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'People on my side of the aisle are salivating'
'Have you seen the part about the $250 bill?'
'She wanted to go to Graceland. I had very little desire to go to Graceland'
'Transformational projects or band-aids on a sinking ship?'
'An electoral trainwreck'
'Putting more money in the pockets of all of us'
Eliminating Missouri's state income tax is a 'generational opportunity' says Economic Advisor
Hancock and Kelley - America 250 and politics
'Our next political dumb thing of the week'
Foghat lead singer Scott Holt: 'We do the old stuff, we do the new stuff, we do the in-between'
'Spring has sprung!'; Foghat & The Masters
Artemis II launch: 'Demonstrates that human flight gets a lot of attention' says former Wash U professor
Dr Ray Arvidson is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Wash U & a member of the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission science team. He joins Hancock and Kelley to talk about the importance of the Artemis II mission and its goals. Could there be colonization of the moon? He predicts, 'bases, kind of like Antarctica,' will be established there, pointing out the large amount of potential resources on the Moon.
'It's like Missouri people who call it 'Missourah' where is the 'A'?'
Hancock & Kelley get a full hour today and kick off the show with CBS News Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland with a look at the prime time address from Pres Donald Trump; why is today so special to Christians?; Cardinals day game; quiet downtown during the Mets series, and Mets broadcasters notice; Dr Ray Arvidson from Wash U on the Artemis II mission.
CBS Military Analyst: 'Not sure [Trump] was successful' in prime time speech on Iran
CBS Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins Hancock and Kelley. He explains the purpose of Pres Donald Trump's prime time address; the issues facing the US military in the Middle East & the upheaval as the Secretary of Defense fires a top leader.
'He looked fabulous yesterday with his gray hair'
Hancock and Kelly discuss the excitement of Opening Day and the Cardinals win over Tampa Bay; are US troops set to be sent into Iran? Do Americans support this? 'There's an awakening coming in November,' for Republicans says Hancock.; Mail-ballots; how should St Louis and St Louis county combine governments?
Hancock and Kelley - War in Iran, One Night of Queen
John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Cardinals, the war with Iran and more. Hancock is then joined by Gary Mullen of Gary Mullen and the Works who will be performing One Night of Queen at The Factory on Sunday night.
'The Irish, we deserve the celebration'
Hancock and Kelly with an extended show today as Megan Lynch it out. They visit the latest push by Sam Page for a City/County merge of some sort; the Iran war; Michael got to experience the WBC in Miami; Col Jeff McCausland joins with details on a tanker crash; should Missouri eliminate income taxes?
CBS Military Analyst: Air to air 'refuelers are the backbone of an air campaign'
CBS Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins Hancock and Kelley following the deaths of American crew members on a refueling plane over Iraq. McCausland has been on board during one of those refueling flights. Hancock is still confused over the goals of the mission in Iran.
'I don’t see this as a tidy and quick operation'
John Hancock joins Michael Kelley live from Jupiter, Florida. He's got more confidence in the Cardinals than many; Iran discussion; and Trump replaces his DHS Secretary out of the blue.
'I don't want to sound so Pollyannish'
Hancock and Kelley react to the State of the Union speech from Pres Donald Trump; why is there such a large military buildup near Iran?; can we ever get back to civility in Congress?; can St Louis afford the Missouri state board's push to increase the police budget?; USA hockey men and women win gold.
'I'd rather watch paint dry than figure skating'
Hancock & Kelley tackle Olympic viewing; St Louis City water infrastructure; will Trump supporters agree that the US should attack Iran for regime change?; how will Congress shake out after the mid-terms?
Hancock and Kelley - Data Centers, president approval rating
Hancock and Kelley discuss data centers and using abandoned buildings for them. Plus President Trump approval rating is down.
Hancock and Kelley: Epstein files and football
John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the Epstein files. Also John Hancock Jr. joins to discuss the Super Bowl.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe: 'Missourians are resilient'
Live from the Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University, Michael Kelley and John Hancock welcome Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. Kehoe is pushing for a repeal of the state's income tax, 'Missourians can spend that 9 billion dollars better than any elected official.'
'I will pick up a shovel at some point'; 'And hand it to your wife?'
John and Michael start the show with a discussion of the pending snow storm; Hancock and Kelley BOTH had issues with their banks this week; how does the US rate among the world leaders now?; folding flags, razors.
Missouri Baptist University President shares expansion plans
Michael and John visit with Missouri Baptist University's Dr. Keith Ross about the college's history and expansion plans.
'Well, time moves on; So does temperature'
Hancock and Kelley in for the full hour. Topics include the Nobel Peace Prize & Donald Trump; Johns's brush with Scott Joplin greatness; NFL picks; Gov Mike Kehoe's push to eliminate the income tax; flavored envelope flaps; Missouri Baptist University President Keith Ross.
'I guess he's the President of that country too'
John Hancock and Michael Kelley back in-studio together. They react to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, was it inevitable? John Hancock has some thoughts on Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, who voted for a war powers resolution angering Pres Donald Trump. Hancock calls him an 'actual populist', Kelley thinks he will 'change on a dime.' And we still haven't seen much of the Epstein files. Jake Zimmerman is in the race for St Louis County Exec.
