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.

The Rundown with Rene Knott is a arts podcast hosted by Rene Knott, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rene Knott hosts The Rundown with Rene Knott, a arts show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #44

  What Inspires a Legend? Wyclef Jean on The Rundown

  Sep 28, 20268 minS1

  On this special MATI mini edition of The Rundown, Rene Knott sits down with legendary super producer, singer, and musician Wyclef to talk about the influences behind his music and what keeps him inspired. Along the way, Wyclef shares memorable stories—including that first meeting with the King of Pop. A short episode with a music legend and stories worth hearing. Watch Wyclef Jean on The Rundown with Rene Knott. Support the show therundownstl.com

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  Episode #43

  Tamara Keefe: The Flavor of St. Louis

  Sep 25, 202636 minS1

  Tamara Keefe joins Rene Knott for a conversation about entrepreneurship, purpose, community, and the story behind Clementine’s Ice Cream . Tamara’s journey with ice cream started long before Clementine’s became a St. Louis favorite. As a child, a simple hand-crank ice cream maker helped turn Sunday afternoons into a family ritual — and showed her how food could bring people together. Clementine’s later grew from that idea of connection into a small-batch ice cream brand with multiple St. Louis-area locations, nationwide shipping, catering, and its signature Naughty, Nice, and Non-Dairy flavors. In this episode, Tamara talks with Rene about leaving corporate life, building a brand from scratch, creating flavors with personality, and why ice cream has always been about more than dessert. And there’s a special treat in this week’s episode. During what would normally be our commercial break, Rene takes a moment to catch up with Wyclef Jean for a quick conversation. It’s an episode about courage, creativity, community — with a little surprise along the way. PURPOSE. FLAVOR. COMMUNITY. Watch this week’s episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott . New episodes every Friday. #TheRundown #ReneKnott #TamaraKeefe #ClementinesCreamery #WyclefJean #StLouis #STLFood #Entrepreneurship #Community #FoodCulture therundownstl.com

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  Episode #42

  Kyjuan: From Hip-Hop to Peacemaking

  Sep 18, 202626 minS1

  THIS WEEK ON THE RUNDOWN WITH RENE KNOTT Kyjuan of the world-famous St. Lunatics joins Rene Knott for a conversation about music, culture, business, and staying rooted in St. Louis. Proudly representing University City and St. Louis, Missouri , Kyjuan reflects on his journey from hip-hop success to new ventures in business, music, fashion, comedy, and peacemaking. From stages around the world to conversations that bring people together, Kyjuan has carried his own brand of fashion, jokes, smokes, and St. Louis pride everywhere he goes — all while waving the St. Louis flag. This episode is about legacy, growth, creativity, and what it means to keep representing your city with purpose. New episodes every Friday. #TheRundown #ReneKnott #Kyjuan #StLunatics #UniversityCity #StLouis #STLMusic #HipHopCulture #StLouisPride #MusicLegacy therundownstl.com

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  Episode #41

  Mike Bush: 41 Years of Stories, Service & St. Louis

  Sep 11, 202628 minS1

  THIS WEEK ON THE RUNDOWN WITH RENE KNOTT Mike Bush joins Rene Knott for a conversation about storytelling, service, and a historic career in St. Louis journalism. For more than four decades, Mike Bush has been one of the most trusted and treasured voices in local news. After 41 years at KSDK 5 On Your Side , Mike recently signed off from the anchor desk, closing a remarkable chapter in St. Louis television history. In this episode, Rene sits down with Mike to reflect on the stories, people, moments, and lessons that shaped his career — and what it means to serve a city with consistency, heart, and integrity. It’s a conversation about legacy, journalism, purpose, and the power of telling stories that matter. JOURNALISM. LEGACY. ST. LOUIS. Watch this week’s episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott . New episodes every Friday. #TheRundown #ReneKnott #MikeBush #KSDK #5OnYourSide #StLouis #Journalism #LocalNews #Storytelling #Legacy therundownstl.com

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  Episode #40

  Anthony Slaughter: Friendship, Reinvention & Freedom

  Sep 5, 202634 minS1

  THIS WEEK ON THE RUNDOWN WITH RENE KNOTT Anthony Slaughter returns to The Rundown — becoming the first guest to appear for a second episode. Rene and Anthony’s connection goes back to their days together at KSDK, where they were not only colleagues in the newsroom, but also developed a true friendship built on respect, shared experiences, and real conversation. Now, both are exploring life after the news. In this episode, Rene and Anthony talk about new ventures, personal growth, the transition from television news into new chapters, and what it means to live fully and authentically. Anthony also opens up about his personal journey, including the courage it takes to embrace who you are and share that truth with the world. It’s a conversation about friendship, reinvention and purpose. Watch this week’s episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott. New episodes every Friday. therundownstl.com

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