The Rundown with Rene Knott
The Rundown with Rene Knott is a weekly online news and culture show which aims to keep St. Louis informed, inspired, and connected. Hosted by trusted journalist Rene Knott, the show highlights the people, stories, and moments that define the city.
Episodes
33 episodes
SPECIAL DOUBLE MATI EDITION OF THE RUNDOWN
The Rundown with Rene Knott takes you inside Music at the Intersection for a special double edition featuring two separate conversations with two powerful voices in music and culture.Rene sits down with PJ Morton a...
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge: Connecting St. Louis to the World
This week on The Rundown with Rene Knott, brought to you by Marnita Strafford of Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage, Rene sits down with Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Executive Director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport.They ...
ALDERMAN SHANE COHN: PUBLIC SERVICE. NEIGHBORHOODS. PROGRESS.
THIS WEEK ON THE RUNDOWNAlderman Shane Cohn joins Rene Knott for a conversation about public service, city leadership, and the future of St. Louis.From neighborhood concerns to the larger issues shaping city government, Cohn share...
Kwofe Coleman - Legacy, Culture and Community
On this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Kwofe Coleman, President & CEO of the Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, for a powerful conversation about the past, present, and future of The Mu...
Congressman Wesley Bell - Leadership & Public Service
In this episode of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with Congressman Wesley Bell, who represents Missouri's 1st Congressional District.From his roots in public service to the halls of Congress, Bell reflects on the challenges facing St....
Pastor Brent Roam - Purpose, Service & Impact
Pastor Brent Roam joins Rene Knott for a thought-provoking conversation about faith, leadership, and the future of St. Louis.A Rhodes Scholar, attorney, and Lead Pastor of One Family Church, Brent shares his journey from practicing law t...
Cori Bush: Public Service, Purpose & Impact
Cori Bush joins Rene Knott for an engaging conversation about leadership, public service, and the future of St. Louis.From grassroots organizing to representing Missouri in Congress, Bush reflects on the experiences that shaped her journ...
Chris Hansen: Building the Future of St. Louis Arts & Culture
Chris Hansen, Executive Director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, joins Rene Knott for an insightful conversation about the power of arts, culture, and community development in St. Louis.From the continued transformation of the Grand Ce...
Tish Period - Powerful Voice. Heartfelt Stories.
In this episode of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with Tish Period — nationally recognized vocalist, songwriter, and one of the most commanding voices in soul and R&B today.From The Voice to The Tamron Hall S...
Eric Rhone - “From Playground Hustle to Entertainment Mogul”
In this episode of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with Eric Rhone — producer, manager, entrepreneur, and co-founder of A Bird and A Bear Entertainment.From selling candy as a kid to building an entertainment company alongside...
Devon "The Great" Alexander
Past the streets of St. Louis to World Champion In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Devon Alexander shares how boxing saved his life.He open...
Pascal Beauboeuf
In this episode of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with Pascal, Executive Producer and Host of The Pascal Show. At the center of the conversation is one word: authenticity.Whether he’s live streaming for hours or hosting on air, Pascal...
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith
In this episode of The Rundown, Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, the 21st President of Harris-Stowe State University, joins the conversation to address the institution’s challenges amid potential state funding cuts.The discussion expl...
Matt Adams
In this episode of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with former Cardinals slugger Matt Adams. Nicknamed “Big City,” Adams made his mark in St. Louis with clutch hits and towering home runs after being drafted in 2009. He open...
Darius Bradford & April Simpson
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 c...
Morgan Casey
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 ...
Chris Krehmeyer
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 ...
Gibron Jones
In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with St. Louis farmer and entrepreneur Gibran Jones for a powerful conversation about food, health, and access.Jones shares how growing up in North St. Louis led him back to...
The 314 Day Episode
Happy 314 Day, St. Louis!In this special episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene celebrates the city by taking viewers inside one of its most iconic events — Nelly’s Black & White Ball, a night where the best of St. Louis comes ...
Ben Newman
In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with world-renowned performance coach and motivational speaker Ben Newman for a powerful conversation about purpose, discipline, and the mindset behind sustained suc...
Orvin Kimbrough
In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Orvin Kimbrough, the President and CEO of Midwest BankCentre, for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and purpose. Kimbrough shares his d...
The RECA Episode
This may be the most emotional and important episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott to date.Rene sits down with Don from Just Moms STL and Danielle from the St. Louis County Executive’s office to discuss the lasting impact of Manhattan ...
Wiley Price III
For more than forty years, Wiley Price III captured historical events in St. Louis as the staff photographer for the St. Louis American. Now that he's retired, he's enjoying himself immensely.On this episode of The Rundown with Rene Kno...