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Heather Schlitz covers commodity markets and agriculture for Reuters, she tells Megan Lynch that farmers are swapping out wheat crops for things like peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Why? Because of a current protein craze can be an area for growth. She says there is a high-demand for snack foods that are high in protein, plus GLP-1 weight loss drug users want more protein in their diets.

Mary Olson-Menzel is an executive leadership coach and author, she joins Megan Lynch to detail her new book, 'What Lights You Up?' Are you anxious about the future in your job? 'It is a daunting world out there when people are looking for jobs,' says Olson-Menzel. What are some of the skill-sets that never go out of style and can't be replaced by AI?

'This was nowhere near the worst outbreak ever in St Louis,' meteorologist Dave Murray tells Megan Lynch of Monday's severe weather. He says, 'modeling has gotten out of control,' says Murray, 'that's not forecasting,'

Tracy Lauer, Director, Archives and Chief Storytelling Officer at Anheuser-Busch, joins Megan Lynch in-studio. She talks about the history of Budweiser, its consistent recipe, and previews the celebration of the 'birth' of BUDWEISER 150 years ago.

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St Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith joins Megan Lynch with details on a new 'Infraction Diversion Program' for minor traffic offenses.

Michelle Wilson, Registered Dietician at Branz Nutrition, joins Megan Lynch. She says not enough people who are on GLP-1 weight loss drugs pay attention to their dietary needs.

'We knew pretty immediately what this was,' says Olivia Rinaldi of the attempted attack on Trump administration officials at the annual White House Correspondent's Dinner at a ballroom in Washington DC on Saturday. She joins Megan Lynch with a recap of that night and what is known about the suspect, Cole Allen.

'Every Voice. Every Vote' forum is set for today, at the Anheuser-Busch Auditorium in the Chaifetz School of Business. SLU/YouGov Poll Director Steve Rogers joins Megan Lynch with a preview.

Tyler Roys, AccuWeather Meteorologist, joins Megan Lynch with an in-depth look at today's threat of severe weather. He says to expect wind speeds, '50, 60 miles per hour,' which could lead to damage to trees and homes.

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CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger tells Debbie and Tom that despite survey results showing a terrible opinion of the economy; Americans continue to spend money at high rates.

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Monica Berner, Co-Promoter, St. Louis Antique Festival joins Megan Lynch to talk about her and friends travel from Wisconsin every year for the antique festival.

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Debbie Monterrey tell us about a fashion show at St. Louis Earth Day Festival.

Dr. Erica Rutledge, Psychologist and Founder of Wellness in Actions joins Megan Lynch to talk about how to manage stress as April is Stress Awareness Month.

Jenna Schweikert, Capitol News Illinois joins Megan Lynch to talk about the solution for the school bus shortage.

CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland joins Megan Lynch to discuss the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan.

Joe Lundberg, AccuWeather Meteorologist joins Megan Lynch to talk about peak storm season.

Sean Malone with Dr. Deitra Wise Baker, Pastor of Centennial Christian Church in Fountain Park to discuss the church being demolished and what is next for the congregation.

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TV Guides Matt Roush tells us about a new show to Richard Gadd, animated Stranger Things and an interesting way to end the season for Matlock.

Megan Lynch talks with Pablo Ribeiro Dias, PhD, environmental engineer, researcher, and author of Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part, about what really makes an impact on climate change. Drawing from his background growing up in Brazil, Dias explains why individual actions alone are not enough without broader systemic change.

Megan Lynch talks with Ness Sandoval, a demographer and sociologist at Saint Louis University, about the sharp decline in births across the St. Louis region. Birth rates have fallen significantly since 2008, with historic lows after COVID, and counties like St. Charles County seeing major drops. Sandoval explains the key factors behind the trend, including housing affordability and limited new con...