Singers John Legend and Kelly Clarkson have recorded a new version of the classic Christmas song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Some political correctness activists have claimed the duet encourages “date rape.” Host Ryan Wrecker questions why these misinformed activists try to ruin so many completely innocent pastimes. Next, hear how comedian and actor Dave Chappelle took a stand for freedom of speech and the sanctity of the First Amendment. Ryan then discusses new renditions of the proposed MLS stadium, which has now been moved across the street to the north side of Market. Finally, SLU researchers are paying upwards of $3,000 to intentionally inject participants with the flu. Wrecker examines the concept and debates if he would partake.

Singers John Legend and Kelly Clarkson have recorded a new version of the classic Christmas song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Some political correctness activists have claimed the duet encourages “date rape.” Host Ryan Wrecker questions why these misinformed activists try to ruin so many completely innocent pastimes. Next, hear how comedian and actor Dave Chappelle took a stand for freedom of speech and the sanctity of the First Amendment. Ryan then discusses new renditions of the proposed MLS stadium, which has now been moved across the street to the north side of Market. Finally, SLU researchers are paying upwards of $3,000 to intentionally inject participants with the flu. Wrecker examines the concept and debates if he would partake.

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside; Chappelle on Speech; MLS Stadium; Flu Money

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;

Baby, It’s Cold Outside; Chappelle on Speech; MLS Stadium; Flu Money

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