Ryan opens this hour with author August Turak discussing his book "Brother John: A Monk, A Pilgrim, and the Purpose of Life” about finding an authentic purposeful life.  After that, Ryan shares some things of note about Stan Kronke and the Rams following their loss on Sunday.  Rounding out the hour, Ryan previews and reviews some of the major political lines in Missouri with Barb Barrett from Pew's Stateline.

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts? Leave us a 5-star review: apple.co/2Of49Bv and subscribe to Overnight America on other great apps like Radio.com