'You never see any old big people'
Hancock and Kelley on for a full hour this Friday morning. How did they spend Christmas?; how safe is dry ice?; Trump orders attacks on Nigeria on Christmas; Chiefs announce move from Missouri to Kansas; Sheriff Montgomery removed from his position.
'The President of the United State spoke to the country, he yelled at us'
Hancock and Kelly on a Friday morning. Michael attended his 1st Blues game of the season; Pres Trump's shouted speech; Vanity Fair article made headlines; release of Epstein files; what happens without the ACA subsidies?
'It's lit up like my Uncle Leroy'
Michael and John chat about Garden Glow; NFL games; Venezuela boat attacks; oil tankers; St Louis County government location; state income tax.
'There seems to be a dullness and a lull in our town'
St Louis County Council member Mark Harder joins John Hancock to kick off the show and discuss the budget shortfall; singer Tony Viviano brings his Sinatra tribute to West County next week; John opines on immigration policy; Michael Kelley joins from Jupiter, Florida. He spotted Cardinals GM Chaim Bloom at the airport.
Crooner Tony Viviano brings his Frank Sinatra show to West County next week
Tony Viviano joins John Hancock in-studio. His 'Christmas in St Louis' concert features a tribute to Frank Sinatra at Fallon's. on December 12, 2025.
Mark Harder: 'We can't balance this budget in one year'
St Louis County Council member Mark Harder joins John Hancock as the County faces a budget shortfall of $81-million. What can be done?
Hancock and Kelley post Thanksgiving Show
Hancock and Kelley post Thanksgiving Show
'Poster child for what's wrong with the city'
John Hancock and Michael Kelley talk about the musical, 'Les Miz'; the backlash against the President for the Epstein files; possible mid-term turmoil for the GOP; tariffs; and Sheriff Alfred Montgomery. Hancock and Kelley are both proud to have been part of KMOX's 100 year celebration.
'A really productive shutdown for the Democrats'
Hancock and Kelley for the full hour today: reaction to the shutdown; prices; Annie Haslam from the progressive rock band 'Renaissance'; radical electorate; mortgage fraud investigations.
Renaissance's Annie Haslam: 'I was trained by an opera singer'
Annie Haslam, lead singer of the progressive rock band, Renaissance, will be at the Wildey Theatre November 21 & 22. She previews the show with John Hancock,
Guns n Hoses preview
Kim Besserman from Guns n Hoses joins Michael and John in-studio. He previews the annual pre-Thanksgiving event.
'This administration has zero concern about optics about anything'
Hancock and Kelley, with a little spring in Michael's step from the Democrat wins earlier this week; both agree that the White House doesn't care about optics; John says this family friends don't know where their husband/father is.
'Two leaders, both with bad ideas trying to implement them'
Hancock and Kelley attended an event together, prepping for the 250th US birthday; conversation on the shutdown; midterm predictions; New York Mayor race; odd year elections; trust in AI; trick or treating.
'I sent a check to the IRS last week, and they cashed it!'
Hancock and Kelley start the show discussing the Blues loss to Utah last nite; the demo of the White House's East Wing; Donald Trump's style; Trump's reactionary tariff policy; sports betting scandal and betting apps; Sheriff Alfred Montgomery reaction.
'The black dog is not a thing, the black cat is a thing'
Hancock and Kelley in for Megan Lynch today: Reflections on the death of Gov Mel Carnahan 25 years ago; the Anniversary of Dave Glover's radio career; the Brewers are snakebit in the playoffs; Hancock and Kelley talk politics; NFL insider.
'Did you ever really care about the Nobel Peace Prize?'
Hancock and Kelley talk about the ongoing federal government shutdown; ACA subsidies & the House; the Israel-Gaza peace deal; Trump's obsession with Nobel Prize; a dramatic reading from Sheriff Montgomery.
Government shutdown and Cori Bush back on ballot - Hancock and Kelley
Hancock and Kelley discuss the government shutdown, Cori Bush getting back on the ballot and their trip to Branson this week.
Hancock and Kelley - Comey indicted and Hegseth calls military leaders
Hancock and Kelley talk about indictment to James Comey and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls military leaders to Virginia.
'Buddy, everybody's topless'
John Hancock flies solo this hour. KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins the show early on with comments and analysis of the 1st Amendement implications of the Jimmy Kimmel suspension, did the FCC Commissioner go too far?; John looks at redistricting and finding football games on streaming networks; Ted Dabrowski is running for IL governor; Michael Kelley is in Greece.
Ted Dabroski announces his run for Illinois Governor
Ted Dabrowski joins John Hancock following his announcement earlier this week that he will run for Illinois governor in the 2026 Republican Primary. He is the leader of a conservative research publication, Wirepoints.org. So far Darren Bailey has also announced his candidacy.
What are the 1st amendment issues with suspending Jimmy Kimmel?
KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins John Hancock. He says FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr went too far in making threats to ABC about removing Jimmy Kimmel.
'Political violence is not new'
John Hancock is in-studio, Michael Kelley is traveling in Greece. Hancock discusses the history of political violence in the US. We're awaiting an FBI press conference on the capture of the shooter in the Charlie Kirk shooting earlier this week.