Best Local Wiz Podcasts (2025)

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Scottie Barnes looks like an ALL-NBA player, Raptors hang on to beat Blazers w/ Vivek Jacob 36:12

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The Toronto Raptors held on late after carrying a 15-point lead into the 4th quarter to take down the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118, as Scottie Barnes built on his Defensive Player of the Month honor with a brilliant 28-7-7 performance. In Episode 1996, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob recap the Raptors win, discuss the clear levelling up taking place…

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Ranken Jordan offers new 'Sim Home' to help families transition from hospital stays 6:54

17h ago6:54

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Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Healthcare Transformation Officer for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, joins Megan Lynch. He explains how a new 'Sim Home' will help families transition from hospital stays to home with children.

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KMOX Legal Analyst: Bayer gets support from Trump administration in lawsuits over Roundup and cancer 5:57

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The Trump administration has weighed-in with their support of Bayer over the 67,000 cases where plaintiffs are suing the company over its Roundup brand and cases of cancer. KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young offers details on what this may mean. Plus, copyright laws and infringement.

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Business Analyst: The 'K-shaped economy' explained 4:38

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SLU/Chaifetz School of Business Professor Jerome Katz joins Megan Lynch every week as the KMOX Business Analyst.

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A closer look at the purge of employees following social media posts about the Charlie Kirk assassination 7:56

17h ago7:56

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Raphael Sattter, Reporter for Reuters News Agency, joins Megan Lynch. He did a study on the disciplinary actions and firings He was able to document over 600 people who were fired, nationwide, but says that is a low number, and says there are many other undocumented cases.

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KMOX Birthdays - Wednesday, December 3, 2025 0:38

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Birthday wishes for 12/3/25

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This Toronto Raptors season is on pace to be a RESOUNDING success | Quarter Pole Takeaways 35:54

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The Toronto Raptors are 14-7 through the first quarter of the NBA season, and this season is shaping up to be a remarkable success. In Episode 1995, Sean Woodley takes a look at the ways in which the Raptors are fulfilling their preseason hopes as a franchise and beyond, looks ahead to the challenge of the next 20 games, and hands out some first qu…

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Buy-now, Pay-later plans and how they're fueling increased holiday spending 5:30

1d ago5:30

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Bankrate financial analyst, Stephen Kates, tells Megan Lynch that buy-now, play later plans, 'can be a good deal, if you use it responsibly.' He does warn that they, 'can lead to overspending, that's the danger zone.'

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CBS White House Correspondent: It is 'less likely' Russia will accept changes to Ukraine peace plan 2:00

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CBS Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Megan Lynch as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow to continue talks to end the Ukraine/Russia war.

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Are companies overlooking older employees' value? 7:59

2d ago7:59

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Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management, joins Megan Lynch with a look at older employees and their potential value to companies.

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KMOX Birthdays- December 2, 2025 0:46

2d ago0:46

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KMOX Birthday Wishes for Dec 2, 2025

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Toronto Raptors get a dose of reality, drop back-to-back games in Charlotte & New York 35:56

3d ago35:56

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The Toronto Raptors' had their nine-game winning streak snapped by the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night before the New York Knicks handled them on Sunday -- and that's life in the Eastern Conference! In Episode 1994, Sean dives into how the Raptors lost to the Hornets, whether there's anything to be concerned about after a pair of Raptors losses…

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The danger of a beer belly 2:50

3d ago2:50

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Dr. Jennifer Erley, an Advanced Radiology Resident at the University Medical Center of Hamburg, led the study and is urging a fight against obesity,

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'Fantastic planes, fantastic history', Blue Angels return to Spirit of St Louis Air show 6:08

3d ago6:08

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Mark Sutherland from the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo, joins Megan Lynch as the Blue Angels arrive in St Louis to kick off ticket sales for the show next June. He says that organizers hope young visitors to the show say, 'wow, someday I want to be that.' Spirit-AirShow.com for more information & tickets.…

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St Louisan returns to The Fox in 'The Wiz' 6:04

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'The Wiz is a full-circle moment for me,' says Robert Crenshaw, a St Louis native on tour with the classic musical. He tells Debbie Monterrey that he performed in 'The Wiz' with COCA when he was growing up in St Louis. He's a swing, meaning he covers 7 different roles, and is an understudy for the Tin Man on this tour. He explains he had 23 days be…

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WHO offers guidelines for popular weight-loss drugs 3:38

3d ago3:38

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CBS Reporter Brad Gibson explains the new rules for doctors set out by the World Health Organization as GLP-1 drugs are becoming easier to obtain. With Megan Lynch.

