John Horn, Economist at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis joins Tom and Megan to talk about what the latest polls show the biggest concerns are for Americans as the election nears.

Dr. Stephanie Wall, Kelly Education's Director of Learning Services joins Megan Lynch to talk about the state contracting with an educational staffing company to help prepare people that look to become substitute teachers.

Colleen Young, US Paralympic Swimmer and St. Louis native joins Tom and Megan to talk about her disability, how she got started swimming and the coverage that the Paralympics now get.

Adriel Bettelheim with AXIOS joins Megan and Tom to discuss what is known about the new M-Pox strain and what Americans should be looking for.

KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb joins Tom and Megan to talk about the first night of the Democratic National Convention that included a speech from President Biden.

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Matt Roush tell us about the final episode of Evil and Seal Team beginning its final season

KMOX and the Red Cross are partnering to host blood drives this week in memory of former KMOX Reporter Brett Blume.  Kathy Blume and Beth Elders join Megan and Tom to discuss the need for and ease of donating blood. 

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Teaching Professor in the Department of History at Wash U in St Louis joins Megan and Tom with an update on the pushback by Ukraine into Russia.

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Dr. Rekha Meyer, TGI Research Associate, and Megan Lynch discuss the use of technology to utilize water in urban gardens.