In Hour 1, Amy Marxkors and Chris Rongey cover a range of topics, including the tragic case of Michelle Hampton, the St. Louis Blues' debut game under new coach Jim Montgomery, and the potential economic impact of President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. They also interview Betsy Sinclair, a political science professor at Washington University, who explains the history and purpose of Thanksgiving, highlighting Sarah Hale's advocacy and the holiday's unifying role during the Civil War.
The hour wraps up with a mix of lighter stories, including a Canadian grandmother setting a Guinness World Record for push-ups and an amateur radio enthusiast contacting the International Space Station.