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'I'm pretty nervous' says addiction specialist of online gambling debut in Missouri 7:49

3d ago7:49

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Dr Jeremiah Weinstock, an Associate Professor of psychology, and principal investigator at SLU's WAGER Lab joins Megan Lynch in-studio. He pointed out his nervousness over the implementation of online sports wagering in Missouri today. He estimates that '3-5 percent [of gamblers] will develop a gambling problem,' says Weinstock. He also says he's c…

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KMOX Birthdays 12/1/25 1:00

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KMOX Birthday wishes for December 1, 2025

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Behind the Toronto Raptors' defensive turnaround | Can they maintain TOP-5 status all season? w/ Joe Wolfond 39:11

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The Toronto Raptors have one of the league's best defenses despite ranking near the bottom of the league during their 1-4 start to the season -- is it sustainable? In Episode 1993, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond to talk about the Toronto Raptors' incredible defensive turnaround, what's been working for them, and what could threaten their top…

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Winter Weather coming, what do we need to be aware of 3:53

6d ago3:53

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Accuweather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg joins Megan Lynch to talk about the winter weather coming in and what we need to be aware of.Photo credit - AccuWeather

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How can you help those serving in the Military during the holiday season? 3:24

6d ago3:24

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Rick Dungey of the Christmas Spirit Foundation and Christmas Tree Association talks with KMOX's Maria Keena about 'Trees for Troops' and how people can help those serving in the military during the holiday season.

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Economic activity has been relatively flat - Chuck Gascon 6:00

6d ago6:00

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Chuck Gascon, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Senior Economist joins Megan Lynch to talk about the impact of government shutdown now that the shutdown has ended a couple weeks ago.

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Brandon Ingram WINS IT for the Raptors vs. Pacers as the Pascal Siakam trade comes full circle w/ Katie Heindl 33:30

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A last-second Brandon Ingram dagger earned the Toronto Raptors their ninth win in a row over Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup Group Play on Wednesday night. In Episode 1992, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl discuss the juicy narrative symmetry of the Raptors' new star scoring the winner over Siakam, who's trade two years ago set the acq…

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Chat with StuMac - Thanksgiving traditions 6:32

7d ago6:32

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It is a special live edition of Chat with StuMac, as we talk about new Thanksgiving traditions in the McMillian house

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Drafting the BEST THINGS from the Toronto Raptors incredible first month w/ Zulfi Sheikh 34:47

8d ago34:47

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The 13-5 Toronto Raptors have been one of the stories of the NBA season so far -- what better way to honour than than to draft the best things we've seen from them so far? In Episode 1991, Sean Woodley is joined by Zulfi Sheikh (Raptors Republic, Sportsnet) to make five picks each in a draft of the best parts of the Raptors season so far. Available…

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Research is 'resoundingly clear', consumers want a return to catalog & in-person shopping for the holidays 6:10

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Josh Golden, Chief Marketing Officer at Quad, joins Megan Lynch as a new study in conjunction with The Harris Poll indicates that consumers raised in the digital age are craving a "Return of Touch". He says the study found that buyers like the in-person shopping experience, and that 74% of shoppers see Black Friday is just, 'hype.'…

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KMOX Legal Analyst: Illinois balks at license plate readers 5:32

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KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young is a partner at Harris, Young & Kayser. He and Megan delve into the legality of license plate readers to track undocumented people in the US. He says it comes down to plain view vs privacy. Plus, can a lawsuit over tickets for Taylor Swift continue? Ticketmaster is at the center of the suit, which with Livenation contr…

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KMOX Business Analyst: 'Electronics are in great supply' during this holiday shopping season 2:32

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SLU/Chaifetz School of Business Professor Jerome Katz, joins Megan Lynch every week. This week, he explains what consumers will find during the holiday shopping season.

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'Stay very hydrated' if you drink this holiday season says dietician 4:33

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Michelle Wilson, a registered dietician with Branz Nutrition, joins Megan Lynch to explain just how much of an impact excessive drinking can have during holiday parties.

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St Louis region should be significantly larger says SLU professor 8:12

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Ness Sandoval, Saint Louis University Professor of Demography & Sociology, joins Megan Lynch in-studio. He took a look at the demographics of the St Louis region starting in the 1970s. 'We should still be a top-20 region,' size-wise, says Sandoval, but we, 'don't have enough babies born to offset the number of deaths,' and the people leaving the re…

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KMOX Birthdays - November 26, 2025 0:57

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KMOX Birthday wishes, 11-26,25

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INGRAM'S NIGHT: Raptors shut down Cavaliers late, BI drops 37, Raps win 8th in a row w/ Vivek Jacob 36:47

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The Toronto Raptors handled the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday night on the back of 37 points by Brandon Ingram and a 7-0 run to close the game in the final 4:35. In Episode 1990, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob recap the Raptors' 8th win in a row, what make Ingram's 15/30 night so special, where they can improve their offensive process, how the…

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Avoiding a plumbing disaster this Thanksgiving 4:42

9d ago4:42

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John Schupp, a plumbing field manager with Hoffman Brothers, joins Megan Lynch ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Agrees that there may already be 'underlying issues' in a household plumbing system that are exacerbated by the volume of waste disposed of this week. He chats about grease, potato peelings, & caustic drain openers.…

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Are movies and books on your child's Christmas wish list? 7:06

9d ago7:06

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Common Sense Media Editorial Director, Betsy Bozdech, joins Megan Lynch ahead of the holiday gift-giving season. She shares a buyers-guide for movies and books for kids.

