Full Show - Elon Musk, Trump, and Missouri Politics: Crime, Sports Predictions, and 2025 Forecasts

The Annie Frey Show Podcast

Mike Elam hosts The Annie Frey Show, In Hour 1, the team discusses bold predictions for 2025, including the Missouri legislature's challenges with term limits and potential political shifts. They also cover the ongoing issues facing St. Louis, such as rising crime, the frustration of local police, and the impact of crime on the city’s economic growth. Mark Harder and Steve Elhmann, St. Louis County Councilman and St. Charles County Executive, join the show to discuss key regional challenges, including crime, school finances, and the importance of regional cooperation. In Hour 2, the focus shifts to national politics. The conversation delves into the evolving and contentious relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, with predictions of a potential messy fallout. They explore Vivek Ramaswamy's role as a potential mediator in this political dynamic, and how Missouri's term limits complicate effective governance. The episode then moves to discuss Trump's influence on Speaker Johnson and the implications for the upcoming legislative session, along with the potential for another Supreme Court nomination under Trump. In Hour 3, Ethan Hannaford joins the conversation to discuss sports, offering predictions for the future of college football, including the challenges posed by NIL money, and the state of bowl games. They also touch on Trump's influence on politics and legislative sessions, and the broader impact of crime on long-term planning in St. Louis. Additionally, the hosts share their personal anecdotes, including thoughts on Christmas music and the excitement of live events with family.