Accu Weather Climate Expert Brett Anderson joins Megan Lynch with a look at their predictions for precipitation events. He says to expect less rainfall over the course of a year, but to expect larger rainfall events with heavy rains over a short period. He also says that there has been a decrease in relative humidity since the 1990s, and temperatures are warming.

Alisa Nelson, Missouri Net News Director, joins Megan Lynch as the Republican-controlled state legislature is set to begin their session this month. She expects the body to address tax cuts and child care as top priorities,

Missouri Gaming Commission Executive Director Mike Leara joins Megan Lynch as Missouri celebrates 1 month of legalized sports-wagering. He says there are currently 6 sports-wagering platforms in Missouri, with some that are connected to casinos. He says it has been 'very well received by the people of the state.'

KMOX Birthday wishes for Jan 6, 2026

TV Guide's Matt Roush joins Debbie with a preview of a pair of new seasons.

Webster University instructor Julie Smith, joins Megan Lynch as millions across the country are taking a break from social media following the holidays and headed into 2026.

Webster University Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Daniel Hellinger, joins Megan Lynch following the taking of Venezuela President Maduro and his wife in a military-led raid over the weekend. Pres Trump has mentioned US companies coming into the country to take over the oil supply, Hellinger says don't go so fast, because Venezuelans, 'think of it as their oil'.

Danni Eickenhorst, CEO of HuSTL Hospitality, owns both Steve's Hot Dogs on Delmar and the Fountain on Delmar. She explains the decision to close those locations to KMOX's Sean Malone. She cites tornado recovery as the reason.

CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson joins Megan Lynch with the latest on the US military seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in Caracas over the weekend. The Maduros are in New York today for an appearance in a Manhattan courtroom.

Cook County, IL Sheriff Tom Dart, joins Megan Lynch as a new missing persons law takes effect in Illinois. He noticed delays in filing missing persons reports, impacting the location of people, 'the longer this takes the less likely you're going to find somebody, so you a have to move quick,' says Dart.