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Hancock and Kelley

Two journalists from opposite sides of the political aisle find common ground on current events and talk through their respective perspectives.

  1. 415

    Hancock and Kelley - Books and Drone Show

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss going to a book store plus drone shows and history of fireworks.

  2. 414

    6-26-26: 'A pallendrome'

    Happy Birthday Michael Kelley; the reflecting pool issue; where have the vocal MAGA red hat wearers gone?; is Trump invested in the mid-terms?; what do the Democrats stand for?; Socialism vs Free Markets; Democratic governors & presidential candidates in 2028; challengers to Missouri Gov Mike Kehoe?

  3. 413

    Hancock and Kelley discuss Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Iran plus Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri

  4. 412

    'Who gets to take it in the shorts here?'

    Hancock & Kelley welcome Missouri State Rep Bishop Davidson on the show to discuss the legislation to repeal the Missouri state income tax. Following that exchange, Hancock and Kelley discuss the topic for the second half of the show.

  5. 411

    'People on my side of the aisle are salivating'

    John Hancock & Michael Kelley live at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. They chat about the air show, air travel and the upcoming Congressional elections.

  6. 410

    'Have you seen the part about the $250 bill?'

    Michael Kelley joins John Hancock via phone as he prepares for a pair of concerts in Florida; are we close to a deal with Iran? 'two weeks, everything is 2 weeks'; will the GOP hold the Texas Senate seat?; John shares a story about Scott Joplin.

  7. 409

    'She wanted to go to Graceland. I had very little desire to go to Graceland'

    Hancock and Kelley kick off their show with Cardinals comments; the end of the Late Show on CBS; the deaths of John Lennon and Elvis Presley; the St Louis County Greek Festival returns.

  8. 408

    'Transformational projects or band-aids on a sinking ship?'

    Hancock and Kelley comment on high gas prices; Cardinals success; the latest official plan to spend Rams settlement funds; what should St Louis as a region do to 'rebuild'?

  9. 407

    'An electoral trainwreck'

    Hancock and Kelley on Friday, May 8, 2026. John stayed up late to watch the Cardinals beat San Diego., he's still bullish on their chances for the full season, predicting Jordan Walker as the MVP. US and Iran conflict, 'this has been mishandled from the get go,' How about the blockade of the Strait? 'It should never have caught us by surprise!' Starbucks sizes are confusing. Redistricting efforts in the South.

  10. 406

    'Putting more money in the pockets of all of us'

    Hancock and Kelley visit with a member of the President's Economic Advisor Council regarding the possible elimination of Missouri's state income tax. They then debate the subject.

  11. 405

    Eliminating Missouri's state income tax is a 'generational opportunity' says Economic Advisor

    Aaron Hedlund, from the President's Council of Economic Advisors, joins Michael and John with details on the Missouri plan to eliminate the state income tax. Hedlund says it's all about, 'growing the pie,' for Missourians, claiming that the average workers paycheck would, 'grow by $3000.' Hedlund says the plan has a 'totally different roadmap,' than Kansas when they eliminated their income tax, faced budget shortfalls, then reinstated the tax.

  12. 404

    Hancock and Kelley - America 250 and politics

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the new show that will start this weekend called America 250. Trump approval rating. Finally, Missouri politics.

  13. 403

    'Our next political dumb thing of the week'

    Hancock and Kelley react to some odd decisions from politicians this week including: Sam Page heading to London on a Junket while County is in dire straits; Mayor Cara Spencer missing a Police Officer's funeral; Trump fighting against the Catholic Church/Pope Leo; eliminating the income tax is 'another windfall for billionaires' says Michael Kelley.

  14. 402

    Foghat lead singer Scott Holt: 'We do the old stuff, we do the new stuff, we do the in-between'

    Foghat returns to St Louis, May 2, Family Arena in St Charles. Lead singer Scott Holt joins Michael and John.

  15. 401

    'Spring has sprung!'; Foghat & The Masters

    Hancock and Kelley for Friday, April 10, 2026. What is the status of the Iran war; are MAGA-influencers on the outs with Donald Trump?; the First Lady comments on Epstein files; midterm possibilities. Spring has sprung! How many police departments do we need? Foghat lead singer, Scott Holt; Dan Reardon at The Masters.

  16. 400

    Artemis II launch: 'Demonstrates that human flight gets a lot of attention' says former Wash U professor

    Dr Ray Arvidson is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Wash U & a member of the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission science team. He joins Hancock and Kelley to talk about the importance of the Artemis II mission and its goals. Could there be colonization of the moon? He predicts, 'bases, kind of like Antarctica,' will be established there, pointing out the large amount of potential resources on the Moon.

