First Deputy Director Illinois State Police Rebecca Hooks joins the show talking about becoming the first female promoted to First Deputy Director and her journey to where she is now. 

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SLU/Chaifetz School of Business Professor Jerome Katz joins Megan and Tom talking about soft landing for economy and bright spot for sporting good stores.

Annabelle Shaffer, Carle Illinois College of Medicine joins Tom and Megan on the talking about the new study that sheds light on concussions in young athletes.

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CBS Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins the show talking about the deal reached between Israel and Hamas on hostages.

CBS Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Megan and Tom discussing Trump gag orders appealed in DC.

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Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol joins Tom discussing the additions of Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson plus adding Daniel Descalso to the coaching staff.

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KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young, Partner at Harris Dowell Fisher and Young joins the show talking automakers under fire because cars are easy to steal, keeping the identity of lottery winner a secret and more.

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Director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge joins Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch discussing Thanksgiving travel.

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