Overnight America

Did you hear about the historic item NASA placed in the Ingenuity Helicopter that’s flying on Mars? Guest host Brad Young has the details. Next, hear about the important freedom of speech decision set to hit the Supreme Court later this term. While on the subject, Young offers a crash course on how the First Amendment applies to social media in general. Later, hear about the FDA’s new war on nicotine and how it could accidentally make Americans smoke more cigarettes.

President Biden’s speech following the Chauvin verdict was primarily aimed at the family of George Floyd. Guest host Brad Young questions why neither fallen retired Officer David Dorn, nor the countless amounts of civic damage were addressed. Next, Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farah joins Young to break down what your online health search results really mean. Finally, what are the McCloskeys up to now?

Criminal Defense Attorney Neil Bruntrager joins guest host Brad Young to explain the role intent plays in criminal charges here in Missouri. Following their discussion, callers share their thoughts on the justice system.

First, hear why controversial figure Mark McCloskey says he’s interested in running for US Senate. Next, host Ryan Wrecker recaps the latest shooting on Interstate 70 in North St. Louis. Later, he revisits his earlier interview with brain researcher Dr. Russell Lebovitz, who discusses early warning signs for Parkinson’s Disease.

Addiction professional Gregory Koufacos, founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring and author of “The Primal Method: A Book for Emerging Men,” joins host Ryan Wrecker to examine why so many young men are picking up guns and committing crimes. Later, Ryan discusses new St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones’ plan to hinder Downtown crime and a new Missouri bill that aims to make celebratory gunfire illegal.

Michel Bryant, Executive Producer of the A&E series “I Survived a Crime,” joins host Ryan Wrecker to reminisce about survivors’ captivating stories. David Rabadi, author of “How I Lost My Mind and Found Myself,” shares his expertise on erasing the stigma surrounding mental health.

Following the Derek Chauvin trial, the Department of Justice is set to investigate the Minneapolis Police Department. Now many, including NBA player LeBron James, have jumped to quick and inaccurate reactions following the justified police shooting today in Columbus, Ohio. Next, brain researcher Dr. Russell Lebovitz joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss early warning signs for Parkinson’s Disease.

Local package thieves are now facing tougher punishment thanks to Missouri House bill 825; Ryan has the details.  After that, Ryan speaks with Dr. Kapil Parakh, a cardiologist who trained at Johns Hopkins and works at Google, is the author of Searching for Health: The Smart Way to Find Information Online and Put it to Use.  Next, Ryan discusses a new Anti-Riot Law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

St. Louis County watchdog Tom Sullivan joins host Ryan Wrecker to share notes from tonight’s meeting and if there’s going to be an audit of COVID money being spent in the County. Ryan discusses President Biden’s health and former President Donald Trump’s thoughts on the future of the GOP. Dr. Don Vaughn, Head of Product at Invisibly, examines how consumers react to companies that treat their employees best. And did you hear about the earthquake that touched St. Louis County last night?

Host Ryan Wrecker opens tonight’s show with analysis of the response to Derek Chauvin’s three guilty counts. KMOX legal analyst Brad young of Harris Dowell Fisher and Young drops in to explain the verdict and what happens next. Is George Floyd a martyr for a cause? Ryan and callers share their thoughts.

Steven Levy, author of “Facebook: The Inside Story,” joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss his work, which is featured in the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Spring Virtual Pop-Up on April 20th at 7pm.

Tomorrow, Tishaura Jones will be sworn into office as St. Louis mayor. Hear Kevin Killeen’s “Whole ‘Nother Story” with Mayor Lyda Krewson as she prepares to depart from City Hall. Political analyst Rich Rubino of Politi-Geek.com joins host Ryan Wrecker to talk celebrity politicians. And a caller had a bathroom problem.

Host Ryan Wrecker provides updates on the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after day one of deliberations. He also plays Maxine Waters’ confrontational comments and gauges reaction from listeners.

Ryan talks with Adam Rizzieri, Chief Marketing Officer at Agency Partner Interactive on why some companies and executives take public stances on state laws (Georgia) and others stay out of it.  Then, :  Brad Young, partner at Harris Dowell Fisher & Young  joins the show to talk about the idea of stacking the Supreme Court.

Ryan starts off this hour with the latest installment of KMOX's Megan Lynch series When Will It End. Also, Ryan talks with John Tamny, Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks, on his new book, “When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason”

Ryan spends the hour with Journalist, author, former foreign correspondent Gina Wilkinson, author of, “When the Apricots Bloom,” about her time spent in Iraq under Saddam Hussein.

Ryan starts off this hour with the latest installment of KMOX's Megan Lynch's When Will It End. Then, Ryan talks with Brad Young, partner at Harris Dowell Fisher & Young, on the idea of stacking the Supreme Court. Finally, we hear from Air Force Brigadier General Jim Demarest on his mission to have the Medal of Honor awarded to an unsung hero of the war in Kuwait. 

Ryan talks with Johnny Rabbit and he has a new virtual presentation with St. Louis Oasis about historic hotels around the region. Also,We play the next part in KMOX's Megan Lynch's report COVID When Will It End. Finally we replay an interview with Stephen L. Miller, Creator and host of the Versus Media Podcast, on his latest piece for The Spectator called The perpetual pandemic.

Ryan talks about Project Veritas and how they are exposeing CNN.

Ryan starts this hour off by talking with : Family addictions expert Kevin Petersen on his new book, “Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction”. Then, to finish out the hour Ryan talks with Hampton Conway, Executive Director of the Movement Ministries, on if men are being treated as 2nd class citizens.