Jon Grayson, co-host of "Two Johns No Waiting" spent two weeks in Iraq with the United States Department of Defense.  While he was there, he was embedded with the 4th Infantry Division at Forward Operating Base Kalsu and the military police.

Click here for Grayson's blog of the journey.

Grayson accompanied five other radio hosts from across the country including CBS Radio’s Jack Rice of WCCO in Minneapolis. The group was escorted by two representatives from the Department of Defense and returned to the United States on Friday, March 17th. Stops on the tour included Kuwait City, Baghdad, the International Zone, Camp Victory and FOB Kalsu.  One of Grayson’s goals for the tour was to interview soldiers from the St. Louis area. Grayson’s reports were heard throughout the day on KMOX including reports on “Total Information AM,” “The Paul Harris Show” and “Two Johns No Waiting.”

Grayson's Audio Reports: 

Click here to listen to a montage of some of Jon's memorable moments of his trip to Iraq.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 15th at 10:10pm.  This is his last call to the station before leaving Iraq and he talks about going on patrol with the military police.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 15th at 2:10pm.  He talks about going out with the military police.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 15th at 10:10am.  He just left meeting with the Commanding General of the multinational corp in Iraq who announced that, by the end of the summer, they expect to cede 75% of battle space to Iraqi Army units, which brings them closer to the goal of having Iraqis maintain the security of their own country.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 15th at 7:50am.  He talks about his last full day in Iraq before flying back to the United States.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 15th at 12:10am from the parking lot of the Iraqi Police Station in Ghazalia.  He talks about being embedded with the Military Police and the possibility of civil war.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 14th at 2:10pm from Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad.  He talks about seeing three years of war damage from the air and getting ready to be embedded with the military police.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 14th at 7:50am back in Camp Victory.  He talks about taking a Blackhawk helicopter tour of Baghdad, specifically Sadr City where most of the violence in occuring.  He also talks about how the Army is dealing with translators..

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Sergeant Mohon, a former Saluki from SIU Carbondale.  He talks to Jon about the Iraqi Highway Patrol training sessions.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Staff Sergeant Armstead from St. Louis.  He talks about joining the army and both of his tours in Iraq.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Sergeant Fisher from inside the can (the living quarters.)  He talks about why he joined the Army and the changes it made in his life.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Angela McLane, from Independence, MO, who is a Navy E5.  She talks about why she joined the Navy and how she ended up in Iraq.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Staff Sergeant Stookey while they're sitting at a cafe in FOB Kalsu.  Sgt. Stookey has been in the Army for 7 years and rides the 50 calliber on tops of the humvees.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Ned, an interpreter for the Iraqi Highway Patrol.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Sergeant Broadway who is stationed at Camp Victory. 

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Major General James Thurman, who commands the 4th Infantry Division.  He talks about the future of Iraq and the challenges of dealing with the sectarian violence in Sadr City.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 13th at 10:10pm from FOB Kalsu.  He talks about the training of the Iraqi Police force and getting to hang out at a cafe in Kalsu.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 13th at 2:15pm from FOB Kalsu where he is embedded with the Fourth Infantry Division. He talks about observing the training sessions for the Iraqui Highway Patrol, talking to soldiers from the St. Louis area, and the idea of fighting a war and rebuilding the country at the same time.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 13th at 10:10am from FOB Kalsu.  He talks about getting in a humvee, visiting Iraqi Highway Patrol station and seeing the Iraqi SWAT Team for the first time.  He also talks about the problems with IEDs and the different kinds of explosives they're dealing with.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 13th at 7:50am from FOB Kalsu. He talks about visiting an Iraqi Highway Patrol Station.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone on Monday, March 13th at 1:30am from the Iraqi Highway Patrol Station. He describes watching the training session and other highlights of the weekend.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Saturday, March 11th at 3:10pm. He talks about a mortar attack near where they were staying last night and how the soldiers are dealing with everyday life.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Saturday, March 11th at 7:10am right before he leaves to be embedded with the Fourth Infantry Division. He summarizes the highlights on the past week.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Friday, March 10th at 10:25pm.  He talks about the day's itinerary.  He will join the Fourth Infantry Division who is responsible for patrolling and securing much of Baghdad and the surrounding areas.  He also talks about the biggest surprise of the trip so far.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Friday, March 10th at 2:10pm. He talks about trying to visit the PX but found out it was closed because of a nearby mortar attack.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Friday, March 10th at 10:10am from Camp Victory. He talks about trying to get used to hearing explosions on a regular basis and comments on the possibility of civil war in the area.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Friday, March 10th at 7:50am from the JVB Hotel in Camp Victory. He talks about spending the night in one of Saddam's palaces and even eating Pop Tarts in Saddam's bed.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Friday, March 10th at 1:30am from the Motor Pool Room at Camp Victory. He talks about the mess hall, riding the Rhino and hearing bombs for the first time.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Marine Maj. Ray Estrada, whom he ran into while waiting for their transport to Camp Victory.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Thursday, March 9th at 2:10pm from Camp Victory where several Marines and Army divisions are stationed trying to secure the area. Jon takes phone calls from listeners for the first time. - Part One.

