Hancock and Kelley
Two journalists from opposite sides of the political aisle find common ground on current events and talk through their respective perspectives.
'Crazy. Best thing I can say, it's crazy'
Michael 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 John's has been with Six Flags for over 40 years, Elizabeth Gotway talks about the rebrand of the park.
'Drop a turd in a punch bowl'
Hancock 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 Joe Biden's fault?; Sam Page appoints Kitty Ratcliffe to a tourism board.
'Well, I can't bend over'
Hancock 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; shouldn't we just consider data centers just a, 'reality of life'?; Travel Expert Peter Greenberg; Trump escapes targeted plane, but leaves press and Cabinet officials on board; the Lambert Airport Director retires.
Primary Elections, Australian Pink Floyd, New lingo, The Odyssey
John 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 joins The Odyssey and Ted Lasso.
Election predictions and Scam phone call
Hancock 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 about missing jury duty and had to call a lawyer to see if it was a scam.
'You're choosing the office holders, now'
Hancock & 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; Amendment 5's lack of appeal; the St Louis County Executive race.
Data Center proposal in Festus progresses
Chris 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 proposal. He says data centers, 'are the invisible digital backbone of daily life,' and the Festus project at its peak would include 1000 construction jobs and 200 permanent jobs once operational.
Career politicians, Travel, and Jordan Walker
We 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 future. Travel Expert Peter Greenberg joins to talk about airline airfare and road traveling. Finally, they discuss career politicians and being able to bet on anything.
'Everybody's surprised he's a creep? We've known he's a creep'
Hancock 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 Missouri's Amendment 4&5 measures; eliminating the state income tax, what could happen?
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.
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?
Hancock and Kelley discuss Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri
John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss Iran plus Amendment 4 and 5 in Missouri
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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'?
'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.
'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.
Eliminating Missouri's state income tax is a 'generational opportunity'
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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?
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.
'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?
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.
'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.
'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.
'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?
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.
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.
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.'
'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.
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.
'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.
