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John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Kamala Harris's sudden rise in the Democratic primary, highlighting her fresh face, diverse background, and youthful energy. They speculate on her potential vice presidential candidates, considering Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania for his popularity and vote-delivering capability. They also discuss other possibilities, including Mark Kelly and Tim Walz, and analyze the potential impact of these choices.

A discussion of notable events, people, and cultural happenings in St. Louis during the early 1960s, including the opening of the American Theatre, the start of KMOX radio's community programs, the move of the Chicago Cardinals to St. Louis, the rise and fall of the Gaslight Square district, and the construction of the Gateway Arch.

In this episode of "Three Good Things," we explore the complex relationship between politics, protests, and the Olympic Games. From Peter O'Connor's flag protest in 1906 to the powerful 1968 salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and the tragic events of Munich 1972, discover how politics has always been intertwined with the Olympics. Reflect on the resilience and unity of the Games, even amidst conflict, and look forward to the Paris Games with the new motto: "Alone we go faster, together we go further."

Tom Ackerman breaks down St. Louis CITY SC's thrilling 2-1 League's Cup win at CITYPARK, featuring new additions Record and Hartel. He also analyzes the St. Louis Cardinals' recent struggles and potential trade deadline targets like Blake Snell and Nathan Eovaldi.

Fred Bodimer provides a comprehensive look at the weekend's religion news. Topics include a new lawsuit against the St. Louis Archdiocese involving nearly four dozen Catholic leaders accused of abuse, and Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski's announcement of $1 million in grants to support affordable housing initiatives. Additionally, we cover the devastating fire at First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary and the community's plans for rebuilding. Stay informed on these important religious developments

 Join Fred Bodimer for a comprehensive overview of the latest in health news this weekend. We delve into a new study on breast cancer treatments, groundbreaking HIV prevention research, the reasons behind the recent COVID-19 surge, and an innovative valveless artificial heart implant. Plus, discover how personalized text messages can aid in heart health recovery. Stay informed with these crucial updates from CBS News correspondents.

The topic for this week's edition of Chat with StuMac is vintage baseball

Fred Bodimer reports on what the future is for a historic Dallas church that caught on fire last week. 

Find out what happened on July 27th in history.

Sarah Lovegreen, Vice President of Programs for Alzheimer's Association Missouri chapter joins Debbie Monterrey to discuss a new study that links one's diet to cognitive aging. 

For his Roaming St. Louis segment this week, KMOX host Scott Jagow visited the guitar sales and repair shop J Gravity Strings in Soulard. Owner Jimmy Gravity has worked on more than 70,000 guitars since he started in the 1970s.  Scott chats with Jimmy while he restrings Scott's guitar.

Join Johnny Rabbit as he takes us on a nostalgic journey through the history of telephone exchanges in St. Louis, from the 1920s to the early 1960s. Johnny discusses how phone numbers once began with area-specific prefixes or exchanges, such as LA for Laclede and PR for Prospect, allowing people to pinpoint neighborhoods or towns just by the prefix. Learn about the evolution of dialing, the introduction of Touch-Tone phones, and the colorful range of telephones from the past. Johnny also reminisces about the days of coin-operated public phones, the cost of long-distance calls, and the transition from unified phone books to the separate white and yellow pages.

Scott Jagow and Tom Ackerman dive into the St. Louis Cardinals' recent doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. They discuss the team's pitching struggles, including Ollie Marmol's decisions to pull Kyle Gibson and trust Ryan Fernandez in high-leverage situations. Despite Sonny Gray striking out 10 but giving up five home runs, and Nolan Gorman's early lead-providing homer, the Cardinals split the doubleheader. The hosts debate the Cardinals' needs at the trade deadline, focusing on adding a starting pitcher and right-handed power bats. Ackerman emphasizes the importance of big-time players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt stepping up offensively. 

Join Fred Bodimer as he delves into the latest health-related issues. This episode covers President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis and subsequent recovery, insights from a biobank containing genetic information of half a million US veterans, and the pros and cons of paleo diets. Fred also discusses the surprising risks of injuries while cutting avocados and offers safety tips. Learn about the benefits of three minutes of exercise before bed for improving sleep quality, and get expert opinions on food safety, including the risks associated with moldy bread. 

In this episode of "This Week in Religion," Fred Bodimer explores the financial health of religious organizations in the wake of the pandemic. A recent survey reveals that while median incomes are higher than in previous years, they are not keeping pace with inflation. Congregational leaders provide a mixed assessment of their financial health, with 61% rating it as excellent or good, despite ongoing concerns about future financial stability. The findings paint a complex picture of resilience and vulnerability among religious communities. 

In this episode, Scott Jagow and Stuart McMillan delve into the recent global outage and the attempted assassination of a former president, analyzing the profound impact on America's reputation both domestically and internationally. They share their personal experiences and perspectives on the media coverage of these events. Scott and Stuart also engage in a thoughtful discussion on the use of humor as a coping mechanism in times of tragedy, emphasizing the importance of sensitivity and timing

In this episode, John Hancock and Michael Kelley analyze the contrasting states of the Republican and Democratic parties. Kelley highlights the GOP convention's success and the Democrats' disarray, citing approval ratings in the mid to high 30s. Michael critiques Trump's lengthy and dark speech, noting it missed an opportunity to change the narrative. The conversation delves into the possibility of Democrats replacing Biden on the ticket to prioritize winning over personalities.

Road Trips is the topic of this weeks Chat with StuMac

Find out what happened on July 20th in history.

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research has unveiled the findings from its recent survey on the financial health of religious organizations after the pandemic.