

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Martial Law was declared and then voted down by the South Korean government yesterday. CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland joins Megan Lynch with details and his concerns about unrest on the Korean peninsula.

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Dr Kimberly Horn and Debbie Monterrey discuss how to address family gatherings and emotions following the November election.

CBS Reporter Jim Krasula relates a new study from Ohio State University, which shows that Americans may not be getting enough alone time.

Michael Calhoun discusses lowering requirements for perspective Missouri teachers with Education Plus CEO Chris Gaines.

Brad Young, KMOX Legal Analyst, joins Megan Lynch with looks at the questions surrounding the replacement of Wesley Bell as St Louis County prosecutor. Plus SCOTUS takes up a case on transgender healthcare.

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Tracie Henry, Assistant Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association, joins Megan Lynch as the popularity of flag football for girls grows across the state. She expects about 25 additional schools to add the sport next year. Currently it is mainly in the northern part of the state, near Chicago.