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Scott Jagow explores the origins of favorite Christmas traditions, from the Aztec roots of poinsettias to the mythology behind mistletoe. He breaks down the meaning of wassailing and the long history of caroling, then highlights the surprising backstory of A Christmas Story and its connection to Jean Shepherd’s radio work. The segment ends with three good things for the season: traditions and faith, a little downtime before the new year, and time with the people you care about.

Scott Jagow reflects on what makes human creativity one of the true bright spots in life. He looks at the uniqueness of the human brain compared to artificial intelligence and why real creativity in music, visual art, and comedy comes from lived experience and emotional depth. Scott highlights the limits of AI in capturing individuality and compares AI generated work with the richness of human created art. The segment wraps with personal stories and emotional moments that show why authentic human expression remains one of the good things worth celebrating.

Scott Jagow sits down with StuMac to talk Thanksgiving traditions, holiday celebrations, and the stories that shape family gatherings. They dig into the history and legend of Sally Lunn bread, walk through how it is made, and share reactions after tasting a homemade batch. The conversation wraps with reflections on creating new traditions that bring people together.

Scott Jagow talks with John Hancock and Michael Kelley about the shooting of National Guard members and how it connects to current immigration policies. The conversation explores the impact of immigration crackdowns on poorer countries, concerns about vetting evacuees from Afghanistan, and the legality of President Trump's actions in Venezuela. They compare Trump's use of executive power across both of his terms and discuss whether Democrats are acting as an effective opposition party.

Scott Jagow shares a special Thanksgiving edition of Three Good Things. The conversation explores the real history and the common myths behind Thanksgiving, along with unique gratitude and celebration traditions from around the world. Scott breaks down the science of gratitude and explains the simple Three Good Things exercise that can improve well-being.

Scott Jagow talks with Hancock and Kelley about a charged political hour that opens with a debate over calling the President a fascist and whether the rhetoric fits the moment. They break down the unexpected meeting between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump, including how Mamdani used preparation, flattery, and confidence to catch Trump off guard. They discuss why many Trump supporters were confused by the interaction and why the administration may soon try to spin the moment by turning Mamdani into the villain. The trio explains why Trump often struggles more in person than at a distance. The conversation wraps with the news that Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress.

Debbie Monterrey talks with Scott Colbert, Chief Economist for Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust, about the current state of the U S economy. They discuss falling consumer sentiment, why economic activity looks stronger than people feel, and the wide differences in performance from region to region. The conversation covers how the government shutdown affected jobs reporting, what spending looks like across different income groups, and why growth is uneven nationwide. Colbert wraps the hour with a cautiously optimistic outlook while acknowledging the challenges and uncertainty ahead.

Scott Jagow sits down with Stuart McMillian for the 100th episode of Chat with Stu Mac as KMOX marks its 100th anniversary. They look back at how radio has evolved from reel to reel tapes to the digital world, why radio still matters to the St. Louis community, and the memories of legendary KMOX voices who shaped the station. McMillian shares personal stories about listeners and the deep connection between hosts and their audience.

As we kick off the celebration of turning 100 on Christmas Eve. Scott and Stu discuss what radio means to people and some of the conversations they had on KMOX Day.

Former KMOX intern Leland Vittert joined Debbie Monterrey to talk about his new book "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism"