Hancock and Kelley

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

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Episodes

'I did not get obliterated'

Hancock and Kelley discuss the US attacks on Iran and fallout through the rest of the week; Trump's reaction; budget bill; local politics including new police board and possible ouster of the sheriff.

Jun 27, 2025•14 min

Hancock surprising Kelley and Trump gives two weeks before Israel/Iran

Hancock and Kelley start with Hancock telling story about surprising Kelley with a birthday party and President Trump gives two weeks to decide to join Israel and Iran.

Jun 20, 2025•14 min

Seems like we are headed to a eerie weekend

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the protests in LA and Israel strikes Iran

Jun 13, 2025•14 min

'I saw this coming'; 'Didn't the whole world?'

John Hancock and Michael Kelley react to the public feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk; the ramifications on Trump's policy plans; sports stadium bill passes Missouri Senate.

Jun 06, 2025•14 min

'I always talk about how I have no torso'

Hancock says he's mistaken for Kelley quite often, and vice versa. What's with the poor driving lately in St Louis? The St Louis County animal shelter has had issues lately, 'she never answered a question, I was confused,' says Kelley.

May 30, 2025•15 min

Attacking Harvard is probably politically popular

Hancock and Kelley's full show includes a preview for the Greek Fest and Ed Wheatley's new book about the St Louis connection to Cooperstown.

May 23, 2025•30 min

Kit Bond's 'legacy still lives today'

State Rep Ben Keathley joins Michael and John for a wrap-up of the Missouri legislative session and H&K remember the late Sen Kit Bond.

May 16, 2025•13 min

Chesterfield State Rep says public safety was a 'priority' this session

Missouri State Rep Ben Keathley joins John and Michael as the Legislative session for 2025 is over. Keathley comments on abortion and minimum wage bills, and the state takeover of the St Louis Police Dept.

May 16, 2025•5 min

'The Catholic vote [in America] is pretty much the swing vote'

Hancock and Kelley discuss the new Pope and the implications for Catholics; St Louisan Ed Martin loses job in Washington DC, Pres Trump nominates another Fox host to the position,

May 09, 2025•14 min

'The polls aren't looking particularly good' for Donald Trump

Hancock and Kelly discuss the 'pause' in work on the new MetroLink green line; the changes in the Trump administration; and recent pushbacks by the Democrats.

May 02, 2025•13 min

State takeover of police is like a get out of jail free card for Mayor Spencer - Hancock and Kelley

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the state takeover of the police and how it can be a get out of jail free card for Mayor Spencer when something happens with the police. Plus the passing of Pope Francis and President Trump and Former President Biden will be in attendance.

Apr 25, 2025•13 min

For Cara Spencer it is a simple task ahead of her

John Hancock and Michael Kelley talk about Michael being in Vegas, Cara Spencer in her first few days as new Mayor and Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Supreme Court ordering him back to US.

Apr 18, 2025•15 min

Full Show- Megan Green finds herself 'on an island' & Trump's tariffs

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the outcome of Tuesday's Mayor race in St Louis, and Donald Trump's tariff 'pause.'

Apr 11, 2025•14 min

Local politics and tariffs

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the mayoral election and the impact of tariffs.

Apr 04, 2025•12 min

'We're not going to have that swagger anymore'

Hail diameter; America's foreign policy has changed forever says John Hancock; Signal-chat.

Mar 28, 2025•12 min

Hancock and Kelley – Politics, NATO, NCAA Tournament

John Hancock and Michael Kelley start the show talking about burning the top of your mouth. Cori Bush husband is in trouble and President Trump dismantles the Department of Education and what is next for democrats. Hancock gives a history lesson. CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland joins the show to talk about the latest with Russia and Ukraine and Germany military spending plus the future of NATO. Finally, the sports insider John Hancock Jr. joins to talk about the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 21, 2025•50 min

What is the future for NATO?

CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland joins the show to talk about the latest with Russia and Ukraine and Germany military spending plus the future of NATO.

Mar 21, 2025•11 min

Hancock and Kelley minus Hancock – police takeover, mayoral debate

John Hancock in on vacation that Michael Kelley is joined by Megan Shackelford talking about what baseball managers wear. Hancock joins from Florida for a little political conversation. The next hour starts with a discussion about the weather and squirrels. Kelley and Shackelford discuss the mayoral debate. Jane Dueker who represents the police joins the show to talk about the state about to take over control of the St. Louis metropolitan police department. Finally, John Hancock Jr. joins to tal...

Mar 14, 2025•51 min

Is it good police control is being turned over to the state?

Jane Dueker who represents the police joins the show to talk about the state about to take over control of the St. Louis metropolitan police department.

Mar 14, 2025•12 min

'This isn't somerthing he's making up as he goes; we're gonna have tariffs'

3-7-25 Full Show: Hancock and Kelley chat with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe; Pres Trump's recent speech to Congress; Mayor's race in St Louis; Political Potpourri; Trump tariff threats; Pink sportcoats.

Mar 07, 2025•50 min

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe: Bill to return STL Police to state control is 'a huge lift'

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joins John Hancock and Michael Kelley as a bill for state control of the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department progresses in the state Senate.

Mar 07, 2025•10 min

Putin's 'systematically trying to reconstruct that old empire'

Hancock and Kelley Full show: The weather and sunglasses; politics surrounding fed govt job cuts; Mayor Race in St Louis; touching the basketball net; early dinner reservations; the tri-tp; Pope Francis's health; Cardinals predictions.

Feb 28, 2025•50 min

To see 80 years of US foreign policy 'being thrown out the window'

Hancock and Kelley on Friday, February 21, 2025. John Hancock has a new grandson; US foreign policy under Donald Trump; US economic policy under Elon Musk; turmoil at the Sheriff's office; could Hancock touch the basketball net?; the reaction of Canadians to Donald Trump; NFL Insider.

Feb 21, 2025•57 min

Andy Banker and Jasmine Huda new co-Anchors week nights on Ch. 11

FOX 2 News Andy Banker and Jasmine Huda join Hancock and Kelley to talk about being co-anchors on Channel 11 week nights. Doing news as St. Louis natives and Huda recently being in New Orleans for Super Bowl coverage.

Feb 14, 2025•14 min

Valentine's Day, Politics, NATO, Andy Banker and Jasmine Huda

John Hancock and Michael Kelley begin the day talking about snow days as a kid. In their political segment they discuss RFK Jr new rule and more. The next hour begins with Valentine's Day and Hancock not knowing about White Castle full service. CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland talks the latest with NATO. FOX 2 News Andy Banker and Jasmine Huda join the show to talk about their new adventure of hosting the news together every night.

Feb 14, 2025•50 min

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