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1,312 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsEvery weeknight we take your calls on the issues of the day and visit guests
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Steven Levy
April 20, 2021 06:10 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBSteven 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.
Derek Chauvin Trial
April 20, 2021 04:06 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBHost 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.
Adam Rizzieri and Brad Young
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBRyan 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.
Megan Lynch and John Tamny
April 16, 2021 04:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRyan 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”
Gina Wilkinson
April 16, 2021 03:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRyan 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.
Megan Lynch, Brad Young, and Jim Demarest
April 16, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRyan 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.
Johnny Rabbit,Megan Lynch, and Stephen L. Millier
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRyan 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.
Project Veritas on CNN
April 15, 2021 04:06 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRyan talks about Project Veritas and how they are exposeing CNN.
Kevin Petersen and Hampton Conway
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRyan 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.
100 Mile Yard Sale, Megan Lynch, and Stephen L. Miller
April 15, 2021 02:01 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBRyan 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, Merril Oliver
April 14, 2021 07:20 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAustin 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.
Grace Curley, and J&J Vaccine Paused
April 14, 2021 06:07 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRyan 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.
Tom Sullivan
April 14, 2021 05:28 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHear 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.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
April 13, 2021 07:04 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHost 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.
Dave Parker, and Employer Requires Vaccine
April 13, 2021 06:05 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBMajor 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, When will it End with Megan Lynch
April 13, 2021 05:32 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRich 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.
Homeless Trash, Smelly Trees, and Shane Hewitt in Canada
April 12, 2021 07:15 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBRyan 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.
Vaccinated, Violent Crime Increased, and A Flat Tire
April 12, 2021 05:17 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHave 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 ...
Jim White's last show
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBOn 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.
Inmate Education
April 09, 2021 03:01 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOur 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.
Gun Control
April 09, 2021 02:10 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBPresident Biden has targeted ghost guns and red flag laws in new gun control measures. Host Ryan Wrecker and callers discuss the announcement.
Clean Up & Megan Lynch REW
April 08, 2021 04:58 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBSacramento 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.
G7, Gov. Cuomo & Tech
April 08, 2021 04:02 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNet 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 sp...
Andrew Gruel & Tom Sullivan
April 08, 2021 03:02 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBCelebrity 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 wa...
Megan Lynch
April 08, 2021 02:01 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBPresident 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
April 07, 2021 05:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBTim 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.
And the Mayor is…
April 07, 2021 04:02 - 17 minutes - 16 MBTishaura 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.
Jailhouse Riot
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBLast 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.
Dr. Don Vaughn
April 06, 2021 04:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBTomorrow, 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.
Ray McCarty REW
April 02, 2021 04:58 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBHear about the French group of scientists spending forty days in an underground cavern without any form of communication or sunlight. Next, we revisit guest host Brad Young’s earlier interview with Associated Industries of Missouri President and CEO Ray McCarty. The duo discusses reopening Missouri from a business perspective. Finally, hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” featuring a fight between a lizard and a monkey.
Quentin Brogdon
April 02, 2021 03:03 - 39 minutes - 36 MBDoes your employer have the right to know if you’ve been vaccinated? Dallas personal injury attorney Quentin Brogdon of Crain Brogdon Rogers, LLP joins guest host Brad Young to offer his expertise on just that. Next, Young explains the battle surrounding the City of St. Louis earnings tax.
Ray McCarty
April 02, 2021 02:11 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBRay McCarty, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri, joins guest host Brad Young to talk reopening from a business perspective. Young also fills us in on the new owner of the building that formerly housed downtown’s Eat-Rite Diner.
Pres. Biden’s Plan & Jessica Hood REW
April 01, 2021 04:59 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHost Ryan Wrecker opens the final hour of tonight’s show by going into further detail on President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan funded by a corporate tax hike. Next, he revisits his first interview of the night in which Jessica Hood, the Community Outreach & Visitor Experience Manager for the National Museum of Transportation, shares some of the unique experiences being offered at the facility on Barrett Station Road.
#CancelCadbury
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIs host Ryan Wrecker too hard on the Cadbury egg? Decide for yourself as he rolls through a ranking of top Easter candy. He also touches on President Biden’s multi-trillion dollar infrastructure plan and continues to get you set for tomorrow’s Cardinal season opener.
Dr. Bruce Hartman & Dr. Dean Fanelli
April 01, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDr. Bruce Hartman, a culture, religion and politics commentator, joins host Ryan Wrecker to explain why Nike is suing the company that made rapper and singer Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes.” Next, hear about the one bad eating habit that a study claims could increase your chance of an early death by fifty percent. Dr. Dean Fanelli, a patent, regulatory and transactional attorney, offers COVID vaccine updates and elaborates on the possible relaxation of restrictions. Finally, hear how many people a...
Opening Day & Jessica Hood
April 01, 2021 02:03 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThere’s no better way to start the show before a Cardinals baseball season than with the voice of Jack Buck from the KMOX archives. Next, how many of these ten Cardinals trivia facts did you know? Jessica Hood, the Community Outreach & Visitor Experience Manager for the National Museum of Transportation, joins host Ryan Wrecker to share some of the unique experiences being offered at the facility on Barrett Station Road. Finally, hear about the Italian mafia fugitive that got caught thanks t...
