Hancock and Kelley

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

'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.

10-31
12:42

'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.

10-24
12:40

'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.

10-17
26:55

'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.

10-10
14:32

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.

10-03
15:57

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.

09-26
13:49

'Buddy, everybody's topless'

John Hancock flies solo this hour. KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins the show early on with comments and analysis of the 1st Amendement implications of the Jimmy Kimmel suspension, did the FCC Commissioner go too far?; John looks at redistricting and finding football games on streaming networks; Ted Dabrowski is running for IL governor; Michael Kelley is in Greece.

09-19
27:41

Ted Dabroski announces his run for Illinois Governor

Ted Dabrowski joins John Hancock following his announcement earlier this week that he will run for Illinois governor in the 2026 Republican Primary. He is the leader of a conservative research publication, Wirepoints.org. So far Darren Bailey has also announced his candidacy.

09-19
07:58

What are the 1st amendment issues with suspending Jimmy Kimmel?

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young joins John Hancock. He says FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr went too far in making threats to ABC about removing Jimmy Kimmel.

09-19
07:53

'Political violence is not new'

John Hancock is in-studio, Michael Kelley is traveling in Greece. Hancock discusses the history of political violence in the US. We're awaiting an FBI press conference on the capture of the shooter in the Charlie Kirk shooting earlier this week.

09-12
13:58

'How long did you dye your hair?'

Hancock & Kelley's full show includes discussions over hair products and losing hair; the RFK Jr hearing in Congress yesterday on vaccines; bi-partisan agreement on cell phones in classrooms; and redistricting is progressing in Missouri.

09-05
13:04

'The lunacy of politics'

John and Michael chat with the newly selected Missouri Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway about taking over for Andrew Bailey. Plus a look at the sheriff's office turmoil in St Louis and the potential of redistricting in Missouri.

08-29
11:02

Catherine Hanaway: Kehoe's office 'called me completely out of the blue' to take over as Attorney Genral

Missouri's Attorney General Designate, Catherine Hanaway, joins John Hancock and Michael Kelley. She says she wasn't expecting the call from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's office to replace the departing Andrew Bailey. She shares that her experience as managing partner at a local private legal firm will help her manage the 400 plus staffers in the state AG office. She also expects to finish this term of 3-years and run for an additional 4-year term.

08-29
07:56

'You know what happens? You get angry birds!'

Hancock and Kelley react to a new study about birds and light pollution; coverage of the raid on former Trump cabinet official John Bolton; will the Epstein files be released finally?; St Louis crime and new FBI agents; Gavin Newsome; Trump populism; primary races.

08-22
16:02

Recycling, redistricting, Trump and Putin meeting - Hancock and Kelley

It is an extended Friday show for Hancock and Kelley, they discuss recycling, mail, redistricting. Beth Knobel, CBS former Moscow Bureau Chief and professor at Fordham University joins to talk about the meeting between Trump and Putin.

08-15
30:56

Brian Williams vs Sam Page and redistricting

Hancock and Kelley talk about Missouri Senator Brian Williams announcing that he will run against Sam Page in next year primary and democrats fled Texas to avoid redistricting vote.

08-08
13:03

Sam Page indicted and Cardinals trades

Hancock and Kelley discuss Sam Page being indicted, Cardinals trade deadline and Missouri redistrict possibility.

08-01
13:37

'There's been a drip, drip'

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the passing of wrestler Hulk Hogan and jazz musician Chuck Mangione; the Epstein/Trump/Maxwell case; how has support for Trump in suburbs fared?; extreme heat; St Louis School District finances; & Mayor Cara Spencer.

07-25
14:01

'If he bucks you off, he might be coming back at you'

Hancock & Kelley's full show: Savannah Bananas; Airport delays; Congressman Bill Clay's death; Jeffrey Epstein case & Donald Trump.

07-18
14:29

'You can't build a political party from the top down'

Michael Kelley and John Hancock discuss Ozzy Osbourne's last show; new legislation creating an entertainment district downtown; Gov Mike Kehoe's leadership; 3rd party possibilities.

07-11
14:22

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