Missouri House Rep Crystal Quade points out that Missouri ranks last in teacher pay, and has issues with a loss of hospitals and crumbling infrastructure under Republican legislatures.  She's running for Governor as a Democrat.

Kelly Tyko, Axios Senior News Reporter, joins Megan Lynch to discuss "Summerween", the trend of Halloween decorations appearing at retailers earlier and earlier in the summer months. 

Wendy Doyle, United WE President and CEO and Megan Lynch discuss the organization's push to value representation from women.

KMOX Birthday Wishes- August 1, 2024

Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the trading deadline and the big hit for Tommy Pham in his return to St. Louis. 

Sarah Lovegreen, Vice President of Programs for Alzheimer's Association Missouri chapter joins Debbie Monterrey to discuss a new study that links one's diet to cognitive aging. 

KMOX business analyst Jerome Katz joins us, St. Louis University Chaifitz School of Business Professor joins Debbie and Tom airports being jammed and now being a good time to book holiday travel. 

Mike Hamra, Democrat for Missouri Governor joins Tom and Debbie to talk about the Missouri Primary election and his views.

Authors Mike Lupica and James Patterson join Tom and Debbie to discuss their newest book "Hard to Kill" 

Connie Mueller, University City Green Practices Commission joins Tom and Debbie to discuss the proposal of 'Tiny Forests' as a way for University City residents not have to worry about flooding.