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Carmen Gamble grew up in the Kulage House, which her mother still owns and lives across the street. In addition to the upgrading wall protecting the house, it has been hit by bad weather in the last two years and has gone without repair. Now, a new slate and copper roof has gone up, and workers will finish the work on the inside over the winter and hope to have things done by June 2025.

Tom Ackerman joins Scott Jagow for an extended sports conversation mainly discussing college football scores and meaningful games because of new 12 team playoff.

John Hancock joins Scott Jagow to talk about Will Scharf joining Donald Trump and also guys that Trump has picked to join his team.

Johnny Rabbitt tells us about libraries in St. Louis.

Tom Ackerman joins Scott Jagow for an extended sports casts talking about college football with Mizzou getting a late TD to get the win, Indiana wins again and the Blues get embarrassed at home.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Scott Jagow to talk about Former President Donald Trump being elected as president again and what we should expect from him this time around.

This week Scott takes you through Thanksgiving music that you probably do not know about.

: In this episode, Fred Bodimer breaks down the 2020 U.S. presidential election results, focusing on how different religious groups voted. Despite Catholics making up 23% of the electorate, they supported President Trump by a 58% to 40% margin, a significant shift from 2016. The discussion also highlights the overwhelming support from white evangelical Christians for Trump, while Vice President Ha...

Debbie Monterrey is joined by Matt Roush from TV Guide to discuss the highly anticipated return of Yellowstone for its fifth and final season, following a long hiatus caused by strikes and the ongoing rift between creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner. Despite Costner’s absence, Kelly Reilly’s character, Beth Dutton, remains a central figure in the story. Roush also speculates on the pote...

Megan Lynch sits down with Dr. Jeffrey P. Punske, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies at SIU Carbondale's School of Languages and Linguistics, to discuss the upcoming Exploring Xenolinguistics conference. Dr. Punske delves into this fascinating field, which explores the potential for communication with extraterrestrial life. The conversation touches on human and animal commun...

In this episode, Megan Lynch sits down with Diana B. Carlin, Professor Emerita of Communication at Saint Louis University and author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women. Together, they explore the unique challenges women face on the path to political leadership, including the role of societal biases and gender expectations that often shape public perception...

Scott Jagow sits down with guest Stuart McMillian to dive into the beloved traditions of Thanksgiving. They explore the charm of Thanksgiving decorations, often overshadowed by Christmas, and share favorite dishes like turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing that bring people together around the table. The conversation also touches on Thanksgiving-themed movies like Planes, Trains and Automobiles an...

In this episode of This Day in History, Scott Jagow delves into the impactful events of November 9. We revisit Kristallnacht in 1938, known as the "Night of Broken Glass," when Nazis attacked Jewish businesses, homes, and synagogues, and reflect on the personal stories from that dark time, including the arrest of Ruth Westheimer’s father. We then move to a moment of hope in 1989, when crowds gathe...

As the U.S. gears up for the upcoming election, host Fred Bodimer examines the critical role of the religious vote. He highlights the uncertainty among Catholics, who constitute 23% of the population, and discusses the possibility of Evangelicals staying home. The episode also explores the support for Vice President Kamala Harris among Black Protestants and the shifting sentiments of Jewish voters...

This week’s health news brings attention to significant topics impacting public health. Fred Bodimer covers the tragic story of an 88-year-old Colorado man who passed away from an E. coli infection, potentially due to cross-contaminated onions from McDonald's and Burger King. In other news, low vaccination rates among U.S. healthcare workers are raising concerns, with fewer than one in six receivi...

Scott Jagow hosts John Hancock and Michael Kelley to dive into their predictions and insights on Election 2024. As the election nears, Hancock remains calm, confident life will continue as usual no matter the outcome. Kelley, though already having voted early, feels lingering anxiety over the results. Both agree that presidential power has expanded beyond what the Founders intended, with the offic...

cott Jagow celebrates the often-overlooked benefits of winter darkness in this segment of Three Good Things. He explores how darkness and colder months promote a range of positive effects, from improved health and sleep quality to enhanced creativity. Drawing on insights from Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night, Jagow explains that melatonin production triggered by darkness supports mood and m...

Scott Jagow and Stuart McMillan take a nostalgic journey through their favorite baseball movies. Scott, a proud Dodgers fan celebrating another World Series win, and Stu Mac dive into classics like The Natural, marveling at Robert Redford's iconic performance and the film's mystical allure. They reminisce over the laughs from Major League and Bad News Bears and share childhood memories tied to The...

: International negotiator and author Mickey Bergman joins KMOX to discuss his groundbreaking work in "fringe diplomacy"—a unique approach to freeing Americans held abroad. Bergman, a former Israeli paratrooper, shares stories from his high-stakes negotiations, including cases involving Brittney Griner, Trevor Reed, and Otto Warmbier. He emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in under...

: Alan Stewart, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Associate Principal Percussionist, shares his insights on performing live to Disney's Coco at the Stifel Theatre. He details the challenges of syncing live music with film, juggling over 20 instruments, and the physical demands of the performance. Stewart also emphasizes the joy of introducing young audiences to symphonic music, sharing nostalgic...

On November 6, St. Louis will roll out new short-term rental regulations, requiring operators to obtain permits to address noise, absentee landlords, and neighborhood concerns. Key rules include a two-night minimum stay, a visible display of house rules, and the presence of a local contact for quick responses. Operators in single-family zones must also attend a public hearing. As Cat Neville delve...

Scott Jagow talks with John Hancock and Michael Kelley about the upcoming election, spotlighting record early voting turnout, especially among women. The panel examines how early vote counting in Missouri could favor Republicans and explores campaign strategies, from TV ads to the impact of celebrity endorsements like Beyoncé’s support for Vice President Harris. They also address key Missouri issu...