About this podcast
Two journalists from opposite sides of the political aisle find common ground on current events and talk through their respective perspectives.
Episodes
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- 'What point does the NCAA serve anymore?' · 14 minHancock & Kelley's full show. John stayed up late to watch hockey, a lengthy shootout; the Robbie Avila situation is finally resolved; how did so many Democrats miss the…
- 'I said there's a real possibility it could backfire, and it did' · 14 minHancock and Kelley revisit the historic night for Democrats on election night and the knives are out amongst members of the Missouri Republican party.
- 'I could thump a box while Hancock strikes the keys' · 14 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley preview the upcoming midterms, commenting on the contentious race in Alaska where there are two candidates with the same name, and predicting the…
- John Overslept This Morning · 14 minJohn Hancock had a great dinner with Michael McDonald last night. He overslept today, and Michael thinks that he isn't sleeping enough. How bad was the sun this morning?
- Hancock and Kelley - Wellman v Wagner and train horns · 12 minHancock and Kelley discuss the death of Mel Carnahan that happened on this date 26 years ago and Fred Wellman against Ann Wagner election. Finally, train horns in St. Louis.
- 'No idea how I got chocolate icing on my pants' · 13 minHancock and Kelley's full show includes a recap of their speech at the Rotary Club this week; Congress has been absent most of this term; will both the House and Senate flip?…
- 'An epic meltdown mistake' · 13 minMichael and John's full show. The chat about Sen Eric Schmitt's perjury accusations against Jack Smith this week; travel to and from Branson and the high cost of fuel; the home…
- 'We shined up pretty nicely' · 27 minJohn Hancock & Michael Kelley's full show for Friday, September 25, 2026. Seg 1 - the 'UN has been a benefit to the world' Seg 2 - The White Sox are 'limping into the playoffs…
- 'The current president likes to blame the former president' · 13 minHancock and Kelley's full show discusses the Missouri redistricting case and the looming mid-term election.
- 'Amused or being water-boarded?' · 13 minMichael Kelley flies solo as John Hancock joins via phone from Disney World. They discuss the fun of Disney for kids and adults; yesterday's 7-0 Missouri Supreme Court ruling on…
- 'Crazy. Best thing I can say, it's crazy' · 14 minMichael and John joke about the Executive Order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'; they chat about the trade issues between Canada and the US; plus a longtime friend of…
- 'Drop a turd in a punch bowl' · 13 minHancock and Kelly for the 21st of August, 2026. Both are excited by the BMW Championship; the national debt has reached $40-trillion; beef prices are still high, how is it still…
- 'Well, I can't bend over' · 26 minHancock and Kelley host the full hour on this Friday morning. John is injured with a strained oblique, he thinks. They discuss the Crisis Nursery event and policing in St Louis…
- Elections, Australian Pink Floyd, New lingo, The Odyssey · 28 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley talk about primary elections. The Australian Pink Floyd Show is coming to St. Louis on August 23rd. Finally Chris and Amy producer Matt Podjeski…
- Election predictions and Scam phone call · 11 minHancock and Kelley talk about the upcoming election and what they expect to happen with St. Charles County Executive amendments 4 and 5 and more. Hancock received a phone call…
- 'You're choosing the office holders, now' · 15 minHancock & Kelley discuss data centers with the developer of one proposed by Festus. Plus, the importance of primary voting; Trump's pull on the Republican party and candidates…
- Data Center proposal in Festus progresses · 7 minChris McKee, President of CRG, joins John and Michael. He explains the process a proposed data center in Festus is going through as they are taking community feedback about the…
- Career politicians, Travel, and Jordan Walker · 29 minWe get a full hour of Hancock and Kelley on this Friday as they discuss the speech by President Trump. Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby and what it could mean for his…
- 'Everybody's surprised he's a creep? We've known he's a creep' · 13 minHancock and Kelley chat about presidential history and their America Revisited series on KMOX. Why are we surprised by the Graham Platner allegations?; Campaigns get going for…
- Hancock and Kelley - Books and Drone Show · 14 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss going to a book store plus drone shows and history of fireworks.
- 6-26-26: 'A pallendrome' · 15 minHappy 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?…
- Hancock and Kelley discuss Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri · 13 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Iran plus Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri.
- 'Who gets to take it in the shorts here?' · 14 minHancock & 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…
- 'People on my side of the aisle are salivating' · 12 minJohn 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.
- 'Have you seen the part about the $250 bill?' · 13 minMichael 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…
- 'She wanted to go to Graceland. I had very little desire to go to Graceland' · 14 minHancock 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…
- 'Transformational projects or band-aids on a sinking ship?' · 12 minHancock 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'?
- 'An electoral trainwreck' · 15 minHancock 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…
- 'Putting more money in the pockets of all of us' · 13 minHancock 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.
- Eliminating Missouri's state income tax is a 'generational opportunity' says Economic Advisor · 6 minAaron 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…
- Hancock and Kelley - America 250 and politics · 12 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the new show that will start this weekend called America 250. Trump approval rating. Finally, Missouri politics.
- 'Our next political dumb thing of the week' · 13 minHancock 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…
- Foghat lead singer Scott Holt: 'We do the old stuff, we do the new stuff, we do the in-between' · 7 minFoghat returns to St Louis, May 2, Family Arena in St Charles. Lead singer Scott Holt joins Michael and John.
- 'Spring has sprung!'; Foghat & The Masters · 28 minHancock 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…
- Artemis II launch: 'Demonstrates that human flight gets a lot of attention' says former Wash U professor · 7 minDr 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…
- 'It's like Missouri people who call it 'Missourah' where is the 'A'?' · 21 minHancock & 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…
- CBS Military Analyst: 'Not sure [Trump] was successful' in prime time speech on Iran · 8 minCBS 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…
- 'He looked fabulous yesterday with his gray hair' · 15 minHancock 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…
- Hancock and Kelley - War in Iran, One Night of Queen · 12 minJohn 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…
- 'The Irish, we deserve the celebration' · 29 minHancock 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…
- CBS Military Analyst: Air to air 'refuelers are the backbone of an air campaign' · 10 minCBS 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…
- 'I don’t see this as a tidy and quick operation' · 16 minJohn 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…
- 'I don't want to sound so Pollyannish' · 16 minHancock 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…
- 'I'd rather watch paint dry than figure skating' · 13 minHancock & 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…
- Hancock and Kelley - Data Centers, president approval rating · 13 minHancock and Kelley discuss data centers and using abandoned buildings for them. Plus President Trump approval rating is down.
- Hancock and Kelley: Epstein files and football · 13 minJohn Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the Epstein files. Also John Hancock Jr. joins to discuss the Super Bowl.
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe: 'Missourians are resilient' · 15 minLive 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…
- 'I will pick up a shovel at some point'; 'And hand it to your wife?' · 14 minJohn 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…
- Missouri Baptist University President shares expansion plans · 6 minMichael and John visit with Missouri Baptist University's Dr. Keith Ross about the college's history and expansion plans.
- 'Well, time moves on; So does temperature' · 28 minHancock 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…