  17. 399

    'It's like Missouri people who call it 'Missourah' where is the 'A'?'

    Hancock & Kelley get a full hour today and kick off the show with CBS News Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland with a look at the prime time address from Pres Donald Trump; why is today so special to Christians?; Cardinals day game; quiet downtown during the Mets series, and Mets broadcasters notice; Dr Ray Arvidson from Wash U on the Artemis II mission.

  18. 398

    CBS Military Analyst: 'Not sure [Trump] was successful' in prime time speech on Iran

    CBS Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins Hancock and Kelley. He explains the purpose of Pres Donald Trump's prime time address; the issues facing the US military in the Middle East & the upheaval as the Secretary of Defense fires a top leader.

  19. 397

    'He looked fabulous yesterday with his gray hair'

    Hancock and Kelly discuss the excitement of Opening Day and the Cardinals win over Tampa Bay; are US troops set to be sent into Iran? Do Americans support this? 'There's an awakening coming in November,' for Republicans says Hancock.; Mail-ballots; how should St Louis and St Louis county combine governments?

  20. 396

    Hancock and Kelley - War in Iran, One Night of Queen

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Cardinals, the war with Iran and more. Hancock is then joined by Gary Mullen of Gary Mullen and the Works who will be performing One Night of Queen at The Factory on Sunday night.

  21. 395

    'The Irish, we deserve the celebration'

    Hancock and Kelly with an extended show today as Megan Lynch it out. They visit the latest push by Sam Page for a City/County merge of some sort; the Iran war; Michael got to experience the WBC in Miami; Col Jeff McCausland joins with details on a tanker crash; should Missouri eliminate income taxes?

  22. 394

    CBS Military Analyst: Air to air 'refuelers are the backbone of an air campaign'

    CBS Military Analyst Col Jeff McCausland joins Hancock and Kelley following the deaths of American crew members on a refueling plane over Iraq. McCausland has been on board during one of those refueling flights. Hancock is still confused over the goals of the mission in Iran.

  23. 393

    'I don’t see this as a tidy and quick operation'

    John Hancock joins Michael Kelley live from Jupiter, Florida. He's got more confidence in the Cardinals than many; Iran discussion; and Trump replaces his DHS Secretary out of the blue.

  24. 392

    'I don't want to sound so Pollyannish'

    Hancock and Kelley react to the State of the Union speech from Pres Donald Trump; why is there such a large military buildup near Iran?; can we ever get back to civility in Congress?; can St Louis afford the Missouri state board's push to increase the police budget?; USA hockey men and women win gold.

  25. 391

    'I'd rather watch paint dry than figure skating'

    Hancock & Kelley tackle Olympic viewing; St Louis City water infrastructure; will Trump supporters agree that the US should attack Iran for regime change?; how will Congress shake out after the mid-terms?

  26. 390

    Hancock and Kelley - Data Centers, president approval rating

    Hancock and Kelley discuss data centers and using abandoned buildings for them. Plus President Trump approval rating is down.

  27. 389

    Hancock and Kelley: Epstein files and football

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the Epstein files. Also John Hancock Jr. joins to discuss the Super Bowl.

  28. 388

    Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe: 'Missourians are resilient'

    Live from the Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University, Michael Kelley and John Hancock welcome Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. Kehoe is pushing for a repeal of the state's income tax, 'Missourians can spend that 9 billion dollars better than any elected official.'

  29. 387

    'I will pick up a shovel at some point'; 'And hand it to your wife?'

    John and Michael start the show with a discussion of the pending snow storm; Hancock and Kelley BOTH had issues with their banks this week; how does the US rate among the world leaders now?; folding flags, razors.

  30. 386

    Missouri Baptist University President shares expansion plans

    Michael and John visit with Missouri Baptist University's Dr. Keith Ross about the college's history and expansion plans.

  31. 385

    'Well, time moves on; So does temperature'

    Hancock and Kelley in for the full hour. Topics include the Nobel Peace Prize & Donald Trump; Johns's brush with Scott Joplin greatness; NFL picks; Gov Mike Kehoe's push to eliminate the income tax; flavored envelope flaps; Missouri Baptist University President Keith Ross.

  32. 384

    'I guess he's the President of that country too'

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley back in-studio together. They react to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, was it inevitable? John Hancock has some thoughts on Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, who voted for a war powers resolution angering Pres Donald Trump. Hancock calls him an 'actual populist', Kelley thinks he will 'change on a dime.' And we still haven't seen much of the Epstein files. Jake Zimmerman is in the race for St Louis County Exec.

