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Chris and Amy talk about policing in St Louis and chat with St Louis Post-Dispatch Columnist Bill McClellan; Dave Simons is a financial planner and talks about the US debt to kick off the 2nd hour; Bill Walton is an expert on the Cardinals minor league system, who's in the pipeline?; the third hour includes an interview with a father who survived a crazy gun melee outside his short term rental in the CWE; and does the use of 'no problem' upset you?

Chris and Amy start the hour with a conversation with Mike Kelsey, he's the father who survived a gunfight outside his CWE short-term rental, a harrowing story; Chris and Amy share a crazy story about a man who climbed into Big Cat Country enclosure at the St Louis Zoo; someone disagrees with Matt's usage of 'No Problem'.

Mike Kelsey, a father who was visiting St Louis for medical care for his daughter in the Central West End, shares his story about a gunfight outside of his short-term rental apartment. He says over 100 rounds were fired. His wife's car had 15 bullet holes in it, his Tesla, parked outside, recorded the entire event. 'It was the most harrowing moment of my life,' says Kelsey, 'I feared for my life in a way I never have before.'

Chris and Amy visit with financial planner Dave Simons about the US debt and economy; Chris likes the Savannah Bananas, surprisingly; what prospects are still in the Cardinals minor league system?; Question of the week: 'Home of the Blues'??

Cardinals minor league system expert, Brian Walton, joins Chris and Amy with a wealth of knowledge about the 'Baby Birds.' He says to watch out of Jesus Báez, currently performing well in Double A Springfield. Look for Brian's work on TheCardinalNation.com

Dave Simons, Partner & Managing Director at One Private Wealth, joins Chris and Amy. He says, 'I'm now and closer to the point of saying, I think it could matter.' regarding the escalating national debt. Only two ways out, 'raise taxes or cut spending,' says Simons. Visit OnePWM.com for Dave's commentary.

Chris and Amy react to the introduction of Pumpkin spice flavor for the season; are Halloween decorations up too soon at stores?; MetroLink celebrates their new gates; STLToday columnist Bill McClellan on why anyone would want to be a cop; Did you see this? NFL owner's issues with prostitution.

Longtime St Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan joins Chris and Amy in-studio. He talks about the evolution of the newspaper business. He talks about interviewing Officer Lucas Roethlisberger, who has been shot 2 times while on duty. Pay, benefits and the dangers of the job are discussed. 'The Mayor meant well,' says McClellan about Cara Spencer attending a late officer's funeral, but disagrees with her conversation about pay. 'Tracy was way out of line,' by mischaracterizing Spencer's apology, says McClellan.

Cardinals had a rough weekend but Chris saw the Bananas; Amy ran a race; Matt had a concert. Chris & Amy visit with the head of the International Institute, host of the Festival of Nations this weekend; plus Matt Pauley on the Cardinals and Andrew Egger on the new Trump tariffs against Canada. Plus, Natalie Harp's letters to Donald Trump have leaked.

Chris and Amy kick off the hour with The Bulwark's Andrew Egger talking Trump trade deals; Amy reads the intimate letters from Natalie Harp to Donald Trump; Matt had a great concert this weekend at The Old Rock House, Chris and Amy missed it; drone deliveries.

The Bulwark's White House Correspondent, Andrew Egger, joins Chris & Amy. He reacts to an odd ringtone that interrupted a serious moment for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr; Trump's renewed trade war with Canada and its ramifications; how is Jared Kushner involved with meetings with Democrats in Congress?

Chris and Amy preview the annual 'Festival of Nations' at Tower Grove Park this weekend; is August like the Back to School 'Sunday Scaries?'; Matt Pauley recaps the Cards lost weekend; Chris is concerned his scallops are spoiled.

Chris and Amy discuss the sweep of the Cardinals by the Phillies this weekend with KMOX's Matt Pauley. He says there were a lot of upset listeners following the loss.

Blake Hamilton, President and CEO of the International Institute, joins Chris and Amy ahead of the annual Festival of Nations event in Tower Grove Park this coming weekend. He talks about the number of vendors and music acts planned. He says there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding last year's event, and 'there are still challenges' for the International Institute to fulfill its mission this year.

Chris, Amy & Matt were bummed by the Cardinals defeat on Sunday; Chris attended the Savannah Bananas and saw Ed Helms; Amy ran a race in Highland, IL and met Chris's cousin; Chris was rude to a lady; Did you see this?

