Overnight America

With it being President’s Day, Ryan replays an interview from earlier this week with author Jan Jacobi talking about his upcoming book “Lincoln in Springfield.” Finally, Wrecker talks about Nelly’s former Wildwood mansion is on the market but needs some work.

Host Ryan Wrecker is joined by AccuWeather Matt Rinde discussing this frigid cold when what to expect from the snow. Shane Hewitt joins Wrecker from Canada for The Shift talking Valentine’s Day, funeral home van getting stolen and cold weather.

Callers drive the show in the last hour of the week with topics ranging from merit-based society to the impeachment trial, astronomy and more.

KPLR reporter Patrick Clark sticks around to continue discussing his latest installment of “Presidential Libraries, Museums & More” just before President’s Day. Host Ryan Wrecker also discusses Governor Parson’s critique of Dr. Alex Garza and the San Francisco school board that stripped a high school over its merit-based admissions system.

Trin Garritano, co-author of, “Friendshipping: The Art of Finding Friends, Being Friends, and Keeping Friends,” discusses optimizing relationships with your peers. KPLR reporter Patrick Clark joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss his latest installment of “Presidential Libraries, Museums & More” just before President’s Day.

Do you buy your kids Valentine’s Day gifts, or is it just for couples? Host Ryan Wrecker talks Cupid’s holiday tradition. Did you hear about the vehicle stolen in St. Louis with a dead body inside? Well, one time Ryan transported a dead body in a minivan. He also shares how General Motors is hoping to help its employees and Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” on cold winter days.

St. Louis Realtors Association President Matt Muren discusses the area’s housing landscape and future trends. Host Ryan Wrecker also talks 3D houses, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees and Bruce Springsteen’s latest arrest.

In this abbreviated hour, host Ryan Wrecker airs Florids Rep. Byron Donalds’ viral first speech on the Floor, updates us on radio personality Rush Limbaugh’s battle with lung cancer and shares a gruesome story involving dirty diapers in Manhattan.

In an effort to avoid controversy over the National Anthem, One NBA team axed the song. Ryan shares how the NBA is cracking down on the decision.  Next, Ryan shares “What Liberals Think All Conservatives Are Like” from Awaken with JP.  Why is St. Louis dealing with a delay in receiving the COVID vaccine?  Ryan breaks down what the State of Missouri says is the cause.  With President’s Day right around the corner, Ryan shares a Jack Carney tribute from the KMOX Archive.  As the hour wraps up, Ryan discusses what might happen in the next COVID relief package.

This year’s Super Bowl posted the worst viewer ratings since 2007. Was there really a Scientology ad? Why do people do dumb things for on-line views? Hear about the Gorilla Glue hairdo, Suzanne Somers’ home intruder and more. Host Ryan Wrecker also revisits his earlier interview with local watchdog Tom Sullivan regarding Bi-State Transit and the MetroLink.

Local author Jan Jacobi joins host Ryan Wrecker for the duration of the hour to discuss his upcoming book “Lincoln in Springfield” just ahead of President’s Day. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

Host Ryan Wrecker discusses Missouri's new COVID-19 Vaccine Navigator, St. Louis County easing restrictions for bars and restaurants, President Joe Biden’s plan for reopening schools and the potential for mandatory summer school. Later, he talks about the story of Alex Kearns, who committed suicide thinking he owed hundreds of thousands for stock market losses on the Robinhood app. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

Today is National Pizza Day. How fitting, considering today’s cheesy impeachment hearings. Local watchdog Tom Sullivan joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss current issues in St. Louis County, including the Bi-State board’s rejection to rearm MetroLink security. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

Host Ryan Wrecker provides updates on the public push to arm contracted security guards of the MetroLink. Next, he replays his earlier interview with political analyst Rich Rubino.

Salih Hudayar, Prime Minister for the East Turkistan Government in Exile, joins host Ryan Wrecker to speak out about the crimes against Uyghur and other Turkic women. Later, Ryan critiques White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s answers regarding potential Keystone pipeline job loss. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

Author Samuel W. Mitcham joins host Ryan Wrecker for the duration of the hour to discuss his book, “The Death of Hitler’s War Machine: The Final Destruction of the Wehrmacht.” If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

Political analyst Rich Rubino of Politi-Geek.com joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss his early observations of President Biden’s administration, the most important member of U.S. Congress and more. Ryan also takes a quick peak at Super Bowl television ratings and airs what a listener in Norway could hear when he tuned into KMOX. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RyanWreckerRadio/ 

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on whether churches can be banned from congregating due to COVID.  Ryan calls it a win for Religious Freedom.   After that Ryan shars part of his interview with author Amelia Pang on the topic of Prison Labor in China.  The Big Game definitely had a very memorable moment in the 4th quarter; Westwood has the best call on the action.

Ryan continues his breakdown of President Biden’s interview with CBS.  Following that, Ryan goes over some of the latest information about the ongoing Pandemic.  This week Ryan talks with Jawn Jang, who is filling in for Shane Hewitt from Canada.  The two talk about the Super Bowl, the arctic blast hitting Canada, and more. 

Did you watch the Big Game?  Ryan asks what you thought of it.  Is Ryan Batman?  He had to deal with a bat in in his house over the weekend; his hunt is a bat-tastrophe.    Ryan takes your calls on what to do about the bat.  Before the Big Game CBS aired part of an interview with President Biden, Ryan discusses what he had to say.