Rene Knott sits down with Brian Williams for an honest conversation about leadership, family, and the long work of empathy. Williams reflects on fatherhood, learning how to lead among people who disagree with him, and what it takes to let go of anger and resentment. It’s a thoughtful discussion about accountability, growth, and how life experience reshapes the way we see ourselves and others.

In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with longtime St. Louis broadcaster Dave Glover for a deeply personal conversation about family, loss, and empathy. Glover reflects on growing up in a complicated household, losing his brother, navigating faith and mental health, and how fatherhood reshaped his life. He also shares why storytelling still matters and why he believes in St. Louis, even when the city is tested. It’s an honest, thoughtful discussion about finishing better than you started.

After years in front of the camera, Anthony Slaughter stepped away from television and into a new chapter of his life. In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, the longtime broadcaster opens up about identity, burnout, creativity, and the freedom that comes with leaving behind the job that once defined him.

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Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO.

The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

After a devastating tornado tore through St. Louis on May 16, 2025, the Urban League sprang into action. Led by Michael P. McMillan, the organization that has served our region for more than 100 years stepped up and did what they do best: served our neighbors in need. "Busy" doesn't even begin to describe it. Rene talks with McMillan about his life as the President and CEO of one of the most dynamic Urban League organizations in the country.

Later in the episode, Rene sits down with Dallas Holland-Mims, the founder of the Beyond brands. Her new restaurant, Beyond Sweet, was directly hit by the tornado. She talks recovery, and what's next.

Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC.

Recorded at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO.

The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

In April of this year, former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones lost her re-election campaign and stepped away from public service for the first time in decades. On the first episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, the former (and forever) mayor reflects on her time leading St. Louis, discusses the struggles and joys of being a single mother, and looks ahead at what's next.

Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC.

Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO.

The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

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.