Chris and Amy chat about the most popular day to miss work for an illness and possible drone deliveries.

Hancock & Kelley join Chris and Amy for the 1st hour. They discuss the dust-up between the Mayor and Police Chief; the St Louis divorce and the BMW Championship; Ryan Krull from St Louis Magazine talks about a string of new catalytic converter thefts in St Louis County; Sean Malone explains why St Charles County is dropping its Flock camera contract; Jen Siess on CITY SC. The 3rd hour includes comedian Dulce Sloan and family law attorney Susan L. Ward.

Chris and Amy welcome comedian Dulce Sloan to the studio ahead of her appearance at the St Louis Art Museum this evening; a new study on drinking and drug use; family law attorney Susan L. Ward discusses divorces; do you remember these Out of Context clips for the week?

There's, 'a very high burnout,' for divorce attorneys says family law attorney, Susan L. Ward. She joins Chris & Amy as we continue divorce week, looking back on the Great Divorce between St Louis City and County 150 years ago. 'I specifically tell people, over and over again, I'm not your therapist,' says Ward.

'I have been acting since I was a kid,' says comedian Dulce Sloan, a Daily Show contributor and frequent guest on NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'. She shares how she moved from a theater degree to improve and stand up comedy. She appears tonight at the St Louis Art Museum, a free event, Gallery Laughs. She talks about her five year old German Shepard and how odd raccoons are.

St Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull joins Chris and Amy with a look at a recent string of catalytic converter thefts in Frontenac; Sean Malone on why St Charles County is abandoning their Flock cameras; Jen Siess says that CITY SC is 'frankly, tired,' amid a stretch of 3 games in 8 days; Did you see this?

CITY SC broadcaster Jen Siess comments on the team's 10 game unbeaten streak, including a draw with Sporting KC. Ahead of a game on Saturday against Houston, 'frankly, they're tired,' says Siess with a scheduled 3 games in 8 days.

Chris and Amy welcome St. Louis Magazine's staff writer Ryan Krull to the show. He shares a crazy story about a catalytic converter theft ON the lot of a Frontenac dealership where a customer was having work done on his car. Ryan also shares his coverage of frequent presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein who missed a court date in St Louis.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris and Amy for the whole hour. They discuss the turmoil between St Louis's Mayor, Police Chief and state controlled board; the 'Great Divorce' between St Louis City and County; championship golf comes to St Louis this weekend.

Chris and Amy revisit the apparent tiff between St Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and Police Chief Robert Tracy. Both appeared on the show earlier this week to discuss a conversation Spencer had with police officers at a recent funeral. That conflict appeared to continue at a police board meeting yesterday. How has St Louis fared since the Great Divorce in 1876? Dr Will Ross from Wash U weighs-in; Matt Pauley kicks off the 2nd hour recapping the Cardinals loss to the Reds and Major Garrett joins from Washington DC and reads the tea leaves for the upcoming 2028 presidential race.

KMOX's Matt Pauley joins Chris and Amy following a Cardinals loss to the Reds on Wednesday evening, he says fans were quite upset; CBS's Major Garrett talks about the raid on former Rep Eric Swalwell and what to expect from the 2028 campaign for President, who's in the race and who will likely sit out?; Chris has some issues with the current state of country music.

'A brutal week for Eric Swallwell,' says CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, as the former frontrunner for California Governor's home was raided by the FBI this week. How are the democrats lining up for the run for President to follow Trump? Campaign watchers think Cortez will 'sit out the 2028 campaign,' and instead run for Senate in New York says Garrett. 'John Osoff is in either way,' thinks Garrett. Vance, Rubio and Cruz, appear to be the Republicans lining up to run in 2028.

There's 'frustration' with Matthew Liberatore from Cardinals fans says KMOX's Matt Pauley. He comments on the Cardinals loss too the Reds on Wednesday. Could JJ Wetherholt win the Rookie of the Year award? Matt says Sal Stewart from the Reds is gaining ground. 'If the vote were happening today,' Matt thinks Wetherholt wins, but the race is, 'getting closer, closer and closer, for sure'

Chris and Amy revisit the Chief Robert Tracy and Mayor Cara Spencer interviews this week, and the follow-up police board meeting which featured pointed comments from both Tracy and Spencer; should the Mayor have a say in policing?; has St Louis missed out because of the 'Great Divorce?' of 1876? A Wash U dean thinks so. Did you see this? Drone drops package into swimming pool.

