Hot Topics with Riggin
No spin. No safe zones. Just real conversations. Hosted by Riggin, Hot Topics dives into the conversations you won’t always hear on the airwaves. Each episode tackles bold, often controversial issues shaping life in Southeast Missouri and beyond—whether it’s politics, policing, culture, or deeply personal stories of struggle and resilience. From a conservative gay woman navigating today’s political climate, to the impact of marijuana legalization on local law enforcement, to raw conversations about grief, loss, and identity—Riggin sits down with guests who aren’t afraid to speak their truth. You’ll also hear from voices on terrorism, technology (including AI itself), and even local business leaders grappling with changing industries. Unfiltered, thought-provoking, and unapologetically direct—this is where the conversations get real.
Episodes
In this deeply compassionate episode of Hot Topics with Riggin, we acknowledge October’s lesser-known observance—Infant & Child Loss Awareness Month. Riggin sits down with longtime friend Megan, a mother of six and “mommy of many,” to share the stories of her son Curtis, born still at 26 weeks, and her daughter Abby, who passed from brain cancer at five. With striking honesty and faith, Megan talks about grief that doesn’t end,...
Host Riggin sits down with longtime friend and former SEMO athletics leader Cindy Gannon for a candid conversation that refuses the easy labels. Cindy—openly gay and openly conservative—talks about why she rejects identity boxes, how higher-ed culture shaped and then sharpened her viewpoints, and what it looks like to choose friends, joy, and personal conviction over online pile-ons. They tackle hot-button topics including women’s ...
In the premiere episode of Hot Topics with Riggin, Faune sits down with Billy Hoskins—Owner and Program Director of Phantom Athletics and a dedicated cheerleading coach. Together they explore the world of cheerleading and one of its hottest conversations today: the rise of male cheerleaders in the NFL. Tune in for a candid, insightful, and eye-opening conversation that sets the tone for the entire series.
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