Overnight America

Host Ryan Wrecker mourns the anniversary of the shuttle Challenger’s explosion and plays President Ronald Reagan’s ensuing speech. Hear a recap of President Biden’s executive actions thus far. Also, get ready for a new installment to Disney’s Mighty Ducks franchise.

“The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; It belongs to the brave.” Hear the rest of President Ronald Reagan’s speech that followed the explosion of the shuttle Challenger, which occurred 34 years ago today. Scott Greenberger, executive editor of Stateline, joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts daily news service’s 2021 State of the States series.

High Performance Leadership Adviser and best-selling author Dr. Wayne Pernell explains what a “mindset tune-up” is and describes how important it is to stay motivated and compassionate when there is so much negativity in the world. Host Ryan Wrecker recaps KMOV’s story about how COVID-19 restrictions have created a headache for a couple wanting to evict a registered sex offender. United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) joined KMOX’s “The Mark Reardon Show” this afternoon. Hear clips from the interview and further discussion about examining the election, including commentary from CNN anchor Jake Tapper.

Local author Mark O’Brien joins host Ryan Wrecker to talk about his new book, “Have Pool Cue Will Travel: The Incomparable "St. Louie Louie" Roberts.” Former college basketball coach Gary Waters shares the concept behind his new book, “Ten Principles of a Character Coach.”

United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) joined KMOX’s “The Mark Reardon Show” this afternoon. Host Ryan Wrecker opens tonight’s show with some of the highlights. Bankrate analyst James Royal explains the short squeeze that’s going on with GameStop and AMC stocks, including Reddit’s role in the fluctuations. Patrick M. Wood, founder and Director of Citizens for Free Speech, discusses the worry over social media’s unchecked power.

Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Senior Fellow and President of the London Center for Policy Research, joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss his book “Operation Dark Heart” and international cohesiveness. Ryan also examines Harry Enten’s commentary on Republican polling numbers. 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/ 

Radio talk show host Dave Glover from the Dave Glover Show on KFTK joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss an Oklahoma lawmaker’s proposal to establish a Bigfoot hunting season. Also, hear about the Missouri bill that would allow for deadly force against demonstrators. 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/ 

Hear what Senator Rand Paul has to say about the impeachment and why host Ryan Wrecker is backing him.  Radio talk show host Dave Glover from the Dave Glover Show on KFTK joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss an Oklahoma lawmaker’s proposal to establish a Bigfoot hunting season.  Rounding out the hour, Ryan shares Kevin Killeen’s latest Whole ‘Nother Story.

Local attorney and KMOX legal analyst Brad Young of Harris Dowell Fisher & Young joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss the Supreme Court ending former President Donald Trump’s emolument lawsuits. Gregg Henson, former Detroit talk show host and current program director of our sister station in Richmond, VA, sheds light on the crimes and commutation of former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Peter Gentala, senior legal counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center, and Lisa Haba, partner at the Haba Law Firm, join host Ryan Wrecker to discuss their lawsuit against Twitter for allegations of knowingly distributing a 13-year-old’s sexually graphic videos taken under duress by sex traffickers and subsequent refusal to remove the content. Later, Lt. Col. Tim Wilson, who was with Ops and Intelligence during the Cold War as a British Officer, shares how to survive any attack on our National Grid. 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/ 

In case you forgot amidst all of January’s national news, host Ryan Wrecker reminds us how big of an issue local homicides are in the City of St. Louis. Political analyst Rich Rubino of Politi-Geek.com analyzes early changes made by President Biden’s administration, the potential impeachment of former President Donald Trump, Congress versus big tech companies and more. 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/ 

Are you confident in Mail-IN Voting?  Amazon is attempting to delay a unionization vote at one of their warehouses to allow mail-in voting because of COVID.  Ryan explains why there should be skepticism in this process.  Following that, Ryan shares KTVI’s Elliot Davis’s story on Saint Louis City First Responders receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine.  Following that, Ryan links up with Johnny Rabbit to find out what he is up to despite the pandemic keeping him off air.  As the hour winds down, Ryan discusses a water main that broke over the weekend causing I-70 to shut down in both directions while the main was repaired.

Over the weekend legendary broadcaster Larry King passed away; Ryan recounts King’s life.  Would you stay on social media if you didn’t have to be for work?  Ryan says he likely would not and shares a couple stories that explain why.  As the hour rolls along, Ryan links up with Shane Hewitt in Canada.  The two discuss political differences between both countries, and more.

It is a new week here on Overnight America and host Ryan Wrecker opens the week discussing life in Quarantine.  This week, Ryan invests in a new coffee maker and discovers that Ghostbusters cereal is being rereleased.   Next, Ryan catches up with fellow KMOX-er Johnny Rabbit to find out what has been up to during the Pandemic.  Following that, Ryan tackles a changes from the Biden administration that include increased cost of life saving insulin, and a push for a Federal Minimum wage of $15/hour.  Ryan also shares his exasperation of the vaccine rollout in Saint Louis.

A House Representative from Oklahoma has introduced a bill to create Bigfoot hunting season. Host Ryan Wrecker examines the proposal before explaining how Silicon Valley has ruined work culture. Hear why Joe Exotic claims President Trump failed to pardon him. We also re-air Charlie Brennan’s 1995 interview with legendary radio disc jockey Wolfman Jack and Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story.”

Dr. Augusto Lopez-Claros, International Economist for the World Bank and author of "Global Governance," joins host Ryan Wrecker for the full hour to provide ambitious but reasonable proposals for effective international governance.

Caleb Kruckenberg, Litigation Counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, joins host Ryan Wrecker to analyze the power of the CDC and the potential for dangerous overreach. Dr. Dilip Jeste, author of “Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good,” shares his insight on the exploration of the neurobiology and the psychology of wisdom. Ryan also discusses KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano’s story about a local 6-year-old NHL goal horn savant. 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/ 

President Joe Biden and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki show and state why it’s OK to disobey a mask mandate. Host Ryan Wrecker plays legendary radio disc jockey Wolfman Jack’s 1995 interview with KMOX’s Charlie Brennan in honor of what would be his 83rd birth day. Finally, hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” about a local boy from North County who instinctively saved his 22-month-old brother’s life.

How long will it take President Joe Biden to send out another round of stimulus checks? Host Ryan analyzes the issue before discussing why some Missourians have been asked to give back COVID-related payments. He also explains why he thinks shutting down outdoor dining contributed to California's COVID-19 surge. Later, Ryan sifts through tonight’s local news about an innocent St. Louis motorist killed in a hit-and-run amid an adjacent police pursuit.

Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies and author of the forthcoming book "America’s Covert Border War," joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss the changes coming to immigration policies. Later, hear highlights from new White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s first briefing. Ryan also voices disdain over former President Trump’s pardoning of corrupt Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.