In Hour 1, Chris and Amy discuss downtown St. Louis's crime challenges and caller perspectives, including Pedro and Dan's views on criminal-on-criminal violence and the role of the city school district in driving families away. They emphasize the need to shift the narrative and boost engagement with the city. Sean Malone joins to analyze the potential state takeover of the St. Louis Police Department, the 7% pay raise for officers tied to local control, and the Rams settlement compromise, which includes funding for infrastructure, social programs, and workforce investments. Additional topics include a rare baseball card and a wrongful arrest incident.