The discussion on the West and Mid Rivers Insider Podcast focused on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses five years later. Key points included MasterCard's shift to remote work and new initiatives like paid volunteer days and mental health training. Box STL gym adapted by sanitizing more and reopening with a new business model. The conversation also covered the impact of AI on workforce dynamics, the importance of local businesses, and recent Missouri legislation, such as banning cell phones in schools, allowing homeschooled students to join public sports teams, and increasing protections for child abuse victims. The episode concluded with a call to support local businesses.
