Host Ryan Wrecker analyzes and plays audio from Fox 2 reporter Elliott Davis’ interview with St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden regarding the city’s rising 2020 homicide rate. Next, hear why Wrecker feels sorry for the parents of the first born babies of 2021. He later previews upcoming space events of the year, shares Larry King’s memory of Robert Hyland and details a stowaway’s freezing ride on a jumbo-jet wheel. Finally, hear the kids song stuck in Ryan’s head and the new ethics rules coming from the House.

Host Ryan Wrecker analyzes and plays audio from Fox 2 reporter Elliott Davis&rsquo; interview with St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden regarding the city&rsquo;s rising 2020 homicide rate. Next, hear why Wrecker feels sorry for the parents of the first born babies of 2021. He later previews upcoming space events of the year, shares Larry King&rsquo;s memory of Robert Hyland and details a stowaway&rsquo;s freezing ride on a jumbo-jet wheel. Finally, hear the kids song stuck in Ryan&rsquo;s head and the new ethics rules coming from the House.

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Grading the Chief

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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