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CBS Military Analyst: 'You cannot follow illegal orders, and if you do, you are accountable for that' 3:09

9d ago3:09

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CBS News Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins Megan Lynch.

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Can Democrats lure young male voters back from Republicans? 8:36

9d ago8:36

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James Newman, Associate Professor at Southeast Missouri State University, joins Megan Lynch looking at young male voters in the US. 'Younger voters trended more toward Trump' in 2024 vs 2020 says Newman, pointing out that white male voters even more so. 'Trump tends to do better with people who do not have college degrees,' says Newman.…

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KMOX Birthdays - November 25, 2025 1:20

9d ago1:20

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KMOX Birthday wishes for November 25, 2025

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Entertainment Report: Anticipation is high for return of 'Stranger Things'; Dancing With the Stars finale 3:21

9d ago3:21

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Entertainment reporter Matt Roush from TV Guide magazine joins Debbie Monterrey. Today's preview includes a long-awaited return of 'Stranger Things', and who could win this season's 'Dancing With the Stars' finale?

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Raptors take care of business vs. Wiz & Nets | Why they're built to withstand an RJ Barrett injury 34:18

10d ago34:18

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The Toronto Raptors took down the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets on the weekend, continuing to do what good teams do against bad teams; but are they built to withstand an injury to one of their starters? In Episode 1989, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' 2-0 weekend in games against the leagues dregs that while different in comp…

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100 Neediest Cases is 'interwoven into holiday traditions' 6:05

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United Way of Greater St Louis will help out 5000 families this year, nearly 12,000 total people, through their '100 Neediest Cases' program. Becky White, program manager for United Way joins Megan Lynch with a look at how the program works. 100NeediestCases.org

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'Parasocial' is the word of the year as we become more connected online 7:29

10d ago7:29

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Dr Ericka Rutledge, a licensed psychologist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, joins Megan Lynch, commenting on 'parasocial', a one-sided, un-reciprocated emotional relationship a person feels towards someone they don't know, such as a celebrity, influencer, or fictional character.

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Trump-ally set to leave Congress early 3:19

10d ago3:19

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Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced over the weekend that she will leave the House early next year, before her term ends. CBS Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion joins Megan Lynch with the reasons why.

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Sports wagering starts in Missouri next week 8:43

10d ago8:43

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Missouri Gaming Commission Executive Director, Mike Leara, joins Megan Lynch ahead of Sports Wagering starting on December 1. He explains how it will work for Missouri residents, and visitors to the state. He says 'geo-fencing' of cellular devices will keep people from outside the state from wagering.…

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KMOX Birthdays - November 24, 2025 0:57

10d ago0:57

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KMOX Birthday wishes for 11-24-25

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Early season Toronto Raptors stats that are making us say WHOA! w/ Keerthika Uthayakumar 35:40

13d ago35:40

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The Toronto Raptors are off to a 10-5 start, which has produced all kinds of wildly interesting stats that help tell the tale of their season. In Episode 1988, Sean Woodley is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar to run through some of the early season numbers that are making them say "WHOA!" They chat about the wild success of the Raptors' offense, the…

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'Scouting for Food' hits the streets this weekend 3:10

13d ago3:10

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Scouting America's Tom Kroenung joins Megan Lynch as Scouts across the region will be out on Saturday to collect food in their annual food drive, 'Scouting for Food'. Leave your blue bag on your porch.

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A Feztival of trees is coming to St Louis 3:49

13d ago3:49

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Dave Hope, the Event Chairman, of the 7th Annual Moolah Shriners 'Feztival of Trees'. The event takes place at the Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. He joins Megan Lynch with a preview.

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Noticing changes in family members during the holidays? 7:17

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Sarah Lovegreen, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri VP of Programs, joins Megan in studio this morning. She offers tips for families who notice changes in older relatives during the holiday season. 'We are really driving people for an early and accurate diagnosis,' of any kind of mental decline or changes. www.ALZ.org/10signs…

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KMOX Birthdays - November 21, 2025 1:12

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KMOX Birthday wishes for 11/21/25

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FRIENDSHIP BALL: Connected Raptors starters play their BEST game of the year to close out Sixers w/ Katie Heindl 37:02

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The Toronto Raptors have now won FIVE in a row and nine of their last ten games after a 121-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. In Episode 1987, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl run through the big takeaways from the game. Off the top, they chat about how the starting five of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie B…