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The news of the lay-offs was first reported by trade publication Health Payer Specialist.  KMOX's Michael Calhoun got exclusive details on the situation from reporter Gale Scott.

Entertainment Americas at Bloomberg Chris Palmeri joins Megan and Tom discussing the writers strike being settled and when might we see new shows. 

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Hall of Fame Coach and Super Bowl winning coach with the St. Louis Rams Dick Vermeil joins Tom Ackerman talking about his career in St. Louis and an upcoming lunch at Rockhurst University. 

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Jason Kuhl, CEO of the St Charles City-County Library joins the show talking about the 'offensive' books found in a location that children could access. 

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Kevin Schott, Illinois Firefighters' Association Legislative Chair joins the show talking about the need for volunteer firefighters in Illinois and around the country. 

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Bloomberg Reporter Steve Rappoport joins Megan and Tom talking about President Biden walking the picket line today in Michigan and former President Trump planning a visit tomorrow.

Rachel Homolak, St. Charles mom who is fighting library books, joins Megan Lynch and Tom Ackerman discussing why she is challenging St. Charles City-County library over books. 

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For the first time NASA brings back a sample to earth from an asteroid and CBS' Mark Strassmann visited the lab where the sample will be analyzed

CBS Mornings Tony Dokoupil has more on Lahaina residents slowly getting back to town a month after the fires.