Total Information Am Weekend

Stuart McMillan celebrates Scottish American Heritage Month with Jamie McKeown, a musician originally from Ayrshire, Scotland. They dive into the rich contributions of Scots to American history and culture, from the founding fathers’ Scottish roots to the lasting influence on education and sports like soccer. Jamie shares insights into Scottish culture, including the emphasis on education, working-class values, and the unique weather that defines the country. They also discuss National Tartan Day on April 6, celebrated with parades in New York, Washington DC, and Chicago. Jamie reflects on his personal journey from Scotland to St. Louis, where he’s now a performing musician, with upcoming shows that blend both cultures.

Stuart McMillan plays a spirited round of "Would You Rather?" with Debbie Monterrey, covering everything from telekinesis to emotional resilience. Debbie brings humor and insight as she debates taking a nap over working, exploring the ocean instead of meeting aliens, and whether she'd rather move objects with her mind or read minds. The two also dive into a thoughtful discussion on the value of art and music, with Debbie making a surprising choice about which she could live without.

Stuart McMillan sits down with Andrea Caceres-Santamaria of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to discuss practical strategies for managing credit card debt. Andrea shares advice on paying down high-interest cards first, understanding credit utilization, and why balance transfers may do more harm than good. She also explains how properly managing multiple credit cards can actually improve your credit score. Whether you're just starting your credit journey or trying to bounce back, this episode offers valuable insights to take control of your finances.

Stuart McMillan speaks with Amanda Geiger from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis about how the Federal Reserve System operates through its 12 district banks. Amanda explains how regional presidents contribute to policy-making bodies like the FOMC, using real-time insights from community engagement, advisory boards, and industry councils. Learn how tools like the Beige Book give the public a transparent view of economic trends and Fed policies in action.

tuart McMillan talks to Mike Kaiman, Senior Economic Education Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, for a deep dive into Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—what it is, how it's measured, and why it matters. From the difference between real and nominal GDP to the role of the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Mike breaks it all down in clear, relatable terms. The conversation also introduces FRED, a powerful free resource for exploring economic data. If you've ever wondered how GDP reflects the health of our economy or how to use that knowledge to stay informed, this episode is for you.

This week Scott Jagow talks about dreaming.

Johnny Rabbitt takes us back to 1970.

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins Scott Jagow to dive deep into the sports topics from Cardinals, Blues winning streak, NCAA Tournament and City SC having hard time scoring.

Michael Kelley joins Scott Jagow to discuss the protests across the country over the Trump administration plus the St. Louis mayoral election is Tuesday.

This week in the Chat with StuMac; Scott Jagow and Stuart McMillian discuss the animal stories in the news and Stuart having a zoo in his basement.

Johnny Rabbitt takes us back to 1955.

While waiting for the rain to stop on opening day Scott Jagow got to thinking how much time we spend waiting.

Tom Ackerman and Scott Jagow discuss the good start for the Cardinals, the Blues hot streak and the NCAA Tournament.

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Scott Jagow to discuss Elon Musk control and St. Louis Mayoral race.

Stu Mac joins Scott to talk about the switch of KMOX from just the legendary 1120 AM signal to the clear stereo FM sound and why he still appreciates the AM listening experience.