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Hancock and Kelley

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Two journalists from opposite sides of the political aisle find common ground on current events and talk through their respective perspectives.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

John Overslept This Morning 23.10.2026

John Hancock had a great dinner with Michael McDonald last night. He overslept today, and Michael thinks that he isn't sleeping enough. How bad was the sun this morning?

Hancock and Kelley - Wellman v Wagner and train horns 16.10.2026

Hancock and Kelley discuss the death of Mel Carnahan that happened on this date 26 years ago and Fred Wellman against Ann Wagner election. Finally, train horns in St. Louis.

'No idea how I got chocolate icing on my pants' 09.10.2026

Hancock and Kelley's full show includes a recap of their speech at the Rotary Club this week; Congress has been absent most of this term; will both the House and Senate flip?; Robert Keller Kelley (Days of Our Lives actor) was living in St Peters?; Hancock offered his mid-term exam to Michael Kelley.

'An epic meltdown mistake' 02.10.2026

Michael and John's full show. The chat about Sen Eric Schmitt's perjury accusations against Jack Smith this week; travel to and from Branson and the high cost of fuel; the home mortgage rate; and local policing.

'We shined up pretty nicely' 25.09.2026

John Hancock & Michael Kelley's full show for Friday, September 25, 2026. Seg 1 - the 'UN has been a benefit to the world' Seg 2 - The White Sox are 'limping into the playoffs, but they're in the playoffs' Seg 3 - Recapping Archbishop Fulton Sheen Seg 4 - Democrats are sure to flip the House 'turn the lights out, baby' Seg 5 - 'You can't go expelling journalists out of the White House'

'The current president likes to blame the former president' 18.09.2026

Hancock and Kelley's full show discusses the Missouri redistricting case and the looming mid-term election.

'Amused or being water-boarded?' 04.09.2026

Michael Kelley flies solo as John Hancock joins via phone from Disney World. They discuss the fun of Disney for kids and adults; yesterday's 7-0 Missouri Supreme Court ruling on redistricting and how it will impact this November's election; and Michael remembers Lu Green's legacy.

'Crazy. Best thing I can say, it's crazy' 28.08.2026

Michael and John joke about the Executive Order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'; they chat about the trade issues between Canada and the US; plus a longtime friend of John's has been with Six Flags for over 40 years, Elizabeth Gotway talks about the rebrand of the park.

'Drop a turd in a punch bowl' 21.08.2026

Hancock and Kelly for the 21st of August, 2026. Both are excited by the BMW Championship; the national debt has reached $40-trillion; beef prices are still high, how is it still Joe Biden's fault?; Sam Page appoints Kitty Ratcliffe to a tourism board.

'Well, I can't bend over' 14.08.2026

Hancock and Kelley host the full hour on this Friday morning. John is injured with a strained oblique, he thinks. They discuss the Crisis Nursery event and policing in St Louis; shouldn't we just consider data centers just a, 'reality of life'?; Travel Expert Peter Greenberg; Trump escapes targeted plane, but leaves press and Cabinet officials on board; the Lambert Airport Director retires.

Elections, Australian Pink Floyd, New lingo, The Odyssey 07.08.2026

John Hancock and Michael Kelley talk about primary elections. The Australian Pink Floyd Show is coming to St. Louis on August 23rd. Finally Chris and Amy producer Matt Podjeski joins The Odyssey and Ted Lasso.

Election predictions and Scam phone call 31.07.2026

Hancock and Kelley talk about the upcoming election and what they expect to happen with St. Charles County Executive amendments 4 and 5 and more. Hancock received a phone call about missing jury duty and had to call a lawyer to see if it was a scam.

'You're choosing the office holders, now' 24.07.2026

Hancock & Kelley discuss data centers with the developer of one proposed by Festus. Plus, the importance of primary voting; Trump's pull on the Republican party and candidates; Amendment 5's lack of appeal; the St Louis County Executive race.

Data Center proposal in Festus progresses 24.07.2026

Chris McKee, President of CRG, joins John and Michael. He explains the process a proposed data center in Festus is going through as they are taking community feedback about the proposal. He says data centers, 'are the invisible digital backbone of daily life,' and the Festus project at its peak would include 1000 construction jobs and 200 permanent jobs once operational.

Career politicians, Travel, and Jordan Walker 17.07.2026

We get a full hour of Hancock and Kelley on this Friday as they discuss the speech by President Trump. Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby and what it could mean for his future. Travel Expert Peter Greenberg joins to talk about airline airfare and road traveling. Finally, they discuss career politicians and being able to bet on anything.

'Everybody's surprised he's a creep? We've known he's a creep' 10.07.2026

Hancock and Kelley chat about presidential history and their America Revisited series on KMOX. Why are we surprised by the Graham Platner allegations?; Campaigns get going for Missouri's Amendment 4&5 measures; eliminating the state income tax, what could happen?

Hancock and Kelley - Books and Drone Show 03.07.2026

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss going to a book store plus drone shows and history of fireworks.

6-26-26: 'A pallendrome' 26.06.2026

Happy Birthday Michael Kelley; the reflecting pool issue; where have the vocal MAGA red hat wearers gone?; is Trump invested in the mid-terms?; what do the Democrats stand for?; Socialism vs Free Markets; Democratic governors & presidential candidates in 2028; challengers to Missouri Gov Mike Kehoe?

Hancock and Kelley discuss Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri 19.06.2026

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Iran plus Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri

'Who gets to take it in the shorts here?' 12.06.2026

Hancock & Kelley welcome Missouri State Rep Bishop Davidson on the show to discuss the legislation to repeal the Missouri state income tax. Following that exchange, Hancock and Kelley discuss the topic for the second half of the show.

'People on my side of the aisle are salivating' 05.06.2026

John Hancock & Michael Kelley live at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. They chat about the air show, air travel and the upcoming Congressional elections.

'Have you seen the part about the $250 bill?' 29.05.2026

Michael Kelley joins John Hancock via phone as he prepares for a pair of concerts in Florida; are we close to a deal with Iran? 'two weeks, everything is 2 weeks'; will the GOP hold the Texas Senate seat?; John shares a story about Scott Joplin.

'She wanted to go to Graceland. I had very little desire to go to Graceland' 22.05.2026

Hancock and Kelley kick off their show with Cardinals comments; the end of the Late Show on CBS; the deaths of John Lennon and Elvis Presley; the St Louis County Greek Festival returns.

'Transformational projects or band-aids on a sinking ship?' 15.05.2026

Hancock and Kelley comment on high gas prices; Cardinals success; the latest official plan to spend Rams settlement funds; what should St Louis as a region do to 'rebuild'?

'An electoral trainwreck' 08.05.2026

Hancock and Kelley on Friday, May 8, 2026. John stayed up late to watch the Cardinals beat San Diego., he's still bullish on their chances for the full season, predicting Jordan Walker as the MVP. US and Iran conflict, 'this has been mishandled from the get go,' How about the blockade of the Strait? 'It should never have caught us by surprise!' Starbucks sizes are confusing. Redistricting efforts...

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