Great Divorce week continues for Chris and Amy. They visit with Dr Will Ross, Associate Dean for Diversity at Wash U School of Medicine. He says it is important to understand the divide within the state ahead of the separation between St Louis City and County, dating back to the Civil War era. 'Economically, we are faring poorly, I'll just be real candid here,' says Ross, citing other mid-west cities that appear to be doing better.

Chris and Amy share an update to the tiff between Mayor Spencer and Police Chief Tracy and the police union; Meidas Touch's Scott MacFarlane joins from Washington, DC; John Rooney on the surging Cardinals; Greater St Louis Inc CEO Ron Kitchens on the need for the region to come together to attract business; Mark Graben is a corporate culture expert and knows a lot about good and bad bosses.

Greater St Louis Inc CEO Ron Kitchens says the region needs to work together; Chris and Amy talk about Penn State fraternity pledges charged in a cocaine trafficking case; Mark Graben talks about good and bad bosses; working with Matt is difficult,

Mark Graban is a corporate culture expert and author of 'The Silence Tax: How Leaders Drive Out Fear and Futility.' He joins Chris and Amy to discuss the so-called 'bad boss.' Graban comments on the recent pendulum swing from 'nice bosses' and, 'finding the sweet spot in the middle, finding balance.'

CEO of Greater St Louis, Inc. Ron Kitchens joins Chris and Amy as the show continues it's discussion on "The Great Divorce"- when St. Louis was split into city and county 150 years ago this week. How does the city/county divide affect us today? What is an area that St. Louis can hone in on to make effective change? 'It's always about the leadership,' says Kitchens.

Meidas Touch's Washington correspondent Scott MacFarlane on primary elections; Debbie Monterrey and John Hancock were hit by jury duty scams; Cardinals radio voice John Rooney; and 'Space-ball'. (You've got to hear it to believe it!)

Cardinals radio voice John Rooney joins Chris and Amy with a recap of the first 3 games of the series, including last night's shutout victory. He comments on the progress that outfielder Jordan Walker has made this season, proposing that Walker may go on a power streak as the season concludes. The Cards are just 3 games out of the 3rd Wild Card spot in the National League.

'All this good money went to waste,' says Meidas Touch's Chief Washington Correspondent, Scott MacFarlane of the Alex Vindman campaign for US Senate in Florida. He lost a primary to Democratic socialist Angie Nixon. MacFarlane comments on interim Senator Darline Graham's recent comments at a Senate campaign debate. He's still bitter that his mother wouldn't let him play PacMan as a kid.

Chris and Amy recap their conversations with St Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and Police Chief Robert Tracy over a flap created by the police union; Columbia, MO sure sounds like St Louis on police calls; Did you see this?

Thomas Jefferson is credited by popularizing French fries, says Amy during this Did you see this? segment.

Chris and Amy discuss a looming airline pilot shortage in hour 1; in the 2nd hour, the state of the economy with Dave Simons; Jacob Cerosimo from KMOV on the Cardinals split doubleheader; the final hour features back-to-back interviews with STL Police Chief Robert Tracy and Mayor Cara Spencer over accusations that the Mayor had an inappropriate conversation with officers at a recent funeral. Plus, are St Louis drivers terrible?

St Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Tracy joins Chris and Amy to react to the police union's criticism of Mayor Cara Spencer's appearance at an officer's funeral; Spencer visits the studio to share her view on the story, calling out the union and chief for mischaracterizing the alleged conversation; Chris and Amy react to the lengthy interviews and criticize the 'adversarial relationship,' between the Mayor and Police, that they blame on the state run police board.

St Louis Mayor Cara Spencer joins Chris & Amy in-studio. She shares that she attended Officer Kevin Bradford's funeral, and struck up a conversation with some of his police academy graduates, who's motivation to be officers should 'inspire us all.' 'The compensation piece,' is an important part of the conversation about policing, says Spencer. She says that the officers didn't indicate that they were uncomfortable with the conversation. 'I was just floored by the comments by the police union, frankly & by the police chief,' says Spencer.