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.

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&rsquo;s new virus infections. Local watchdog Tom Sullivan shares the latest from the St. Louis County Council, including Sam Page&rsquo;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&rsquo;Neal went out of his way to make a random young man&rsquo;s day.

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Overnight America

Andrew Gruel & Tom Sullivan

Bob Hardy was revered as the Walter Cronkite of St. Louis.  His 33 year career with St. Louis ended abruptly in April of 1993, but his work and impact to the community lives on today. 

We hope you enjoy this retrospective of his life.  We'll share memories from the KMOX Archives and hear accounts from Bill Wilkerson, Bob Costas, Bob Hamilton, Charlie Brennan, Clint Hasse, Chris Mihill, Kate Bacon, Michael Harrison, Pat White, Sandy Hardy Chin, Tom Langmyer, Wendy Wiese and more.  

Bob Hardy was revered as the Walter Cronkite of St. Louis.&nbsp; His 33 year career with St. Louis ended abruptly in April of 1993, but his work and impact to the community lives on today.&nbsp;
We hope you enjoy this retrospective of his life.&nbsp; We'll share memories from the KMOX Archives and hear accounts from Bill Wilkerson, Bob Costas, Bob Hamilton, Charlie Brennan, Clint Hasse, Chris Mihill, Kate Bacon, Michael Harrison, Pat White, Sandy Hardy Chin, Tom Langmyer, Wendy Wiese and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bob Hardy Documentary

St. Louis Talks presents, “The Day Before,” a special that takes a snapshot of life the day before life changed in America. 

In Hour 2, we’ll follow-up the stories covered in hour 1 with Post-Dispatch writer Dan O’Neill, Senator Jean Carnahan, pastor Dr. Keith Gillming, Eureka Fire Chief Greg Brown and Deputy Fire Chief Will Stamberger, Mike Isaacson from the Fox Theatre, Mike Caruso with the St. Louis Blues, Army Recruiters Staff Sgt. Major O’Neel and Staff Sgt. Martin, and personal trainer Deeds Fletcher. 

St. Louis Talks presents, &ldquo;The Day Before,&rdquo; a special that takes a snapshot of life the day before life changed in America.&nbsp;
In Hour 2, we&rsquo;ll follow-up the stories covered in hour 1 with Post-Dispatch writer Dan O&rsquo;Neill, Senator Jean Carnahan, pastor Dr. Keith Gillming, Eureka Fire Chief Greg Brown and Deputy Fire Chief Will Stamberger, Mike Isaacson from the Fox Theatre, Mike Caruso with the St. Louis Blues, Army Recruiters Staff Sgt. Major O&rsquo;Neel and Staff Sgt. Martin, and personal trainer Deeds Fletcher.&nbsp;

The Day Before (9/11), Hour 2

September 11th is a day we will never forget.  But does anyone remember what America was talking about on September 10th 2001? 

St. Louis Talks presents, “The Day Before,” a special that takes a snapshot of life the day before it changed in America.  We’ll cover the big stories that everyone was talking about including the PGA Tournament at Bellerive Country Club with Post-Dispatch writer Dan O’Neill, weekend storms that were devastating for Jean Carnahan, the message from a Baptist church from pastor Dr. Keith Gillming, fire training and deployment from Eureka Fire Chief Greg Brown and Deputy Fire Chief Will Stamberger, entertainment at the Fox Theatre from Mike Isaacson, the St. Louis Blues traveling to Alaska with Mike Caruso, two Army Recruiters who enlisted because of 9/11 with Staff Sgt. Major O’Neel and Staff Sgt. Martin, and personal trainer Deeds Fletcher. 

September 11th is a day we will never forget.&nbsp; But does anyone remember what America was talking about on September 10th 2001?&nbsp;
St. Louis Talks presents, &ldquo;The Day Before,&rdquo; a special that takes a snapshot of life the day before it changed in America.&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll cover the big stories that everyone was talking about including the PGA Tournament at Bellerive Country Club with Post-Dispatch writer Dan O&rsquo;Neill, weekend storms that were devastating for Jean Carnahan, the message from a Baptist church from pastor Dr. Keith Gillming, fire training and deployment from Eureka Fire Chief Greg Brown and Deputy Fire Chief Will Stamberger, entertainment at the Fox Theatre from Mike Isaacson, the St. Louis Blues traveling to Alaska with Mike Caruso, two Army Recruiters who enlisted because of 9/11 with Staff Sgt. Major O&rsquo;Neel and Staff Sgt. Martin, and personal trainer Deeds Fletcher.&nbsp;

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