In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with April Simpson and Darius Bradford, two familiar voices in St. Louis media who are bringing a fresh, energetic dynamic to morning radio.

What starts as a fun and lively conversation quickly turns into something deeper. April opens up about her very public health battle, including her brain tumor diagnosis and recovery, and how faith, family, and community helped carry her through some of the darkest moments of her life.

Darius shares his own perspective on loss, purpose, and why he’s now fully stepping into a new chapter—choosing to live boldly and intentionally after personal tragedy.

Together, they talk about resilience, friendship, and what it means to show up for each other both on and off the air.

It’s a conversation filled with humor, honesty, and heart—and a reminder that even through life’s toughest challenges, there is still room for joy, growth, and new beginnings.

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In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Morgan Casey, one of the most influential event curators in St. Louis, for a conversation about risk, authenticity, and building something from nothing.

What started as a hobby while working full-time quickly turned into a thriving career creating some of the most unique and talked-about events in the city. Morgan shares how she took the leap of faith to bet on herself, the challenges that came with it, and why staying true to who you are is the key to long-term success.

The conversation also dives into her upbringing, the influence of her mother, her faith, and the mindset that allows her to keep pushing forward—even when things get difficult.

It’s a story about creativity, courage, and the power of building a life that aligns with who you truly are.

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In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing, for a powerful conversation about community, equity, and what it really takes to create lasting change in St. Louis.

Krehmeyer breaks down why solving issues like housing, education, health, and economic development can’t happen in isolation—and why real progress only comes when communities invest in all of it together. From building homes and grocery stores to supporting schools and creating opportunity, Beyond Housing is working to transform entire neighborhoods, not just individual lives.

The conversation also dives into the challenges of scale, the importance of trust, and why meaningful change is a marathon—not a quick fix. Krehmeyer shares what keeps him motivated, the realities of leading this work, and his vision for a stronger, more unified St. Louis.

At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: what would happen if we truly invested in every community—and refused to leave anyone behind?

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