On this hour of the Chris and Amy Show on KMOX, hosts Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors are joined by Scott Lincicome, Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, analyzes the blocked merger between US Steel and Nippon Steel, addressing its implications for jobs, Granite City's community, and national security concerns.
Next, Connor Kerrigan, Director of Communications for Mayor Tishaura Jones, defends the mayor's extensive travel schedule. He explains that most trips are funded privately or by organizations and highlights how the mayor’s efforts have secured millions in federal funding for projects like the airport, Metrolink, and violence prevention. Kerrigan emphasizes the mayor’s constant communication with her team during travels, her ability to return quickly in emergencies, and her direct involvement in the city’s winter storm response.