KMOX Media Expert Julie Smith joins Megan Lynch. She talks about a new wave of very realistic AI-chatbot romance scams. 'It's weird,' says Smith.

A new poll shows less than half of Gen-Z students enjoy going to school every day or most days.

SLU Political Science Professor Steven Rogers joins Megan Lynch with a look at and analysis of Amendment 3 (Reproductive & Trans rights), Amendment 6 (citizens initiative reform) and Prop A (veto referendum on redistricting). Rogers says the Amendment 3 race has drawn into a 'dead heat'. Steve says the poll reveals 'substantial confusion' over Prop A.

Jade Aubrey visits with Russell Brannen a Senior College Counseling Specialist with College Bound St Louis. Why don't Gen Z middle school and high schoolers enjoy school?

Chad Merril, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist says to expect. 'significant impacts' from this year's El Niño weather pattern for St Louis. For example, it is the 3rd warmest September on record so far. Chad joins Megan Lynch.

ABC's Jim Ryan explains why some AI developers are now calling for restraints on the technology. The head of Anthropic is concerned about the speed of the development, says Ryan, pointing out that other AI company heads quickly jumped on board with the sentiment. 'It's been a concern ever since before the word robot was developed,' says Ryan.

KMOX Birthday wishes for Monday, September 14, 2026

But did it ever go out of style?

KMOX Birthday wishes for Friday, September 11, 2026

9/11 will likely come up in Missouri classrooms twice this school year. KMOX's Michael Calhoun finds out how it's taught from Tyler Janke, who directs social studies for Missouri's education department. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)