Overnight America

Ryan starts off this hour by talking about the 100 Mile Yard Sale returing this Memotial Day weekend. Will you go? Also. we play the next part in KMOX's Megan Lynch's report COVID When Will It End. Then, Finally Ryan talks withStephen L. Miller, Creator and host of the Versus Media Podcast, on his latest piece for The Spectator called The perpetual pandemic.

Austin Ruse, President of the ‘Center for Family and Human Rights’ joins Ryan to discuss his new book, "Under Siege: No Finer Time To Be a Faithful Catholic" on the need to stand up against a radical agenda being pushed on children.  After that, Ryan speaks with Merril Oliver, EVP & CCO of eCivis, to talk about COVID funds and how local governments will be using them.

Ryan opens the hour with Grace Curley who writes for The Spectator and The Boston Herald, and is host of the Grace Curley on WRKO.  Ryan speaks with her about her latest piece on the relentless media attacks against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.  Did you receive the Johnson & John son Vaccine?  The CDC has issued a encouraged pausing its use and Ryan wonders whether it was an overcautious reaction. 

Hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” from a local Meat Market. Tom Sullivan joins host Ryan Wrecker to break new discovery of wasteful spending in St. Louis County politics. Finally, hear KMOX reporter Megan Lynch’s newest piece from her “When Will It End” feature regarding COVID’s many impacts.

Host Ryan Wrecker sits down with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor to discuss her upcoming book, “Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life” about her research on the brain.

Major League Baseball legend, Dave Parker joins Ryan Wrecker to talk about his new memoir, “COBRA: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood”.  Wrapping up the hour, Ryan discusses a local construction company that is requiring their employees to get vaccinated. 

Rich Rubino – author of American Politics on the Rocks, talks about John Boehner, impeachment, court packing and more. Part one of Megan Lynch’s new “When will it End” series.

Ryan opens this hour with listener Chris sharing his thoughts on a myriad of topics including cleaning trash for homeless.  Following that, Ryan talks about the smell Bradford Pear Trees and a push to have them removed from Missouri.  Ryan then links up with Shane Hewitt in Canada to discuss the housing market, Easter, and more. 

Have you made the effort to get a vaccine yet?  Ryan discusses the change in availability of the vaccine and whether you should post a picture of your vaccination card on social media.  Following that, Ryan recaps the latest statistics from 2020 during the pandemic for homicides and other violent crime around the country after USA Today releases an article detailing how policing has changed last year.  Next, Ryan shares a story out of Kansas City that confuses him; cleaning up trash to help the homeless.  Ryan rounds out the hour with Kevin Killeen’s story about changing a flat tire late at night. 

On April 8th, 1999, Jim White signed off for the last time on KMOX.  In honor of The Big Bumper, enjoy his last show which features Charlie Brennan, Bob Costas and many more memories from a live broadcast at the Summit Restaurant in downtown St. Louis.  

Our gun control conversation from last hour carries into the beginning of hour two. Next, host Ryan Wrecker walks us through KMOV’s story about the education program that’s opening doors for inmates at the St. Charles County jail. Later, hear the latest from Dr. Anthony Fauci as he tries to calm fears of a new COVID-19 spike. Finally, Kevin Killeen has the latest installment of “Whole ‘Nother Story” about his flat tire experience.

President Biden has targeted ghost guns and red flag laws in new gun control measures. Host Ryan Wrecker and callers discuss the announcement.

Sacramento has had a real issue with downtown trash. Hear how the city is successfully cleaning up and giving people a second chance at life with one fell swoop. KMOX Reporter Megan Lynch previews her newest series about the pandemic called, “When Will It End.” And hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” recapping Tishaura Jones’ mayoral victory and Cara Spencer’s defeat.

Net zero transition topped the agenda in G7 talks on Tuesday. With all the issues facing the world, host Ryan Wrecker questions why zero emissions could possibly be the number one issue right now. Next, hear the new groping allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released in a new interview. Next, time for some tech stories. Hear how Amazon can intentionally cripple its own Fire TV devices and why Justice Clarence Thomas is taking aim at social media companies’ power to cut off speech. Attorney and KMOX legal analyst Brad Young calls in to share his expertise.

Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel joins host Ryan Wrecker to explain how American restaurants can emerge from the COVID lockdown. Next, hear which five states account for nearly half of the country’s new virus infections. Local watchdog Tom Sullivan shares the latest from the St. Louis County Council, including Sam Page’s continued charter-breaching part-time side-job and disagreements surrounding the local earnings tax. Finally, hear how NBA Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal went out of his way to make a random young man’s day.

President Joe Biden is expected to announce executive action on guns. Host Ryan Wrecker ponders what exactly he will declare. In other news, now that Tishaura Jones has won the St. Louis Mayor’s race, how will the fight against violent crime change? KMOX Reporter Megan Lynch previews her newest series about the pandemic called, “When Will It End.” And hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” recapping Tishaura Jones’ victory and Cara Spencer’s defeat.

Tim Eagan has signed the lease on the Eat Rite Diner building. He joins host Ryan Wrecker to discuss what to expect and when it will open. Wrecker also touches on Morgan Freeman’s new public service announcement.

Tishaura Jones has won the City of St. Louis Mayoral race against Cara Spencer. Maria Keena of KMOX News covers it from Jones’ party, while Kevin Killeen joins host Ryan Wrecker to report from Spencer’s side of things. Next, hear updates regarding those annoying concrete barriers blocking traffic lanes in Downtown.

Last night marked the second instance of riot in and around St. Louis’ downtown detention facility since the New Year. Guest host Brad Young analyzes the situation, plays clips from Corrections Commissioner Dale Glass, 23rd Ward Alderman Joe Vaccaro and Sheriff Vernon Betts and takes calls on the matter. Later, he revisits his 9 o’clock interview with political analyst Rich Rubino of Politi-Geek.com.

Tomorrow, citizens of the City of St. Louis will select their next mayor. Dr. Don Vaughn of Invisibly joins guest host Brad Young to explore the related polling data. Next, Young examines last night’s second downtown jail riot of 2021.