Dr Michael Mahon joins Debbie Monterrey in-studio. He's a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. They discuss why humans cry, and why some people do cry, and some don't, and why crying and sadness are important to return to homeostasis.

St Louis City's Chief Recovery Officer Julian Nicks spoke with KMOX's Maria Keena about a February 14 deadline for applications for tornado recovery relief from the private property assistance program.

Michael Calhoun visits with Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director, Kurt Schaefer. Schaefer explains why he's re-starting a task force that will deal with environmental crimes.

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TV Guide Magazine's Matt Roush previews the return of The Muppets to television and mourns the loss of actress Catherine O'Hara who died suddenly this week.

Venice, IL Mayor Phillip White, Jr, joins Megan Lynch, detailing a $2.4 million grant that will allow for construction of a new grocery store in the city that is part of a public-private partnership. The city will own the land and the building, and a grocery store will run the operation. He points out that the nearest one to residents of Venice is 5-10 miles, with the closest in Granite City.

KMOX's Maria Keena looks at proposed legislation that would eliminate a 'monopoly' in electric utility companies in Missouri and create some competition in the arena.

Michelle Wilson, a registered dietician from Branz Nurtrition, joins Megan Lynch. Are migraines worse in winter? Can a change in diet help?

SLU Demographer Ness Sanoval says new data is showing, 'more people dying in Missouri than babies born.' He says this ends up with fewer workers supporting senior citizens in the long term and the educational system suffering. He recently joined Megan Lynch.

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