Click here to listen to the second part of Jon's phone call as he continues taking listeners' calls about the Iraqi hope for freedom and the fact that Jon's group is still facing huge security risks.

Click here to listen to the final part of Jon's phone call as he answers listeners' questions about the attitudes of the local residents and tells a few stories from karaoke night.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Thursday, March 9th at 7:50am as he talks about being in a sand storm and reports on the construction on a new youth center in the Red Zone.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 8th at 10:15pm. He talks about searching Baghdad for a beer and enjoying karaoke night around Saddam's pool. He also talks about sitting through a press briefing on the latest violent incidents in the area.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 8th at 2:20pm from the Press Information Center. He talks about the differences between the Green Zone and the Red Zone, how the military is dealing with IEDs and comments on the story of 50 security workers supposedly kidnapped by gunmen - Part One.

Click here to listen to the second part of Jon's phone call. He talks about going through downtown Baghdad, passing out candy at the children's hospital and talking to some of the people in the area.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 8th at 10:10am while he is standing next to Saddam's pool at the former Republican Palace in Baghdad. He talks about visiting a children's hospital in the Red Zone.

Click here to listen to Jon's report from a black Hummer as they leave the Green Zone for the first time.

Click here to listen to Jon's report as they continue their trip through the Red Zone in Baghdad into an area that is supposed to be affluent.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:50am from the Green Zone. He talks about traveling outside of the Green Zone and being on the most dangerous strip of highway in the world.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 7th at 11:45pm right before the group leaves the Green Zone for the first time.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 7th from a building less that 300 yards from the Red Zone. He describes the conditions of the city, talks about crossing the Tigris River and what it's like inside the Green Zone.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:10am after leaving a press brief with the people in charge of training the Iraqi police.

Click here to listen to Jon interview Colonel Skip Davis about the status of Iraqi training - Part One.

Click here to listen to part two on the interview with Colonel Skip Davis.

Click here to listen to Jon's interview with Jeffrey Beals, Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Click here to listen to Jon's report as he sits down with four members of the Missouri National Guard in Kuwait City.

Click here to listen to Jon's report on his continued tour of the humvee.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 7th at 7:50am from the Presidential Palace office where Saddam was sworn in. He talks about the landmarks the group has visited and how quiet it is in the green zone so far.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Tuesday, March 7th at 12:45am from the statue of the giant hands holding crossed swords. He talks about the differences between those living in poverty and the many palaces in the area - Part One.

Click here to listen to the second part of Jon's call. He talks about the security detail for his group and his recent interactions with the troops.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 6th at 2:15pm from the Green Zone in Baghdad. He talks the apprehension of a daytime landing, seeing the conditions of the city and visiting Saddam's palaces - Part One.

Click here to listen to the second part of Jon's call. He explains the Green Zone, talks about the International Coalition and some of the soldiers he's met so far.

Click here to listen to Jon's phone call on Monday, March 6th at 5:55am from the International Zone in Baghdad. He talks about his flight from Kuwait into Baghdad International Airport.

Click here to listen to Jon's report on the latest security features on the military's main transportation vehicle - the humvee.