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Col Jeff McCausland, CBS News Military Analyst, joins Megan Lynch as a new proposal is on the table to end the conflict between the US and Iran. McCausland says it was 'a little shocking to me,' that military & Trump Administration leaders were 'surprised' that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed by Iran, since it had been done before.

US News and World Report reporter Rachael Brennan joins Megan Lynch, detailing a new article, 'The ‘New Tornado Alley’: Increased Risks and What Homeowners Should Know in 2026'. You can find it u-s-news-dot-com.

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Daniel Hill, Community Educator with the Alzheimer's Association joins Megan Lynch and says 122-thousand Missouri residents age 65 and older in Missouri are living with Alzheimer’s.

Webster University media instructor Julie Smith joins Megan Lynch with suggestions on how to do a 'Spring Cleaning' of your digital footprint on social media & more.

A non-profit called Science Coach is expanding and has just hired a new Executive Director, Dr. Kristine Callis-Duehl. Dr. Callis-Duehl most recently worked as the Executive Director of Education at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. She says she's felt that science education is the, 'area where I could have the greatest impact.' She says AI can't replace 'critical thinking; curiosity, crea...

A mother Peregrine falcon is sitting on a nest hundreds of feet above an Ameren energy center in Franklin County. Four chicks just hatched in a specially built box that you can watch on a live web camJeff Meshach, deputy director at World Bird Sanctuary and Julianne Randazzo, career environmental scientist at Ameren Missouri, join Megan Lynch. Watch the falcons here: https://www.ameren.com/sustain...

Michael Sinha, professor in the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University School of Law, joins Megan Lynch with a look at the recent Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay a lower court ruling on mail-order mifepristone. Louisiana originally brought the lawsuit against the FDA to challenge Biden administration rules that expanded access to mifepristone by removing the requirement...

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If you thought releasing your pet goldfish in a lake was the humane thing to do... think again.

Joe Supan - CNET Broadband Expert, joins Megan Lynch with a look at 'space clutter,' too many satellites and not enough 'space.' He calls it an exponential rise in the number of satellites, from just 1000 in 2010 to more than 15,000 so far.

When did our politics get so divisive? Aaron Perlut, a partner at St Louis marketing firm, Elasticity, takes a close look at how we got here and how we can get back to COMPROMISE in his new book, 'Death of Compromise,'

Metro Transit is holding public meetings this week on Bus Rapid Transit for the Green Line corridor, after abandoning a light rail plan that became too expensive. KMOX's Michael Calhoun gets more on the BRT -- Bus Rapid Transit proposal from Metro CEO Taulby Roach. Those open houses are today at 2717 Sydney Street and tomorrow at the Polish Heritage Center, both from 5 to 7 PM, or at a virtual mee...

Peter Maer is the former White House Correspondent for CBS News and is a Granite City, IL native. Maer said he joked to a friend with of the Paramount takeover of CBS, 'Oh, radio, old media, let's get rid of it.' 'Radio was an easy target,' to make cuts says Maer.

Maria Keena explores a non-profit founded by retired Judge Michael Burton, Saint Louis Survivors Legal Support. This is an organization that provides free legal help for survivors of domestic violence.

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CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins Tom and Debbie as we celebrate 'Small Business Week'. She talks about the motivations and ways to get a business going and how to fund retirement accounts through them.

AAA Missouri's Nick Chabarria at the Kick Off Celebration of the Route 66 Centennial in Springfield. He says a 2025 survey found 40% of Americans may cruise a portion of the road during the Centennial year. With Megan Lynch. He cites The Arch, Meramec Caverns & the famous 'Blue Whale' in Oklahoma as some of the top historical stops. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Megan Lynch recaps the headlines for the week of April 27, 2026

WashU Sociologist Kenneth “Andy” Andrews, Tileston Professor of Arts and Sciences. He details the tradition of 'May Day' to Megan Lynch, which dates back to protests in the late 19th century over the 8-hour work day. He says the unpopularity of the Trump Administration has brought the protests back to the forefront. Do the boycotts work? He says it's more 'symbolic' than actually shutting down bus...

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Travel writer Bill Clevlen -- Bill on the Road -- is taking his book Presidential Road Trips on the road, he'll be in our region over the next couple of months. He joins Megan Lynch with a preview of his events in Kirkwood and St Peters next month. Find more details: https://billontheroad.com

Dr. Beth Knobel, former CBS News Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor at Fordham University joins Megan Lynch. She explains the relationships between Russia, Iran and Ukraine. What is the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin?

Webster University instructor Julie Smith joins Megan Lynch. Is there an easy way to limit your screen time? Yep, it's called 'Brick', and Julie explains.

We recently told you about new funding for a pre-school just for boys. It's actually part of a whole neighborhood revitalization effort that's focused on family. An early learning center and adult daycare already anchor the community. Megan Lynch met Cortaiga Collins, founder and executive director of the Foundation for Strengthening Families, at Page and Hodaimont.