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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.
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Episodes

Sports analogies, politics, AI and dreams – Hancock and Kelley

On this Friday John Hancock and Michael Kelley begin by talking about sports analogies not always making sense. They have predictions during the political segment and different topics that are on the ballot in Missouri. CBS Military analyst Jeff McCausland joins the show to talk about the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and what it means going forward. Dan Milligan, Author of “Homer G. Phillips” to talk about his book and the life of Homer G. Phillips.

Oct 18, 202452 min

The life of Homer G. Phillips

Dan Milligan, Author of “Homer G. Phillips” to talk about his book and the life of Homer G. Phillips.

Oct 18, 202411 min

Hancock and Kelley – Early voting, mental health, northern lights

On this Friday Hancock and Kelley discuss soap on a rope and olive oil. In the political segment they talk about early voting and Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaking at Josh Hawley event. Mental health and available beds. Kelley thinks that taking a picture of northern lights is cheating. Finally, MLB postseason.

Oct 11, 202448 min

H&K: 'It's not a good political maneuver'

Hancock and Kelley discuss the Harrris/Trump debate; local and regional politics; and Col Jeff McCausland joins to discuss an attack from Israel on Syrian facility.

Sep 13, 202448 min

H&K: 'We have an incompetent legislature' in Jeff City

Hancock and Kelley discuss ballot measures coming up for a vote in November in Missouri. Plus a live update from Dave Malkoff from CBS live in Georgia covering the school shooting, Taylor Swift and the NFL, Trump tariff proposals and how much are airline points actually worth?

Sep 06, 202448 min

Cardinals take two of three in New York

Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins Hancock and Kelley to talk about the series win against the Yankees and traveling to Milwaukee for important series.

Sep 02, 202411 min

Beaumont Scout Ranch celebrates 75 years this week

Michael and John share memories of camping at Beaumont as Dr Joe Sartorious joins joins to chat about his book, To This You Must Return- the history of the Beaumont Scout Reservation

Aug 23, 20246 min

H&K 'Donald Trump is no political thoroughbred'

Michael Kelley and John Hancock discuss the Presidential race, economic policy from VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Hawley and Kunce in Sedalia, dating, first jobs, and the Cardinals.

Aug 16, 202449 min

Dreams of Russia, Politics, Olympics – Hancock and Kelley

John Hancock and Michael Kelley begin the show with Hancock talking about a dream he had about going to Russia. As always they discuss politics from Missouri primary as well as national politics and the democratic convention. CBS Military Analyst Col. Jeff McCausland joins the show to talk about the Israel/Hamas war and what might the U.S. election might play in this? Finally, Hancock and Kelley discuss Olympics and Olympic advertising.

Aug 09, 202452 min

H&K: 'A predictable response from Donald Trump'

John Hancock and Michael Kelley discuss the Missouri Congressional race for district 1; the race for President; Biden's foreign policy win as well as retirement planning

Aug 02, 202446 min

H&K 'One week is a lifetime in politics'

John Hancock and Braxton Payne (in for Michael Kelley) discussing Joe Biden leaving race, Kamala's ascension to the nomination, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee's love of the games, and an update on reaction to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Congress.

Jul 26, 202449 min

'Either you love Netanyahu, or you hate him'

CBS Correspondent Robert Berger in Jerusalem joins John Hancock and Braxton Payne providing analysis following Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Congress this week as well as his meetings with VP Kamala Harris, Pres Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Credit: © Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jul 26, 202410 min

JJK: Olympians opening ceremony energy 'feeds off each other'

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, named by Sports Illustrated as the 'Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century', joins John Hancock and Braxton Payne ahead of the opening of the Paris Olympic games later today. Credit: © Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 20247 min
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