In this episode, Chris and Amy discuss the St. Louis County Council’s rejection of County Executive Sam Page’s pick for top prosecutor, Melissa Price Smith, amid allegations that Page or his representatives asked her to find "dirt" on a council member, raising ethical concerns about the selection process. Anna Schecter, CBS Crime and Public Safety Unit Leader, provides an update on the disturbing case of Luigi Mangione, who now faces charges, including first-degree murder and terrorism after killing the United Healthcare CEO. Kevin Schattenkirk, former St. Louis Blues defenseman, joins to reflect on his career, including his Stanley Cup win and representing the U.S. in the Olympics.
In Hour 2, Matt Pauley, KMOX Sports Fellow, talks about his NFL viewing habits, the NFL's Thursday Night Football commercial experiment, and the Cardinals' position in the NL Central, including the ongoing Nolan Arenado trade rumors. Annie Waldman from ProPublica discusses the impact of insurance industry p