The Lion Week in Review
Join the writers at The Lion each week as they break down the top news stories that affect families, students, and education.
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The Lion Week in Review
Latest Episodes
Trump’s Primary Sweep, School Secrets, and Facing Mortality
In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Josh Mann is joined in studio by St. Louis-based reporter Stuart McMillian. They break down the latest Republican primary results, where Trump-endorsed candidates continue to outperform expecta...
Trump’s Primary Power Play, Missouri Tax Revolution, and Illinois Abortion Clash
In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Dr. Josh Mann is joined by St. Louis-based reporter Stuart McMillian to break down the latest political developments shaping the Midwest and beyond. They discuss President Trump’s decision to h...
The Winner of American Idol is a Trad-Wife?
In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Dr. Josh Mann is joined by staff writers Kaylee Obisesan and Michaela Estruth to discuss the top stories of the week. They highlight Missouri mom Hannah Harper’s inspiring American Idol victory...
Iran Deal Progress, Rising Gas Prices, and Teacher Struggles
Dr. Josh Mann is joined by Adam Wittenberg to discuss the biggest stories shaping the week. They cover the latest developments on a potential US-Iran nuclear deal, including a framework for sanctions relief and inspections. The conversation als...
Corporate Pressure on IBM and Senator Hawley’s Warning on AI
In this episode, Dr. Josh Mann and staff writer Michaela Estruth review the week’s major headlines, including congressional questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Iran, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a Supreme Court...