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Operation Food Search COO Carlton Adams joins Megan Lynch as new rules are set to go in place for people who receive food benefits, commonly known as SNAP. Adams says that about 150,000 have already been impacted in Missouri.

Axios media reporter Kerry Flynn joins Megan Lynch with a look at 'Pitchfork Magazine', celebrating 30 years. They're introducing new interactive ways for readers connect to their content.

AccuWeather's Paul Pastelok joins Megan Lynch with the long-range spring weather predictions. He says to expect more rain this spring, a good thing as the region is still dealing with a 'moderate drought.'

Missouri State Rep Bishop Davidson wants physical education to be prioritized like reading, writing and math are in schools. Current standards set aside for just 30 minutes of that physical activity per day in the elementary level. Davidson points out to the changes in society that include social media, keeping kids indoors. He joins Megan Lynch to explain the plan and who's supporting it,

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Rod Griffin is Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian. What should you do if you overspent around the holidays?

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins Megan Lynch with a look at a TikTok settlement & the investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last weekend. With Megan Lynch. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

'Everything that could've gone wrong wrong, did go wrong,' says CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. He explains the newest report on the Army helicoptor and American Airlines flight crash over the Potomac river last year. With Megan Lynch.

Andrew Chimka is Senior Director of Product Management at LinkedIn. He joins Megan Lynch with a look at how the company is utilizing AI to assist recruiting and hiring.

Mark Gellman of The Gellman Group, says he expects 2026 to continue the issues of 2025, a 'weakness in inventory of great homes priced right,' He says, there's 'more of a supply side issue' than a 'buy side issue' for home sales. 'I think it's very smart to hang onto your current home with a set interest rate,' says Gellman. He looks at the outlook for 2026 with Megan Lynch. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Webster University media instructor Julie Smith sits down with Megan Lynch for a conversation about YouTube and its size and reach. How much time should kids be allowed on screens?

Lindsey Hermes, the new CEO of Washington, MO-based BioSpan Technologies, joins Megan Lynch. BioSpan uses soybean oil to make road pavement. She explains how the process works and what damage extreme weather and snow can cause to roadways.

CBS News White House Correspondent Natalie Brand visits with Megan Lynch as the President is changing tactics in efforts in Minnesota immigration enforcement. She comments on the phone call between Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the plan for 'Border Czar' Tom Homan to head to Minnesota.

Dr. Erika Rutledge is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Wellness In Actions. She focuses on stress, burnout, and emotional wellness for caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents. She joins Megan Lynch with a look at how to adapt to snow or e-learning days, for both parents and kids.

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Debbie chats with TV Guide's Matt Roush. They talk about a new entry into the Marvel universe on Disney+ and the return of Harrison Ford & Jason Segal on Apple Tv.

Kelly Blue Book Executive Editor Brian Moody, joins Megan Lynch with a preview of the car-buying market in 2026.

Col Jeff McCausland is the CBS News Military Analyst. He joins Megan Lynch following a release of a new national defense strategy by the Pentagon. He points out a lack of mention of Taiwan in the document, and changes the former tone in addressing China. He also explains the Greenland and arctic region's importance to defense.

Peter Greenberg is CBS's Travel Editor. He joins Megan Lynch with an update on flight issues caused by the winter storm over the weekend.

Michelle Wilson, a registered dietitian with Branz Nutrition joins Megan with tips to improve your immunity through healthy eating.

AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr, joins Megan Lynch following the weekend snow storm. She says the snow coverage has increased over the nation. pointing out that 19% of the nation was snow covered lone month ago. Now that percentage is up to 56% of the lower 48 states covered.

Dave Wrone. St Louis County public information manager for the Departments of Transportation and Public Works, joins Debbie and Tom with an update on road conditions. 'This was a significant winter event,' says Wrone.

IDOT Engineer Joe Monroe joins Debbie and Tom with an update on road conditions on the Illinois side of the river. 'Don't hammer the brakes,' he says if you hit a slick spot.

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Jill Schlesinger, CBS Business analyst joins Debbie and Tom with 5 big changes to the federal income tax code this year.

Missouri Net's Bill Pollock spoke with Dr. Heidi Miller, Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and Cathy Wood, the state's epidemiologist, about the dangers of extreme cold.

AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr says the snow should start after daybreak on Saturday morning with the expected heavier snow beginning on Saturday night. She expects about 6 inches of snow across the metro St Louis region. Snow totals to the east and south are expected to be higher. She joined Megan Lynch for an update.

TIAM Weekend host Scott Jagow joins Debbie, Megan and Joe as his weekly segment passes 150 episodes over the past 2 and a half years. For more information on 'Roaming', contact: Scott.Jagow@audacy.com

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KMOX auto expert Greg Damon joins Megan Lynch, he says he's seeing new car purchasers looking for more technology, including hands-free driving vehicles. He says hybrid vehicles are the way to go over all electric, calling them a 'proven technology'; 'they seem to get better & better.' Greg is the general manager of Sparks Tire & Auto.

Doug Smith, Executive Vice President of the St. Louis Auto Dealers Association joins Megan Lynch with a preview of the annual St Louis Auto Show. 'The modernization of the automobile continues,' says Smith of the technology available which, 'basically makes it a rolling computer on wheels.' The St Louis Auto Show is at the America's Center and Dome through Sunday. https://saintlouisautoshow.com/

Debbie Monterrey speaks with Ella Gross from the Tower Grove Community Development Corp. regarding the Arch by Home Screen Damage Mitigation Fund available for landlords of possible renters.

Megan Lynch visits with Wash U tax law expert Sarah Narkiewicz. They discuss the proposal to eliminate an income tax in Missouri. Narkiewicz says the state would have to start, taxing services, to keep pace with spending, 'there are only so many ways a state can generate revenue,' she says. 'Overall it will generally benefit higher income people more than lower income,' says Narkiewicz.

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Debbie Monterrey visits with TV Guide's Matt Roush with a look at a new documentary on the comedy legend.

Rachel Canter is Director of Education Policy for the Progressive Policy Institute; and Founding Executive Director of Mississippi First. She joins Megan Lynch ahead of the Fourth Annual Education Town Hall – 2025 Missouri MAP Results today at 11am at the Knight Center at Washington University. What did Mississippi do to turn their rates around? 'We dramatically increased the rigor of our learning standards,' says Canter, 'we expect our students to learn more.'

KMOX legal analyst, Brad Young, joins Megan Lynch with a look at a gun rights case in Hawaii. Could a federal law regarding labeling of insecticides, allow the Supreme Court to strike judgements against Bayer and Roundup?

Maria Keena visits with Saint Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer amid residents' concerns over who will run tourism events in the city. 'Why would I shoot myself in the foot?' asks Borgmeyer regarding online concerns about ending longtime holiday (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day) events in the city.

President Trump had set January 20th as a deadline for credit card companies to lower their interest rates to 10-percent for one year. Nicole Lapin is a financial expert, founder of the Private Wealth Collective and she explains the President's plan to Megan Lych. Following that conversationb, Lending Tree Chief consumer finance analyst, Matt Schulz, explains social media's impact on spending, specifically impulse-buys.

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Ashton Speno, an Associate Professor & Graduate Director of Mass Communications at SIUE, joins Megan Lynch. She's looked into the positive impacts that kids television programs can have on children. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)