Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors welcome Axios business reporter Nathan Bomey and local community leader Heather to discuss the remarkable recovery of Detroit from bankruptcy. Nathan shares key insights from his book, Detroit Resurrected: To Bankruptcy and Back, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, community engagement, and public safety in revitalizing urban areas. Their conversation serves as a valuable framework for St. Louis to consider as it seeks its own path to revitalization.

The discussion shifts as Mike Colombo joins to reminisce about the iconic Wrestling at the Chase, a significant part of St. Louis's cultural history. He reveals the exciting discovery of rare footage from Sam Muchnick’s 1982 retirement event, featuring wrestling legends like Dick the Bruiser and Ric Flair. This special segment, titled The Final Bell: The Sam Muchnick 1982 Retirement Card, airs tonight at 7:30 PM on KPLR, with a rebroadcast on Sunday at noon.

Later in the hour, sports analyst Bernie Miklasz provides his expert commentary on local sports. He delves into the Kansas City Royals’ unexpected postseason success, the St. Louis Blues' offseason strategies, and the current struggles of Mizzou football, offering his insights on the local sports landscape.

To wrap up the show, Chris and Amy preview the St. Louis Blues' season opener against the Seattle Kraken with rinkside reporter Andy Strickland. They discuss the potential impact of new head coach Craig Berube and spotlight key players like Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko. The conversation also touches on Kamala Harris's recent media strategies and the evolving voter demographics.