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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.

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Salma Abdalla, is an assistant professor in the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. It's been nearly a year since the May 16th tornado that devastated neighborhoods in our region. And many homeowners and businesses aren't close to rebuilding. Does this lead to storm fatigue for those residents, and even our broader community? She previously studied the impact of Hurrican...

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young, partner at Harris, Young, and Kayser, joins Megan Lynch. He looks at the Bayer/RoundUp case that has made its way to the Supreme Court and the efforts by Taylor Swift to trademark her name and voice.

Chuck Farmer is Vice President of research with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Missouri is set to approve higher speed limits on rural highways. Farmer joins Megan Lynch.

Bankrate Financial Analyst Stephen Kates joins Megan ahead of a Federal Reserve Board meeting and announce a 3rd interest rate decision of the year.

A new civic group has emerged in St. Charles. The non-profit was launched by a college student who's asking for professional communication with city leaders. "Stewards of St. Charles" was founded by Scott Stratton-Henderson, & he joins Megan Lynch with details.

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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.