  33. 383

    'You never see any old big people'

    Hancock and Kelley on for a full hour this Friday morning. How did they spend Christmas?; how safe is dry ice?; Trump orders attacks on Nigeria on Christmas; Chiefs announce move from Missouri to Kansas; Sheriff Montgomery removed from his position.

  34. 382

    'The President of the United State spoke to the country, he yelled at us'

    Hancock and Kelly on a Friday morning. Michael attended his 1st Blues game of the season; Pres Trump's shouted speech; Vanity Fair article made headlines; release of Epstein files; what happens without the ACA subsidies?

  35. 381

    'It's lit up like my Uncle Leroy'

    Michael and John chat about Garden Glow; NFL games; Venezuela boat attacks; oil tankers; St Louis County government location; state income tax.

  36. 380

    'There seems to be a dullness and a lull in our town'

    St Louis County Council member Mark Harder joins John Hancock to kick off the show and discuss the budget shortfall; singer Tony Viviano brings his Sinatra tribute to West County next week; John opines on immigration policy; Michael Kelley joins from Jupiter, Florida. He spotted Cardinals GM Chaim Bloom at the airport.

  37. 379

    Crooner Tony Viviano brings his Frank Sinatra show to West County next week

    Tony Viviano joins John Hancock in-studio. His 'Christmas in St Louis' concert features a tribute to Frank Sinatra at Fallon's. on December 12, 2025.

  38. 378

    Mark Harder: 'We can't balance this budget in one year'

    St Louis County Council member Mark Harder joins John Hancock as the County faces a budget shortfall of $81-million. What can be done?

  39. 377

    Hancock and Kelley post Thanksgiving Show

    Hancock and Kelley post Thanksgiving Show

  40. 376

    'Poster child for what's wrong with the city'

    John Hancock and Michael Kelley talk about the musical, 'Les Miz'; the backlash against the President for the Epstein files; possible mid-term turmoil for the GOP; tariffs; and Sheriff Alfred Montgomery. Hancock and Kelley are both proud to have been part of KMOX's 100 year celebration.

  41. 375

    'A really productive shutdown for the Democrats'

    Hancock and Kelley for the full hour today: reaction to the shutdown; prices; Annie Haslam from the progressive rock band 'Renaissance'; radical electorate; mortgage fraud investigations.

  42. 374

    Renaissance's Annie Haslam: 'I was trained by an opera singer'

    Annie Haslam, lead singer of the progressive rock band, Renaissance, will be at the Wildey Theatre November 21 & 22. She previews the show with John Hancock,

  43. 373

    Guns n Hoses preview

    Kim Besserman from Guns n Hoses joins Michael and John in-studio. He previews the annual pre-Thanksgiving event.

  44. 372

    'This administration has zero concern about optics about anything'

    Hancock and Kelley, with a little spring in Michael's step from the Democrat wins earlier this week; both agree that the White House doesn't care about optics; John says this family friends don't know where their husband/father is.

  45. 371

    'Two leaders, both with bad ideas trying to implement them'

    Hancock and Kelley attended an event together, prepping for the 250th US birthday; conversation on the shutdown; midterm predictions; New York Mayor race; odd year elections; trust in AI; trick or treating.

  46. 370

    'I sent a check to the IRS last week, and they cashed it!'

    Hancock and Kelley start the show discussing the Blues loss to Utah last nite; the demo of the White House's East Wing; Donald Trump's style; Trump's reactionary tariff policy; sports betting scandal and betting apps; Sheriff Alfred Montgomery reaction.

  47. 369

    'The black dog is not a thing, the black cat is a thing'

    Hancock and Kelley in for Megan Lynch today: Reflections on the death of Gov Mel Carnahan 25 years ago; the Anniversary of Dave Glover's radio career; the Brewers are snakebit in the playoffs; Hancock and Kelley talk politics; NFL insider.

  48. 368

    'Did you ever really care about the Nobel Peace Prize?'

    Hancock and Kelley talk about the ongoing federal government shutdown; ACA subsidies & the House; the Israel-Gaza peace deal; Trump's obsession with Nobel Prize; a dramatic reading from Sheriff Montgomery.

  49. 367

    Government shutdown and Cori Bush back on ballot - Hancock and Kelley

    Hancock and Kelley discuss the government shutdown, Cori Bush getting back on the ballot and their trip to Branson this week.

  50. 366

    Hancock and Kelley - Comey indicted and Hegseth calls military leaders

    Hancock and Kelley talk about indictment to James Comey and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls military leaders to Virginia.

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