Mayoral Debate & Brad Young REW
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn the final hour of tonight’s show, host Ryan Wrecker jumps back into recap coverage of tonight’s St. Louis Mayoral Debate. Next, he revisits his earlier interview with KMOX legal analyst Brad Yuong regarding the Supreme Court’s Kentucky case, NCAA college athlete compensation, Supreme Court nomination rules and more. Last but not least, Ryan’s got Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” on St. Louis’ Easter haven, Crown Candy.
Herd Immunity & Earnings Tax
March 31, 2021 04:04 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWhen will the St. Louis area hit herd immunity? Host Ryan Wrecker runs through the highlights of KSDK’s report on the topic and explains why new vaccines will be needed globally within a year. Next, hear about the lawsuit that’s aiming to refund earnings tax dollars to those who worked outside of the City of St. Louis due to the pandemic. Later, hear an evil story pertaining to the horrific Jeffrey Epstein saga.
Bill Westrom
March 31, 2021 02:59 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFirst, hear about the Goochland County man who suffered a severe reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine and why some San Diego public school teachers are now under fire from their students’ parents. Consumer finance expert Bill Westrom explains and gets you prepared for this year’s heightened tax season.
Mayoral Debate & Brad Young
March 31, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHost Ryan Wrecker navigates through clips and critiques of tonight’s St. Louis Mayoral Debate between City Treasurer Tishaura Jones and Ward Twenty Alderwoman Cara Spencer. KMOX legal analyst Brad Young, partner at Harris Dowell Fisher & Young, discusses the Supreme Court's Kentucky case, NCAA college athlete compensation, Supreme Court nomination rules and more.
Rich Rubino REW
March 30, 2021 05:01 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBFirst, hear new edition of Kevin Killeen’s “Whole ‘Nother Story” series telling the story of the forgotten American work horses. Next, host Ryan Wrecker revisits his earlier interview with political analyst and author Rich Rubino of Politi-Geek.com. The duo discusses pandering accusations in the Texas congressional race, Presidential power and adding a Jersey Shore cast member to Mt. Rushmore.
Litter Bugs & Trigger Thugs
March 30, 2021 04:01 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDoes Missouri have a trash problem? Illinois is paying over $6.1 million to clean up the state’s roadside litter. In other news, today featured the forty-first St. Louis homicide of 2021. At this time last year, there were thirty murders. Host Ryan Wrecker also turns attention to the trial of St. Louis police officers accused of beating an undercover detective, as well the trial of disgraced former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX ...
Ed Hajim
March 30, 2021 03:04 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBEd Hajim, author of “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom,” joins host Ryan Wrecker for the duration of the hour to converse about his remarkable life story. 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/
NY Gov Cuomo Under Fire, Group Play for Children, and Shane Hewitt in Canada
March 29, 2021 06:04 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNew York State Governor Andrew Cuomo is still under fire for his COVID testing decisions and Ryan says it was misleading given how it became a “Gold Standard” for other states. Should your child play in groups while the pandemic is going on? Ryan shares what Dr. Fauci had to say to parents and why you should be skeptical about anything he says. Next, Ryan tackles the new infrastructure package that President Biden and Democrats are pushing through Congress. Shane Hewitt of The Shift in C...
Beautiful Weather, Border Crisis, and Vaccine Passport
March 29, 2021 05:42 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRyan Wrecker opens the hour discussing how nice the weather was on Saturday. Ryan recaps how he took advantage of the weather. Ryan also discusses the TV show Superstore on NBC. The show was set in St. Louis and wrapped up last week. Listener Chris called in to give Ryan an update how his life has been following an accident that totaled his vehicle and forced him to lose his job. Ryan discusses the crisis at the southern border after several Senators were asked to delete pictures from t...
Andrew Wanko REW
March 26, 2021 04:58 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHear Kevin Killeen’s latest “Whole ‘Nother Story” featuring a local professional lawn mower. In other news, hear how the MAC is honoring the late Bobby Plager and how the Missouri Senate is doing the same for the late Captain David Dorn. Next, host Ryan Wrecker rewinds to his earlier interview with Andrew Wanko of the Missouri Historical Society.
Pres. Biden Presser
March 26, 2021 04:02 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHost Ryan Wrecker critiques President Biden’s first White House press conference and border policy. 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/
Dr. Patrick Moore
March 26, 2021 03:09 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHost Ryan Wrecker covers the latest scandal surrounding the Cuomo brothers. Later, author Dr. Patrick Moore jumps in to discuss his new book, “Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom.” 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/
Andrew Wanko
March 26, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHost Ryan Wrecker provides audio and takeaways from President Biden’s first White House Press Conference including portions of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s rebuttal. Next, Public Historian Andrew Wanko of the Missouri Historical Society talks about the Edison tinfoil sound recording from 1878, which occurred in St. Louis and will be on exhibit later this year. If you like what you hear, we're live weeknights on KMOX 1120AM. We welcome your calls at 800-925-1120. Like and follo...
Gerald Celente REW
March 25, 2021 04:59 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHear how delivery service DoorDash hopes to distribute at home COVID-19 tests that offer a quick turnaround. Next, Gerald Celente, publisher of the Trends Journal, joins host Ryan Wrecker to talk “History Before It Happens” and how the U.S. handled the pandemic.